NIH, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, COB, Procurement Section, 6701 Rockledge Drive MSC 7902, Bethesda, MD 20892-7902

J -- MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FOR INTEGRATED TURNKEY SYSTEM & SOFTWARE SOL NHLBI-PS-SP-96-252 DUE 080896 POC Deborah Coulter, Purchasing Agent, (301) 435-0368 Debra Hawkins, Chief, Procurement Section, (301) 435-0367. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute intends to negotiate with Innovative Interfaces Inc., 5850 Shellmound Street, Emeryville, CA. 94608, to furnish equipment maintenance, replacement parts and support services for the NIH Library's Integrated Turnkey system, which consist of circulation, online catalog, document delivery, acquisitions, serials and management information. The system is comprised of a Unix server with multiple hardwired ports and network connection, Innovative Interfaces, Inc's software components, terminals, printers, scanners, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and a 9-track tape system. The system was developed by Innovative Interfaces Inc. The contractor shall, provide the services in accordance with the statement of work for a period of ten (10) months. The Statement of Work is available upon request. The anticipated award date is fifteen calendar days after the publication date of this synopsis. This proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement or submit a proposal. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within fifteen calendar days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responsible sources may request a proposal, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. The propsals may be submitted to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood, Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, Procurement Section, Rockledge Building, Room 6143, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817-7902, Attention: Ms. Deborah Coulter. (0213)

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