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D -- LOTUS NOTES R.5 TEST PILOT IMPLEMENTATION END-USER TRAINING SOL 99HQSS0032 DUE 072699 POC Amanda Goodwin (703) 648-7372 (contact) Susan Pimble (CO) (703) 648-7358 Fax (703) 648-7901 spimble@usgs.gov E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer, spimble@usgs.gov. This is Amendment No. 0003 to RFP 99HQSS0032. The original RFP is hereby replaced with the following: This acquisition is for Lotus Notes R5 Test Pilot Implementation End-User Training and course materials for the following four classes: (1) Introduction to Lotus Notes Mail; 1 day; shall include a short>section on Notes Basics, but 90% shall be a basic introduction to using Notes Mail and shall include, at a minimum: Starting and working with Lotus Notes; Using the workspace and navigation pane; Using the Notes mail database; Previewing and reading mail; Navigating through open messages; Previewing the parent message; Creating new messages and replying to messages; Forwarding messages; Using the public and personal address books; Name Completion; Sending and saving messages; Accessing the edit mode; Formatting using the text InfoBox, text, and paragraphs; Applying a style; Using spell checking; Creating links; Viewing, launching, detaching, and creating attachments; Working with views; Creating and using folders; Finding, printing, and deleting messages; Setting page parameters (headers, footers, etc.); Using delivery options; Creating and using individuals and groups in personal address book; Setting mail preferences; Setting user preferences; Archiving mail; Using a User Id (using another PC); Creating and using a signature block Using Help; Using Guided Tour; Web Interface Quick Demo; (2) Using Lotus Notes Calendaring and Scheduling; 1/2 day; shall include, at a minimum: Using the Calendar and Scheduling views; Changing the format of the Calendar view; Turning to a different calendar page; Displaying time slots; Opening and previewing a calendar entry; Printing calendar entries; Adding entries to your calendar; Modifying calendar entries; Deleting calendar entries; Using alarms; Using NotesMinder; Using the To Do view; Assigning a task to yourself and/or others; Responding to task assignments; Requesting a task be reassigned; Scheduling group meetings; Inviting others to a meeting; Finding free time;Reserving resources Accepting, declining, and delegating a meeting invitation; Managing responses; Autoprocessing meeting invitations; Setting up a calendar profile; Creating reminders, events, anniversaries; Adding Holidays; Creating a repeating meeting, event, task, or reminder; Setting Preferences; Calendar Delegation Accessing someone else's calendar; Creating and viewing group calendars; (3) Lotus Notes Mail Mobile User; 1/2 day; shall include at a minimum: Defining Replication; Becoming a mobile user; Setting up Remote Access; Setting up ports and modems; Creating server connections; Creating and using location documents; Working disconnected from the Network; Creating a replica; Replicating Mail and free time schedules; Creating a local mail database and outgoing mailbox; Optimizing Replication; Initializing, customizing, and scheduling Replication; Setting up and using the Replicator page; Creating call/hangup entries; Using high priority; Using the public and personal address books; Difference between the Domino Directory and Catalog; Securing your local mail; (4) Web Interface for Lotus Notes Mail shall include all applicable topics from previous classes. (5) It is preferred that classes be taught at vendor facilities in or around the following locations: Line Item 0001 Gainesville, FL for approximately 48 students (classes 1 and 2 each for approximately 48; option for class 3 for approximately 15 people); Line Item 0002 Lafayette, LA for approximately 158 students (classes 1 and 2 each for approximately 158; class 3 for up to 60 people); Line Item 0003 Laurel, MD for approximately 50 students (classes 1 and 2 each for approximately 50; class 3 for approximately 15 people); Line Item 0004 Woods Hole, MA for approximately 23 students (classes 1and 2 each for approximately 23; class 4 for approximately 15 people); Line Item 0005 Fort Collins, CO for approximately 40 students (classes 1 and 2 each for approximately 40 people); Line Item 0006 Denver, CO for approximately 58 students (classes 1 and each forapproximately 58; classes 3 and 4 each for approximately 30 people); Line Item 0007 Menlo Park, CA for approximately 12 students (classes 1,2,3 and 4 each for approximately 12 people); Optionally, the same classes could be taught at vendor-provided locations or at the Government site at all line item locations (include pricing for both options in the offer.) The vendor's offer shall include the price of an optional portable classroom equipment set-up for line items 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, and 0007. The vendor shall supply the Domino/Notes server and configure each workstation or specify how Government-furnished equipment is to be configured and set up for all Line Items. Delivery of classes shall start no later than 14 days after contract award and shall be completed at all locations within 35 calendar days from the date of the award. The specific start date of classes will be stated in the contract. The start date for the first class will not be earlier than 14 calendar days from the date of contract award. All classes shall be completed as quickly as possible, but no later than 35 calendar days of award. Multiple awards may be made. All offers are due no later than July 26, 1999, 2:00 P.M..." The following factors, which are all equal in importance, shall be used to evaluate offers: Factor 1. Experience in providing the same or similar training required; Factor 2. Technical -- Compliance with specifications; Factor 3. Past Performance. Provide three of your most recent references for this type of training. Factor 4. Capability to Deliver by Required Due Date -- An offer which does not specify delivery in the required timeframe may be eliminated from further consideration. Factor 5. Vendor Facilities -- Preference will be given to offerors that offer their own facilities in or around line item locations; Experience, technical compliance with specifications and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price; (i) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-MAY1999 and the following additional FAR clauses which are cited in clause FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders-Commerical Items Contract-AUG 1999 are applicable to this acquisition: 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.225-19 European Sanctions for Services (E.O. 12849); (j) All offers are due no later than July 26, 1999, 2:00 P.M. local time, U.S. Geological Survey, Office of Acquisition and Federal Assistance, Procurement Branch B, Attn: Susan Pimble, MS 205B, Room 6A-331, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192. Faxed offers will be accepted. No email offers will be accepted. Posted 07/22/99 (W-SN357931). (0203)

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