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U -- SERIES OF INFORMATION SYSTEM TRAINING AND RELATED COURSES FOR EMPLOYEES OF U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) AND OTHER AGENCIES SOL GS/USDA-MWR-RFQ-98-01 DUE 062598 POC Point of Contact, Gary Koettel, 314-539-2276 E-MAIL: Midwest Training Center, Graduate School, USDA, gary_koettel @grad.usda.gov. The Information System training courses include a variety of titles in the following topic areas: Mainframe, Applications, Systems, Administration/Troubleshooting, Information Management, Programming, Risk Management and Security, Project Management and Quality, and Consolidation and Terminal Replacement. Mainframe courses include: Basic Service Center CSA Training Module A, Operation Concepts and ECL/IPF; CSA Module B, COBOL Programming Level 1; Basic Service Center CSA Module C, System/IRS Utilities; CSA Module B, Structured Analysis and Design; CSA Module B, COBOL Programming Level 2; CSA Module B, COBOL Programming Level 3; Advanced Computer Systems Analyst Training; DB2 Concepts and Facilities; DB2 Applications Programming; DB2 Advanced Technical Workshop; DB2 Database Design and Administration; Assembler Language Coding (ALC) I; Assembler Language Coding (ALC) II; ALC Advanced Technical Workshop; Advanced ALC Programming; Job Control Language for Programmers; JCL Workshop for Computer Operators; JCL Utilities; CICS Overview; CICS for Operators; CICS Applications Design Workshop; CICS Application Dump Reading; CICS Programming Techniques; Screen Definition Facility (SDF) for CICS Programmers; CICS Command Level -- COBOL Programming; CICS Advanced Topics; CRS MVS Training for Computer Operators; CRS TPF Training for Computer Operators; MVS/ESA Advanced Facilities; MVS Concepts and Facilities (Overview); MVS CLIST Programming Workshop; MVS Concepts and Facilities; MVS/ESA Architecture; IBM/MVS Utilities; IBM Command Lists (CLISTs); Advanced Function Printing (AFP/MVS); VSAM Essentials; VSAM for Programmers; Advanced VSAM for ALC Programmers; Advanced VSAM for COBOL Programmers; SNA Fundamentals; Introduction to TSO/ISPF; ISPF/PDF Workshop; Essentials of ISPF/PDF and TSO/ISPF; IBM Time Sharing Option (TSO); Introduction to SyncSort; JES2 for Operators; File-AID/Extended Edit (File-AID/XE); File-AID Batch; File-AID SPF; IDMS Programming Workshop; SAS; Culprit; Applications Development System (ADS/On-Line); UNISYS: 2200/4800 Operating System Overview. Applications courses include: WordPerfect 6.1 (Windows), Word for Windows 95 Fundamentals, Word for Windows 95 Intermediate: Building Effective Documents, Word for Windows 95 Advanced: Building Complex Documents, Lotus Approach, Access for Windows 95 Fundamentals, Access for Windows 95 Intermediate: Optimizing Databases, Access for Windows 95 Advanced: Features and Automation, Access 97 Fundamentals, Access 97 Intermediate, Access 97 Advanced, Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows, ELIXIR Training with AppBuilder, ELIXIR Training for AFP Users, AppBuilder Training for AFP Users, PowerPoint 97 Fundamentals, PowerPoint 97 Advanced, Basic Lotus Notes Concepts, Notes Application Development 1, Notes System Administration 1, Notes Technical User, MS EXCEL for Windows, Excel for Windows 95 Fundamentals, Excel for Windows 95 Intermediate: Organizing Workbooks and Charting Data, Excel for Windows 95 Advanced: Analyzing Data and Automating Tasks, SPSS (Statistical Package), CC:Mail Administration, CC:Mail -- Basic DOS User Orientation, CC:Mail -- Basic Windows User Orientation, Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced M/S FrontPage 97, Lotus Organizer 2.1 for Windows Introduction, UNIX for Applications Developers, Windows NT (Fundamentals), Windows NT 4.0 Intermediate, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Introduction to SCO UNIX Systems, Solaris 2.x Fundamentals, Solaris Jumpstart. Systems courses include: Survey of Telecommunications; Survey of Communications; Telecommunications Overview for Managers; Telecommunications Course for Executives; Overview of Telecommunications Technology for Telecommunications Support Personnel; LAN Concepts; Overview of Data Processing for Telecommunications Specialists; Voice Communications and Voice Networks; Voice Switching Systems; Call Distribution Technology; Call Center Management; Data Communications and Data