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70 -- SGML SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING SERVICES AND TRAINING SOL TIRNO-99-R-00008 DUE 120798 POC Contracting Officer, Marla Sands-Mitcheltree, 202-283-1181 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, marla.mitcheltree@ccmail.irs.gov. The Internal Revenue Service is soliciting proposals for a one-year contract with three one-year options for introductory and advanced Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) training on its customized ArborText software products including Adept*Editor, Document Architect, Publisher, ACL Design, training manual revisions, software programming utilizing ADEPT Command Language and JAVA Language. There will be a requirement for math functions to be added to the SGML Open table model for use in a customized Adept environment. Interested parties will be asked to submit a sample table that demonstrates the following basic math functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The table should incorporate formula features similar to those available for a Microsoft Word or Corel WordPerfect table, except that the underlying code must be written in ADEPT Command Language. All interested firms are asked to use the following table, available at http://www.irs.ustreas.gov, "1997 1040A Instructions," Page 25, "Alternative Minimum Tax Worksheet", as an example. Please ignore the graphics in the table. The submitted sample table shall allow an author to perform each of the basic math functions asked for within that table without undue complexity. Formulas shall be stored as SGML attributes. Interested firms shall submit, via electronic mail, a compressed file containing a sample DocBook 3.0 instance containing the table with the demonstrated math functionality to marla.mitcheltree@ccmail.irs.gov by proposal due date. A printed version of the sample ACL script must also be submitted with the proposal. Offerors must be able to complete customization of training material in time to conduct classes within 8 weeks after contract award and deliver the math extension application by April 15, 1999. All responsible sources who can provide and meet the above requirements are encouraged to request a copy of the Statement of Work and accompanying instructions. Evaluation of award will be based on technical acceptability, price, and past performance. This acquisition will be evaluated using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 13.5 All offerors must provide proof of their ArborText Certification. All proposals must be submitted in writing, by 12:00 p.m., EST, December 7, 1998, to the Internal Revenue Service, Constellation Centre, Attn: Marla Sands-Mitcheltree, 6009 Oxon Hill Road, Suite 700 M:P:I:CS, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 or by facsimile (202) 283-1532. Proposals totaling over 10 pages (print on both sides) will not be accepted. Posted 11/19/98 (W-SN273139). (0323)

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