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99 -- AFFTAC SOFTWARE MODEL UPGRADE SOL DTFR53-99-P-00428 DUE 050799 POC Purchasing Agent Dana L. Hicks, 202-493-6131, fax 202-493-6171 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has a need for a contractor to perform software engineering services. Specifically, the contractor must convert the following software into a more user-friendly form by developing a graphical user interface, preferably windows-based: the Analysis of Fire Effects on Tank Cars (AFFTAC) software package, which analyzes the effects of heat and fire impinging on a tank car that is either full or empty, this analysis of which may be used as an option in the thermal analysis of tank cars. Tasks to be performed include the following: (1) Developing a graphical user interface (GUI) for users of the AFFTAC software program and (2) Testing beta versions of the program to prove the feasibility of the plan, as well as subsequently debugging the program. Deliverables to be provided to the FRA include: (1) Task Implementation Plan due 1 month after award of purchase order, (2) Final report outline due 3 months after award, (3) Presentation of task results along with Draft Final Report due 4 months after award; and (4) Final Report due 7 months after award. Interested parties must request a copy of the formal solicitation in writing, to the attention of Purchasing Agent Dana Hicks, either by fax at 202-493-6171, or by e-mail at "dana.hicks@fra.dot.gov." Questions of a technical nature, concerning this requirement should be directed to Jose Pena at 202-493-6357. All other questions should be directed to Dana Hicks at 202-493-6131. Posted 04/14/99 (W-SN320088). (0104)

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