OCS Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Office of Computer Services?

As a leading information technology service provider, we serve the technology infrastructure needs of organizations within the U.S. Department of Commerce and other Federal Agencies on a competitively priced basis. On a 24x7 basis, we manage and maintain a secure computer center environment to house and protect the information technology resources and data entrusted to us by our customers.

Who Would be interested in using services from OCS?

Our customer-base is diverse reaching several federal agencies throught the United States and includes administrative and financial analysts, and information specialists in many agencies in the federal government.

How can I contact Office of Computer Services directly?

One place to get information about our services is by clicking on the Web link to our web-based email system. We are only an email or phone call away. Representatives in our User Services Team will gladly assist you. Please have the following information available: your name, organization, your application you are using, and your question. To Contact us, use the following:

E-mail: OCS Webmaster or Phone: (703) 487-4747 or Fax: (703) 487-4876

How can I find directions to the Office of Computer Services?

Via Car or Cab

Drive on 495 (Capital Beltway) to Exit 54A, Go West on Braddock Road . When coming from south, turn left at first light onto Port Royal Road . When coming from north, go straight through light onto Port Royal Road . OCS is located in the NTIS building on the left side of Port Royal Road Via Metrorail and Cab Metrorail to the Springfield or Dunn Loring stations. The cab fare is approximately $12 from each location

Via Metrorail and Bus Metrorail to the Pentagon.

Obtain a transfer at the boarding station. Take local bus 17A or 17F. Tell the driver you need to get off at the intersection of Port Royal and Braddock Road . OCS is located in the NTIS building on the left side of Port Royal Road.