U.S. Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, (615 S. 43rd Ave.), Phoenix, AZ 85005

R -- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING SERVICE, MAXIMO/ORACLE SOFTWARE SOL DE-RQ65-99WG52278 DUE 092499 POC Janet Cook 602-352-2510 E-MAIL: click here to contact the purchasing agent, jcook@wapa.gov. Western Area Power Administration, Desert Southwest Customer Service Region, requires the services of a consultant: knowledgeable in the software programs of MAXIMO and Oracle Financials as they would apply to T-LAMP software and Western's specific applications. Pricing shall be quoted as a fully burdened cost per productive labor hour. Department of Labor Wage Rate 94-2023 (Rev-10) ($23.25) Classification No. 3102 shall apply. Travel and per diem costs will be paid per applicable government rates for Phoenix. Quotes shall include a cost breakdown for the fully burdened cost per hour. 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; prices are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation number DE-RQ65-99WG52278 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. This procurement is unrestricted. Due to Western's priorities and challenges, knowledge transfer concerning this application was not adequately performed. The goal is to address specific regional needs that only DSW requires (i.e., multiple party projects, customer reporting issues, etc.) The region is in the process of cleaning up its equipment and hierarchy issues in the MAXIMO database. DSW has multiple requirements in this area for consultant based assistance. Due to multiple ownership in all areas of Maintenance in DSW, we need to make sure that costs are rolling to the proper level in both facilities and equipment. In accordance with database clean up, we need to ensure that all equipment specification screens and failure codes are properly attached to the each piece of equipment. DSW would like to utilize the "Tools" application to its full capability. To accomplish this, we must have a transfer of knowledge on how specifically this will effect not only our region but Western's MAXIMO database as a whole. Having said this, an example of how DSW will be utilizing "Tools" would be in the areas of equipment such as Hotsticks, grounds, certain types of switches, and onboard tools used by crafts people. An estimate of time for this particular issue would be between 3 -- 4 weeks. There are Modules that have not been explored for maximum utilization of MAXIMO, those Modules are as follows: 1) Labor; 2) Job Plans; 3) Preventative Maintenance (PM); 4) Work Order (specifically quick reporting); 5) Equipment (specifically failure codes, condition monitoring); and 6) Calendars (specifically for use in conjunction with Work Manager); Resources (tools). DSW needs to be able to implement the scheduling tool we purchased (outside of other regions) the adjunct module is "Work Manager." The consultant would be helping to set up the module and train DSW employees in its use and functionality. This will take at least 1 week of set up and 1 week of training. DSW has purchased three seats of SQR Workbench (MAXIMO's report writing tool) and needs some further help in maximizing the tool to its fullest capability. DSW is in the process of implementing the test instance of the T-LAMP program to run in accordance with MAXIMO. This implementation is stalled until we can get input from a consultant on how T-LAMP will effect MAXIMO and the system configuration. The input to get the program started should take 3 -- 5 days. The total time estimated for the use of the consultant would be 6 -- 8 weeks with all funding being provided by the Desert Southwest Region (specifically the Maintenance functional area). ADDENDA TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-1. 1. Item (a) SIC CODE is 8999 with a Small Business size standard of $5.0 million dollars. 2. Item (b) Submission of Offers is amended to include the following: Submit your quotation, acknowledgement of amendments (if any), past performance information, and the Certifications at FAR 52.212-3 and52.225-1, to Janet C. Cook, Western Area Power Administration, Desert Southwest Regional Office, 615 South 43rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THIS INFORMATION SHALL RENDER THE OFFER NONRESPONSIVE. FACSIMILE OFFERS ARE ACCEPTABLE. 3. Item (c) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following evaluation criteria are included in paragraph (a) of that provision. The Contracting Officer will make award based on price and price-related factors (i.e. Technical capability, past performance, and price). ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-2. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD -- Any resulting order will be issued to the company offering the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Past performance is significantly more important than price. Past performance history may be based on the Contracting Officer's knowledge of any previous history of this type of work, customer surveys or any other verifiable information available to the Contracting Officer. The offeror's lack of performance history will not result in disqualification, but will result in a neutral past performance rating. A neutral score could be considered less favorable than a favorable past performance score. In order to be considered for a contract award, Contractors shall provide a list of five (5) contracts of a similar nature and complexity that they were awarded within the past five (5) years or that is/are currently in force. This information must be submitted with your offer. For each contract, list the following: 1. Name, address, and telephone number of the contracting organization, the Government's Project Officer and Contracting Officer. 2. Contract number, type, and dollar value. 3. Date of contract and period of performance. 4. List any contract (s) terminated for convenience or default (partial or complete) within the past three (3) years. Include the contract number, name, address, and telephone number of the terminating officer. Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror/Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The full text of these clauses may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following terms and conditions are added as an addendum to this clause: 1. FAR Clause 52.212-4 is amended to include the following clauses by reference: 52-214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language (APR 1991); 52.214-35, Submission of Offers in US Currency (APR 1991); 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (AUG 1989); 52.217-9, Option to Extend The Term of the Contract (MAR 1989); 52.224-70, Confidentiality of Information (FEB 1988); 52.227-19, Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights (JUN 1987); 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997). Posted 09/15/99 (W-SN380666). (0258)

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