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D -- SYSTEM SUPPORT SERVICES SOL 98-00426-P-JT DUE 040898 POC Joanne T. Boston, Sr. Contract Specialist (202) 942-3192 E-MAIL: jboston@fdic.gov, jboston@fdic.gov. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking sources to indicate interest in providing services for the development of an enterprise wide remote network access system. This system will be utilized to provide employees with the ability to access FDIC computing resources from remote locations. This may encompass the installation of requisite software on a Corporation issued laptop computer or installation of a "thin client" on an employee's personal home computer. The solution may take the form of a hardware and software installation and ongoing system maintenance that is performed by FDIC employees, or the solution may take the form of a managed service provider that would handle all aspects of a remote access system. The solution should be adequate to cover a user base of approximately 5,000 individuals. It would be preferable if the solution entailed a single location for requisite hardware and ongoing maintenance rather than a solution that involved remote access servers in multiple locations. An exception would be equipment at a secondary site for purposes of disaster recovery. This is not a request for competitive proposals. The purpose of this notice is to develop a list of qualified firms who can provide this service. Companies are invited to submit a conceptual approach to accomplish FDIC goals, and to provide complete information discussing the following qualifications and experiences: (1) Experience in the development of a remote access network for large, multi-platform environments. Examples of past products are desirable; (2) Experience in the management of large, multi-year projects, coordinating the efforts of large numbers of individuals; (3) Access to technical experts in all areas of IT equipment, software, communications and related technologies; (4) Experience in planning major conversion/implementation efforts. Examples of past products are desirable; and (5) Specific information on how this requirement can be satisfied. Candidates should outline key issues for consideration and a conceptual approach. Background: The FDIC technical environment consists of multiple platforms, e.g., centralized IBM mainframe, centralized and distributed client/server network running Microsoft NT, and desktop PC's connected by a private wide area network and numerous local area networks. Employees may need to remotely access any of the previously detailed components. Examples of products that may be required are: a project plan defining the project scope, approach and schedule; and integrated target technical architecture design; a conversion/implementation plan/schedule; alternatives analyses for certain components of the architecture; presentations for management and technical personnel; a user-friendly booklet for non-technical personnel; and a product describing evolving technologies that FDIC should watch for potential future incorporation into the target technical architecture. Responses are required on or before April 8, 1998. A response to this request for information does notguarantee that a firm will be solicited or any solicitation issued as a result of this request for information. Facsimile and telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses should be sent to Joanne T. Boston, Sr. Contract Specialist, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 550 17th Street, N.W., Room 4142. The phone number for any questions is 202-942-3192. The FDIC is not subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)***** (0077)

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