Contracting Officer (Code LBC) HQ U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, DC 20380-0001

70 -- MAINTENANCE OF SOFTWARE POC Jeffrey Non, (202) 696-1010, Contracting Officer Kenny R. Bluteau. Software Maintenance. Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps intends to negotiate a Firm Fixed Price Contract with SAS Institute, Inc. of Cary NC for upgrades of user licenses and maintenance of ECObasic, Statplus and ETS software for the period of December l, l996 through 30 September l997, with an option for two (2) additional years of maintenance coverage. Headquarters, Manpower Information Systems (MIS) Arlington, VA, will be designated as the central site for deliveries and maintenance management. Vendors with a capability to provide maintenance and upgrades are invited to submit in writing, sufficient technical and cost information which demonstrates the ability to fulfill this requirement. No solicitation document exists. Written responses only should forwarded to Mr. Jeffrey Non, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (Code LBC), Washington, D.C. 20380-0001. See Note 22 No Telephone Request Accepted (0275)

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