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D -- PROVIDE COBOL 74 PROGRAMMING AND ANALYTICAL SERVICES WITH SPECIFIC UNISYS A-SERIES EXTENSIONS AND ALGOL-CALLABLE ROUTINES. SOL 52-PAPT-7-00052 DUE 092697 POC Joan Hanicak, 703-305-8069 This is a sole source, combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, the test program outlined in FAR 13.6 as well as supplemental information provided herein. This non-competitive action will be processed in accordance with FAR 6.301-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). APURV International, Inc. is a small minority business located at 14321 Climbing Rose Way #105, Centerville, VA who has the requisite and extensive COBAL 74 experience with specific Unisys A-series extensions and ALGOL-callable routines, as well as extensive familiarity with the PTO's A16 environment. The services are needed immediately and are short term to fulfill urgent requirements for system analysis, design and programming to assist in automation efforts relating to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Office at the Patent and Trademark Office. This announcement constitutes the RFP and is the only solicitation that will be issued. Due to the urgency of the services to be provided, a sole source proposal is being requested pursuant to this announcement and shall reference solicitation number 52-PAPT-7-00052. This solicitation incorporates all of the applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 90-46, as if stated in full text, as well as the terms and conditions of FAR 52.212-1. Since this procurement is within the threshold of a simplified acquisition, a firm fixed priced purchase order will be utilized. The services to be provided will be performed within a four month period of performance. The item to be procured are as follows: Item 0001: Provide Programming and Analytical Services for Systems Design, Analysis and Development in Support of the PCT Project, Qty. 500 hours (Maximum), Unit Price: $__ __, Total $__ ___. A proposal shall be delivered to the Patent and Trademark Office, Office of Procurement, 2011 Crystal Drive, CPK 1, Suite 810, Arlington, VA 22202, Attention: Ms. Joan Hanicak, no later than 2:00 PM (EST) on September 26. 1997. The proposals shall also include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 "Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items". The award shall include the clauses cited at FAR 52.212-4 "Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items" and 52.212-5 "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items". The Patent and Trademark Office is interested in obtaining information regarding other small and small disadvantaged offerors who may be interested in possible future short term services of the nature described herein. Interested small and small disadvantaged business may submit qualification statements, details of experience as well as current reference information to the address stated above which will be considered for future requirements. The point of contact for information regarding this solicitation is Joan Hanicak at 703-305-8069. See Note 22. (0266)

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