Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899

J -- PROVIDE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE MAINTENANCE FOR SMARTNET SOL RFQ Y96-238 POC Kathy Turnquest, EG&G Florida, Inc., Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899 (407) 867-7038. EG&G Florida, Inc. intends to procure the following services from CiscoSystems, Inc. on a sole source basis: Provide full service maintenance of all hardware and software with Advance Replacement Service for SMARTNET. This synopsis is to determine if any other source(s) exist,therefore, no RFQ is available. Interested firms are invited to submit a response within fifteen (15) calendar days after publication of this Notice which must include prices and technical data sufficient to determine capability to meet the requirement. Telephone responses will not be considered. Responses to this Notice will used to determine whether competition exists and whether a formal RFP is appropriate. If no affirmative written documentation/tech. specs., prices,etc. are received within fifteen (15) calendar days after publication of this synopsis, an order will be placed with CiscoSystems, Inc. Note 22 applies. (0131)

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