Fleet Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Detachment Philadelphia, 700 Robbins Ave., Bldg. 2B, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5084

D -- TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT IMAGING SOL N00140-99-Q-5044 DUE 092799 POC Jay Gardner, Contract Negotiator, 215-697-9642; Rocco Siravo, Contracting Officer, 215-697-9640 E-MAIL: Click Here to Contact Bid Officer, synopsis@phil.fisc.navy.mil. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competitive basis, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source", with EDS Corporation of Herndon, VA. The requirement is for the acquisition of technical support services in support of Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) operations centers implementation of imaging technology for the purpose of addressing and improving current paper-oriented business processes. Specific taskings include systems analysis, design, development, integration, installation and maintenance of electronic document imaging solutions for five major DFAS processing centers located in Denver, CO, Kansas City, MO, Columbus and Cleveland, OH and the various field Offices. The proposed period of performance consists of a twelve month period commencing 13 March 2000 and continuing through 12 March 2001 with an estimated level of effort consisting of 161,820 man-hours. EDS is the only firm who can provide the full range of hardware and software support to ensure complete deployment and program support. A cost plus fixed fee,indefinite delivery-type contract is contemplated. The applicable standard industrial code is 7379. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all challenges received within fifteen (15) days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If a competitive solicitation is issued, no additional synopsis will be published. Any such solicitation will be issued to the intended vendor and all firms that respond to thissynopsis of intent or otherwise request a copy of the solicitation. Any responses to this synopsis should be sent to the attention of J.F. Gardner, Code 02P21B, and reference solicitation N00140-99-Q-5044. Posted 08/12/99 (W-SN366891). (0224)

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