DISA-DITCO/DTS42, 2300 East Drive, Bldg 3600, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5406

D -- SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SOL UMD8MP00026 DUE 092497 POC Sandy Lute, (618)256-9705, Fax (618)256-9592 The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO), Computer Technology Division, Procurement Branch (DTS42) intends to issue a sole source contract to Sterling Commerce, Inc, Communications Software Group, 5215 N O'Connor Blvd, Suite 1500, Irving, TX 75039 for the acquisition of software maintenance for the following proprietary product: Connect: Direct Combo MVS HUB (Include ARS) and Connect: Tracs for MVS (BSC) for use on an Amdahl 5995-6650M, S/N 78002335, Grp 80. Locations is the Defense Megacenter-Denver. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 USC 2304 (c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and no Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Companies who can provide the above listed software must indicate their interest within 15 days of this announcement. Any party interested in receiving a copy of the solicitation shall provide written notice to the Contracting Office. Datafax requests to 618-256-9592 are acceptable. No contract award will be made on the basis of quotations/proposals received in response to this notice, since this synopsis cannot be considered a Request for Quotations/Proposals. The resultant contract will be firm, fixed price. All responses from responsible sources will be considered for evaluating the award of the contract. Oral communications are not acceptable. See Note 22. SIC Code 7372. (0246)

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