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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 17,1999 PSA#2411USPFO for Missouri, Purchasing and Contracting, 7101 Military Circle,
Jefferson City, MO 65101-1200 R -- COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT- AUTOMATED SYSTEMS ASSISTANCE SOL
DAHA23-99-Q-0115 DUE 083199 POC CPT Karen A. Smith, (573)526-9998
E-MAIL: smithka@mo-arng.ngb.army.mil, smithka@mo-arng.ngb.army.mil.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared
in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with
additional information included in this notice. This announcement
constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a
written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued
as a Request for Proposal (RFP) and the solicitation number is
DAHA23-99-Q-0115. Solicitation document and incorporated provision and
clauses are current through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. This
is being solicited on an unrestricted basis with SIC code 7379. The
period of performance is a base period of six (6) months and three (3)
optional periods of six (6) months. Base period projected to start 15
September 1999. Site visit to be held at Ike Skeleton Training Site
(ISTS), Jefferson City, Missouri on 23 August 1999 at 2 p.m. If
interested in attending the site visit, send e-mail response to
smithka@mo-arng.ngb.army.mil. Contractor to provide Supply/Combat
Service Support (CSS) automated systems assistance to users within the
Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG). The contractor will serve as
the central point of contact for CSS software management and operator
level support for all CSS STAMIS' within the MOARNG units and TDA
activities. The contractor acts as the system integrator for CSS
automation systems and ensures that all systems change packages are
applied in the proper order along with review of all system problem
reports and engineer change proposals (ECP). Contractor personnel will
work at government facilities located at the Ike Skeleton Training
Site (ISTS), Jefferson City, Missouri. The government will provide work
area, all required equipment, and materials to complete the job.
Contractor to provide at least two on-site Logistics Computer Operators
for a total of eighty hours per week. One employee will be designated
by the contractor to be the working supervisor, and will be the primary
point of contact for coordination of daily activities with the
government. Contractor must provide full coverage of the hours between
07:00-17:00 Monday-Friday, except 10 Federal holidays per year or 5
Federal holidays per six months. The qualifications of the Logistics
Computer Operators must be as follows: (1) Comprehensive knowledge of
supply system principles, concepts, and methodologies of program
management with the ability to perform analytical assignments involving
issues with program management and automated systems support.
Qualifications, 5 years combined experience with STAMIS systems,
including ULLS-G, ULLS-A, SAMS, SPBS-R and SARSS. (2) Comprehensive
knowledge of accepted supply system methods, techniques, and
standardized automated databases and functional areas to search for and
analyze information, resolve questions, prepare entries for record
systems, and provide program information, records, and services. (3)
Knowledge of CSS automated systems and design relevant to information
management and computer equipment needed to carry out studies and
advise on the merits of proposed applications, designs and design
changes. (4) Knowledge of support backup and recovery through data base
management systems. (5) Knowledge of ARNG mission, objectives,
terminology and management practices sufficient to recognize probable
areas of interaction and overlap between proposed applications and
existing systems. (6) Specific knowledge of the work processes and
rules, file design, computer procedures, and clerical procedures of
system programs. (7) Knowledge of Combined Arms Support Command
(CASCOM) CSS documentation procedures, standard data elements and
codes, available utility routines, customary fact-finding approaches
and decision logic tables. (8) Knowledge of supply regulations,
policies, procedures and instructions to perform assignments involving
supply program management and automated systems support. (9) Ability
to conduct extensive and exhaustive searches for required information
to reconstruct records of complex supply transactions. (10) Knowledge
of CSS automated systems, utilities and design. (11) Knowledge of
computer and peripheral equipment and associated communication
parameters. The contractor will provide user level assistance, system
trouble shooting, and replacement software for STAMIS systems including
ULLS-G, ULL-A, SPBS-R, and SARSS. The contractor's primary
responsibility will be for help desk support. Contractor will support
and/or train users in the use of hardware and software associated with
Army logistics STAMIS systems, and respond to questions from system
users needing assistance (presentation of basic information to new
users as well as providing ongoing training to experienced users). The
contractor will assist LAN Administrator/Network Operations Center and
other technicians with overall system enhancements. The contractor is
responsible for receipt, distribution, implementation, retrieval, and
disposal of CSS software. The contractor is responsible for maintaining
