Bureau of the Census, Procurement Office, FOB #3, Room 1541, Washington,(Suitland, MD) DC 20233

J -- RENEWAL OF MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SERVICE SOL 21-9-1557 POC Ethel L. Ayres (301) 457-1811 The Bueau of the Census intends to issue a sole source contract to Storage Technology Corp., 12200 Tech Road, Silver Spring, Md. 20904 for the renewal of maintenance support service on the following equipment: 4 ea. CDC 9-Track Tape Controller & Drive, Model #4700-A70; 12 ea. CDC 9-Track Tape Drive (200 IPS) Model #4770-B70; 4 ea. 2x8 Switching Feature Model #FC-1792; 4 ea. 2 Channel Switch Model #FC-8100. The period of performance for this maintenance is December 31, 1998 through September 30, 1999. No solicatation document exists and request for such document will be considered nonresponsive. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement including detailed pricing information that delineates the ability to meet the stated requirement. If no written affirmative responses are received within fifteen (15) days from the date of publication of this notice, award will be made to Storage Technology Corp. No telephone responses will be honored. All responses and information must be in writing to the above address or faxed to (301) 457-1785. Posted 12/10/98 (W-SN278975). (0344)

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