Commander, Rock Island Arsenal, ATTN: SIORI-BAA, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-5000

70 -- RENEWAL OF MAINTENANCE FOR SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES ON HAYSTACK SOL ae8000-8218-0009 POC Contract Specialist JULIE SCHMOLL (309) 782-8588 (Site Code DAAA08) The Rock Island Arsenal intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with Information Handling Service, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80155 for monthly maintenance for subscription services with the following product numbers: 1 each ZCDS, 1 each WO57, 1 each WOCDS, 2 each of WO57, 1 each of WOCDS. This office believes only Information Handling Service can provide the subscription service, however, all responsible sources may respond and will be fully considered. Oral communication is not acceptable. Written responses may be faxed to (309)782-6727 and shall include pricing and a description containing sufficient technical documentation to establish a bonafide capability to meet the requirement. If no affirmative responses which clearly demonstrates the vendor's ability to meet the Government's needs are received within 15 days of publication of this notice, the Government will negotiate a fixed price contract with Information Handling Service. See numbered notes 22. Posted 08/26/98 (I-SN242203). (0238)

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