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D -- SOFTWARE, HELP DESK SYSTEM, VANTIVE CORPORATION, VANTIVE TOOLS SERVER LICENSE, CLIENT SOFTWARE, ANNUAL SUPPORT, SETUP AND TRAINING SOL 2900-00-96-P-0002 due 113095. Contact: George Elliott (202) 326-2278; Contracting Officer, Jean Sefchick, (202) 326-2258. Vantive tools software including tools server license, 19 copies of client software, annual support, setup consultation and system training. The software must be commercial off the shelf (COTS) and must have the following salient features: Unix or Windows NT server platform; Oracle database engine interface; Windows 3.1 client support; Ethernet TCP/IP protocol support; client/server architecture; SMS and Norton administrator network interfaces; Novell Groupwise (MAPI) E-mail interface; ACD interface; ERD availability; source code access; full asset (property) management capability and integration with the problem management system, including on-line repair status and history and asset detail by component/sub-component; alternate user identification; automatic escalation with notification; on-line caller problem history; and fully customizable, including user definable fields, tables, screen layouts, and reports. The Federal Trade Commission intends to procure the required software from The Vantive Corporation, 2010 Corporate Ridge, Suite 700, McLean, VA 22102 under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. (313)

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