Defense Supply Service-Washington, 5200 Army Pentagon, Rm. 1D245, Washington, DC 20310-5200

D -- PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE LEASE/MAINTENANCE DUE 092498 POC Alex Graham Tel:703-695-9575, Finetta Bean Tel:703-697-3418 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contract specialist via, beanfj@hqda.army.mil. The Defense Supply Service-Washington (DSS-W) intends to award a sole source delivery order with IBM Corporation, Bethesda, MD against GSA Schedule contract GS-35F4984H for Software Lease/Maintenance including all upgrades, enhancements and/or improvements to the proprietary software. This software is comprised of various IBM operating systems and includes all utilities and communications systems software in support of the Army's 80X program. Additionally, this request provides for the migration of the Active Army, Reserves and National Guard personnel mainframe systems to IBM's OS/390 Operating System. The required software is located in Alexandria, VA. This synopsis should not be considered either an RFQ or an RFP. Firms who can furnish the requirements stated above at prices, terms and conditions more favorable than those of the referenced GSA schedule contract are invited to submit responses. In order to be considered, responses must indicate make, model number, price, and must include catalog and descriptive literature containing sufficient technical information. The Contracting Officer will make an award determination based on information received or issue a solicitation. All responses furnishing the above information will be considered. If either a solicitation is issued, or an award made an additional synopsis may not be published. If no affirmative, substantive responses are received within 30 days after the publication of this synopsis, a delivery order with IBM Corporation shall be placed against their GSA Schedule contract. Please reference Requisition Number: W73SOY-8274-0049-001. Telephone responses will not be accepted***** Posted 08/25/98 (W-SN241534). (0237)

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