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D -- MICROSOFT'S ENTERPRISE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (EPM) SERVICES DUE 011300 POC Angie Sawyer, 703-706-2258 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contract specialist via, aksawye@vulcan.belvoir.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical 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; a written solicitation will not be issued. STATEMENT OF WORK Title: Microsoft's Enterprise Program Management (EPM) Services 1.0 BACKGROUND: EPM will assist in the development and implementation of INSCOM's 5-year Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) vision and roadmap. The EMP is a Microsoft IT Strategy Consultant, who advises the client's management and technical staff, transfers expertise to promote future self sufficiency, and can direct an manage other resources as required to meet client needs. 2.0 SPECIFIC TASK: 2.1 General The contractor shall support the Chief of Staff, ACofS, SI, and the ACofS, G6 by providing expert analysis on which areas INSCOM are not executing to the fullest. (1) SOW TASK 1.1: Assist in identifying how INSCOMcan better take advantage of investments in Microsoft's products consistent with the best of industry practices now taking place. The Contractor will: Review INSCOM's 5-Year Vision, evaluate the ability of the current software, hardware, network and IT infrastructure to support the vision and provide CofS, ACofS, SI, and ACofS, G6 with finished products on recommendations. Evaluate current network operations for efficiency, cost effectiveness and capability compared to best industry business practices to recommend strategies for implementation. Identify current weaknesses in use of Microsoft Products, listed below, by the entire workforce and network support operations and identify potential solutions for improvement. Back Office Environment MS Office NT Operating System Outlook/Exchange Service Internet Explorer Web Operations Integration of non-Microsoft applications MS Sequel Server Identify immediate fixes to optimize current automated infrastructure. Identify short-term fixes capable of doing with organic assets. Provide long-term investment and planning strategies to repair high dollar repairs to overall infrastructure. Evaluate trusted network relationships in use and identify changes to optimize full network operational ability. Identify fix to allow worldwide access privileges anywhere within the INSCOM enterprise structure. Support the ACofS, G6 DMS team with the integration of DMS requirements with current MS applications. 3.0 Deliverables: Transfer of knowledge along with guidance on selected Microsoft products, tools and technologies with recommended strategies for implementation. Review of INSCOM 5-Year IM/IT Vision and Roadmap and recommendations. Assessment and recommendations for improvement to current Microsoft IT architecture and operating environment. Technical briefings and reports on mutually agreed upon topics being planned for the INSCOM enterprise. 4.0 Option: In the event of funding availability, the Government may issue a modification to purchase additional hours to be negotiated at a later time. Posted 01/10/00 (W-SN414403). (0010)

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