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D -- OFF-THE-SHELF COHO SOFTWARE PRODUCT INCLUDING LICENSE SOL TIRNO-99-R-Coho DUE 053099 POC Robin Johnson (202) 283-1137 This is a notification of intent to procure on a sole sources basis with Avue Technologies Corporation for an off-the-shelf software, which shall include Coho Casting as an optional item, installation, implementation services, copy license, custom content for clusters, training and maintenance. Coho is a web-based expert system for classification, pay, staffing, performance management, and employee development that has been designed specifically for the federal government. The software must have the following capability: automates the processes involved in creating classified positions and provides key documentation related to the position. Analyzes a position and determines likely relationships between duties, job classification, compensation level, performance issues, employee development activities, training, and the recruitment and staffing criteria necessary to evaluate applicants for the job. After the analysis is complete, produces a classified Position Description, Evaluation Statement, Vacancy Announcement, Crediting Plan, Performance Plan, and Interview Guide. All of the documents listed are totally integrated. Coho Casting is an optional item under this requirements. Coho Casting is a web-based expert system that provides for the intake, rating, ranking, and referral of applicants that has been designed specifically for the federal government. Each job position is dynamically built and edited in Coho. After approved, this position is posted to a centralized web site recruitment page. Coho also simultaneously builds a custom job application based on the specific requirements of the position that applicants will fill-out on line and submit for rating and ranking. The expert system will review all applicants and produce a list of qualified applicants taking into consideration special priorities such as veteran's preference, eligibility requirements and priority placement programs. Applicant information is contained in a centralized database and can be queried by applicant or position identifier. Coho Casting also provides and applicant supply file to store and retrieve applicants with previously determined skill sets and competencies for open positions. Included with the Coho and Coho Casting software packages are customization toolkits. The toolkits allow the client to customize security passwords, administer monthly data upgrades, tailor contractor distributed data, and develop from scratch organization specific occupational data. Using these toolkits, exiting job descriptions, and qualification data can be added to Coho occupational data files by the client. The Coho/CohoCasting/PeopleSoft Interface provides bi-directional data flow between Coho, Coho Casting and a client's PeopleSoft HRIS system. Position specific information as well as applicant selection information can be seamlessly passed to PeopleSoft using the interface. Coho, Coho Casting and the Coho/Coho Casting/PeopleSoft interface are provided as an integrated software package to the federal government. The period of performance shall be from Date of contract award to September 30, 1999, which will include four (4) option years for maintenance, installation, implementation, and training. Interested contractors may submit written response within 10 days after publication of this notice to the Internal Revenue Service /Constellation Centre, 6009 Oxon Hill Road, Suite 700 M:I:P:CS, Attn: Robin Johnson (202-283-1137), Contracting Officer, Oxon Hill Maryland 20745. Faxed written response over 10 pages will not by accepted by facsimiles (FAX 202-283-1533). Oral communications are not acceptable and will not be considered. No contract award will be made on the basis of any response to this notice. All responding firms can request a copy of the statement of work and section B- Supplies or Services Price/Costs by submitting a written response or faxing to the above address. All questions must be submitted in writing and received by facsimile or mail. This is contingent upon the approval of a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition, onthe citing authority 40 U.S.C. 759 (g). This requirement is being negotiated as an unrestricted procurement. This acquisition has been deemed appropriate for acquisition streamlining and will be processed using the simplified procedure's test program for certain commercial items in accordance with FAR 13.500. Under this test program, a commercial item acquisition may be acquired using the simplified procedures in amounts greater than the simplified acquisition but not exceeding $5,000,000, including options. Posted 05/18/99 (W-SN332629). (0138)

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