Rock Island Arsenal, ATTN: SIORI-CT, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-5000

70 -- RENEWAL OF SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE FOR NETWORK SYSTEMS SOL judymc-phai-l002 POC Purchasing Agent Ms. Judy McPhail (309) 782-8586 (Site Code DAAA08) The Rock Island Arsenal intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with Information Handling Service, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80112, for network subscription renewal for product numbers: 200NI, EIA #580NI, ASYM #410NI, ANSI #510NI, AEA/NAS #340NI, ASME #530NI, SAE #670NI, IEEE #610NI, AWS #550NI, AMBA #508NI, AGMA #509NI, CGA #561NI, IPC #611NI. Written responses, including prices (including transportation and a description containing sufficient technical documentation to establish a bonafied capability to meet the requirement. Contractors shall submit written response within 15 days of the publication date of this notice that clearly shows its ability to meet the Government's needs. All responsible sources may respond and will be fully considered, however, oral communication is not acceptable. No contract award will be made on the basis of offers/proposals received in response to this notice. If no affirmative responses are receivied clearly demonstrating the vendor's ability to meet the Government's needs, within 15 days after publication of this notice, a sole-source solicitation shall be issued to Information Handling Service. Rock Island Arsenal, ATTN: SIORI-CTS, Rock Island, Il 61299-5000, telephone (309)782-8612. No collect calls. Home page access: http://www.RIA.ARMY.Mil(0256) (0224)

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