Immigration & Naturalization Service, Procurement Division, 425 I St., NW, Room 2208, Washington, DC 20536

D -- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SOL HQ-97-13 DUE 101497 POC Robert Richards, 202/514-4573 The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) of the Department of Justice will release a Request For Proposal (RFP) on or around August 29, 1997, for the Service Technology Alliance Resources (STARS). STARS is on on-going requirement for Information Technology services, supporting INS operations worldwide. The services required under the STARS program include Information Technology Program Management and Integration Support; STARS Program Management and Administration Support; Systems Management; Systems Engineering and Integration; Systems Maintenance and Sustaining Engineering; Communications and Electronics; End User Services; and Independent Verification and Validation. The anticipated contracts will be for a one year base period with four one year option periods. Electronic Data Systems (EDS) currently provides these services under a program known as the Information Technology Partnership (ITP), Contract No. COW-4-C-0018. The principal method for release of the RFP shall be via the Internet (www.ins.usdoj.gov/procurement/ STARS) on or around August 29, 1997. Requests for a printed copy of the RFP is strongly discouraged, but if required shall be made in writing to the address shown above (Attn: Robert Richards or John Russo). Delays in receipt of printed RFPs or amendments thereto shall not be grounds for extending Proposal due date. The INS will conduct a Pre-proposal Conference on September 12, 1997 from 1:00-4:00 pm to answer questions regarding the RFP. The Conference will be held at the Fairview Park Marriott, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Virginia 22042. Space is limited, please limit participation to two (2) representatives per company. Companies must register in advance to attend the Pre-proposal Conference by submitting the names of their representatives, in writing, to Robert Richards or John Russo by September 8, 1997. The deadline for submission of questions shall be September 8, 1997. Questions should be submitted to Robert Richards or John Russo,INS Procurement Division, 425 I Street, N.W., Room 2208, Washington, DC 20536. The fax number is 202/514-3353. Important Notice: The RFP will include a form entitled "Notice of Intent to Bid". Interested companies must complete this form and return it to Robert Richards or John Russo by September 12, 1997. This form shall be used to develop the Official Mailing List. It is imperative all interested vendors be placed on the official mailing list. This is the only way the vendor can be assured of receiving notices, amendments, etc. pertaining to this RFP. (0217)

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