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D -- IT FIELD EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SERVICES SOL CS-99-029 POC Anthony D. Harvin, C.O. 202-927-1127 The U.S. Customs Service anticipates issuing a competitive Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA) solicitation (RFP) on or about 29 Jan 1999 (with closing 30 days after issuance) for field equipment maintenance services at locations throughout the United States and help desk support services at the U.S. Customs Service, Newington Data Facility, Springfield, VA. This requirement will provide maintenance service and repair parts support to keep all types of Customs equipment in good operating condition, in accordance with the best commercial practices, and within required response time standards. Help Desk technical support services will be required for all hardware and software to be maintained under the contract. The contract will be awarded for a base period of performance with the Government having the right to unilaterally exercise four (4) one year options. This procurement is a Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA). The SIC is 7379. The RFP will be posted on the Customs website at www.customs .treas.gov. HARD COPIES OF THE RFP WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Currently, a draft statement of work (sow) is posted at the website for vendor review/comment. All comments must be submitted via email and by no later than 25 Jan 1999. Comments received may or may not be incorporated into the final version of the sow at the Governments discretion. Questions may be referred to the following email address: anthony.d.harvin@customs.treas.gov. Posted 01/14/99 (W-SN288276). (0014)

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