and administering a user level sustainment training program within the
state. The contractor is responsible for the integration of any
required data bases of new units. The contractor is responsible for
assisting units/TDA activities with CSS automation COOP planning and
execution. The contractor is responsible for coordination of
signal/communications support actions and requirements with DOIM and/or
signal units. The contractor is responsible for managing the state CSS
automation float and coordinating accountability of exchanges. The
contractor analyzes automated CSS system operations, and requirements;
and as appropriate, develops systems problem reports and/or change
proposals. The contractor advises functional users in assigned
supply/CSS systems management and provides operator-level support to
units/activities in the state. The contractor reviews supply
operational programs and associated automated support systems and as
appropriate, develops automated systems problem reports and/or engineer
change proposals (ECP's) to improve supply programs. The contractor
reviews and assists units/activities in the preparation of problem
reports or ECP's developed. The contractor assists the senior/lead
systems analyst in the management of CSS systems software involving the
receipt, review, validation, distribution, and implementation of
systems. The contractor ensures assigned software/interim change
packages (SCP/ICP) are applied in proper order. The contractor
identifies requirements and assists in the management and coordination
of CSS hardware systems and peripherals involving the receipt,
distribution, installation and replacement of systems. The contractor
performs systems review and user level assistance. Installs, tests and
evaluates CSS hardware. The contractor utilizes CSS hardware floats as
appropriate and coordinates exchanges with the senior/lead systems
analyst. The contractor refers higher-level maintenance requirements to
appropriate personnel or activity. The contractor refers systemic
problems to appropriate personnel as identified during maintenance of
the hardware or in application of software. The contractor provides
user-level assistance on supply/CSS operations and automated systems
utilization. Troubleshoots assigned systems and resolves operator
problems as required. Identifies training requirements for assigned new
and established CSS automated systems. Develops, establishes, and
maintains training programs as directed. Assists in training or
conducts training for user personnel. Assists functional users in
installation, start-up and operation of assigned computer systems and
application programs. Deliverables are as follows: WEEKLY STATUS
REPORT: The contractor will provide a weekly status report summarizing
the help desk management operation. The report will be broken down by
STAMIS, reflecting open tickets/issues and the associated status,
issues closed during the last week, and a summary of management issues
and recommendations. Weekly status report due to the COR each Monday
by 10:00. MONTHLY REPORT: The contractor will submit a monthly report
which summarizes activities conducted during the month. COR to submit
format and receive monthly reports by the 5th of each month. IN
PROGRESS REVIEW: Contractor to present In Progress Review monthly to
discuss pertinent issues and issue resolution to the government. In
Progress Review to be held on or around the 10th of each month (date to
be agreed upon by the contractor and the government). Contractor to
present meeting notes summarizing the In Progress Review no later than
5 days after the In Progress Review. Provisions at FAR 52.212-1
Instructions to Offerors- Commercial apply to this acquisition.
Provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Item applies as
follows: Technical ability of offerors, Past Performance, and Price
apply to this requirement. Contractor to submit cost proposal that
breaks out costs by labor (number of days, number of hours) other
direct costs, and travel (if applicable). Cost proposal shall break out
base period and optional periods separately and provide separate
breakdown for each period. Contractor to submit resumes of individuals
proposed to do the work and contractor to submit 3 references for past
perfomance to include business name, address, point of contact, and
description of work .Include a completed copy of the provision at FAR
52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications- Commercial Item.
FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions applies to this
acquisition. FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings,
Equipment and Vegetation apply to this acquisition. DFARS 252.212.7001
Contract Terms and Conditions to implement Statutes or Executive
orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items,
252.225-7001 & 252.225-7036 apply to this acquisition. Department of
Labor Wage Determination No.94-2309 Rev 15 applies to this
solicitation. FAR Clause 52.217-9 applies to this acquisition.
Proposals are due on 31 August 1999 at 0900 hours. Mail or fax
proposals will be acceptable. Mail proposals to USPFO for Missouri,
Purchasing and Contracting (Attn: CPT Karen A. Smith), 7101 Military
Circle, Jefferson City, MO 65101-1200. Fax number is (573)526-9992.
Posted 08/13/99 (W-SN367541). (0225) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0068 19990817\R-0001.SOL)
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