U. S. Department Of Commerce, NOAA, Central Administrative Support Center, 601 East 12th St., CC31, Rm. 1756, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

R -- SUPPORT SERVICES SOL TACS1438800001 DUE 091797 POC Sheila Anderson 816-426-7267, ext. 240 The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA) is acquiring support services to the Director of Commerce's Domestic Office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Contractor shall be required to provide specialized information systems support and research services in support of Commerce's local Domestic Export Assistance Office. Duties include but are not limited to; 1) Information Resource Applications to include the research into databases and other electronic media to support trade professional; develop charts and tables via manipulation, formatting and printing economic/trade data and statistics; assemble, package and distribute data compilations and information; and conduct electronic/multimedia basic research on a case-by-case basis, 2) LAN Oversight to include execute designated on-site LAN Systems Administration Functions; provide new user training and assistance; provide continuing user assistance support; and participate in EAC Automation Review/Evaluation/Planning teams. The software environment in which the tasks shown are to be performed consists of; LOTUS 123/LOTUS Notes; Word Perfect/Windows; PC Anywhere; Harvard Graphics; and WAN/LAN Systems Software. Contractors will be required to submit a resume or comparable material documenting the contractor's skills and abilities as they relate to the statement of work. Supporting documentation shall also be provided and consist of; 1) a writing sample not to exceed 2 pages which demonstrates an ability to formulate an area/issue for analysis and includes in the text or as an appendix presentation of data in graph or table format to support analysis or conclusions, 2) Three charts or tables generated from the National Trade Data Bank or other source of trade-related data to demonstrate the applicant's ability to print and format information, 3) A list of the software and hardware with which the applicant is proficient, including training completed and extent of applicant's use of hardware/software. The contractor shall work 8 hourdays Monday through Friday except Federal Holidays. Hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm. Period of performance is 10/01/97 through 09/30/98 with an additional two (2), 12 month- option periods. Requests for Quotes (RFQ) will be available on or about September 8, 1997 and will be due by COB September 17, 1997. All requests for the RFQ must be in writing. Requests may be faxed to 816-426-7530. Faxed receipt is the responsibility of the vendor. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business. All responsible sources may submit the required information which will be considered by the agency. (0237)

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