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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 13,1996 PSA#1720Food and Drug Administration, Information Technology Contracts Branch,
5600 Fishers Lane, Park Bldg., Rm. 3-20, Rockville, MD 20857 D -- NETWORK ACQUISITION AND SUPPORT (NAS) SOL 223-97-5500 DUE 123096
POC Contact, Contract Specialist, Christopher Wright or Twanda King,
301/443-1555, Fax 301/827-0966, Contracting Officer, Dennis H. Hunt,
301/443-1555 This acquisition will be used to procure network support
services including: definition of telecommunication systems level
requirements; information engineering; analysis of developing concepts;
analysis of alternative hardware and software allocations to systems
requirements; provision of data telecommunications hardware and
software; definition of systems interfaces; development of initial
planning documents and life cycle plans; development of new concepts to
satisfy operational needs; planning and completion of systems testing
and evaluation through the development cycle; validation of site
preparation plans; performance of rapid performance of configuration
management; conduct of training; performance of hardware, software, and
systems maintenance; performance of voice/data systems installation;
and provision of network security services. Other typical tasks will be
in support of prototyping; proof of concept conversion; local/wide area
network design, engineering, and installation; physical security
planning implementation; technology update and insertion; application
of extension to nationwide locations. Also, this acquisition will be
used to procure microcomputer systems, both hardware and software;
telecommunications equipment, both hardware and software; LAN/WAN
servers, routers, bridges, hubs, gateways, switches, telecommunication
cabling, related peripherals, and warranty services. This is a
competitive 8(a) procurement. The intent is for one or more sources to
be able to provide the forementioned services. The Food and Drug
Administration currently has approximately 118 local area networks in
six regions, 21 districts, 18 laboratories and a number of resident
posts. It is anticipated that multiple Indefinite Quantity/Firm Fixed
Price and Time & Material contracts will be awarded for a period of
five years. The applicable SIC code is 4813 with a size code standard
of 1500 employees. Verification of SIC code eligibility is required.
Written requests for the solicitation should be mailed to the above
address or transmitted by FAX to Christopher Wright or Twanda King on
(301) 827-0966. If transmitted by FAX, do not submit a hard copy.
Telephonic requests will not be accepted. all responsible sources may
submit an offer which will be considered. (0313) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0017 19961112\D-0001.SOL)
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