Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Procurement Department, 1200 K Street, NW, Suite 1090, Washington, DC 20005-4026

R -- TECHNOLOGY PROJECT SUPPORT POC Contact Contract Specialist, Marilyn Silverman, 202/326-4160 ext. 3322, Contracting Officer, Robert W. Herting!! The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) plans to award a sole source contract to assist PBGC with development and documentation of internal systems (PRISM, IPS, ACT, CAS, Intranet), data structures, policies and procedures and supporting ongoing efforts throughout PBGC and PBGC Field Benefit Administrator offices. In addition, this work includes continued definition and documentation of internal PBGC workflow and operations as it relates to internal PBGC systems and operations. The period of performance for the base year shall be date of award through September 30, 2000 with four one year option periods, consisting of not less than one-person half-time, and not more than one-person full-time effort. The current provider has capabilities and knowledge gained from performing similar services for PBGC and provides unique experience in Title IV and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Retirement Equity Act (REA), PBGC policies and procedures, as well as design and integration of PBGC internal systems. W&A Group's early involvement and past experience in the requirements definition, design and development of internal systems on the behalf of the government gives them unique insight into PBGC'S requirements. This contract will also include follow-up work to W&A Group efforts as the designer of the specifications for PBGC'S Field Benefit Administrator offices, Corporate Policy and Research Department, Office of the General Counsel, Insurance Operations Department and Office of the Executive Director. Their knowledge of the workflow and organization of PBGC uniquely qualifies them to perform this effort. PBGC requires knowledge of our structure, and functional requirements as well as the systems requirements and specifications already in place. Other unique capabilities include excellent working relationships with the other principals involved in these efforts which expedites work accomplishment. W&A Group is uniquely qualified to respond to our need for accomplishment of short notice projects without an undue amount of preparation or assistance from PBGC. The proposed contract is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive proposals. See Note 22. Posted 03/22/00 (W-SN437175). (0082)

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