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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-98-DJH-0227 DUE 100698 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Delta Helm by fax (816)823-3322 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) subpart 12.6, 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. Solicitation number 6TSA-98-DJH-0227 is being issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-06. This acquisition is to provide a Capability Maturity Model (CMM) for the US Army Logistics Support Center (LSSC). The contractor will be required to establish an LSSC CMM base line and provide associated support in upgrading to CMM Level 2. This includes a short term effort of base lining the current capabilities and development and improvement action plans for all level 2 areas, particularly Project Management and documentation. Outside monitoring and guidance would be required for the longer term. Initial assessment for the CMM requirement is planned for late October with full assessment in the February/March 1999 time frame. Phases are as follows: a. Town Hall meeting to LSSC workforce (1 hour), educate and involve the LSSC workforce in a Town Hall session on the importance of CMM to the Commodity Command Standard System (CCSS). CCSS is the integrated wholesale business system for automated Asset Management, logistics, procurement, maintenance, security assistance and financial business processes of the U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC); b. Familiarization visit to Bellcore (1-2 days), schedule an on-site team visit to SAIC/Bellcore to view their CMM standards and structure, establish an LSSC task force to create, identify and draft the necessary structure, documentation and CMM environment; c. Town Hall meeting to LSSC workforce (1 hour); d. Determine initial base line (3-4 days); e. Develop follow-on guidance (2-3 days of effort); f. Town Hall meeting to LSSC workforce (2 hours); g. Conduct full assessment (5-7 days training on CMM, methodology and planning, plus a 7-day assessment period. Contractor must have knowledge of Command Commodity Standard System. FOB St. Louis, MO. No partial quotes will be considered. No substitutions will be allowed. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Please provide pricing based on travel for the number of days specified above and for the assessment and training/meetings. This procurement is set aside for small business in accordance with FAR part 13.105(a). Please indicate FOB destination on quote. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet service requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition to the guidance contained in FAR 52.212-4, contractors shall submit proof of delivery with their invoices. Proof of delivery may be in the form of a bill of lading or other shipping document signed by the receiving office. Invoices received without proof of delivery will not be accepted. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by close of business October 6, 1998, and can be submitted to the address shown above Attn: Delta Helm or sent by FAX to the number shown above. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via FAX. (AC0928041-09) Posted 09/28/98 (I-SN255463). (0271)

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