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D -- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SOL 9-1020 DUE 110298 POC Sally Huber 301-713-0855 Lawrence Frazier 301-713-09851 U.S. Dept of Commerce/NOS proposes to negotiate on a non-competitive basis using Simplified Acquisition Procedures with Management Support Technology Inc, Fairfax VA to provide support services of the OCRM complex communications system. A certified network engineer who has been trained in all operational and network connectivity issues associated with the NT network system, is required to perform the following functions: 1. Network engineering, provide for the development and implementation of network design changes. 2. System administration, manage the operation of the LAN file serves ensuring that systems software is consistent and up-to-date, manages network resources and ensures capability, and implements standard configuration to facilitate troubleshooting and improve performance. 3. Connectivity coordination to unite OCRM and NOAA networks, provide technical solutions and support. 4. Configuration management, maintain complete and accurate records on the hardware and software configurations of each network and backbone resource. 5. c 5. Traffic monitoring and analysis, monitor and records data traffic statistics for the backbone network, Support the network administrator in the analysis of the data, using specialized statistical methodologies to determine the operational state of the network. 6. User support, provide for the integration of network resources and subnetworks, both on and off site, to the network backbone, coordinating such efforts with the user and keeping the user informed as to progress. 7. Equipment installation, installs network hardware, including PCs, peripherals, accessory boards/cards, cables. 8. Troubleshooting hotline, implements procedures for utilizing the MRM-PC applications software to manage the troubleshooting hotline, The software provide a mechanism for receiving and responding to trouble calls and provides detailed documentation of calls including call logs, problem definition and resolution, and hardware required to be purchases. 9. Routine maintenance, performs routine maintenance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for varius network components and maintenance schedules of maintenance procedures. Vendors who believe they can provide the required services are invited in writing, information as to their capabilities no later than 15 days after the date of this notice. No solicitation documents exist, therefore a request for such documents will not be considered.Reference 9-1020 Posted 10/21/98 (W-SN264157). (0294)

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