Networks; Local Data Networking; Advanced Data Communications: Internetworking; Intranet: Defining, Designing, Developing and Deploying; Cisco Router; Advanced Cisco Router Configuration; Cisco LAN Switch Configuration; Catalyst 5000 Series Configuration; Cisco Router/Advanced Cisco Router; Transcend Enterprise Manager for Windows 6.0 Fundamentals; Data Communications Protocols and Standards; Universal Wiring Program; Techniques of Universal Wiring; Working with Voice and Data Cable; Fiber Optics and Application of FDDI Standard; TCP/IP; Supporting Windows NT (V4.x/Workstation); Supporting Systems Management Server; Windows NT 4.0 -- Accelerated Training; System Administration for SQL Server; NetWare to Windows NT -- Integration and Migration; Supporting Windows NT Server (Version 4.x); Supporting Routing and Remote Access Service for Windows NT Server 4.0; Supporting Windows NT Server 4.0 -- Enterprise Technologies. Administration/Troubleshooting courses include: Hewlett Packard Openview Network Management, Management of Telecommunications, Centralized Help Desk, Tivoli System Administration, Managing Cisco Catalyst Switches, Network Administration, Network File Systems, Introduction to Solaris 2.x System Administration, Solaris 2.x System Administration, Solaris 2.x Advanced System Administration, Solaris 2.x Server Administration, Solaris 2.x NIS Administration, Solaris 2.x Network Administration, Advanced Pyramid System Administrator Training, SCO Openserver Release 5 Administration, SCO Openserver Release 5 Intermediate Administration, SCO Openserver Release 5 Network Administration, SCO Openserver Release 5 Advanced Administration, Pyramid S-Series System Administration and Networking (DC/OSx), Network Analysis and Troubleshooting Lab, Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting with the Sniffer Analyzer, Basic PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance, Advanced PC Troubleshooting, Windows Troubleshooting, Printer Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting and Supporting Windows 95. Information Management courses include: Application Programming Using SQL, On-Line Inquiry (OLQ), Logical Data Modeling and Analysis, ORACLE -- Integrating Distributed Systems, Advanced Analysis, Advanced Data Modeling, Relational Database Design, Relational Concepts, Object Oriented Analysis and Design, INFORMIX/4GL Programming, INFORMIX/4GL for Windows, INFORMIX Database Administration, Introduction to INFORMIX-Net and INFORMIX-Star, INFORMIX/On-Line, INFORMIX -- SE, INFORMIX/On-Line Dynamic Server Administration (Version 7.1 or higher), INFORMIX Viewpoint, INFORMIX/SQL, Managing and Optimizing INFORMIX Applications, Managing and Optimizing INFORMIX On-Line (Dynamic Server) Databases (Version 7.1 or higher), INFORMIX/ESQL (C), ORACLE Introduction for Application Developers, ORACLE SQL and SQL*PLUS, ORACLE PL/SQL, ORACLE Database Administration and Performance Tuning, ORACLE Parallel Server, ORACLE Advanced Administration, ORACLE -- 3 GL Precompiler/PRO*C, ORACLE Version to Version Migration Planning (Versions Specified), ORACLE Application Development Workshop, ORACLE Advanced Applications Development Workshop: Selected Topics, ORACLE Database Architecture and Administration, ORACLE Database Administration, ORACLE Database Architecture, ORACLE Developer/2000, ORACLE Developer/2000 -- Reports, Introductory Sybase, Sybase Performance Tuning, Infolmage Folder on NT Foundations, Infolmage Folder on NT Systems Administration. Programming courses include: Introduction to Computer Programming, Structured Analysis and Design, Object Oriented Design/Essentials, Bourne Shell Programming, Advanced Bourne Shell Programming, C-Shell Programming, Advanced C-Shell Programming, Korn Shell Programming, C-Language -- Basic Programming, C++ Programming, C++ Advanced Programming, Visual C++ Programming, Visual C++ (Learn Edition) Analyst Training, C-Language -- Functions and Libraries (Intermediate C), C-Language -- Advanced Programming, Programming Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Applications, Programming in the Windows NT Environment, X Windows Programming, OSF/MOTIF Programming, JAVA -- Basic Programming, JAVA -- Advanced Programming JAVA -- Mastering Visual J++, Visual Basic: Programming Essentials, Visual Basic: Advanced Programming, Distributed Application Programming with