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D -- SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND TECH ASSIST SOL F19628-97-R-0001 DUE 120296 POC For copy, J. Glendenning/Msg/Pka/513-257-3380, For additional information contact J. Glendenning/Msg/Pka/513-257-3380 This acquisition is for Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Air Force Equipment Management Systems (AFEMS) Program Office located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. This acquisition is contemplated as a sole source award to Century Technologies Inc (CENTECH), the incumbent SETA contractor for AFEMS. The Air Force Equipment Management System (AFEMS) developed by the Lockheed-Martin Corporation is designed to provide a standard automated system equipment management application to all Air Force activities and enables the Air Force to determine, authorize, account for and report the types and quantities of equipment required to accomplish the Air Force mission. AFEMS replaces ten separate stand-alone systems which lacked the capability for interactive user access. Shut-off of legacy systems and system cutover to the single AFEMS were accomplished in mid 1996. The SETA contractor must provide management and functional expertise which is highly knowledgeable of and conversant with AFEMS to assure overall continuity of support, to provide for a quick and effective resolution of system difficulties and to quickly accommodate newly identified user needs during this critical phase which is expected to extend through early 1998. The period of performance for the anticipated effort will be 1 April 1997 through 31 March 1998. Required program knowledgeable skills and related functions are as follows: (a) Application of systems knowledge and effective working relationships with interfacing systems managers, MAJCOMS, ALCs, SSG, and bases throughout the world in identifying data disparities and recommended corrective actions. (b) In- depth knowledge of AFEMS functional and systems processes in order to effectively assess total impacts resulting from Software Problem Reports, Baseline Change Requests, and Engineering Change Proposals. (c) Demonstrated knowledge and maintenance of the AFEMS allowance system, a key process which is used to authorize equipment, contribute to budget/buy decisions, and provide information to the various users of AFEMS. (d) Experience in the maintenance of the CENTECH developed Allowance Standard Retrieval System which was implemented in order to provide for easy access to allowsance standard information for users not having on line access to AFEMS. (e) Detailed systems knowledge to be applied in Functional Training. The proposed contract action is for services for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The approximate issue/response date will be 01 Nov 96. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. See Note (s) 22, 26. (0262)

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