Special order for Gulf sends powerful PC's (Personal Computers) (column)

Article Abstract:

Contrary to the usual slow speed of government contracts, a special order for microcomputers, from CompuAdd Corp, for the forces of Operation Desert Storm has been completed in a matter of weeks. The $21 million dollar contract was paid for by the Japanese government as part of Japan's contribution to the operation and has provided the military with state-of-the-art equipment. The contract calls for 1,300 desktop microcomputers based on Intel's 25-MHz 80486 microprocessor complete with facsimile-modem cards, HP LaserJet IIP laser printers, CD-ROM storage and 110Mbyte hard disks. Also included are 350 laptop computers based on Intel's 80386SX microprocessor and 10 fully configured local area networks (LANs) running Novell's NetWare 386. Software includes such applications as Windows 3.0, Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheets, Harvard Graphics and Project Manager planning software.

Japan, Microcomputers, Military aspects, column, Microcomputer, Military, Defense Contract, State-of-the-Art, Ruggedized Systems, Operation Desert Storm, 1991, Operation Desert Storm, 1991-

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Zenith Data's Air Force pact is challenged by Compuadd

Article Abstract:

Compuadd Corp is filing a protest in an attempt to stop the $740 million contract that was awarded to Zenith Data Systems Corp by the Air Force. The Desktop IV contract was originally awarded to Compuadd and Sysorex Information Systems Inc in Nov 1991, but was voided and re-assessed after Zenith complained of unfair contract assessments. Zenith and other companies had been shut out of contention on technical grounds. The government contract calls for the production of 300,000 desktop computers between 1992 and 1995. Compuadd made its formal protest to the General Services Administration's Board of Contract Appeals and claimed that Zenith received unfair business advantages. Compuadd also indicated that Zenith was pricing its equipment below cost to win the award. Zenith claims it will make money on the contract.

Zenith Data Systems Corp.

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Air Force moves to cancel computer contract award

Article Abstract:

The US Air Force plans to rescind the billion dollar Desktop IV contract it had signed with CompuAdd and Sysorex Information Systems Inc. The contract, which calls for the delivery of up to 300,000 microcomputers, software and related peripheral equipment caused a great deal of controversy among losing bidders when the Air Force awarded it. The losers, which include Apple and IBM, filed complaints, claiming that they had been disqualified for such 'trivial technicalities' as incorrectly filling out bidding forms. Desktop IV is the first contract granted by the US since the Congress ruled to improve the extremely laborious government bidding process.

Computer integrated systems design, National security, Cases, Business planning, Public contracts, Government contracts, Industry Analysis, Outlook, Competitive Bidding, Sysorex Information Systems Inc.

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