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

D -- TIME AND MATERIALS PROGRAMMING FOR A BRANCH MASTER RECORD SYSTEM SOL DAAE07-98-Q-Q032 DUE 072498 POC Elaine Chutorash (810) 574-7252 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the buyer via e-mail, chutorae@cc.tacom.army.mil. 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/Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is DAAE07-98-Q-Q032. 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 programming services to develop the programs and procedures to integrate BRANCH MASTER RECORD (BMR) with the PROCUREMENT ACTION TRACKING SYSTEM (PATS) to include tracking Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) request and history. This should include, but not be limited to, PRON/Center, FIA Code; Priority Code; Category; Case Number; Suspense Date; Weapon System Code; Part Number; Type of Action; Team; Technician; Initial Date; Received Date; Due Date; Remarks; DLA Center. The objective is to complete four parts of the development and implementation: 1) Evaluation -- analyze hardware platforms, availability of licenses for Visual Basic to support EDI, operating system(s); availability & competence of technical support 2) Program Integration/Enhancement and Implementation; 3) Training -- to include a plan that covers all installed sites. This will include on-line help systems, training materials, and the presentation of a 'train the trainer' class; 4) System Documentation -- to include data scheme, flow charts and user manuals, in electronic format. No options will be included. Services are for TACOM/AMSTA-IM-OEPI, Warren, MI, and the performance period will begin 09/01/98. 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 Rochester Systems Limited, 31080 Bycroft, Farmington Hills, MI 48331. See numbered Note 22. Offers are due no later than 12:00 noon, 24 Jul 98. Proposals should be addressed to: USA TACOM, Acquisition Center, AMSTA-AQ-LRA, ATTN: Elaine Chutorash, Warren, MI 48397-5000. Requests for information concerning this solicitation should be made to Elaine Chutorash, 810 574-7252. E-mail address: chutorae@cc.tacom.army.mil. Posted 07/06/98. (0187)

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