Bureau of Reclamation, Acquisition and Property Management Branch, Code D-2945, Administrative Service Center, 7301 W. Mansfield Avenue, Denver, CO 80235-2230

D -- INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION POC Contact Maria Walters, Contract Specialist, 303-969-7236 or Lynn Melena, Contracting Officer, 303-969-7223 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist., Maria_S_Walters@nbc.gov. The Department of the Interior, National Business Center (recently renamed from the Bureau of Reclamation, Administrative Service Center) is seeking sources for the Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of specific tasks related to the Federal Personnel and Payroll System (FPPS). FPPS provides personnel and payroll services to all DOI bureaus and to other Federal government agencies. The FPPS system is a state-of-the-art database system hosted on an IBM 9672-R46 mainframe. Due to the many complexities of Government regulations and processes related to personnel and payroll, the FPPS is a highly sophisticated and comprehensive database system intended to meet a vast array of Government agency requirements. FPPS is written in Natural programming language and utilizes Adabase Database Management System (DBMS). The IV&V services required will consist of assisting NBC/FPPS personnel in project analysis, tracking, performance analysis and reporting for FPPS projects. The services will consist of but not be limited to: A) Technical project analysis that may include investigating which software/hardware products are best suited to complete a requirement of the project, logistical analysis, staffing requirements, cost estimates, time frames, risk assessment, identification of deficiencies and possible resolution/solutions, project performance analysis that includes quality assurance activities, etc., B) FPPS ongoing development and maintenance activities, C) Ongoing system operability and maintainability, and D) Mainframe performance analysis and suggested improvements. Contractor qualifications must include work experience and an in- depth knowledge related to 1) the current FPPS system, 2) the Natural/Adabase programming environment, 3) Government regulations and processes related to personnel and payroll, and 4) the FPPS change management process. The anticipated services will require a knowledgeable and trained staff that can work independently and respond to change quickly and effectively. Theanticipated services will require a staff with a diversity of skills and experience including: 1) at least 5 years experience with the IBM/MVS operating system, 2) at least 5 years experience with Natural/Adabase programming, to include Job Control Language (JCL), and 3) at least 2 years experience with the design of FPPS. The period of performance is anticipated to be 1 year, but may be extended by options. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. It the National Business Center's belief that based on Mitretek's knowledge and unique skills related to the FPPS system, that they are the only source that can satisfy this requirement. Mitretek is a non-profit organization. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by sending their information to the above address. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Any questions shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this synopsis, the contacting officer may determine that a solicitation will be issued. This may constitute the only notice for such a solicitation. Appropriate data in response to this notice must be received within 30 days after date of publication of this notice. Include in your response whether your concern is a large, woman-owned, small, or small disadvantaged business, or an 8(a) firm. See Notes 22, 25 & 26. Posted 05/07/99 (W-SN329200). (0127)

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