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R -- COGNOS TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES, SOFTWARE, MAINTENANCE, CONSULTATION AND TRAINING SOL MDA220-00-Q-0022 POC Contact Carl Newman, 703-602-4936/Contracting Officer, Dennis Smiley, 703-602-4937 The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) intends to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement on a sole source basis against GSA schedule GS35F0354J with Cognos Corporation, 1595 Spring Hill Road, Suite 110, Vienna, Virginia 22182. This is a sole source requirement as only one responsible source is available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The resulting BPA will be for software licensing, technical services, maintenance and training in support of Cognos proprietary products. Period of performance shall be approximately June 1, 2000 through September 30, 2000 plus three option years. All responsible sources may submit a statement of capability no later than May 12, 2000 to the Government point of contact listed in paragraph 11 above. Posted 04/24/00 (W-SN447865). (0115)

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