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D -- AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEM DESIGN AND INTEGRATION SERVICES SOL 43-AANC-7-09160 POC Leslie McDonald, Contract Specialist (301) 713-0839, x191; Aileen B. Redding, Contracting Officer (301) 713-0839 D -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s National Ocean Service (NOS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis for the services of a Computer Information Systems Designer and Developer on a fixed-price task basis for a period of one year to provide technical assistance in computer design, software applications, training, integration and upgrade and program development for the NOS Assistant Administrator's Science Policy and Analysis Staff. This is a simplified acquisition and is being conducted under a blanket delegation of GSA's exclusive procurement authority for FIP Resources. A single award will be made for this requirement. NOS is responsible for the health and safety of the U.S. coastal environment and provides a wide range of products and services for the protection of life, property and the environment. Based on the Government Performance Results Act, NOAA/NOS is required to develop annual performance plans that sets forth annual and management responsibilities for the fiscal year. NOS uses a computer-based management and information system to ensure that the performance information provided to NOAA, Department of Commerce (DOC), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congress is accurate and consistent. Technical support is needed to incorporate enhancements to the system; develop and design new reports and documentation; enhance capabilities of the system and provide training and technical assistance to users. Applicants must meet the following requirements: (1) Extensive working knowledge of NOS programs and the NOAA Strategic planning process; (2) Good procedural knowledge of NOS annual operating plan development; (3) Advanced FileMaker Pro (3.0) database design and development experience; (4) Working experience using a FileMaker Server and cross platform (Macintosh/PC) network; (5) Experience designing HTML Web pages using the Tango CGI as a World Wide Web link to the FileMaker Server; (6) Understanding of remote connection options for accessing the NOS network from field sites; and (7) the ability to develop and write technical and instructional documents. Applicants must meet the referenced requirements and will be further evaluated on experience, education and training. Qualified applicants are invited to submit information as to their capabilities, and any other pertinent data, within fifteen (15) days from the date this notice is published to the following address: USDOC/NOAA/SSMC#4, Acquisition Mgt. Div., ADP Contracts Branch, OFA511, 1305 East-West Hwy, Fourth Floor, Sta 7604, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3281, POC -- Leslie McDonald, 301-713-0839. The response must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the requirements. It is required that pricing data be included as part of the response, including terms and conditions. Do not request a solicitation; award will be made on a purchase order. No telephone or facsimile responses will be accepted. Reference 7-09160 in your response. SEE Note 26. (0233)

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