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J -- MAINTENANCE, OPERATION AND RECURRING SUPPORT SERVICES OF BASE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AT NIAGARA FALLS AFS NY SOL F34608-97-R-0016 DUE 040497 POC Sherry Herbel (405) 734-9399; CONTRACTING OFFICER: Hugh P. Young (405)734-9399 This is a sources sought synopsis by the 38 LS/LGCVO, Contracting Flight, for nonpersonal services for operation, maintenance, and recurring support services of the base telephone system at Niagara Falls AFS NY. The proposed requirement is for one year with four option years. The system consists of a MSL100 Switching System equipped with 1205 lines & wired for 2048 lines with BCS-33 software; main distribution frame; inside cable plant; outside cable plant; ancillary equipment; and customer premise equipment. There are both commercial and Defense Switched Network (DSN) trunks, access to FTS2000, hot lines, data circuits, radio circuits, key systems, and crash nets. Competition is open to foreign and domestic sources. All responsible sources interested in providing services for this requirement are requested to provide a written summary of information concerning their technical certifications, capabilities, experience (current services or contracts -- to include points of contact & telephone numbers) and corporate background. Sources responding to this synopsis must indicate, in writing, whether they are large or small, disadvantaged or a women-owned business. For this acquisition, a concern will be considered small under SIC 7378 with a size standard of $18, 000, 000.00. Responses should be limited to 25 pages or less. All responses and questions should be forwarded to the attention of the contracting officer: Hugh P. Young, 38LS/LGCVO, 4022 Hilltop Rd, Ste 101, Tinker AFB, OK 73145-2713; telephone 405-734-9399, telefax 405-734-9220/9537. The cut-off for receipt of summaries is 30 calendar days from the date of publication of this notice. Only those companies which provide all required information will be solicited or considered for competitive proposals or evaluation and selection.***** (0355)

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