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D -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ABOUT DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DUE 080699 POC Kyung Seo, (703) 681-2558 or Stephanie Hammes, (703) 681-2629 The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking sources that are capable of providing large scale relational and object database management systems technology. DISA utilizes small to mid-size hardware platforms with the exception of the megacenters, which have substantial amounts of IBM mainframe hardware. Most of DISA's infrastructure is organized around mid-level SUN, HP and NT servers. DISA is mainly a telecommunications based organization supporting the warfighter, and its needs differ somewhat from the traditional telecommunications industry. DISA's databases must be capable of being ported to any number of operating systems as part of the Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan, must be able to protect very sensitive data, and include fault tolerance and backup/recovery features. Within DoD, many applications have been developed with a number of different architectures and database products. Any product chosen must be able to replicate data to and from these disparate sources on a real-timebasis. In commercial organizations the success or failure of their organization depends on the rapid flow of data. In DISA, lives depend on the rapid flow of data, and the rapid accessibility of data directly impacts the critical operations of our warfighter. This feature is paramount in the choice of any database product. DISA also needs the capability to support mobile clients that sporadically connect to a remote database to send and receive data. DISA is interested in obtaining written systems specification and supporting information pertaining to commercial Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) products. This specification should address the primary RDBMS characteristics such as performance, scalability, reliability, portability, multi-media data and enterprise support capabilities. Specific areas of interest are: database administration, database architecture, replication, connectivity, programming interface, SQL implementation, relational data model, transaction management, data storage features and other features that are unique to the product that will enhance the DBMS functionality. In addition, responses to this RFI should include related product lines that provide Web technology, security features, reporting tools, and interfaces to other DBMSs. There is no bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement. The requested information is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of contractors' information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. If there is a GSA or other contract vehicle already available for the technology being proposed, please include this information in the response. Firms who wish to respond to this sources sought should contact Kyung Seo, at Defense Information Systems Agency, ATTN: DISCA, 5600 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-2717, telephone (703) 681-2558, fax (703) 681-2875, e-mail address seok@ncr.disa.mil or Stephanie Hammes, Defense Information Systems Agency, ATTN: DISCA, 5600 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-2717, telephone (703) 681-2629, fax (703) 681-2875, e-mail address hammess@ncr.disa.mil not later than 06 August 1999. Posted 07/15/99 (W-SN354742). (0196)

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