Dave,
Here it is.
JDP
March 9, 1999 02:18 PM
ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 1999--
New Procurement Contracts Enables the Service to Purchase Leading-Edge Desktops, Notebooks and Servers Directly from Dell
Dell Computer Corporation DELL , the world's leading direct computer systems company, announced today that Dell has been selected by the U.S. Air Force as one of three companies that will provide desktop, server, and portable computing products.
The Air Force has chosen Dell to offer its products through a GSA Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), enabling Air Force officials to obtain computer systems directly from Dell, bringing greater efficiency and cost savings to the service as it enhances its IT infrastructure. Dell was selected by the Air Force last year to provide systems as part of a one-year BPA contract. That contract, which supplements the existing Air Force Desktop V contract for technology procurement, expires this month.
"Dell's direct-to-the-customer business model enables the Air Force to efficiently and affordably get the leading-edge technology it requires, using streamlined contracts designed to save taxpayer dollars," said Ro Parra, senior vice president and general manager of Dell Public, Americas and International. "Buying from Dell allows the Air Force to get the systems and services they need, and the ability to purchase these systems online, simplifying the procurement process."
To support the BPA, Dell has designed specifically for the Air Force a Premier Page, designed for the BPA contract. This online site allows government procurement officials, authorized to purchase off the BPA, to configure, price and purchase systems and peripherals, in addition to providing key contact information and access to online support services. Dell, a leading supplier of computer technology to the Federal government, and the top vendor on the General Service Administration's Federal Supply Schedule, will provide Dimension(R) and OptiPlex(R) desktop PCs, Latitude(R) CPi notebooks and PowerEdge(R) servers.
Dell will continue to service the Air Force with dedicated account, technical and support staff that will work directly with the Air Force to tailor solutions for individual bases worldwide. Through the BPA, Dell will deliver most custom-configured systems within five to seven days, and will provide next-business-day support for all Dell products for customers in the contiguous 48 states.
"Dell is dedicated to providing the Air Force with the systems and solutions they need to meet their IT requirements, and through DellPlus, the integration capabilities needed to add unique hardware and software to meet specific military requirements," said Tom Buchsbaum, vice president and general manager of Dell Federal.
The Air Force can select from four Dell product families including:
-- Dell's award-winning PowerEdge servers including the PowerEdge
4300 departmental-class and the PowerEdge 6300 enterprise-class
servers. The Dell PowerEdge 4300 is designed to run
business-critical file-and print-sharing, electronic mail and
database application functions, providing users enhanced
reliability, availability and scalability features. Dell's
PowerEdge 6300 offers quad-processor technology, and features
redundant components for enhanced reliability and other high-end
availability and scalability features required for large data
centers and organizations.
-- Dell's highly durable Latitude notebooks will provide the Air
Force a dependable, lightweight mobile computing solution,
incorporating powerful processor technology and features. Dell
initially will offer the Dell Latitude CPi featuring 233 MHz,
266MHz and 300 MHz Pentium II processors.
-- Designed for customers who need highly reliable systems within
networked environments, Dell will provide OptiPlex GX1 desktops,
giving government users the latest in enterprise management
solutions for enhanced reliability. The Dell OptiPlex family of
highly manageable PCs are designed for large institutional users,
and provide a stable platform that protects customers' technology
investment.
-- Dell's Dimension XPS desktops lead in the industry's transition
to a new generation of applications, designed with the latest
processing and multimedia technology for users who demand
high-performance computing capabilities, including advanced video
and audio solutions, DVD ROM, expansive hard drives and
high-speed SDRAM memory.
Ranked No. 125 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 363 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $18.2 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com.
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