Contracting Officer, Code N423, 2300 General Meyer Avenue, Naval Support Activity, New Orleans, LA 70142-5007

J -- MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF SMARTSTAR SOL N00205-97-Q-G108 DUE 092997 POC Patricia A Tapes, Purchasing Agent, (504) 678-2514; Gail A. Brown, Contracting Officer, (504) 678-2514. This procurement is unrestricted; all responsible sources may submit a quotation. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N00205-97-Q-G108 applies and is issued as a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-10. This requirement is for fixed priced contract for renewal of SMARTSTAR annual improvement, maintenance and support (AIMS) services which consist of telephone support, updates and new product releases for the period 97 0ct O1 through 98 Sep 30. The government intends to award to the responsible contractor whose quotation is the most advantageous to the government considering price and price-related factors. This solicitation will be evaluated on the following factors: price related, technical and past performance are equal in importance. Quotations must be received no later than 3:00 p.m., local time, 29 Sep 97. Quotations sent via the U.S. Postal Service should be mailed to Supply Officer, 2300 General Meyer Avenue, Naval Support Activity, Bldg. 2, New Orleans, LA 70142-5007. All quotations not sent through the U.S. mail will be considered to be hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried quotations must be delivered directly to the Purchasing Department same address as mailing address. Direct delivery of offers is only possible during weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., or faxed (504) 678-2430. (0258)

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