Department of State, Office of Acquisition, P. O. Box 9115, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219-0244

D -- TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES/MAINTENANCE DUE 032200 POC Jo-Ann Stewart, Contract Specialist, (703) 875-6051 The Department of State intends to enter into negotiations with Xerox Special Information Systems, 250 North Halstead Street, Post Office Box 7018, Pasadena, California 91109-7018 for on-site maintenance and repair support services to provide spare parts, software updates/modifications and maintenance for the ARCS/CARDS Automated Message Distribution System. These systems apply digital electronic and precision laser scanning. It converts incoming data to print images, to print and mark a specified number of copies, and to distribute them to pre-addressed bins and/or route them via RS-232-C communication data circuits to remote Card sites for additional message analysis and dissemination. The resultant contract is projected to be for a one-year period (6-month base with 2 three-month option periods). All responsible sources shall respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical information and other technical information literature demonstrating the abilityto meet the above requirements. Pricing data including GSA Schedule if applicable should be included. The response must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the requirement. No telephone requests will be honored. Failure to submit documentation will result in the Government proceeding with negotiations. Posted 03/08/00 (W-SN432427). (0068)

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