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D -- INFORMATION DIMENSION SOFTWARE UPGRADES AND LICENSE RENEWALS SOL 1999-Q-00019 DUE 110598 POC Shirli Wall, Purchasing Agent, (404) 842-6745 THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION intends to solicit a quotation for existing commercial off-the-shelf software On a Sole Source basis, from Information Dimension, 6600 Frantz Rd, Dublin, OH 43017; Software includes BASISplus Database Mgr, Thesaurus Mgr, Fundamental Query Language, Document Handler Interface, WEBserver, Network Access Method, Client Suite, Network Access Method (right-to-copy Webserver (right-to-copy), TECHLIBplus CTLG/OPAC Module, Serials Module, Acquisitions Module, MARC Interface, Circulations Module & OPAC annual license renewals, upgrades, enhancements and technical support and for software in use currently at the CDC/IRMO facility effective from 11/01/98 through 10/31/99. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Simplified acquisition procedures will be utilized and an oral quotation will be solicited on or about 11/05/98. Other than full and open competition is authorized pursuant to 41 U.S.C/ 2253(C)(1). Qualified vendors have 14 days from date of this synopsis to submit capability statements delineating their ability to provide this product. Such qualifications will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a full and open competition basis. No solicitation exists. For further information contact Shirli Wall, FAX# 404-842-6530. Posted 10/23/98 (I-SN264984). (0296)

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