NIH, OPM, Acquisitions Branch B, EPS, Rm 865, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7260

70 -- SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT/SUPPORT SERVICES SOL QTX50502 POC shirl Brinson, purchasing agent, (301) 402-3342. This is a Notiace of Intent announcing that the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) in Bethesda, MD intends to place an order with Marina Zhornitskaya, 717 Monroe Street #302, Rockville MD 20850, for ADP software development and related hardware support services. Any response must be received in writing within 15 calendar days from the published date of this notice, reference QIX50502. The Contractor shall be responsible for the development of software systems to aid intramural scientists in their research and for proving aid with current computer related problems. Duties shall include: 1) consultation with NICHD intramural scientists to assure the best software is provided to perform the various types of experiments (considering optimal time resolution and measuremnt sensitivity) and working with experts in data digitizing providing a reliable and efficient way of data processing using the software developed; 2) developing a ''user friendly'' interface for NICHD's existing digitizing and image processing software on existing personal computers and providing assistance in data conversions between different types of data formats, including development of appropriate utilies when necessay; 3) providing assistance in installation of network hardware and software in NICHD's laboratories, meeting with the computer committees of various intramural laboratories advising them on the best use of their existing hardware, and recommeding new hardware and software options to accomplish their task; 4) installation and support of PC and Macintosh operting systems, providing assistance in the installation of PC and Macintosh hardware (extension cards, additional RAM, hard drives, floppy and Bernoulli drives) and providing assistance in installation and customization of PC and Macintosh software; 5) providing assistance in resolving hardware and software conflicts, recommendations on IBM PC memory management issues and installation and customization of memory managing software; 6) providing assistance in hardware and software troubleshooting; and, 7) evaluation of software and recommending best software to perform existing tasks. Te experience required is that of a professional programmer with an advanced degree in mathematics. The Contractor shall have experience programming in Assembler/370, PL/l, Fortran, JCL, Tools, TSO, ISPF and PRIMUS. The Contractor shall be skilled in the application of statistical methods to biology, have experience programming control programs, and have network experience such as MVS and VS/2. In addition, the Contractor shall provide monthly reports concerning meetings with computer committees ofthe various intramural laboratories and the status of projects to develop innovative computer programs to aid scientists with individual experiments having complex programming requirements. The period of performance shall be for a total of five (5) years (the basic year, with four (4) consecutive one (1) year optional periods). Concerns that respond to this notice shall furnish concise responses directed specifically to the requirements mentioned above. Sources demonstrating the capability to accomplish the above shall supply pertinent information in sufficient detail to demonstrate their ability to perform. Written responses shall also include complete pricing information and a complete description of the services to be provided, containing sufficient technical information to permit agency analyis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the stated requirements as listed above. Adequate detailed data by which to evaluate capability should be sent to Attn: Ms. Shirl Brinson. ''All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the Agency.'' Responses must be recieved by 11/22/95. (0304)

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