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J -- MAINTENANCE OF DOCUMENT ROOM SOL A261534-98 DUE 052798 POC Julie Pearson, Contract Specialist, 301-443-1555 or Melissa Starinsky, Contracting Officer, 301-443-1555, Fax 301-827-0966 J -- The Food and Drug Administration intends to negotiate a purchase order with Zimmerman Associates, Inc. (ZAI) on a sole source basis to provide continued technical support for the maintenance and operation of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) Electronic Document Room for the period of June 4, 1998 through September 1, 1998. The proposed purchase order will represent an interim measure to allow for continued support pending the award of a contract under competitive Solicitation #223-98-5522. As the current incumbent, ZAI is uniquely qualified as they are the only contractor who has the infrastructure and technical knowledge in place to support this immediate interim measure within the period of performance required. A solicitation will not be issued; however, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. See note 22. (0132)

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