HEADQUARTERS IOC, ATTN AMSIO-ACI, BLDG 350 5TH FLOOR MIDDLE BAY, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-6000

70 -- TRANSFER AND SETUP OF MIS FROM HUNTSVILLE, AL TO ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL. SECOND TASK INCLUDES RUNNING OF QUARTERLY, SEMIANNUAL, AND ANNUAL REPORTS. SOL JANETJ-8110-0001 POC Contract Specialist Janet Jackson (309) 782-4805 (Site Code DAAA09) 70 -- The U.S. Army Industrial Operations Command is seeking possible sources of supply and cost estimates for the transfer of existing management information system (MIS) from Huntsville, AL to the Rock Island Arsenal. This transfer is to include set up and ensuring system functioning properly. Software consists of FOXPRO for a DOS Operating environment. Hardware consists of two file servers, four modems, miscellaneous communications equipment, and two desktop computers. Task will include operating the system so that the filed activities can dial into the system and transfer data. Task also includes running the quarterly, semiannual, and annual production runs, consisting of approximately 30 unique reports, and reconciling data as necessary. Upgrade all software from the existing FOXPRO Database to an ORACLE database and create a Powerbuilder front end for data input in an INTERNET environment. Task will include evaluating current user needs so they are incorporated into the upgrade. All documentation including user manuals will be upgraded as part of the task. Task will include formatting and generation of 50 output reports. The cost submissions are to include the costs for completing the tasks separately and combined. Cost estimates are requested for budgetary purposes only. Please note: There is no firm requirement for these services and funds are not available. This action has no relationship to any formal solicitation. No solicitation will be issued at this time. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the Government. The Government will be in no way be obligated to purchase all or any part of the services described above. Any of the information stated above concerning the services is subject to change. All information obtained from this request shall be made available for competitive bidding purposes, should the need arise. Interested firms that can meet all the requirements set forth above are requested to submit responses, but only in writing with clear and convincing documentation within 15 days of publication of this announcement to the U.S. Army Industrial Operations Command, ATTN: AMSIO-ACI-A/Janet Burgett-Jackson, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000. POC in this office is Ms. Janet Burgett- Jackson at (309) 782-4805. (0114)

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