Department of State, Office of Acquisition, P. O. Box 9115, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219-0244

D -- AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING SERVICES SOL S-OPRAQ-97-R-0005 DUE 021397 POC Contact Point, Contract Specialist, John D. Rose; 703/875-6064, or The U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition seeks potential offerors to provide high quality support to the Bureau of Consular Affairs for operational support of existing systems and in the continuing redevelopment, deployment and support of integrated, open, and modernized automated systems. Evaluations may result in multiple awards for development of modernized consular support systems. Support will include the design, development, testing and life cycle elements of client/server and mainframe based systems. Support is also required for the operation and maintenance of existing world wide systems. It is our intent to conduct this procurement to the maximum extent practicable using the Internet. Solicitation S-OPRAQ-97-R-0005, including all amendments, questions and answers will be available to view and/or download at http:// www.statebuy.inter.net/home.htm. beginning on or after January 10, 1997. Potential offerors are encouraged to check this site periodically to obtain current information. Requests for written copies of the solicitation are discouraged but will be honored upon written request to the above address. Requests may also be faxed to (703) 875-6085. TELEPHONIC REQUESTS WILL NOT BE HONORED. Written copies of the solicitation and any amendments will be mailed on the same date that these items are posted on the Internet. A TOP SECRET facility clearance is required and must be obtained prior to contract award. This will be a full and open procurement (0359)

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