Foreign Service Institute, Department of State, 4000 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22204

U -- TRAINING ON CENTRAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CFMS) SOL S-FSIAQ-99-R-0332 DUE 080899 POC Point of Contact -- Ernest Williams, 703-302-6803, Contracting Officer Professional services are requested to deliver new user training in the various functions of the Department of State's Central Financial Management System (CFMS). Courses are held at the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), 4000 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22204. The Central Financial Management System (CFMS) is a software application adapted for the Department of State use from the Federal Financial System (FFS) developed by American Management Systems Inc., (AMS). FFS is an integrated financial management system designed specifically for federal agencies and meets all standard accounting requirements prescribed by the General Accounting Office (GAO). CFMS provides the Department of State with highly flexible financial accounting, budgeting and planning, funds control, management accounting and financial reporting. FSI anticipate that there will be multiple awards under this solicitation. FSI expects to require a minimum of 36 days of training that is, approximately 48 trainer days since some classes may require two trainers-from September 1999 through September 15, 2000. Current plans are to conduct CFMS training in December/January 1999-2000, and March/April. Bids will be evaluated according to the following criteria: (1) Experience of assigned staff in delivering training -- especially training in the use of CFMS, FFS, or other similar government, main frame accounting systems, 50% (2) Price 40% (3) Experience of assigned staff in working with, or developing training on government, main frame accounting systems including and especially CFMS and FFS 10%. This is a small business set-aside. No faxed proposals will be accepted, only faxes requesting a copy of the solicitation (Fax No. 703-302-7227). All bids must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. August 8, 1999. Late quotations will not be considered. (AC0709017-01) Posted 07/09/99 (I-SN352562). (0190)

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