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D -- MARKET SURVEY FOR INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM SOL U-0013-98/SD DUE 040998 POC Mr. Iqbal Junaid, DIA LIbrary, 202-231-3838 E-MAIL: MCA-4 (Library), AFjunix@dia.osis.gov. The unclassified John T. Hughes Library, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is conducting a survey of Integrated Library System (ILS) currently available in the library automation market to determine the feasibility of migrating to a second generation libray system. This is not a commitment either by John T. Hughes Library or by DIA to subsequently pursue contracting for a library system. The Library is looking for a system with robust functionality, cost effective distributed processing, optimized software and hardware resources with enhanced performance via modular upgrades, a high degree of operability between disparate hardware and software platforms, and scalability to operate on systems of all sizes. In addition to the state-of-the-art technological innovations in the library functional modules: OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog), cataloging, circulation, acquisitions, serials, inter-library loan (ILL), reserveroom, etc., the Library is also interested in a system that will make the virtual library concept a reality.by addressing media (paper, films, audio, videos, maps, theses, CD-ROMs, and other media types) capture, registration, search, retrieval, and administration. The system should be client/server based capable of operating on either a UNIX or NT server platform and with C or C++ language that can easily accomodate the Java technology. The Library is interested in the benefits of emerging technology while protecting the investment already made in current equipment (MAXCESS Library Systems) without losing the initial hardware investment. The Library seeks a state-of-the-artsystem that assures an evolutionary capability to maintain the currency of the system at a pace and cost that is affordable. The Library supports the academic curriculum of the Joint Military Intelligence College (JMIC) and the research needs of DIA. Holdings currently consist of 100,000 volumes and documents, an extensive collection of back issue journals, newspapers, and special collections on microfiche and microfilm (1 million); some 9,000 maps and other geographical materials, 1,200 audio and video materials. The Library subscribes to 900 domestic and foreign journals, and over 100 U.S. and foreign newspapers, 22 CD-ROM databases are networked. The annual circulation of books, tapes, etc. is 30,000. Currently, the Library is using the 12 terminal-based MAXCESS System. Funding for migration to a second generation system is not available in Fiscal year (FY) 1998. No format is specified for the initial response to this RFI. However, your response should indicate whether or not you are willing to demonstrate your system at the Library site on a arranged date. The Library will provide the facility for the demo, which will be at your expense. Potential offerors should e-mail, fax, or mail your response and supporting material/information to: Mr. Iqbal Junaid, John T. Hughes Library, DIA, MCA-4 (Library), Bolling AFB, Washington, DC 20340. He can be reached at: 202-231-3863; fax 202-231-3838; e-mail AFjunix@dia.osis.gov. See Note 26. This RFI is not a request for bid or quote, and it is not connsidered to be a commitment by the government, and no award will be made asa result of it. This RFI may or may not result in a future request for bid/quote. Responses should be received by Mr. Junaid on or before 9 April 1998. Should this requirement result in a formal acquisition, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors or offerors during the proposal development phase of any acquisition. The purpose of this Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when established channels are not used to address concerns during the proposal development phase of an acquisition. In those instances where potential offerors or offerors cannot obtain resolution of any questions from the library, they are invited to contact the Defense Intelligence Agency Ombudsman, Mr. Charles E. Keightley (DA), 200 Mac Dill Blvd,Room F2-909, Bolling AFB, Washington DC 20340-3342 or at 202/231-2821. For issues related to small business matters, please contact the Defense Intelligence Agency, Director for Small and Disadvantaged Business, Mr. Michael Earnhardt, (SD), 200 Mac Dill Blvd, Room F2-905, Bolling Air Force, Washington, DC 20340-3342 or at 202-231-2822. (0084)

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