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D -- NLM TOXNET SYSTEM SUPPORT EXTENSION POC Mary M. Smith, Contracting Officer, 30l/496-6546 The National Library of Medicine (NLM) intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis under the authority cited in 41 USC 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-(1) with Sentient Systems, Inc.; 14501 North Kensington Parkway; Kensington, MD 20895 for a three-month extension of its contract for "NLM TOXNET System Support." Sentient Systems, Inc. is the incumbent contractor providing NLM with all necessary services to operate and maintain NLM's Toxicology Data Network (TOXNET) system on a 24-hour/day, 7-day/week basis on a Government-furnished UNIX platform at the contractor's facility in Kensington, MD. The purpose of this extension is to (1) relocate the Government-furnished TOXNET hardware platform to NLM's computer facility, (2) coordinate the relocation with NLM staff, (3) provide platform preparation and setup support, (4) provide documentation to NLM staff detailing the operational procedures and tasks required for daily support of the TOXNET system, (5) develop utilities to facilitate the performance of operational tasks by staff, (6) train NLM staff on operational procedures and tasks and (7) coordinate the integration of additional applications into the TOXNET platform. The contractor is also required to provide remote operational support of the TOXNET system during the three-month extension period, remotely maintaining all TOXNET databases including correction of any reported errors, special software checks, production of data tapes for routine and non-routine data interface requirements. This is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) nor is an RFP available. Unique capabilities for providing services, inherent duplication of cost to the government and unacceptable disruptions and delays in operating the TOXNET system make competition for this extension period unfeasible. See numbered Notes 22 and 26. (0035)

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