Department of the Treasury, Comptroller of the Currency, Administrator of National Banks, 250 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20219

B -- BANK TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT SOL CC-97-Q-0005 DUE 121897 POC Boyd Greene, Contract Specialist (202) 874-5442 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for services prepared in accordance with Subpart 13.106-2(a)(2), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. CC-97-Q-0005. This solicitation is a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-02. This RFQ is issued as a small business set-aside. The SIC code for this RFQ is 7389 and the Size Standard is 5.0 million. Offerors will be expected to provide per hour pricing for line item 0001, Bank Technology Consulting Services. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Starting on January 1, 1998 and ending no later than December 31, 1998, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will require a Bank Technology Consultant. The Candidate must possess these demonstrated abilities: (1) Banking Policy Experience including (a) Previous participation in high level banking policy analysis; (b)Understanding of policy issues associated with banks' use of technology; (c) Experience and understanding of bank supervisory activities and bank regulatory agencies' role in the area of technology, (2) Written Skills including (a) Proven ability to draft broad-based policy documents on the use of technology in banking; (b) Ability to draft technical material so that it is understandable to the non-technical reader, (3) Technical Expertise including a Broad understanding of key technical issues concerning banks' use of technology which may include, but not be limited to, an understanding of encryption, digital signatures, payment systems, legal issues, etc., and (4) Teamwork Skills including the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a variety of staff experts and senior level officials. OFFEROR SUBMISSIONS: Offerors will be required to submit an Hourly Rate for Line Item 0001, Bank Technology Consulting Services, the proposed consultant's resume, a statement no longer than three pages addressing the proposed consultant's most relevant experience, and three business references. EVALUATION OF OFFERS: Offers will be evaluated with consideration given to price, experience, and past performance. Experience and Past Performance will be given equal weighting in the award decision whereas pricing will be less important. Paired comparisons among offers will be made to render a best value decision. CLAUSES: The following terms and conditions incorporated by reference apply to this requirement: 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification (JUN 1996), 52.204-6 Contractor Identification Number -- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (DEC 1996), 52.222-3 Convict Labor (AUG 1996), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 1984), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1984), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Handicapped Workers (APR 1984), 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (JAN 1997), 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1994), 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (MAY 1997), 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (MAY 1997), 52.232-33 Mandatory Information For Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (AUG 1996), 52.233-1 Disputes (OCT 1995), 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996), 52.243-1 Changes -- Fixed-Price, Alternate III (AUG 1987), 52.249-4 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Services)-(Short Form) (APR 1984). RESPONSE DATE: Offers are due no later than 11:00 AM EST, on December 18, 1997. Contact Boyd Greene, Contract Specialist at (202) 874-5442 for information regarding this RFQ. (0336)

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