U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DISTRICT, 215 NORTH 17th STREET OMAHA, NE 68102-4978

R -- PROJECT EXECUTION TECHNICAL RESOURCES ONLINE FOR CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DISTRICT SOL DACA45-97-R-0016 DUE 020797 POC CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Buzz Dethlefs (402) 221-3124. Plans and specifications can be ordered by fax at (402) 221-4530. The US Army Corps Of Engineers, Omaha District requires the services of a firm for support of the Project Execution Technical Resources On-line (PETRO), a technical information management services component of the USACE, Omaha District (CEMRO). PETRO fulfills four primary service functions for CEMRO clients and technical data users: 1. A Project Execution hub which facilitates the management, control, and evaluation of complex environmental field programs. 2. A Data Server providing the infrastructure through which CEMRO clients have access to technical data in accordance with specific user needs. 3. A geographic information system (GIS) which promotes technical data analysis through the combination of spatial data objects and tabular attribute data. 4. A provider of software tools that connect with the spatial and tabular data sets on PETRO. The services addressed by the solicitation will be used by CEMRO to support the internal activities of PETRO and those of its Government customers. To support DODmajor commands and other Federal agencies, work may be required both within Omaha District boundaries and throughout the US. Services will consist of, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: 1. Design and implementation of training programs regarding PETRO resources and the associated COTS-software targeted for CEMRO technical staff, contractors, or Air Force installation customers. 2. Evaluation, cataloguing, and maintenance, and distribution of new and existing spatial data sets to PETRO users. 3. Tracking, evaluation, analysis and processing of technical data generated by environmental field projects, including IRPIMS and other deliverables received from various sources for inclusion in the PETRO data server. 4. Supporting the automation of project execution processes through PETRO resources. 5. Specific GIS or database services requested by PETRO users, including customized data exports or conversions, installation and configuration of PETRO tools/connectivity at client sites, programming of new features on PETRO software to meet evolving user requirements, integration of multiple data sources for decision support, computer modeling of the sources and environmental fate of hazardous and toxic materials. 6. Development or revision of strategic planning documents, software user manuals, standard operating procedures for new PETRO services or products. 7. Operation and maintenance, including system, database, and data administration functions, of an ORACLE RDBMS on SUN workstations linked to the internet for external access. 8. Maintenance of the PETRO web page and staffing of the PETRO Response Line during regular business hours. The contract will have a basic contract period of 365 calendar days after award with four option years (options to be exercised at the discretion of the Government). The contract, inclusive of all options, will not exceed $3 million. Since the firm selected will review and evaluate work products from AE contractors, it is necessary that the firm be able to work in a conflict-of-interest free position with regards to such tasks. A technical and cost proposal will be required. Evaluation by the Government will result in selection of the firm that represents the most advantageous offer to the Government based on technical merit, relevant experience, price/cost, and other pertinent factors. The SIC code for this acquisition is 8999 with a size standard of $3.5 million. THIS SOLICITATION IS RESTRICTED TO SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION. There is no charge for the solicitation, however only one set is available per offeror. The solicitation will be mailed out on or about 07 JAN 97 with a due date of 07 FEB 97. Requests may be submitted by mail or by FAX no later than 14 days prior to the proposal due date and must reference RFP No. DACA45-97-R-0016. Firms are requested to provide their name, street and mailing address, telephone, and fax number. SPECIAL NOTES: All responders are advised that this requirement may be canceled or revised at any time during the solicitation, selection evaluation, and/or final award structure. Questions regarding ordering and proposing documents should be made to: 402/221-4266 or FAX No. 402/221-4530. Telephone calls regarding small business matters should be made to Mr. Hubert J. Carter, Jr. at 402/221-4110. Questions regarding submission of proposals shall be made to Mr. Buzz Dethlefs at 402/221-3124. (0347)

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