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D -- DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE TOBACCO LOAN ASSOCIATION AUTOMATION SYSTEM SOL FSA-R-009-00DC DUE 032700 POC Martha A. Vines/202-690-4030 WEB: Verle Malik, Contracting Officer/720-7335, http://www.fsa.usda.gov.amb. E-MAIL: Vmalik@wdc.fsa.usda.gov, mvines@wdc.fsa.usda.gov. The USDA, Farm Service Agency intends to procure on an other than full and open competitive basis, application program enhancements, maintenance, problem determination and technical support for the Tobacco Loan Association Automation System. This requirement is being sole sourced to Cardinal Systems Group, Inc., of Frederick, Maryland in the interest of economy and efficiency and because this procurement is for maintenance of a system developed by Cardinal. The Standard Industrial Code is 7371. Any firms believing that they can provide the required support shall submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than five (5) days after the date of publication of this notice, clearly showing its ability to provide the support which may be considered by the Agency. See numbered Note 22.***** Posted 02/11/00 (W-SN424525). (0042)

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