U.S. DOE, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005

R -- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES POC J. P. Rynerson, Contract Specialist, (602) 352-2504, J. P. Rynerson, Contracting Officer. Description: Western intends to negotiate, on a sole-source basis, with Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P., for financial management support services in support of the MEAD-Phoenix Project. The period of performance is April 1, 1996 through November 30, 1996. This work is a continuation of work previously performed by Coopers & Lybrand and includes financial analysis, studies, and work order closeout. Detailed knowledge of the Mead-Phoenix Project power marketing contract, Western's accounting standards and practices, and Western's financial management system is required to perform this work. Vendors able to meet this requirement are invited to identify their interest and ability by submitting a proposal to include technical data, pricing, and any other information which shows a bona fide ability to meet this requirement within 15 days of this publication. If no affirmative responses are received within this time to determine that a comparable source more advantageous to the Government is available, negotiations will take place with Coopers & Lybrand. Synopsis published for information purposes only. Solicitation documents are not available. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. SIC code is 8721. (0067)

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