70 -- Maintenance of USCG FOIA Imaging SYstem

The U.S. Coast Guard plans to procure contractor services for the general maintenance and support of its FOIA Imaging System. The contract will involve both supplies and services and is expected to be negotiated with Advanced Technology Systems (ATS), the current holder of the Coast Guard Headquarters maintenance contract, using the authority under FAR 6.302. While this notice signals the government's intent and invites interested parties to express their interest or submit proposals, it is not a formal request for competitive bids. Responses received within 45 days (or 30 days if the award is through an existing basic ordering agreement) from the publication date will be considered, although the government retains full discretion on whether to proceed competitively based on the feedback. The solicitation, titled "70 -- Maintenance of USCG FOIA Imaging System," was posted on November 5, 2007, under solicitation number HSCGG8-08-Q-TPA084 with NAICS code 519190, indicating a focus on data processing and related services. The Department of Homeland Security’s Headquarters Contract Operations office is managing the contract from Washington, DC. Interested individuals can contact SK3 Thomas D. Rush for further information. This contract ensures continued operational support for the FOIA Imaging System, a key component in managing information requests within the Coast Guard.