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D -- LEASE OF SOFTWARE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES AND HARDWARE MAINTENANCE SOL W90A9L-8274-1500 DUE 022699 POC Ms. Finetta Bean, Contract Specialist, 703-697-3418 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contract specialist via, BeanFJ@hqda.army.mil. The Defense Supply Service-Washington (DSS-W) intends to award a sole source delivery order with IBM Corporation, Bethesda, MD against GSA Schedule contract GS-35F4984H. This requirement is for the renewal of IBM MVS and VM operating system software, technical support services, and hardware maintenance. All existing mainframe operations within the SAM Operations Directorate (SAM-OPD) and its customer base depend upon this platform. Computer Software Maintenance -- includes new software releases, problem resolution services, and correction of software errors identified by the Government in the use of the software. Software maintenance releases are scheduled by the vendor to/and correct known software problems, eliminate deficiencies that have been identified, or otherwise improve the operational performance and effectiveness of the original software product. Problem resolution services refers to a customer service "hot line" where by the vendor provides telephonic technical support to users of its software products, in the exploration, identification, and correction of problems associated with the use of the software. The correction of software errors refers to the vendor providing replacement software code, either through scheduled maintenance releases or one-time emergency releases, for sections of current code which have been determined to contain errors. In no cases do these services or materials include the procurement of new software products. Computer Hardware Maintenance -- shall consist of remedial maintenance and scheduled preventive maintenance, to include all labor, parts, tools and test equipment required to provided such maintenance services. The contractor shall also provide mandatory and optional safety equipment engineering changes (Ecs) within the scope of this requirement. The contractor shall be responsible for all expenses necessary to achieve the required equipment availability of 99%, except for expenses for repairs caused by fault or negligence of the Government. Technical Services -- is for Information Technology (IT) technical, engineering and consulting support to include both hardware and software products commensurate with the special requirements relating to consolidation, migration, and data security. Performance Period is for a Base and Four (4) Option Years. This synopsis should not be considered either an RFQ or and RFP. Firms who can furnish the requirements stated above at prices, terms and conditions more favorable than those of the referenced GSA schedule contract are invited to submit responses. In order to be considered, responses must indicate make, model number, price and must include catalog and descriptive literature containing sufficient technical information. The Contracting Officer will make an award determination based on information received or issue a solicitation. All responses furnishing the above information will be considered. If either a solicitation is issued, or an award made an additional synopsis may not be published. If no affirmative, substantive responses are received within 45 days after the publication of this synopsis, a delivery order with IBM Corporation shall be placed against their GSA Schedule contract. Please reference Requisition Number: W90A9L-8274-1500. Telephone responses will not be accepted***** Posted 01/13/99 (W-SN287520). (0013)

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