67 -- PUBLIC SEARCH SERVICES SUPPORT

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) located in Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia anticipates entering into a five-year (base and four options) firm-fixed-price/Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for 55 digital photocopiers with network capability, 15 microfilm reader-printers, cables & harnesses for Government-furnished Digital Access Control (DAC) equipment, management of five (5) Government furnished customer ordering workstations, and four (4) laser printers. The contractor shall provide maintenance and clerical support on the above listed equipment, replenish supplies in all photocopiers, reader-printers, and local printers as needed. An example of replenishing supplies include but are limited to paper, toner, toner cartridges, developer, dispersant, new or replacement accessories, and repair parts. In addition the USPTO also requires the contractor to provide support to the Public Search Services Division. This includes providing sufficient and qualified management personnel, dedicated technicians, and key operators to provide overall project management of government and contractor furnished equipment, key operator services, public assistance, and management of the Government furnished magnetic card encoding system. This acquisition is being offered for competition limited to eligible 8(a) concerns. Interested 8(a) firms can request a copy of solicitation 52PAPT201023 at http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/ac/comp/proc/currproj.htm . A Pre-proposal conference is set for July 16, 2002 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, see solicitation for instructions. Proposals are due back for review on July 26, 2002. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561210 Facilities support services. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Frank L. Rumph, Contracting Officer at 703.306.4505.