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D -- SYSTEMS AUDITING GROUP DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION SOL FI970020 DUE 041197 POC Gary Weaver, 202-401-0083. Contracting Officer, Joyce E. Calloway, 202-708-7216 The Office of Inspector General (OIG), U.S. Department of Education (ED) has a requirement for the services of an ADP systems auditing expert. This notice is intended for competitive proposals from Small Business concerns. The contractor shall provide written proposal (s) to the Government for evaluation and be available for any subsequent discussions with ED that may be necessary. The contractor shall be required to provide the following professional services in support of the development of an ED OIG Systems Auditing Group: 1) expert technical advice on ED OIG readiness for systems auditoring activities and what is required and needed for the development of an ED OIG ADP Systems Auditing Group; 2) assist ED OIG in enhancing its oversight role of monitoring ED ADP systems; 3) assist in the development of an ED OIG Strategic Plan for auditing large, complex ADP systems in ED; 4) assist in the development of ED OIG plans for auditing specific aspects of existing and planned ADP systems in ED; 5) providetechnical assistance and training to ED OIG ADP Systems Auditing Group; 6) analyze ED's Request for Proposals (RFP) for compliance with the Information Technology Management and Reform Act of 1996 and to determine if the RFP (s) is optimally structured to pursue improvement of ED's program information and delivery systems; 7) perform needed reviews of ED OIG's Systems Auditing Group work products for compliance with professional standards; and 8) provide other technical assistance as needed by the OIG. The contractor should have demonstrated knowledge and experience, especially within the Federal sector, in: 1) designing or assisting in the design and/or development or large, complex ADP Systems; 2) developing public sector information technology policy; 3) managing a systems auditing office; 4) developing and or assisting in developing objectives and steps for auditing or reviewing ADP systems; and/or 5) conducting or assisting in conducting audits or reviews or large, complex ADP systems. RFP FI970020 willbe issued on or about 03/20/97. Request for copies of the RFP may be made by calling Gary Weaver at the above number. All requests shall reference RFP-FI970020 and the title of the RFP. All proposals received by 2:00 pm on 4/11/97 will be considered by the Government. The anticipated award date is April 30, 1997. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. See Note(s): 1. (0064)

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