Defense Special Weapons Agency, 6801 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA 22310-3398

M -- LOCAL AND WIDE AREA NETWORKING SUPPORT SERVICES POC Ms. Cynthia Brice, Negotiator, (703) 325-6628, Daniel R. Gonzales, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-6684. The Defense Special Weapons Agency (DSWA) has a requirement for the technical services needed to provide for end-to-end operation and support of the Local Area Networks beginning at the user's desktop through the LAN cabling and switches, through the Wide Area connection. Specific areas of support include: LAN end-user support through operation of an Information and Technology Center; the operation of a Network User Training Center; the operation of a Local Area Networking Management Center; technical support for the development, implementation and transition of the new Scientific Computing Hub-site as a result of a move from Los Alamos National Laboratory to DSWA Data Center in support of the Scientific Computing Community; and technical and operational support to DSWA Defensive Information Warfare Branch (ISIW) to ensure the protection of DSWA Networks and Automated Information Systems and the network interfaces between other Government departments or agencies (OSD, NSA, DISA, DIS, DIA) and the Military Services. This procurement is set-aside for 8(a) offerors under SIC Code 7379. Contractors capable of offering their services should submit a written request to be added to the mailing lists to Ms. Cynthia Brice, Defense Special Weapons Agency, 6801 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310-3398. No phone requests accepted. Information on the DSWA solicitations, already released, can be obtained by calling the DSWA Hotline at (703) 325-1173. As of 31 May 96, Acquisition Management has added "Procurement Opportunities" to the DSWA Home Page available on the World Wide Web. Information will include this synopsis and more. Please check us out at www.dswa.mil. Reference Synopsis No. 97-20 (0340)

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