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D -- AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR USPTO SOL 52-PAPT-7-00021 DUE 030397 POC Joan Hanicak, Contract Specialist, 703-305-8069; Michael J. Anastasio, Jr., Contracting Officer The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or PTO) has a requirement for a two month continuation of services in support of automated information systems development infrasturcture support. The PTO plans to award a sole source purchase order to Software Performance Systems. This purchase order will serve as a bridge contract prior to the issuance of a competitive solicitation. The competitive solicitation will be a three year FP/IDIQ contract for IEF support services and will be set-aside for small business participation only. An RFP will be available within the next 15 days. For additional information call Joan Hanicak at 703-305-8069. (See Note 22). (0056)

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