Ngb-aqc-s, Attn: P. Denard, Skyline Vi, Suite 401b, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Va 22041-3201

70 -- SOURCES SOUGHT-NETWORK ENGINEERING TOOL SOL CBD&&&-9801-3001 DUE 030198 POC P. A. Denard 703/681-0630 The National Guard Bureau is contemplating evaluating and procuring a network-engineering tool that can effectively manage the telecommunications needs of the National Guard Bureau in accordance with DoD directives and policies. The tool (system) must be capable of, but not limited to, the following: Designing, modeling and pricing new and existing networks utilizing both commercial and or Government facilities such as, but not limited to FTS2000 offerings, in example (Frame Relay, ATM, and Packet X.25). The system tool must be capable of working on Windows NT V4 platform and should be flexible allowing simultaneous multi-user access, producing detailed reports. All responsible sources are invited to send descriptive literature on technical, cost and schedule estimates for potential solutions to this requirement. Individual responses to this request for information that contain company proprietary information must be marked accordingly. Such proprietary information will not be released outside the Government ("within the Government" is defined to include evaluation on a "need-to-know" basis by participating technical and management assistance contractors under government contract who have signed non-disclosure and non-conflict of interest certificates). The Government may revise its acquisition strategy and solicitation requirements based on industry responses. Responses are due no later than 30 days after publication of this notice. Submit responses in writing in an original and three (3) copies to Ms. Pat Denard, NGB-AQC-A, Skyline VI, Suite 401B, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3201. Any questions regarding this requirement shall be submitted in writing to the address identified herein. Questions may be faxed to 703/681-0666 or 0668. This notice does not obligate the Government to issue and RFP or award any contracts for the subject requirement. (0030)

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