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99 -- CUSTOMIZED LIBRARY CATALOGING PROD SOL F33600-98-R-0107 DUE 100598 POC For copy,, For additional information contact C. Marion/Pkwrm/ [937]257-8344 This is a sources sought synopsis. Two information items are requested. First is small business capability packages. This office knows of only one small business capable of fulfilling our requirement. Therefore, we plan to issue the solicitation as unrestricted. If any small businesses are capable of filling this requirement it is requested that a capability package be provided to HQ AFSVA/SVPAL, 10100 Reunion Pl, Ste 502, San Antonio TX 78216-418 no later than 24 Aug 98. The Standard Industrial Classification code is 2782. Therefore, the maximum number of employees are 500 to be considered a small business. Second requested item is market research information. It is requested that ALL interested businesses forward information that will help us better understand technology, competitive forces, and market capabilities to meet our needs to ASC/PKWRM, ATTN: Cindy Marion, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Ste 3, Wright- Patterson AFB OH 45433-5309 no later than 24 Aug 98. The question market research information shouldanswer is "What commercial practices are utilized for this type of procurement?" Examples: Is there a charge for web access? Are there any applicable surcharges? This requirement is to provide, to the Air Force Library and Information System office (AFLIS), centralized cataloging for use by all of its libraries to obtain customized catalog products such as catalog card sets and labels and related computer products such as machine-readable cataloging records. Also needed is retrospective conversion of records from cards to machine-readable format and access to database via the web. The AFLIS will order products as required for delivery to all Air Force libraries worldwide. Period of performance is one year with two one-year options. Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of an Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact "CINDY MARION, CONTRACT NEGOTIATOR, (937) 257-8344, EXT 4486, FAX (937) 257-6390, ASC/PKWRM, BUILDING 1, AREA C, 1940 ALLBROOK DRIVE, SUITE 3, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-5309." When requested the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Plaisted can be reached at (937) 255-9095. The approximate issue/response date will be 24 Aug 98. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. Posted 08/14/98 (I-SN237383). (0226)

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