Department of the Treasury; U.S. Customs Service; 1301 Constitution Avenue, N.W.; Room 4210; Washington, D.C. 20229

70 -- GENERAL PURPOSE ADP EQUIPMENT Contact, Terence Lew, Contracting Officer, 202/927-0423. This synopsis is published pursuant to FAR 5.205. This announcement is not a formal solicitation. U.S. Customs is seeking to identify 8(a) firms with the capabilities of providing document readers and maintenance services as described herein. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Goverment. Customs is contemplating the acquisition of an automatic multi-document reader for use at various landborders, ports of entry and airports. The multt-document readers must be capable of reading machine, readable passports, visas and identity cards in 3 seconds or less, and capable of reading one, two or three line documents that conform to the principles of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 9303 and International Standards Organization (ISO) 7501 international standards. The multi-document reader sought must have a compact desktop footprint; come equipped with an automatic or a mutual document feeder. The vendor would provide pre-developed software, installation and training support, and hardware and software maintenance support. The multi-document reader must utilize EIA RS232C/CCITT V.24 communications interface and support a series of single function operator workstations or multi-function workstations in either a stand alone or networked mode. In addition, the vendor may be required to demonstrate the ability to meet the minimum requirements listed in this announcement. The vendor must have proven expertise and prior experience in providing document readers. Vendors shall clearly mark any restricted or proprietary data in their submission and present it as addendum to the non-restricted/non-proprietary information. Three (03) copies are required of all submitted material. Each response must reference this CBD announcement and be limited to twenty-five (25) pages per copy, including addendums. Responses should be mailed to Mr. Terence Lew, Contracting Officer, U.S. Customs Service, Procurement Division, Rm. 4210, 1301 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20229. Responses should be received no later than thirty (30) from the date of this notice. Telephone responses will not be honored. Vendors should be advised that any information they provide will be at no cost or obligation to Customs. Customs will not reimburse vendors who submit information in response to this CBD synopsis. (191)

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