12th Contracting Squadron/LGC, 395 B Street West, Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4525

J -- HARDWARE/SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE OF AUTOMATED RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ARMS) EQUIPMENT! POC Nelda Lopez Tel:(210)652-5111, Laura I. Barbosa, Contracting Officer 12 CONS/LGCX, Randolph AFB TX seeks sources capable of maintaining the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) located at HQ AFPC Randolph AFB, TX and HQ ARPC Denver CO. Estimated duration of the contract: Basic year plus four option periods. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: (1) Preventive Maintenance -- Diagnostic maintenance and other maintenance performed quarterly in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards to keep components in good operating condition; performed at government site. (2) On-Call Maintenance to include (a) Type A Maintenance: Nine (9) Hour On-Call Maintenance (0730 to 1630 hours local time Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays and weekends; response time: two hours; repair complete within four hours); (b) Type B Maintenance: On Site Maintenance (0730 to 1630 hours local time Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and weekends; response time: immediately upon notification; repairs completed within two hours of notification); and (c) TypeC Maintenance: Per Call Outside the Principal Period of Maintenance (PCOPPM) (weekends and federal holidays, 24 hours a day; repairs begins within two (2) hours of notification and all repairs completed within four hours of notification). (3) On-Site System Analyst Support -- applies only to Randolph AFB, TX; (0700 to 1600, Monday through Friday, excluding the meal period and federal holidays. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: Contractor will complete a Maintenance/Service Document (MSD) for PM, on-call maintenance, and per-call maintenance; Contractor shall provide a monthly failure report representing maintenance statistics for each month serviced. The contractor may be required to attend a pre-performance conference and periodic meetings throughout the performance period. SOFTWARE UPGRADES: Contractor shall support proposed software and provide upgrades to hardware and software when made available by the manufacturer. The contractor shall provide software and/or hardware solutions for Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance as required. EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION: Contractor shall perform certification for all equipment covered under the schedule of supplies/services for preventive, on-call and per-call maintenance. EFFECTIVENESS LEVEL: Contractor shall maintain the individual components at no less than 98% effectiveness level. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Will provide on-site storage space (at contractor's own risk), adequate working space, including heat, light, ventilation, electric current, and outlets at no cost to the contractor. The Government will have the right to modify, add to, and upgrade hardware/software while such equipment is under the purview of the contract. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide maintenance services at the prices contained in the schedule of supplies/services. Contractor must possess diagnostic manuals, software routines, and test equipment for all equipment and software maintained. ORDER ING SERVICE: Services will be ordered by issuance of delivery orders and/or blanket delivery orders (BDO); Government will have a right to deobligate unused funds under a BDO. LIST OF SOFTWARE/EQUIPMENT: Software List: PYRAMID Os UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM 5.1a-94a101 (and greater)(including Kernel and drive configuration) -- Host Software; PROVIDE UPGRADE FOR YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE -- Host/PC Software; PYRAMID DEVICE DRIVERS (including Optical and tape) -- Host Software; Relational Data Base Management and Jukebox Management Systems to include: PLEXUS XDP APPLICATION DESIGNER 4.1 (RUNTIME) -- PC Software, PLEXUS XDP APPLICATION DEVELOPER 4.1 (Development) -- PC Software, PLEXUS XDP Data Manager Version 3.9.EE.PY.08 -- Host Software, XDP Jukebox Manager Version 3.6.03.PY.24.M -- Host Software, XDP Media Manager Version 3.6.03.PY.24.M -- Host Software, INFORMIX-SQL Version 2.11 -- Host Software, INFORMIX-4GL Rapid Development System Version 1.10.03K -- Host Software; XDP ESQL/C Update Version 3.9.EE.PY.08 -- Host Software; Pyramid version of TCP Mil Std 1778; Pyramid version of IP Mil Std 1777; Microfiche Conversion Data Maintenance (Mekel); Supports microfiche conversion initiated from AFPC.; Netware 3.11 (used by COM spooler server); MTC image management system software (used by COM Unit). General Equipment List: ATG/CYGNET OPTICAL SUBSYSTEM; ATG GD9001 OPTICAL DRIVES; CYGNET 1803 JUKEBOX (including all cabling and robotics); PYRAMID 4T AND 12T MINISERVER; ALL BOARDS, DRIVES, AND PERIPHERALS. Please call or e-mail requesting complete list of software/equipment applicable to each site. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS: Response to this request will not obligate the Government in any manner. The Government will not reimbure the respondent for any costs associated with information submitted and is under no obligation to award a contract associated with this request. A sources sought synopsis does not constitute and invitation for bid or request for proposal. Any procurement action for maintenance will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The above description of maintenance is a synopsis of the maintenance requirement and is not complete in text and is subject to amendment. Sources capable of providing maintenance as stated above shall submit the following information to 12 CONS/LGCX, Attn: Nelda Lopez, 395 B Street West Ste 2, Randolph AFB TX 78150; (FAX: (210) 652-2759; e-mail: lopezn@rndgate1.aetc.af.mil): Company name, address, business size; point of contact, telephone number, e-mail address, fax number, and statement (3 page maximum) which explains the offeror's capability of maintaining similiar type systems and support to both sites. Address availability of GSA contract, and if applicable, provide the GSA contract number along with a copy or website address for the GSA contract. Submit all information by 20 May 98.***** (0126)

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