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U -- MULTIMEDIA TRAINING FOR IT PROFESSIONALS SOL 52SAAA900016 POC Elizabeth Hinz, Contract Specialist, fax # (202)482-0546 E-MAIL: Contract Specialist E-mail Address, ehinz@doc.gov. The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) intends to purchase from Computer Channel, Inc. (CCI) (the only known source for this requirement), multimedia instructional materials for Information Technology (IT) professionals at the DOC headquarters in Washington, D.C. These instructional materials are provided through the Internet, CD-ROM, and video. Delivery shall begin immediately upon award. The period of performance will be for one year, with two one-year options. Also, the requirement includes options to purchase the same product for DOC agency/field locations. This sole source is based on the immediate need of the DOC for relevant and timely training materials for IT professionals to meet the President's Executive Order of January 11, 1999, designed to make the Federal Government more competitive in getting and keeping skilled IT workers. The required product must meet the following needs: 1. The needed product must be flexible to its audience by being available in multiple media, such as videos, CDs, and the Internet. 2. The product must also be up-to-date to provide an intelligent and comprehensive perspective on the ever-changing IT industry. 3. The product must meet the needs of IT professionals by addressing the underlying concepts of today's essential technologies, by reviewing the latest products, upgrades, and technologies, and by delivering expert tips on using today's most powerful tools and languages. 4. The product must meet the needs of DOC managers and executives by providing an overview of emerging trends, by describing current technologies without overly technical terminology, and by giving practical advice on strategic and implementation issues. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested firms have 15 days from the publication date of this notice to submit their qualifications/capabilities in the areas mentioned above. Such qualifications/capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after the 15 days or without the required information will be considered nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days from publication of this notice, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the acquisition to Computer Channel, Inc. Posted 01/28/99 (W-SN292451). (0028)

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