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D -- SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SOL F04699-97-R-0121 DUE 102497 POC For copy, contact the info office indicated., For additional information contact Stsauver.K8r/Pkocc/[916]643-3952 Closing date is an approximation. This is a sole source requirement for Synopsys, 19500 NW Gibbs DR, Beaverton, OR 97006. This requirement is for additional software modules, licenses, softwre maintenance and upgrade support service for the Synopsys Synthesis software modules. Contractor shall provide, as a minimum, software updates; software update/release support; familiarization for software modules; and software factory support and documentation service. The period of performance is 01 Oct 97 through 30 Sep 98. An Ombudsman has been appointed for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channel to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact Allen Taylor at (916) 643-5070, with serious concerns only. Routine communication concerning this acquisition should be directed to the buyer listed elsewhere in this synopsis. All responsible sources may submit a proposal/quotation which shall be considered by the agency. When requesting a solicitation, provide information as to whether your organization (together with its affiliates) is a large business, small business, or whether a small disadvantaged business. All interested parties are urged to provide their CAGE Code and DUNS/CAGE Code with their written or fax request for solicitation documents. Requests must be written. Verbal requests will not be honored. All requests must state that the vendor is not currently on the Consolidated List of Debarred, Suspended and Ineligible Contractors or otherwise ineligible to receive government contracts. FAX number is (916) 643-4157. See numbered note 22. The approximation issue/response date will be 30 Sep 97. The anticipated award date will be 31 Oct 97 Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The approximate issue/response date will be 30 Sep 97. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. See Note (s) 22. (0273)

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