Bureau of the Census, Procurement Office, Room 1541, FB#3, Washington, (Suitland, MD) DC 20233

70 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON UNIX BASED COMPUTER WORKSTATION REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SOL RFI-97-004-RT POC Frances Toole, (301) 457-1831 The Bureau of the Census is seeking information that may lead to a future acquisition for services to repair and maintain a wide range of UNIX based stand-alone and networked computer workstations and related peripheral equipment (laser printers, inkjet printers, disk arrays, tape drives etc) including but not limited to those manufactured by SUN, Silicon Graphics, Hewlett Packard, Digital Equipment, etc. This equipment is located at the Bureau of the Census headquarters, located at 4700 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, Maryland 20233 federal office buildings 3 and 4, Suitland House, Iverson Mall, Silver Hill Executive Plaza and Washington Plaza (located approximately 10 miles from headquarters). It is the desire of the Government to obtain information about firms having the capability to provide maintenance services all workstations and related equipment, under one prime contract. The contractor will be responsible for providing on-site all aspects of repair and maintenance including but not limitedto: problem diagnosis and repair of computer workstations, peripheral hardware and printers on a best effort basis. The vendor is expected to apply sound professional judgement and recommended manufacturers procedures when diagnosing problems and to consult the designated contracting officers technical representative (COTR) when the estimated expenses to repair the item suggest that a complete replacement or other alternative might be more cost effective. All parts and supplies shall be provided by the contractor. All technicians shall possess certification attesting to completion of a structured or accredited computer maintenance training program and possess skill in using a variety of diagnostic software and electronic diagnostic and testing devices. A minimum of three years experience assembling, diagnosing, troubleshooting, installing, repairing and testing computer workstations and related peripherals is also required. All personnel shall be subject to all Bureau of the Census security regulations and procedures. The vendor shall utilize only United States citizens or individuals with legal work permit status to perform services under this contract. The vendor shall be located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (50 mile radius). Interested vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to perform the above described services to Bureau of the Census, Procurement Branch, Attn: Mrs. Frances Toole, Room 1541-3, Washington, D.C. 20233. NO FORMAL SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE. (0341)

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