70 -- NIH ELECTRONIC COMMODITY STORE III

The National Institutes of Health, DHHS has a need to establishA follow-on to the NIH Electronic Computer Store II contract, for the acquisition of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) general purpose computers and peripherals. This acquisition may result in multiple awards to one or more contractors. An Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery Type contract is contemplated. The Government anticipates awarding a contract for ten years. This solicitation is being issued on an unrestricted basis and will contain the following standards: NAIC 334111, Standard: 1000 employees for manufacturers and 500 employees for nonmanufacturers. This contract(s) will be available for use by all Federal Agencies. A Request for Proposal(RFP) will be available on or about July 12, 2002. The RFP will be available electronically through NIH's WEB site http://nitaac.nih.gov. Any and all amendments to this solicitation will be made available through the NIH's WEB site specified above. Parties interested in responding to the RFP must obtain the document Electronically. The National Institutes of health will not provide hard Copies of the RFP. The Government contemplates making awards to 8(a), SDB, small and large businesses.