U.S. General Services Administration, Federal Techologyecommunications Service, Mid-Atlantic Region, Attn: Code 3TS, 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, PA 19107

70 -- GENERAL PURPOSE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT SOL GS-03T-00-R-0005 DUE 071400 POC Eileen Flanigan WEB: eileen.flanigan@gsa.gov, eileen.flanigan@gsa.gov. E-MAIL: eileen.flanigan@gsa.gov, eileen.flanigan@gsa.gov. The General Services Administration, Federal Technology Service, Region 3, Philadelphia intends to solicit through other than full and open competition pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 with Group System Inc., for the acquisition of a DART Response System. Group System Inc. is the only firm who can provide the required software and services for the implementation of the DART Response System for the Deputy Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon through the US Army, Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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), GS-03T-99-R-0005. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. This procurement under SIC 7371 Computer Programming Services. The services are required from date of award through 120 days. The services include the development of a DART (template) for use by personnel based on current work breakdown structure using the installed Group System, Inc. software. This is a small-scale project usable by no more than 50 concurrent users. Perform an assessment and provide recommendations for upgrade of current server (current dual Pentium). Modify Group System software to accommodate conference link capability, use of Secure Sockets Layer connections and security patches. Contractor shall develop training packages for the user process. The contractor shall conduct a train the trainer course and training program for up to 10 people. Contractor shall develop an estimate based upon actual use of the DART system. The estimate shall be broken into increments of users i.e., 100 users, 250 users 500 users and 1000 users. Contractor personnel shall be capable of performing the technical requirements for this task. Contractor shall provide bi-weekly status reports identifying progress on each of the above and identify any potential impediments to completing the task according to the scheduled developed as follows: Plan of Action and Milestones, 5 ADC, Draft template, 30 ADC, Draft Assessment, 21 ADC, Installation of product, 45 ADC, Training Session 60 ADC, Draft Scalability Estimate, 120 DAC. Contractor employees must have knowledge of the ARL communications infrastructure, voice systems, video teleconferencing and server architecture. Any response to this solicitation must include past performance. The proposed must include capabilities, experience, and current services or contracts that would demonstrate your ability to successfully perform this service. Offerors must include at least 1 customer from whom these services have been performed. Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (JUN 1999), with its offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999), is hereby incorporated by reference. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999), is hereby incorporated by reference; paragraphs and subparagraphs (a), (b) (1) (5) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (20) (22) (25), (c) (1) (2) (3), (d) and (e) apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract. GSAR Clause 552.212-71, Contract Terms and Conditions Applicable to GSA Acquisition of Commercial Items (MAR 1998) is hereby incorporated by reference; clauses 552.203-70, 552.215-70, 552.228-75, 552.229-70, 552.232-70, 552.232-77, apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded. Signed and dated offers (one original/two copies) must be submitted to the General Services Administration, FTS, Mid-Atlantic Region, 100 Penn Square East, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, ATTN: Eileen Flanigan, at or before 4:00 PM (EDT) on 7/14/2000. Contact Eileen Flanigan, Contract Specialist at (215) 656-6373. EMAILADD: eileen.flanigan@gsa.gov EMAILDESC: <A HREF="mailto:eileen.flanigan@gsa.gov">click here to contact the contracting officer via</A> e-mail CITE: (W-283 SN133562) Posted 07/07/00 (W-SN472553). (0189)

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