Regional Contracting Department (Code 201), Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, 1942 Gaffney Street, Ste 100, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-4549

D -- TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATOR SUPPORT OF TANDEM HIMALAYA SYSTEM AND SUPPORTING SOFTWARE PROGRAMS SOL N00604-99-Q-TAND DUE 021999 POC Vanessa Pappalardo, Purchasing Agent: (808) 473-2397 Ext. 236, fax: (808) 473-0811 or 2008 The Regional Contracting Dept of the Fleet & Industrial Supply Center is seeking possible contractors who can provide the following services for the approximate period of 01 April 99 -- 30 Sept 99: OBJECTIVES This position is to provide for the following a. Applications programming and database support and backup for all Tandem applications b. Application programming and database support for all existing and planed PC based applications c. Business Solutions Development support d. Training on the integrated use of Microsoft Office TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Task Description. Services to be performed will be within the scope of work as follows: a. The contractor will be responsible for testing, maintenance, and enhancement of application software systems developed by commercial vendors and Central Design Agencies (CDA). b. Evaluating and identifying those applications that are applicable to Code 92's requirements; ensuring that the software is compatible with the existing and planned hardware configuration, and that it enhances resource utilization and system performance. c. Prepare and load new and / or revised applications software. d. Perform program object and data base conversions, as needed. e. Manage the software control system and databases of all installed software. f. Manage system constants tables for operating systems and local applications. g. Manage the cataloging and classification of all object programs. h. Maintain all program I system documentation of all changes made. i. Analyze, test, convert, and implement automated job scheduling and execution procedures. j. Perform software evaluations on existing application and database systems. Recommend acceptance or changes or rejection of software, based on tests, analysis, and performance. k. Manage the automation of output products using vendor, CDA, and locally developed tools and utilities. 1. Participate in contingency planning and execution. l. Troubleshoot problems and implement corrective changes. Diagnose application failures to isolate the source of problems between equipment, application interfaces, and application programs. m. When necessary to develop new applications or enhance existing software to meet unique Code 92 requirements, the contractor will develop specifications, system logic, charts and diagrams to meet the desired results. When approved, the contractor will code programs in high-level languages (TACL), prepare the appropriate program and user documentation (either on Tandem text files, or using Word on the PCs, or both) and conduct one-on-one training for functional users or in-house programmers. 0. Maintain application database files using FLP, which is a database file manager utility, and ENFORM, the database query language. PLACE OF WORK: Work is to be performed on-site at the following government installation: Building 475, second deck, on the base of Pearl Harbor; Hawaii. PRIVACY AND SECURITY: United States citizenship is required for this task. There is no requirement for a security clearance, but there may be exposure to materials subject to the Privacy Act. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES: Facilities, Supplies and Services. Office space, computer time and equipment, telephone, office supplies, and document reproduction support will be provided by FISC Pearl. Technical and subject matter information, assistance, and references will be provided by FISC Pearl. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED RESOURCES: The contractor is responsible for providing personnel with expertise in the following areas: Familiarity with UADPS and with the Naval Supply procedures is required. Knowledge the Tandem "Himalaya" computer is mandatory, with regard to hardware configurations and component characteristics, computer architecture, system software, database structures and access methods, system diagnostics, and programming languages. It is necessary to possess knowledge of the Tandem operating system, system utilities, and programming languages (Guardian, EDIT, FUP, TACL, ENFORM, PERUSE, SPOOLCOM) to develop, read, write, test, debug, and maintain interactive and batch applications. Knowledge of Tandem DDL (Data Dictionary Language) and COBOL would be highly desirable, as well as experience with Navy programming and documentation standards. Expertise in Microsoft's Office 97, VBA, Visual Basic 6.0, Clipper, Foxpro, and dBase is also mandatory. It is also highly desirable for the contractor to be a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD). Experience in developing and conducting formal training is required. Senior level experience is required in technical documentation, and established standards and conventions to handle software maintenance and computer run problem analysis and resolution. Good communications skills, both verbal and written, are necessary, since there will be considerable interface with other analysts, programmers, managers, and functional users within FISC Pearl. All repsonsible sources who feel that they can provide these services may fax a positive repsonse to Vanessa Pappalardo at (808) 473-0811 or 2008 by closing date of this sources sought synopsis. Note: It is critical that perspective contractors show ability to meet ALL elements and have the required knowledge and expertise to perform the services as described. Posted 02/11/99 (W-SN297610). (0042)

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