FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia, 700 Robbins Ave., Bldg. 2B., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5084

J -- MAINTENANCE SOL N00140-96-Q-3498 POC Sharon Phillips, Contract Negotiator, (215)697-9687. FISC Norfolk Det Philadelphia intends to procure maintenance for all Bytex software and hardware supporting the computer network LAN/WAN operations at the Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP), Philadelphia, PA. The maintenance required includes preventive maintenance, remedial maintenance and on-call maintenance with an eight (8) hour response time during the principal period of maintenance of 0800-1700, Monday through Friday. Should NAVICP require maintenance outside the principal period of maintenance, a two (2) hour response time is required. The maintenance is required for the period 01 October 1996 through 30 September 1997 with four (4) one year options. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate on an other than full and open competitive basis pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 with Network Systems Corporation (NSC) of Silver Spring, MD. Maintenance of both hardware and software for Bytex Hubs requires modification updates. These updates and required maintenance require access to the equipment's operating source code. NSC is the only firm that can provide the required maintenance since they alone have access to the operating source code. All other responsible sources may submit concise documentation for consideration regarding their ability to provide the required maintenance as well as financial and technical information. If no affirmative written responses advantageous to the Navy are received within fifteen (15) calendar days after publication of this notice, a request for quotation will be issued to NSC. FISC Norfolk Det Philadelphia contemplates the award of a firm fixed price contract. Note, no contract award will be made on the basis of information received to this notice. Further, the Navy will not pay for any information provided. Any responses to this synopsis should be sent to FISC Norfolk Det Philadelphia, attention Ms. Sharon Phillips, Code 0221F and should reference solicitation N00140-96-Q-3498. SYN 420. (0235)

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