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R -- PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES SOL NLM 99-117/UHP DUE 082399 POC Uyen H. Phuong (301) 496-6127 E-MAIL: karen_riggs@nlm.nih.gov, uyen_phuong@nlm.nih.gov. It is the intent of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to procure professional services on a sole source basis from Custom Software Service (CSS), LLC, 2315 Homestead Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902, for the web-based ChemIDplus. The vendor will: (A) Complete the creation of a web-based front end for ChemIDplus, modify database schema as requested by NLM, test and document front-end; (B) Create a generic batch updating process for chemical lists using PERL script, testing and documenting the batch update process; (C) Create a batch program to generate a card image of the file, test and document; (D) Upgrade the ChemIDplus/structure search system. The vendor will provide migration of ChemID's current Elhill mainframe maintenance process to a web interface using the Oracle database; and create a web-based front end which will allow users to search for chemicals based upon specific selection criteria. This will allow NLM to correct, add, delete, and change the information for a single chemical or a group of chemicals. CSS's staff have the appropriate experience in the Oracle database structure and Chemscape Server ISIS/Host, an MDL Information System, Inc.'s proprietary software used for creating and searching relational chemical databases. CSS is already familiar with the ChemIDplus file and the MDL Information System, Inc. structure data interface and will not need any start-up time or expenses. CSS has conducted several previous web interfaces for NLM using this software. Based on CSS prior expertise and knowledge of the software program, CSS will be able to: (1) make an immediate contribution to the ChemIDplus database as required by the overall project schedule; (2) provide web interface and knowledge related to the Chemscape Server ISIS/Host; (3) CSS can acquire the resources necessary to create this service within a 38-day period. This service must be completed by September 30, 1999. The anticipated period of performance will be August 24, 1999 through September 30, 1999. This notice of intent is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ) nor is an RFQ available, however, all responsible and responsive sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the NLM. Firms interested in responding to this notice must be able to provide professional service as specified and listed above. Responses should sufficiently demonstrate the firm's ability to meet the government's requirements. Responses are required within fifteen (15) calendar days from the publication date of this notice. NLM synopsis No. NLM 99-117/UHP. Inquires regarding this procurement may be made to Uyen H. Phuong, Lead Purchasing Agent, NLM on (301) 496-6127. Posted 08/05/99 (W-SN364161). (0217)

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