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D -- NOVELL COMPATIBLE SOFTWARE SOL F04699-97-Q-0980 DUE 061397 POC For copy, contact the info office indicated., For additional information contact Wheeler.K8s/Pkocc/[916]643-4524 The closing date is an approximate date. This is a justified sole source requirement to National Education Training Group (NETG), 1751 W. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL, 60563, for computer based qualification training software deployable with Novell Netware and Microsoft Windows compatibility in a network environment to include: implementtion and remote training/support; upgrades including software versions and course titles; capability to mix between IT, Desktop and softskill courses; and a library license for forty-two month duration. This is an "all or none" requirement. Descriptions, quantities, and locations are based on the best available data at the time. No solicitation exists, nor will one be established. All responsible sources may submit a proposal/quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Please provide information as to whether your organization (together with its affiliates) is a large or small or small disadvantaged business. All interested parties are urged to provide their CAGE code and Dunn and Bradstreet number (DUNS) with their written requests. Only written responses will be accepted. Verbal responses will not be honored. FAX number is 916-643-4157. The approximate issue/response date will be 28 May 97. The anticipated award date will be 18 Jun 97. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer,but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman, Allen Taylor at 916-643-5209 if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer. (Do not call this number to request copies of solicitations. (0149)

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