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D -- DATA PROCESSING AND PRINTING SERVICES FOR MILITARY RETIRED AND ANNUITY PAY OPERATIONS SOL MDA220-99-R-5001 DUE 010899 POC Mr. James Lee, Contracting Officer, and Mr. Ed Malone, Contract Specialist at (703) 607-5713 The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) has a requirement to obtain data processing and printing services for the Retired and Annuity Pay operations. This award shall be made contingent upon the success of a separate A-76 study for Retired and Annuity operations. The apparent successful offeror of this solicitation shall partner with the government's Most Efficient Organization (MEO) bid for the Department of Defense (DoD) Retired and Annuitant pay function. If the government MEO is unsuccessful in its bid, the solicitation shall be canceled. This requirement has the responsibility to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of pay for the Department of Defense's two million retiree and annuitant population located world wide. The Defense Retired and Annuity Pay System (DRAS) has been designated as the single Automated Information System (AIS) to support this retired and annuity pay function. DRAS consists of two (2) subsystems; Annuity Pay Subsystem (APS) and Retired Casualty Pay Subsystem (RCPS). The printing services, include the performance of all electronic page printing, reprographics, bindery and programming of automated printing form templates using Xerox or Xerox-compatible printer software for the DRAS and other subsidiary payroll systems such as the Voluntary Separation Incentive system. The predominant production function is the printing of laser base forms and the output of the variable information onto the appropriate laser forms. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, materials, and facilities necessary for performance. A Fixed Price Award Fee contract is anticipated. The period of performance will be a base year and four one year options plus an option to extend the contract for six months in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. This requirement will be competed as an unrestricted procurement. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by this agency. Vendors interested in receiving a copy of the solicitation should express their interest in writing to the above address. Requests may also be faxed to (703) 602-8773. Refer to numbered Note 26. Posted 11/17/98 (W-SN272182). (0321)

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