U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DE), Warren, MI 48397-5000

D -- MODEL 204 GFE LOAN SYSTEM RE-ENGINEERING SOL AMSTAI-MOE DUE 092099 POC Elaine Chutorash 810 574-7252 WEB: Click here to view more of TACOM's acquisitions and, http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/opportunity.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the buyer via email, chutorae@tacom.army.mil. 17. DESCRIPTION -- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. The combined Synopsis/Reference number is AMSTAI-MOE0-0199. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46, dated 17 Mar 97. The associated standard industrial classification code is 7371, with a size standard of $18.0 million. The requirement is for the continuation of modifying the existing GFE Loan software and development of additional GFE Loan system files and programs in Model 204 language. The contractor must possess knowledge of the GFE Loan Subsystem as it is currently implemented with the existing version of the application development software. The contractor shall provide an explanation and discussion concerning the following topics: naming conventions, program lists, file design, files accessed, software architecture, interface programs to standard systems, security and administrative utilities, incorporation of AD HOC administrative utilities, menu navigation, communication and printer assignment. The contractor must be able to familiarize the TACOM programmer with the structure and specific design conventions and standards used in the Model 204 GFE Loan subsystem. Additionally, the contractor is required to conduct informal and functional training, explaining the functions, access methods, and update features, of the GFE Loan administrative utilities. The changes must meet Year 2000 requirements and be ninety-nine percent free of errors during testing. No options will be included. Services are for TACOM/AMSTAI-MOE Warren, MI, and the performance period will begin 10/01/99. FOB Destination will apply. Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: i) technical capability of the service offered to meet the Government requirement and ii) price. Offerors are advised to include a complete copy of the Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This acquisition is rated D04. The US Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command intends to negotiate solely with Computer Corporation of America, 500 Old Connecticut Path, Framington, MA. See numbered Note 22. Offers are due no later than 12:00 noon, 20 Sep 99. Proposals should be addressed to: USA TACOM, Acquisition Center, AMSTA-CM-CLRA, ATTN: Elaine Chutorash, Warren, MI 48397-5000. Requests for information concerning thissolicitation should be made to Elaine Chutorash, 810 574-7252.***** To view more of TACOM's acquisitions and awards visit website: http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/opportunity.htm***** Posted 09/13/99 (W-SN379274). (0256)

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