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R -- SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND ACQUISITION SUPPORT POC Nickie McKenna 301/443-7078 or Jacqueline Jones 301/443-6550 E-MAIL: Program Support Center, nmckenna@psc.dhhs.gov. The DHHS/PSC/Division of Acquisition Management has a requirement from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC), Migrant Health Program (MHP), to acquire technical assistance services from Mitretek Systems, (formerly a part of MITRE Corporation) McLean, Virginia, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(3). The SIC Code is 7379. This requirement is restricted to a non-profit, conflict-free organization that: possesses unique systems engineering and acquisition capabilities; does not compete with any for-profit company; does not manufacture products; is not linked with any suppliers; and, safeguards proprietary information. The Government knows of one source, Mitretek Systems, that has the capability of performing this requirement. Mitretek will provide follow-on support to BPHC in the definition, analysis, acquisition, evolution, and independent evaluation of advanced information systems and technology. These services have beenprovided under Contract No. 213-92-0005 with MITRE Corporation which will expire February 17, 1998. Activities shall involve competitively-acquired commercial information and communication systems. The work requires total freedom from actual or potential conflict of interest (no direct or indirect association with firms in the telecommunications or information systems technology arenas); knowledge in the fields of telecommunications service and advanced information systems and in Government telecommunication services and systems; and, no engagement in any business activity which could appear unsuitable for having access to DHHS plans, standards, methodologies, acquisition information, and vendor proprietary information. The contractor shall be explicitly excluded from selling equipment and systems to the MHP and its field grantees. The anticipated period of performance shall be a twelve-month basic period and four twelve-month option periods. Concerns having the capability to furnish all of the services stated above must submit written notification and supporting documentation to clearly demonstrate the ability to satisfy the requirement. To be considered a viable source, documentation must clearly demonstrate: (1) non-profit status and freedom from actual or potential conflict of interest (absolutely no hardware or software production or development; (2) extensive familiarity and experience with the BPHC program reporting requirements; (3) extensive experience in the independent analysis and evaluation of solicitations and proposals, (4) an established knowledge in the indicated technical areas from which BPHC can draw support; (5) capability to provide independent, conflict free review and assessment of contractor products/services; and, (6) an established knowledge of migrant health centers and programs in meeting the health needs of farm workers. No solicitation document exists; therefore, any request for such document shall be considered an invalid response. No award shall be made solely on the basis of anyresponse to this notice. If no affirmative responses are received within forty-five (45) days from the publication of this notice, the Contracting Officer shall proceed with award to Mitretek Systems. Responses must be in writing and refer to 213-98-0005, Attn: Nickie McKenna at the above address. See Numbered Note 22. (0015)

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