Naval Reserach Laboratory (NRL-SSC), ATTN: Code 3250:EJS, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-5004

70 -- 70--SOFTWARE SOL N00014-96-R-SE04 DUE 092096 POC Contract Specialist, Eric J. Sogard; Contracting Officer, John W. Adams, III, 601-688-5784. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for proposal (RFP), and the solicitation number is N00014-96-R-SE04. The Naval Research Laboratory has a requirement for software used to develop the Defense Mapping Agency's (DMA) digital mapping database using Object-Oriented Vector Product Format (OVPF) prototype as a baseline. NRL plans to provide an integrated database that will include not only vector data but raster data. For the software requirement, only the raster data (Raster Product Format) and the text data (Text Product Standard) from DMA will be used as input. The Objective is to provide an integrated framework with a rule based expert system (Nexpert) to provide an integrated framework and conflation using an object-oriented technology, specifically using Smalltalk programming language. The Contractor shall provide the following brand name OR EQUAL software applications and salient characteristics: 1) VISUALWORKS 2.5 as developed by ParcPlace Digitalk, Inc. with Visualworks Single user support, 4 each, one of which shall include VISUALWORKS 2.5 UPGRADE. The software application will be used as a development tool in Smalltalk, which allows an application to be developed and deployed. The application shall provide both graphic user interface (GUI) development along with the actual application development. 2) ADVANCED TOOLS 2.5 SOLARIS, as developed by ParcPlace Digitalk, Inc., 4 each, one of which shall include ADVANCED TOOLS 2.5 UPGRADE. The software application shall provide a library of classes for advanced programming in Smalltalk using VisualWorks application. 3) DLL/C CONNECT 2.5 SOLARIS, as developed by ParcPlace Digitalk, Inc., 4 each, one of which shall include an upgrade. The software application shall provide C interface between Smalltalk application in VisualWorks to other C applications. The software shall be capable of interface for communication between Nexpert system and Smalltalk applications. 4) ENVY SERVER 3.0.1 as developed by Object Technology, Inc., 4 each. The software application shall be capable of providing configuration management control on Smalltalk class libraries. The software shall be capable of configuration management to insure all changes are incorporated smoothly during multi-programmer access. The software shall have a repository where all editions to a class are maintained. 5) ENVY CLIENT 3.0.1 as developed by Object Technology, Inc., 4 each. The software application shall be capable of providing configuration management control on Smalltalk class libraries. The software shall be capable of configuration management to insure all changes are incorporated smoothly during multi-programmer access. The software shall have a repository where all editions to a class are maintained. 6) ENVY/DEVELOPER SUPPORT, 1 year. 7) VISUALWORKS SINGLE USER SUPPORT, 1 year. All software applications delivered under this contract shall have fully functional and operational capability with SunSolaris 2.4, Macintosh, SGI Irix and Windows 95 hardware platforms. The software shall have fully functional and operational capability with VisualWorks 2.0, ENVY 1.4.3 and Nexpert system software. The required delivery is 10 days after contract award. The articles to be furnished hereunder shall be delivered ''all transportation charges paid by the Contractor''. The Government shall accept at FOB destination, NRL Stennis Space Center, MS 39529. The incorporated Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses of this acquisition are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37 and for Defense Acquisition Circular 91-10. The Far and DFARS provisions and clauses are hereby incorporated by reference. Offerors are advised to propose in accordance with the provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. Offerors are advised to include with their offer a completed copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate. Offerors will be valuated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items. The specific evaluation criteria under paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2 is: (1) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Governments minimum needs, (2) Past Performance and (3) Price. Technical and past performance, when combined are of greater importance compared to price. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.215-43, Audit--Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-- Commercial Items. The additional clauses cited under FAR 52.212-5 that are applicable to this acquisition are: FAR 52.203-6, FAR 52.203-10, FAR 52.219-8, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222- 36, FAR 52.222-37, FAR 52.225-18 and FAR 52.247-64. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional clauses cited under DFARS 252.212-7001 that are applicable to this acquisition are: DFARS 252.225-7001 and DFARS 252.233-7000. Any Contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be rated DO order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS)(15 CFR 700), and the Contractor will be required to follow all of the requirements of this regulation. Offers must be delivered to Procuring Contracting Officer Code 3250:EJS, Naval Research Laboratory, Department of the Navy, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-5004 and received no later than 4:00 p.m. C.S.T. September 20, 1996. The package should be marked: RFP N00014-96-R-SE04, Closing Date: 9/20/96. For information regarding this solicitation contact Eric Sogard, Contract Specialist, at (601)688-5980. All responsible sources responding to this solicitation will be considered. (0248)

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