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J -- PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR AND UPGRADES TO ICON AUTHOR SOFTWARE SOL F41612-98-Q0693 DUE 091798 POC LGCS/2Lt William P. Surey, Contract Specialist, 940/676-2804; Contracting Officer -- MSgt Kevin E. Slone, 940/676-5640. Provide technical support over telephone for Icon Author Software; provide upgrades, should any be implemented; provide technical support for upgrade(s); be available during the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (CST). Base year of service will be 1 Oct 98 -- 30 Sep 99; government is considering options; each option year will follow consecutively, commencing 1 Oct 99 for up to an additional four (4) years, provided options are exercised. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented, with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Only faxed and mailed quotes will be acceptable. Deadline for quotes is 17 Sep 98. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. This solicitation is issued under full and open competition. FAR Provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2, and Clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, apply to this acquisition with no addenda. Offerors are required to complete and mail FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their quote. Offerors are required to register with the Central Contractor Registry prior to award (888/227-2423 or http://ccr.edi.disa.mil). Defense priorities and allocations system rating S10 applies to this acquisition. The government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order. Posted 09/02/98 (W-SN245051). (0245)

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