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D -- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INCLUDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES SOL 6TSA-97-DJH-0125 DUE 051297 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Delta Helm by fax (816)823-3322 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items and services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number 6TSA-97-DJH-0125 is being issued as a request for proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-42. CLIN 1. Per client Statement of Work (SOW), provide system support in the realm of hardware/software procurement, systems integration, testing and evaluation, installation services, extended life cycle support to the current software used by the Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) Integrated Data Display Systems (MIDDS), engineering upgrades, training, documentation and new software development in response to changing requirements and technological advances. Software includes, but is not limited to, MARTA SAND/FOS Packages, MARTA NEXRAD Radar Package, MARTA NEXRAD Direct Connect Radar Package, MARTA Geostationary Satellite Processing Package, MARTA Satellite Distribution Package, MARTA Gridded Data Package, MARTA Lightning Package. A copy of the current statement of work may be provided upon request to the above fax number. All items are FOB Stennis Space Center, MS. Please indicate FOB destination or include shipping charges if applicable. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value, cost and ability to meet service requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, offeror representation and certification -- commercial items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions -- commercial items, applies to this acquisition. In addition to the guidance contained in FAR 52.212-4, contractors shall submit proof of delivery with their invoices. Proof of delivery may be in the form of a bill of lading or other shipping document signed by the receiving office. Invoices received without proof of delivery will not be accepted. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders -- commercial items applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by close of business May 12, 1997, and can be submitted to the address shown above Attn: Delta Helm or sent by FAX to the number shown above. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via FAX. (AC0597010-01) (0125)

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