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D -- COMPUER SECURITY CONSULTING SERVICES SOL NLM SP 98-086/MDW DUE 091198 POC MoniQue D. Woodard, Contract Specialist, 301-496-6127 E-MAIL: Karen_Riggs@nih.nlm.gov, monique_woodard@nih.nlm.gov. It is the intent of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to procure consulting services to perform an assessment of NLM's current network and computer security posture and to provide recommendations and assistance in improving NLM's computer security. This work will be performed in three distinct tasks: (1) a white-hat penetration test; (2) a network security audit; and (3) follow-up ad hoc consulting services. Request for Quotations (RFQ) Number NLM 98-086/MDW will be issued on or about August 31, 1998. Copies of the RFQ may be obtained by writing to the National Library of Medicine, Office of Acquisitions Management, 8600 Rockville Pike, Building 38A, Room B1N20, Bethesda, Maryland 20894, Attention: MoniQue D. Woodard, Contracts Specialist. Fax request will NOT be accepted. The period of performance is anticipated to start on or about September 21, 1998. All responsible and responsive sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the National Library of Medicine. Posted 08/11/98 (W-SN235334). (0223)

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