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70 -- SOFTWARE LICENSE RENEWAL POC Douglas J. Joyner, Contracting Officer, (301) 504-1742 The USDA, intends to request a written quotation, and negotiate with VTLS for software license, upgrade and maintenance of the Integrated system for Information services (ISIS), minicomputer-based integrated library system software, for the National Agricultural Library (NAL), Beltsville, Maryland. This requiremeht is not available through any other source. VTLS a small business, is the only known responsible source (in accordance with FAR 6.302.1) Able to provide the licensing, upgrade and software maintenance. Anticipated award date is November 25, 1998. Award will include a base year and four, one year options. No telephone inquires will be accepted. Interested parties should submit in wiring. Written Response should inlcude prices and technical data sufficient to determine capability to meet the entire requirement and must be received in this office within 15 calendar days after this publication. Posted 11/09/98 (W-SN269735). (0313)

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