Department of State, Office of Acquisition, P. O. Box 9115, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219-0244

J -- MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REBUILDING OF EQUIPMENT POC Betty L. Thomas, (703) 875-6015 WEB: State Department Acquisition Web Site, http://www.statebuy.inter.net/home.htm. E-MAIL: Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding Equipment, betty.l.thomas@dos.us-state.gov. The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is seeking qualified sources capable of providing 720 hours fact-finding work to assist DOS personnel in the installation, repairing, maintaining and training of operators on Alternate Communications Terminal equipment at Embassies located in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and Suva, Fiji. Requirements: (1) must currently hold a valid Top Secret clearance; (2) have a BS in computer information systems; (3) proven hardware/software integration skills; (4) experience in current software and networking applications; (5) experience in training systems non-technical systems end-users; (6) and extensive experience in U.S. telecommunications. Deliverables include two written products (one for each post) which will include: problems encountered in installing the Alternate Communications Terminal equipment; a mintenance schedule; and recommendations for improving installation procedures for future installations. The successful offeror must possess or be able toobtain a Top Secret facility security clearance in accordance with the terms of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DOD 5220.22-m) prior to contract performance. All personnel must possess DISCO Top Secret personnel security clearances prior to beginning of contract performance. If an uncleared firm is selected, it will be sponsored for a facility clearance by the U.S. Department of State. Sponsorship does not guarantee that a firm will receive the clearance. All requests for Statement of Work must be received in the office by March 17, 1998. Fax requests for detailed Statement of Work to the attention of Betty L. Thomas, (703) 875-6015. (0057)

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