National Science Foundation, Division of Administration Services, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 295, Arlington, Va 22230

R -- INFORMATION CENTER SUPPORT SERVICES SOL RFP DAS 97-104 POC Marcella Green, Contract Specialist, 703-306-1122/Veronica Bankins, Contracting Officer, 703-306-1122 E-MAIL: vbankins@nsf.gov, mgreen@nsf.gov. The National Science Foundation is seeking a contractor to provide support services for NSF's Information Center. The Information Center services as a "First Stop" information source for visitors, rotators, contractors, NSF staff and general public. Services shall be performed "on-site" at the Government's facility located at the National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA. The Information Center averages 150 phone calls, 73 visitors and 40 electronic requests per day. The Information Center functions are answering questions about NSF, its mission and publications; answer specific questions on the National Science and Technology Week and other NSF special events; usage of Electronic Mail, the World Wide Web, and the Scientific and Technical Information System to respond to internet users. The projected award date is May 1, 1997, for a period of twelve months plus four optional years. Service employees class identification is Information Specialist and the Service Contract Act does apply. Resonsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Foundation. Interested contractors must within the local commuting area of the National Science Foundation, Arlington, Virginia. Solicitation will be available on or about 15 days after publication of this notice. Only written requests will be honored. Acquisition is set-aside for small business participation only. SIC code for this acquisition is 7389 Business Services, N.E.C. (not elsewhere classified). Average annual receipts for the past three fiscal years cannot exceed $5 million. (0057)

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