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70 -- MODEL 204 SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE POC Kimberly A. Kleeb (703) 648-7370 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is requesting information from commercial sources regarding a one-time upgrade and subsequent maintenance for Model 204 software from Praxis International which is being upgraded from an IBM 9672-R83 (group 60) to an IBM 9672-R75 (group 80) mainframe computer. Based on information available at this time, the USGS considers the required software to be sole-source and plans to enter into non-competitive discussions with Computer Corporation of America of Framingham, MA. Any responses to this synopsis should contain sufficient technical documentation and descriptive literature to sufficiently describe software capabilities. Publicly available commercial pricing information in response to the above description is also requested in as much detail as possible. Neither a draft statement of work nor specifications are available. The Government will not pay for information provided in response to this synopsis. The Contracting Officer plans to acquire the software and related services pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.5 -- Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. Technical and commercial price information responding to this request should be received by close of business on July 9, 1998. Posted 07/01/98. (0182)

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