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

D -- PROGRAMMING SERVICES IN ORACLE, CGI, JAVA, AND EARTHWORM ARCHITECTURE POC Marilyn Hutchison, Purchasing Agent, 303-236-5900, x327, or FAX 303-236-2710 E-MAIL: USGS, Central Region, Office of Acquisition and Federal, mhutchi@usgs.gov. Concerns having the ability to furnish the services described herein are requested to give written notification (including the telephone number for a point of contact) to the procuring office above within forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of this synopsis. Salient characteristics: The U.S. Geological Survey, Central Geologic Hazards Team, has a requirement for enhancement of the USGS rapid earthquake notification system through the integration of the existing Earthworm real-time processing system with the ORACLE Database Management System (DBMS). During Phase I, various DBMS products were evaluated for feasibility, the ORACLE DBMS was chosen, and performance measurements were executed. During Phase II, a functioning prototype real-time DBMS system was completed. In Phase III, the DBMS will be extended to provide mission-critical features, an extensible multi-node architecture, integration of multiple real-time data sources, and an earthquake post-processing and tracking system. In order to successfully implement the Phase III DBMS in a timely manner, the Earthworm Development Group requires assistance from a responsible source with the following unique qualifications, which are considered essential to the requirement: 1) In-depth knowledge and extensive experience with CGI, JAVA, web programming, and development of web servers; 2) In-depth knowledge and experience with the ORACLE DBMS used in the USGS rapid earthquake notification system; and 3) In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Earthworm software architecture and communication protocol. Work shall be performed at the USGS facility in Denver, 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 services specified as a sole source from Katalyst Integration, Morgan Hill, California, and proposes to negotiate a contract with that firm on that basis. However, should additional sources be identified, they will be considered. Firms who feelthat they can furnish the required services (based upon the criteria specified herein) 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 items 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 07/27/99 (W-SN359688). (0208)

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