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J -- CADENCE SOFTWARE SOL F42650-97-T-F871 DUE 090997 POC For copy, PKOA/Evelyn Stoltz/(FAX)801-777-6528, For additional information contact Paulette Crowell/Pkosc/[801]777-9506 Software and technical maintenance for the Cadence Software installed at Hill AFB UT. Period of performance: 01 Oct 1997 -- 30 Sep 98 Contractor has proprietary data. The approximate issue/response date will be 15 Aug 97. The anticipated award date will be 01 Oct 97. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Cadence Design Systems Inc, San Jose Ca 95134. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Request for copies of solicitations must reference the entire solicitation number, including purchasing office identification number. To expedite your request, limit the number of individual solicitation numbers requested per letter to not more than 10. Don't request information on this requirement until after the issue date. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposaldevelopment phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor, concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Jack S. Jones if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. (0206)

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