SOLICITATION NOTICE
D -- Computer systems design and programming services
- Notice Date
- 1/15/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Procurement and Property Management, 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Room 1830, Washington, DC, 20212
- ZIP Code
- 20212
- Solicitation Number
- BLS-02-18
- Response Due
- 1/30/2002
- Archive Date
- 2/14/2002
- Point of Contact
- Etihun Hailemichael, Purchasing Agent, Phone 202-691-6044, Fax 202-691-6026, - Kevin Brown, Purchasing Agent, Phone 202-691-6048, Fax 202-691-6026,
- E-Mail Address
-
Hailemichael_E@bls.gov, Brown_Kevin@bls.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a solicitation for services. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as an Intent to Award DASTON CORPORATION, 2010 Corporate Ridge, Suite 750 McLean, VA 22102,in accordance with FAR Part 13, NTE $100,000 Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting quotations. All quotes received within ten (10) days after the publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quotation and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. Delivery shall be 45 days ARO. FOB Destination - Washington, D.C. -- All Quotes shall be submitted to BLS, Room 1830, 2 MASS. AVE. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20212 no later 3:00pm EDT, January 30, 2002, and be clearly marked with RFQ# BLS-02-18. The point of contact for all information is -Etihun Hailemichael,Purchasing Agent, at the address and phone number listed above. If your response is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in the announcement, it will not be considered. No hand carried quotes will be accepted. Offerors may download the RFQ by accessing the FedBizopps website at :www.fedbizopps.gov. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed through the FBO site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the FBO site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. Fax proposals are encouraged and must state name, address and solicitation number. An original copy of the proposal shall follow by mail. Quotations may also be submitted electronically provided that all the necessary documentation requested in this RFQ is included. Statement of Work Overview of Requirements. The Bureau of Labor Statistics requires computer systems design and programming services to implement selected improvements in its PC-based employment forecasting system. The scope of the project includes replacement of the current database management system, replacement and optimization of database access routines, enhancement of database integrity rules and miscellaneous modifications to the user interface and computational subsystem. Requirements. Task 1. Convert pcMatrix databases from Jet 4.0 to Sybase Adaptive Server Anywhere (ASA) 7.0.2. 1.1 Submit a report for BLS approval describing the database conversion and test procedures to be used. Each database schema is to remain unchanged and data types are to be maintained wherever possible. 1.2. Convert the array dictionary database. 1.3 Convert the user information database. 1.4 Convert the time-series database. 1.5 Thoroughly test the converted databases to verify the accuracy and completeness of the conversion. Submit test procedures and results to BLS for review and approval. Test results should be in a format that allows them to be easily replicated by BLS. 1.6. Prepare complete documentation describing the database schema and all other relevant characteristics for each database Task 2. Update pcMatrix database access procedures. 2.1. Develop a library of SQL procedures to replace all current pcMatrix database access routines including those embedded in the associated pcMatrix Utility and Time-series Database Utility packages. Procedures should be designed to optimize response time in real-time applications of pcMatrix. 2.2 Thoroughly test all pcMatrix functions, including utilities, to verify correct functioning. Testing in parallel with the existing system is to be used wherever possible. Submit test procedures and results to BLS for review and approval. Test results should be in a format that allows them to be easily replicated by BLS. 2.3 Prepare complete documentation for the SQL library and update pcMatrix system documentation as necessary to reflect all modifications. Task 3. Develop procedures to enforce enhanced data-oriented integrity rules on databases. 3.1 Design and implement a method to link arrays to other arrays and/or to time-series and to link multiple time-series. The method should provide for automatic synchronization of data whenever a linked item is updated. The database should be modified so that synchronization can be automatically logged at the array and/or time-series observation level. The design should be submitted to BLS for approval prior to implementation. 3.2 Provide a user interface within pcMatrix to allow linkages to be specified. The interface should also allow optional user confirmation prior to synchronization. The user interface design should be submitted to BLS for approval prior to implementation. 3.3 Thoroughly test the link routines to verify correct functioning. Submit test procedures and results to BLS for review and approval. Test results should be in a format that allows them to be easily replicated by BLS. Task 4. Analyze the efficiency of procedure execution. 4.1 Evaluate an alternative to the current approach to procedure execution that would allow intermediate results to be retained in memory or in temporary external storage to the greatest degree possible. Currently, the numerical results of each command in a procedure are added to the array database as soon as they are created whether or not they are to be retained permanently. Submit a report to BLS outlining possible improvements and the cost and extent of any recommended changes. Task 5. Add new capabilities to pcMatrix 5.1 Provide for displaying two arrays simultaneously in the matrix editor using a vertical or horizontal split screen. 5.2 Add a list of the most recently used pcMatrix data objects to the File menu(s). 5.3 Allow a row(s) or column(s) to be inserted into an open array (matrix editor). 5.4 Modify the rename function to allow renaming of multiple arrays using a user-specified template. 5.5 Display the default label value when the cursor is positioned over a row or column number in the matrix editor. Prompt the user to supply default labels if none are specified for the array. 5.6 Provide relevant edit functions via a context menu, triggered by right-clicking a cell in the matrix editor. 5.7 Develop a set of 5 reports accessible via the pcMatrix Tools menu. The report generator will provide for specifying and extracting all needed input from the pcMatrix databases and executing the selected report. BLS will provide examples of the layout and content of each report. Also provide an equivalent WEB-based interface to these reports. 5.8 Create a new class of temporary array designated by an arrayname with an ?&? in the first two positions. These arrays will be treated as strictly intermediate results and not added to the database at completion of the procedure. 5.9 Thoroughly test the all changes to verify correct functioning. Submit test procedures and results to BLS for review and approval. Test results should be in a format that allows them to be easily replicated by BLS. Work Schedule All tasks must be completed no later than September 30, 2002. Programming Languages and Operating Environment. The pcMATRIX system?s user interface is programmed in Visual Basic 6.0. The computational portion of the system is programmed in the GAUSS matrix programming language and utilizes the GAUSS engine/run-time engine, version 3.5. The system is designed to operate on workstations running NT 4.0 (6a). Databases reside on central servers running NT 4.0 (6a).
- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE room #1830, Washington, DC
- Zip Code: 20212
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20212
- Record
- SN20020117/00014661-020116090209 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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