U.S. Geological Survey, Branch Of Acquisition and Federal Assistance, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0046

D -- PROGRAMMING SERVICES FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT IN USGS AND INTERMAGNET DATA FILE FORMATS DUE 071599 POC Marilyn Hutchison, Purchasing Agent, 303-236-5900, x327, of FAX 303-236-2710 E-MAIL: USGS, CR, Acquisitions & Federal Assistance, mhutchi@usgs.gov. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), having undergone a migration of a large part of its automated data processing operations from a micro VAX II computer using VMS Operating System (OS) to a SUN Sparc 5 system using Solaris OS, has a requirement for additional programming services to upgrade data processing, archiving, and dissemination software currently used on PC's in a DOS-based configuration to a Windows configuration. In addition, software used on these systems will have to be made Y2K compliant. Extensive knowledge and experience with USGS and INTERMAGNET data file formats, as well as expertise in developing Windows-based applications for data processing, archival, and dissemination procedures and algorithms used in these scientific applications, is required to properly develop and code the required software. Extensive experience using Inprise's C++ Builder, including creating Integrated Development Environment components containing published and new properties, as well as unique callback events,is also required. Performance period is for six (6) months from date of award. Work shall be performed at USGS facility in Golden, Colorado. Based on information available at this time, and in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), implemented by FAR 6.302-1, the Government considers the item specified as a sole source from Whittman-Hart, Inc., Englewood, Colorado, and proposes to negotiate a contract with that firm on that basis. However, should additional sources be identified, they will be considered. Firms who feel that they can furnish the required services are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement. An affirmative response would include literature, brochures and such other materials which correspond to the required services stated herein. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. Since no solicitation document exists, requests for such documents without accompanying information will be considered non-responsive to this request without further consideration. This notice may represent the Government's only official notice of this procurement. See Note 22. Posted 06/01/99 (W-SN337802). (0152)

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