National Interagency Fire Center, Bureau of Land Management, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705-5354

70 -- WILDCAD SOFTWARE LICENSE AND TRAINING SERVICES SOL RAQ990016 DUE 060999 POC Kay Ryan, 208-387-5717 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 to acquire the WILDCAD software and training services of the software developer to implement approved Fire Management Plans by June 18, 1999. The government believes the only responsible source that can satisfy the agency requirements is The Bighorn Information Systems, 1503 South Coast Drive, Suite 317, Costa Mesa, Ca 92626. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of the acquisition. The following specifications apply to this requirement. The software application needs to be integrated with a Geographic Information System (GIS) application using ARCVIEW software. The GIS application was developed by the Bureau of Land Management, Utah State Office in response to an identified need from the field level. The purpose of WILDCAD software is to provide initial attack dispatchers with the information they require to make accurate, informed decisions as to which resources to send to a fire. The software tracks availability of resources by substituting the next most logical (closest) resources for those unavailable or already committed, and will track the location of resources using Global Positioning System/Automated Packet Radio System (GPS/APRS). The integration of GIS and WILDCAD will consist of communications with the Utah system via Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE). The Contractor shall provide: (a) the WILDCAD software, which uses state of the art programming techniques and 32 bit architecture and provides applications that will run on Windows95, Windows98 and WindowsNT operating systems; and, (b) a one week (less travel) training session, including all course materials, in Utah at a location to be determined. This acquisition, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), has an estimated value of less than $50,000. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). Responsible firms believing they can provide the required software and training services are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer. They must, however, provide supporting evidence they can furnish the requested software and training services by the specified time frame and at a cost that will not exceed the total intended transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by June 9, 1999 to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with Bighorn Information Systems for the requirements stated here. SIC code 7371 Computer Programming Services applies. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Kay Ryan at 208-387-5717 or fax 208-387-5574. Posted 05/25/99 (W-SN335384). (0145)

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