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D -- DOD WORLDWIDE STANDARDS SERVICE PRODUCTS SOL W22W9K-9302-8066 DUE 122099 POC Tom Williams (Technical POC) 502-582-5984; Kim McKnight (Contract Specialist) 502-582-5664 This is a NOTICE OF INTENT for the Government to enter into a sole source contract with Information Handling Services, Inc. (IHS), P. O. Box 6720, Englewood, CO 80150, to obtain subscription services that allow for one source access to centrally located standards in an electronically viewable and downloadable format on the World Wide Web. The information being procured can be viewed through indexes allowing the user to search, immediately print results, download documents, see related documents and determine copyrighting organization. The subscription will include guidance, online help, training and technical/non-technical 800 number support. The services include indexing systems that provide for access to the document summary and related information, as well as online access to the full document for the standards. Firms that recognize and can provide the required services are encouraged to supply clear and convincing documentation of advantages to the Government to consider another source. Written responses must be received within 45 calendar days after publication of this notice. If no affirmative written responses to this notice are received within the required time frame, an award will be made to the above-referenced contractor without further notice. See Note 22. Posted 11/04/99 (W-SN398352). (0308)

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