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D -- IBM AS/400 SYSTEM SOL F42650-96-R-A290 DUE 072496 POC For copy, PKOA/Evelyn Stoltz/(FAX)801-777-6528, For additional information contact Paulette Crowell/Pkosc/(801)777-9506 Provide nonpersonal services for a maintenance contract on printers, modems, terminals in support of IBM AS/400 system. 12 month plus 4 option years. Period of performance 1 Oct 96 through 30 Sep 97; 1 Oct 97 through 30 Sep 98; 1 Oct 98 through 30 Sep 99; 1 Oct 99 through 30 Sep 2000; 1 Oct 2000 through 30 Sep 2001. This is a maintenance contract, previously it was GSA now we will be doing it on an basic and 4 one year option contract. The only source which can do the maintenance on this IBM AS/400 systems is IBM to maintain all warranties etc. The approximate issue/response date will be 08 Jul 96. The anticipated award date will be 24 Jul 96. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: IBM Corp, Bethesda MD 20817. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. Requests for copies of solicitations must reference the entire solicitation number, including purchasing office identification number. To expedite your request, limit the number of individual solicitation numbers requested per letter to not more than 10. Don't request information on this requirement until after the issue date. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor, concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Jack S. Jones if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. (0166)

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