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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-98-DJH-0118 DUE 050898 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Delta Helm by fax (816)823-3322 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number 6TSA-98-DJH-0118 is being issued as a request for proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-04. CLIN 1. Support services to replace an automated data processing system which is currently outdated and not Y2000 compliant with a standard system using technologically advanced information management techniques and telecommunications capabilities. Hardware involved: Honeywell Mainframe Computer with 2 nine-track magnetic tape drives, 3 removable 256Mb mass storage devices, one 80-column card reader and one card puncher. Unisys S5000/80 Mainframe computer with one magnetic tape drive, 3 500Mb mass storage devices, one removable 80Mb mass storage device, one 60Mb cartridge tape drive and 2 110V UPS's. Server based on a Pentium 166MHz NT workstations. Software: Operating systems: MOD400 for the Honeywell Mainframe, UNIX Ver 5 for the Unisys Mainframe, Oracle-8 for the Oracle Server and developer Windows NT 4.0 Server and Workstation for the Windows NT 4.0 LAN designer and LAN clients. Services required: Develop system requirements, develop technical system design, define functional requirements, identify interfaces, prepare user manuals, determine software requirements, determine security requirements, develop database requirements, software installation, develop training plan, develop training course material, develop reports, document internal controls, conduct user training, develop conversion programs, deploy system, and finalize user manuals. The end result should be a fully operational supply contract management system, including all operator and user manuals as well as documentation of database design and modeling and troubleshooting guidance. Place of performance is Giessen, Germany. Duration of Task is from June, 1998 to September, 1999. FOB Giessen, Germany. No partial quotes will be considered. No substitutions or variations will be allowed. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Please indicate FOB destination on quote. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet service requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, offeror representation and certification -- commercial items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions commercial items, applies to this acquisition. In addition to the guidance contained in FAR 52.212-4, contractors shall submit proof of delivery with their invoices. Proof of delivery may be in the form of a bill of lading or other shipping document signed by the receiving office. Invoices received without proof of delivery will not be accepted. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders -- commercial items applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by close of business May 8, 1998, and can be submitted to the address shown above Attn: Delta Helm or sent by FAX to the number shown above. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via FAX. (AC0430063-01) (0120)

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