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70 -- SOFTWARE SUPPORT SOL A55000-8217-0001 POC Contract Specialist Ms. Judy McPhail (309) 782-8586 (Site Code DAAA09) The Headquarters IOC intends to exercise a sole source option to Houtzeel Manufacturing Systems (HMS) under DAAA08-94-C-0069, for CimLinc Linkage, Oracle Database for Variant Process Planning Licensing, On-line Machinability Database, Basic Licensing, On-Line Time Standards Database, Basic Licensing support, B-Size Graphics Scanning Device. Vendors believing they can support this software at a Competitive cost, shall submit a written response within 15 days of the publication date of this notice that clearly shows its ability to meet the Government's needs responses shall include firm-fixed prices. All responsible sources may respond and will be fully considered, however, oral communication is not acceptable. No contract award will be made on the basis of offer/proposals received in response to this notice. Written responses must include pricing and technical information sufficient to enable the Government to determine if a solicitation is warranted. As a result of analyzing responses to this synopsis of intent, the contracting officer may determine that a solicitation will be issued. If a solicitation is issued, no additional synopsis will be published. Any such solicitation will be issued to the intended vendor and all firms that respond to this synopsis of intent or otherwise request a copy of solicitation. If no affirmative responses are received clearly demonstrating the vendor's ability to meet the Government's need, within 15 days after publication of this notice, a modification shall be issued to Houtzeel Manufacturing Systems to exercie the option. Posted 08/21/98 (I-SN240364). (0233)

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