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70 -- RENEWAL OF MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SOL N00421-97-Q-1358 DUE 091797 POC Linda Wright, Contracting Officer, (301) 342-8132 ext 11 E-MAIL: wright_ linda%pax9@mr.nawcad.navy.mil, wright_linda %pax9@mr.nawcad.navy.mil. This is a notice of intent to negotiate with MTS Systems, 14000 Technology Drive, Advance Technology Div., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 on an other than full an open competitive basis to purchase maintenance service for MTS Testing Machines (8 units). MTS has proprietary rights on their testing sytems and designs and are the only manufacture of many of the replacement components that are frequently replaced. The telephone support included with the maintenance contract is absolutely essential. Maintenance of the MTS equipment is dure to the stringent requirements of interchangability and compatibility with existing equipment already on hand. The Government intents to negitiate on a sole source basis with MTS systems to ensure the capability to manage other imminent and future systems installation, testing and evaluation and still support all present requirements and functions of shipboard systems. Period of performance 01 october 1997 thru 30 September 1998. Written requests for copies of request for quotation maybe faxed to (301) 342-1913 to the attention of Linda Wright. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. (0240)

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