Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, 4301 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110-3127

A -- SYSTEMS AND DATABASE TECHNOLOGY POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT SOL N00039-98-R-0127 POC Rich Nicol (619)524-7195 E-MAIL: For more information, contact the contract specialist, nicolr@spawar.navy.mil. The Department of the Navy (DON) Information Technology (IT) Umbrella Program, sponsored by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) is currently planning a contract for Systems and Database Technology (SDT) On-Line Transaction Processing (OLTP). The Department of the Navy (DON), Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and activities, and other Federal Agencies have identified requirements for enterprise systems and database server technology including systems for database, numerical crunching and analysis, research and development platforms, high performance availability systems and database technology solutions to include all hardware, software, training, maintenance (which includes perpetual software licenses and upgrades for those licenses), and support services to implement such technology. In addition, it will provide enterprise solutions including superior Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMSs), developer and end-user tools, project management tools, technical expertise, training, and systems and database server solutions to integrate legacy hardware and standards compliant systems with emerging client/server and relational database technology. The OLTP contract will provide integrated, interoperable information technology that will assist in the migration from stovepipe legacy systems to open system, enterprise infrastructures and enhance existing systems and database applications. The systems provided under this contract must be interoperable with currently fielded Government equipment and specifically with systems and equipment obtained through the Database Machines and Supermini Contracts which begin to expire in 1998. In addition, it will also provide end-users with viable options for purchasing, leasing and outsourcing. The systems must also provide architectural and functional currency over the term of the contract (life of contract estimated to be seven years) through technology refreshment and substitution provisions. Equipment provided under the anticipated contract will require a delivery within thirty to forty-five (30-45) days of D.O. acceptance and a thirty-day (30) test acceptance period. Thus, payment is not likely before 90 days from D.O. acceptance. The Contractor will act as an integrator and facilitator to ensure that the purpose of this contract is met. As such, the contractor will be required to support the integration of government equipment with contractor provided components. Services and equipment delivery will be performed worldwide. Capable small business sources will be sought to submit a capability synopsis that demonstrates contractor experience, personnel capability and understanding of enterprise systems and database technology. Potential small business sources should provide evidence of the following: (1) experience in the planning, financial management and executing of enterprise systems and database technology and associated standards and related services including current or recent experience in similar contracts (An individual Government contract that has delivered and invoiced systems and database technology hardware, system and/or applications software, and support services world-wide in excess of $15 million within the past ten years); (2) resumes of key personnel that have enterprise systems and database technology training and experience within the Government framework highlighting DOD experience, including worldwide performance; (3) understanding of how DOD does business; (4) methodology in place for executing purchase, lease and outsource options . The DRAFT solicitation is posted under future opportunities for PD15Q on the SPAWAR web site at http: www.spawar.navy.mil; links from the DON IT Umbrella Program web site http: www.it-umbrella.navy.mil also exist. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Acknowledgement of receipt will not be made. Proprietary data will be protected when so designated. Interested small business offerors/vendors having the required specialized capabilities to meet the above requirements should submit the capability statement of 10 pages or less (excluding resumes and past performance information), by 1:00 pm Pacific Coast Time 4 December 1998, indicating their ability to perform all aspects of the effort described herein. Responses must also include the following: name and address of firm, size of business; average annual revenue for past 3 years separated by CONUS and OCONUS categories; number of employees; list of customers covering the past five years (highlight relevant enterprise systems and database technology work performed, place of performance, contract numbers, contract type, and dollar value of each procurement and customer point of contact address and phone number); ownership; whether they are small, small disadvantaged 8 (a), and/or women-owned; number of years in business. The SIC for this procurement is 3571 and 1000 employees. Responses should be addressed to Commander, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, ATTN Mr. Rich Nicol, Code 02-31H, 4301 Pacific Highway, OT-4 Room 1040A, San Diego, CA 92110-3127. For all interested businesses, questions about this announcement or questions and comments on the draft RFP should be directed to Mr. Rich Nicol at the address listed above. (Please see the posted Disclaimer statement of the Draft RFP) EMAILADD: nicolr@spawar.navy.mil EMAILDESC: <A HREF="mailto:nicolr@spawar.navy.mil EMAILDESC: CITE:">CITE:</A> Posted 11/13/98 (W-SN271225). (0317)

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