FISC NORFOLK DETACHMENT PHILADELPHIA, 700 ROBBINS AVE., BLDG. # 2B BID ROOM, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111-5082

J -- SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SERVICES SOL N00140-96-Q-H107, SYN 015 POC Contact Point, L. DEBENEDICTIS, (215)697-9633, Contracting Officer, J.J. SWIZEWSKI, (215)697-9633 The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Norfolk Det Philadelphia intends to procure system administration and system maintenance services for the Defense Printing Service Detachment Office (DPSDO), located in Philadelphia, PA. On-site system administration and maintenance services are required for the Technical Manual Print-On-Demand System (TMPODS) equipment currently installed at DPSDO. System maintenance is required on all TMPODS components exclusive of the printing subsystem. The Government intends to solicit on an other than full and open competitive basis pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, ''Only One Responsible Source,'' with AlliantTech Systems, Inc. of Clearwater, FL as they are the original system designer. AlliantTech offers unique qualifications for the system administration and system maintenance services as the company is the original designer of the existing TMPODS structure. No other firm possesses the requisite knowledge necessary to implement and support the current software/hardware. This instant procurement requires maintenance on uniquely integrated and configured software/hardware at the DPSDO in Philadelphia. AlliantTech Systems designed this TMPODS system, has maintained the system in the past, and, consequently, has the necessary qualifications to provide the required maintenance support. No other firm has the information, experience, and knowledge needed to support the customized software/hardware system created by AlliantTech for immediate support of the fleet and Navy field activities. All responsible sources may submit concise documentation as to their ability to supply the required maintenance on the hardware/software equipment installed at the Defense Printing Service Detachment Office as well as financial and technical information which shall be considered by FISC Norfolk Det Philadelphia. If no affirmative written responses advantageous to the Navy are received within fifteen (15) calendar days after publication of this notice, a request for quotation will be issued to AlliantTech Systems, Inc. of Clearwater, L. Note, no contract award will be made on the basis of information received to this notice. Further, the Navy will not pay for any information provided. Any responses to this synopsis should be sent to the attention of Ms. Lori DeBenedictis, Code 0214X1 and reference solicitation N00140-96-Q-H107. Note 22 applies. SYN 015. (0283)

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