TCP/IP. Risk Management and Security courses include: Telecommunications for AISS Analysts, UNIX Workshop for AISS Analysts, Microcomputer Security -- DOS Based, Microcomputer Security Systems:Watchdog, Microcomputer Security Systems: Windows NT, JAVA -- Security, RACF: Proper Implementation and Security, LAN Security for AISS Analysts, PYRAMID Security, Basic Internet and System Security, Internet and Intranet Firewalls, Network Security for Solaris 2.x, Securing Networked Environments (Solaris), UNISYS: Security, Understanding the SMF:MVS Audit Trail, Auditing Security for AISS Analysts, Data Processing Disaster Recovery. Project Management and Quality courses include: Project Management Overview for Managers and Executives; Basic Project Management; Developing Work Breakdown Structures; Function Point Analysis II; Introduction to Cost Estimating; Introduction to Management of Risk; Strategic Planning and Management; Project Evaluation Planning; Project Scheduler (Windows); Advanced Project Scheduler; Project Management/Project Scheduler; Overview of Project Scheduler for Executives and Managers; Quality Measures Workshop; Quality Team Member Training; Quality Facilitator Training; Quality Measurement Tools Workshop; Total Quality Organization (TQO) Awareness Seminar; Process Action Team (PAT) Training; Planning, Reviews and Inspection (PRI) Training; Team Building Workshop; Managing Multiple Locations. Consolidation and Terminal Replacement courses include: ClearPath HMP IX System Operations; Single Point Operations User Workshop; Single Point Operations Administration and Automation Workshop; Scheduler Basic Training; Scheduler Advanced Training; Access Location Number (ALN) Workshop; 4400 Automated Cartridge System -- Systems Programmers Seminar; 4400 Automated Cartridge System Operations Seminar; STAR-1100; S/390 Hardware Management Console (HMC) Operations; Snapshot for IBM RAMAC Virtual Array Storage; DFSMShsm Implementation; Managing DFSMShsm Recovery; SMP/E Fundamentals; Introduction to CONTROL-B; Introduction to CONTROL-D; Introduction to CONTROL-M and CONTROL-R; Introduction to CONTROL-O; Introduction to CONTROL-T; MVS/RDS for Operators; MVS/RDS for Programmers; TPF 3.1 Overview, TPF 4.1 Migration; TPF 4.1 Operations; EOCF/2 for TPF Operators; EOCF/2 Administrative Functions; ANSI C-Intro/TPF 4.1 ISO-C; Security Software; Administering Microsoft Windows NT 4.0; INFOConnect Administration; DCP200 Differences Workshop; 2200 Series DEPCON Workshop; Train-the-Trainer for Terminal Replacement End User Orientation; Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 1.2; System Administration for Microsoft SQL Server 6.5; Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Core Technologies; Adaptive Devices -- Integrated CCTV/CCD; Adaptive Devices -- Stand Alone CCTV/CCD; Adaptive Devices -- Braille Translator; Adaptive Devices -- Microsoft Excel; Adaptive Devices -- Speech Output; Adaptive Devices -- Screen Magnification Software; Adaptive Devices -- Refreshable Braille Output System (High End); Adaptive Devices -- Windows NT Training; Adaptive Devices -- Microsoft Word for Windows; Adaptive Devices -- Stand Alone OCR; Adaptive Devices -- High Speed Braille Printer; Adaptive Devices -- Braille Printer; Adaptive Devices -- Enlarged Keyboard; Adaptive Devices -- Miniature Keyboard; Adaptive Devices -- Refreshable Braille Output System (Low End); Adaptive Devices -- TDD/PC Modem System. Courses are to be taught with a hands-on emphasis, whenever possible. Computer equipped training facilities will be provided by the Federal agency requesting training. Courses will be taught primarily in Cincinnati, OH, but if the need arises, courses may be taught in Andover, MA, Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Detroit, MI, Fresno, CA, Martinsburg, WV, Memphis, TN, New York, NY, Ogden, UT, Parkersburg, WV, Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, Seattle, WA, Washington, DC, or Woodbridge, NJ. Qualified offerors are encouraged to request solicitation GS/USDA-MWR-RFQ-98-01 by May 28, 1998, in order to submit a proposal by COB June 25, 1998. All requests should be directed to Gary Koettel at Graduate School/USDA, Midwest Training Center, 1222 Spruce Street, Room 1.205, St. Louis, MO 63103; phone: 314-539-2276, or FAX: 314-539-2229. (0131)

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