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70 -- SOFTWARE AND INSTALLATION SOL TIRNO97Q00031 DUE 013197 POC Purchasing Agent, Ida Cofield, 202-283-1162 The Internal Revenue Service intends to issue a purchase order to Silton Bookman Systems, Inc for the following software: One (1) each Registrar for Windows, 10 Concurrent User License, Requirement Tracking Option, Personal Registrar Customer Care Plan for Personal Registrar and Call Registrar Option. The software will provide the following capabilities: (1) The software must allow automated storage of class registration information for at least 9,000 employees. (2) The software must allow automated searching for and sorting of registration information according to the following criteria: course name and/or number, functional organization, class dates, employee identification number, training priority, course prerequisites, and any other course related data. (3) The software must provide the capability for building courses and classes by establishing a record of general course descriptions details and specific details of individual classes. (4) The software must provide an automated class calendar feature. (5) By calling the designated telephone number and interacting with the voice response unit, customers must be able to register for the class of their choice without use of paper or electronic mail. (6) The software must provide the capability for registration of students in specific classes. Actions included in registration are receipt and processing of applications; confirmation of receipt of applications; systemic consideration of training priorities, as established by a stand alone system, and course prequisites; notification of status to successful applicants placed on a wait list; and unsuccessful applicants; placing applicants on wait list; association of records of successful applicants with specific class records; and creation and delivery of reporting instructions. (7) Customers must be able to register electronically from their computer work stations for classes offered in Internal Revenue Service Headquarters. (8) Customers must be able to call a designated telephone number and interact with a voice response unit which will allow them direct access to specific information about our class schedule. (9) The software must provide the option of customizing the voice response unit registration module. (10) The software must have the capability for templates of customized correspondence to class applicants, and must provide the ability to send such correspondence by electronic mail. Standardization of all responses must be possible. (11) The software must be able to generate reports, some of which are currently being created on stand alone systems. (12) The software must be able to interface with current systems, including the Internal Revenue Service corporate-mandated Automated Corporate Education System. (13) The ability to customize the software package must be available. The vendor must provide the following written materials: (1) The software must be complete with user manuals and system documentation. The following services are required in connection with delivery of the software and written materials: (1) On-site assistance with installation of the software must be provided for a one time basis without additional cost. (2) Telephone technical support must be available for a period one (1) year without additional cost, and that technical support must continue to be available beyond the initial period at the discretion of the Internal Revenue Service. All responsible sources who can provide the above requirements shall submit written quotations by February 6, 1997, 2:00 p.m. est., and must be technically acceptable to the government. No solicitation will be issued, therefore, such request for solicitation will be considered non responsive. Evaluation/Award will be based on the technically acceptable responses offering the lowest overall cost to the government. All quotes shall include price(s); FOB point; a poc; (name and telephone numbers); GSA contract number if applicable; delivery date; business size and payment terms. Quotes over 10 pages in total will not be accepted by facsimile. All questionsmust be submitted in writing and received by facsimile (202/283-1515) or mail. If no affirmative responses are received, the award will be made to Silton Bookman, Inc. (0020)

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