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A -- TESS NC ADVANCED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SOL N00014-97-R-PL02 DUE 053097 POC Contact Specilist, Ms. Pat Lewis(601)688-5784, Contracting Officer, Mr. John W. Adams, III(601)688-5784 WEB: CBD NET, http://cbdnet. E-MAIL: John W. Adams, III., C32ADAMS @ nrl-ssc.navy.mil. The Naval Research Laboratory has a requirement for advanced software development of the TESS NC. The developmental areas include the design analysis, interface definition, prototyping and production phase of the entire software system. The software system components include the system operations, database management, communications, component integraton, and operational testing and implementation. The integrated software with version control shall be implemented on Government designed TESS NC hardware suite. This project requires knowledge of Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC), including data processing requirements and decision aid requirements over the Navy's open system software architecture as defined by the Joint Maritime Command Information System (JMCIS) and interfacing systems. Tasks shall include: (1) TESS NC system software development and maintenance; (2) TESS NC application programs interface development and integration; (3) TESS NC Fleet Support; and (4) TESS NC presentation and documentation. Potential offerors shall be familiar with the following hardware/software systems for accomplishment of the above tasks: (1) Tactical Environmental Support System Version 3 (TESS 3); (2) Tactical Environmental Database Subsystem (TEDS); (3) Defense Information Infrastructure Common Operating Environment Standards (DII COE); and (4) Joint Maritime Command Information System (JMCIS) 98. The contemplated period of performance will be for a base period of one year with four option years. Prospective vendors should request in writing a copy of solicitation number N00014-97-R-PL02. Facsimile requests can be made at (601) 688-6055. RFP to be issued on/about 30 May 1997 with solicitation closing date thirty days thereafter. All responsible sources responding to the solicitation will be considered. The Government will not pay for any documents or information received as a result of this notice or the associated solicitation package.***** (0115)

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