Social Security Administration, Office of Acquisition and Grants, Attn: Joseph Tanzi, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 21207-0696

R -- CONSULTING SERVICES TO SUCCESSFULLY PORT THE REDESIGN DISABILITY SYSTEM FROM OS/2 AND WORDPERFECT TO MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT AND MICROSOFT WORD FOR WINDOWS 95 SOL SSA-RFP-9Q-0868 DUE 092596 POC Joseph Tanzi Tel: (410) 965-9470 R--CONSULTING SERVICES TO SUCCESSFULLY PORT THE REDESIGN DISABILITY SYSTEM FROM OS/2 AND WORDPERFECT TO MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT AND MICROSOFT WORD FOR WINDOWS 95, Solicitation No. SSA-RFQ- 96-0868 due 092596. This is a combined synopsis/request for quotation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written RFQ will not be issued. The RFQ and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-41. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 8748. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a requirement for a contractor to provide technical assistance to the Agency. The primary goal for this project is for the contractor to provide SSA with consulting help to ensure that the Redesign Disability System (RDS) is successfully ported from OS/2 and Wordperfect to Microsoft Windows NT and Microsoft Word for Windows 95. The contractor will work with SSA RDS developers to design an OLE Automation and Microsoft Word solution. The contractor will use a Microsoft Solutions Provider or equal to provide WordBasic knowledge transfer and to perform the actual conversion of the 290 Wordperfect templates to Microsoft Word for Windows 95. Additionally, the contractor will provide knowledge transfer of tools and technologies to RDS developers. The contractor will also provide general Microsoft Windows NT help to the SSA's RDS team as needed. Deliverables: 1) The contractor will work with SSA staff to migrate the RDS application to Microsoft Windows NT and Microsoft Word for Windows 95. The deliverable is a fully functional system with all 290 templates implemented and working correctly in the Microsoft Windows NT and Microsoft Word for Windows 95 environment; 2) The contractor will provide knowledge transfer and guidance to SSA staff on relevant Microsoft products and technology; and 3) The contractor will deliver a bi-weekly status report that includes recommendations, issues and estimated time to completion of the port. SSA staff will be available to work with the contractor and provide access to relevant data to facilitate timely completion by the contractor. SSA staff will provide necessary hardware to support the development of the proof of concept application. The contractor is to provide pricing for the following: (i) Senior Consultant - 200 hours; (ii) Managing Consultant - 20 hours; and (iii) Associate Consultant 240 hours. SSA will allot $500 for travel expenses. The rates (personal vehicle mileage, etc.) at which the contractor will be reimbursed for travel shall not exceed those allowed by Government Travel Regulations, current as of the time travel occurs. The period of performance will be from the date of issuance of the purchase order through January 31, 1997. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items applies to this simplified acquisition. The provision at 52-212-2 Evaluation -Commercial Items with the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a), (i) technical capability of the offeror to meet the Government requirement, (ii) the technical experience of the offeror to meet the Government requirement and (iii) price. Technical qualifications are significantly more important than price. Offerors are requested to submit specific information for each of the evaluation criteria. Award will be made in accordance with FAR 13-106-1(b) Evaluation of quotes or offers. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52-212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items with its quotation. The clause at 52.212-4 Commercial Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this simplified acquisition. The clause at 52.215-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items applies to this simplified acquisition and includes the following FAR clauses: FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans and FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers. All responsible sources are requested to submit quotations / documentation for performing this requirement set forth in this announcement to the Social Security Administration, Office of Acquisition and Grants, Attn: Joseph Tanzi, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21207 by September 25, 1996. (0250)

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