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70 -- PURCHASE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES SOL N63165-97-R-0004 DUE 092497 POC Ms. Carla O. Hunter, Contract Specialist, 202-685-1129 and John Swearinger, Contracting Officer, 202-685-1081 Naval Computer and Telecommunication Station Washington (NCTSW) intends to award a contract to Black Diamond Networks, on a sole source basis for the support of the Standard Workstation III(CGSWIII) to include system software, network software and communications software. The usage of Microsoft N/T, Microsoft Office Suite and MICCS for Windows software. Provide Incident Reporting Information System and Freedom of Information Act applications currently residing on two fully clustered Sequent minicomputers, which are utilized by the National Response Center. Provide system administration of Sequent minicomputers operating in a DYNIX/ptx environment. Development of a world wide web page utilizing HotDog32 version 1.01, paint Shop Pro and Photoshop software. The usage of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). Provide network and cabling system in the areas of the Commandant's Situation Room, incident Management Center, National Response center and their relationship with the networks and servers. All responsible sources may submit written responses containing sufficient technical documentation to establish capability to meet requirement. All responses must be received in writing within 15 calendar days of publication of this notice. Quotes may be faxed or in writing to the address specified above to the attention of the Contract Specialist. The fax number is 202-433-2710. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) portion of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA). If no affirmative responses are received demonstrating that technically acceptable expertise is available from another source at a lower price, a contract will be awarded to Black Diamond Network, Inc., without further notice. No solicitation documents are available. Should this award be made, it will be awarded on a best value basis in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Sections 13.106-2 (a) (1) (b), 13.106-2 (a) (10) and 13.106-2 (b). (0252)

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