U. S. Department Of Commerce, NOAA, Central Administrative Support Center, 601 East 12th St., CC31, Rm. 1756, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

R -- SUPPORT SERVICES SOL 52WCNA7F6027SH DUE 032097 POC John Thorslev 415-075-4068 The St. Louis, CASU is coordinating a procurement requirement on behalf of a CASU/Franchise group to provide administrative support services to their customer agencies. The resulting contract/s will provide for technical, clerical, industrial, guard/security and professional support services to locations throughout the U.S. The resulting contract/s will provide services to locations primarily focused in the Northeast, Southeast, Southern and North Central States. Contract/s will provide for services to areas identified in the request for proposal (RFP) as well as allow for the addition of other locations as may be required at a later date. INTERESTED CONTRACTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENTER INTO ARRANGEMENTS WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS IN ORDER TO OFFER THE BROADEST POSSIBLE GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE. The Government will usually furnish supplies, equipment and tools normally associated with the requirement authorized by the contract. Work will generally be done through Task Orders describing the work requirement, deliverables and any special conditions of the project. Contractors will receive detailed work descriptions and accept technical direction from local experts who will explain Task Orders, orient contractors to the work site and inspect and accept deliverables. Period of performance is expected to begin around 7/l/97 for a period of a l base year and 4 additional l year options. Proposed RFP issuance date is scheduled for around the end of February 1997. RFP No. 52WCNA7F6027SH can be obtained by written request to: U.S. Department of Commerce, Central Administrative Support Center, 601 East 12th St., CC31:SH, Room 1749, Kansas City, MO 64l06 or via facsimile at 816/426-7530. ALL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO JOHN THORSLEV OR LYNDA MC BROOM AT 415-975-4068. Standard Industrial Classification Code 7389 is applicable. This is not a small business set-aside and the Government will be looking closely at a Contractor's ability to provide services across a large geographic area. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered.**** (0037)

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