Department of Veterans Affairs, Acquisition Operations Service (93), 810 Vermont Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20420

D -- PAIRS SOL 101-17-96 DUE 080696 POC Judith Sterne, (202) 273-8792 The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for its Procurement of Automated Information Resource Solutions (PAIRS) acquisition (SIC 7379- Computer Related Services, N.E.C.) and is seeking input from firms experienced with these types of acquisitions. The PAIRS solicitation seeks to acquire the full range of integration and support type solutions to improve the efficiency of the service to its customer. Specifically, the contract seeks to acquire site surveys, integration solutions, site analysis, pilot projects, software development, design and implementation solutions, wiring/cabling, networking solutions and installation, support services (maintenance, help desk), engineering, training solutions, program management, and market research.. VA will conduct a work session on August 6, 1996, at 10 a.m. in the GSA Auditorium, located at 18th and G St., N.W. in Washington, DC, to seek input on acquisition strategies and approaches. VA is seeking participation from firms with experience in managing contracts of similar size, scope and complexity. VA also seeks input from small and small and disadvantaged businesses.Discussion topics will include but not be limited to: Evaluation criteria: Pricing strategies and approaches, Socio-economic goals and subcontracting plans, and Best practices Use of oral presentations (0199)

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