70--J-Care Maintenance Software Support

The contract entails the renewal of maintenance support services for existing Juniper Networks hardware and software assets utilized by the JS/JWC. The required maintenance level is Juniper's Core Plus J-Care, ensuring continued support and upkeep of these critical IT components. NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Philadelphia oversees this requirement and plans to solicit bids on a brand-name basis exclusively from authorized Juniper resellers, emphasizing the need for specialized and certified support providers. Interested parties are invited to submit their quotes by close of business on November 27, 2012, with Jaime Slattery serving as the point of contact for inquiries. This acquisition is not designated as a set-aside and falls under the NAICS code 811212, which covers computer and office machine repair and maintenance services. The solicitation number for this presolicitation is N0018920130240, and additional details are available via the associated online government contracting portal.