U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Contracts Management Division (MD-33), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

B -- PROVIDE OBJECT-ORIENTED DATA MANAGEMENT FOR USERS OF MODELS-3 FRAMEWORK SOL PR-RT-97-UPA382 DUE 090597 POC Starry M. Jones, Contract Administrator, (919) 541-2897/Donald A. Sutton, Contracting Officer The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency intends to negotiate sole source with Object Design, Inc., 25 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803 to provide object-oriented data management for users of Models-3 framework. The unique Models-3 framework has been designed for modularity and flexibility made possibly by ObjectStore. The ObjectStore has been ported to platforms which are anticipated to be utilized by Models-3 users. The data management system must accommodate the following: (l)Permit EPA to distribute unlimited runtime licenses for ObjectStore as part of the Models-3 software distribution. These licenses include compiled, executable software for Models-3 only. There shall be no limit on number of clients or number of servers or time frame for distribution. (2) Update and provide telephone support for ObjectStore as long as the annual support fee of $15,000 is paid. First year should be waived due to beta test license purchase. (3) Provide technical assistance as necessary when developers are porting Models-3 to other platforms. (4) Not be responsible for direct telephone assistance to those with runtime licenses. (5) Provide current code and updates on ObjectStore for execution on all platforms which are available and requested by the EPA. (6) Provide technical guidance (written and voice) on preparation, installation and administration runtime licenses. Written documentation will be attached, or incorporated, into Models-3 documentation. The EPA believes that Object Design, Inc. is the only vendor capable of satisfying the requirements stated above. All interested parties must respond within 15 days of this announcement. Interested vendors shall: (l) include information on the proposed services which clearly supports the requirements outlined above and; (2) provide itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. Submit response to the U.S. EPA, Attn: Starry M. Jones, (MD-33), Contracts Management Division, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 within 15 days. No telephone requests will be honored. (0233)

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