D -- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND INTEGRATED DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT SUPPORT OF PM-BCT

Notice Date

August 27, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DE), Warren, MI 48397-5000

ZIP Code

48397-5000

Solicitation Number

N/A

Point of Contact

Marque Cryderman 810-753-2076

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the POC/buyer via e-mail (crydermm@tacom.army.mil)

Description

MARKET SURVEY Providing Information Technology and Integrated Digital Environment support for Project Management Office, Brigade Combat Team (PM-BCT) Market Survey for Informational and Planning Purposes CONTACT: PEO GCSS, PM Brigade Combat Team, Acquisition Support Branch (SFAE-GCSS-W-BCT-P), 6501 E. 11 Mile Road, Warren MI 48397-5000. POC: Marque Cryderman (810) 753-2076 or E-MAIL crydermm@tacom.army.mil How to Respond: a. Respond by E-MAIL by 24 Sep 01. b. For questions with significant information, please limit responses to be the equivalent of one page (8.5x11 inches), using font size not smaller than 12. The purpose of this Market Survey is to determine the number of contractors who have the technical expertise and experience to create an Integrated Digital Environment for PM-Brigade Combat Team (PM-BCT). PM-BCT is seeking information from potential sources to provide Information Technology to develop, implement, maintain and support an Integrated Digital Environment for PM-BCT. Windchill and Windchill related products have been directed as the basis for an IDE system. Additional applications and products will be integrated to add capabilities and to provide functionality not appropriately provided by the Windchill product line. Potential sources may propose alternative solutions for consideration. PM-BCT anticipates the use of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technology. The systems contractor will be required to work within Microsoft Suite, Unix, Outlook, Oracle based applications, Electronic Data Interface, and Windchill. Integrated Digital Environment (IDE): To assist in conveying the meaning of this term, we provide the following narrative. An IDE is a system, or system of systems, which promotes exchanging data digitally, through automation techniques, and use of electronic based networks and subsystems. IDE implementation and support would include implementing automation in support of the program management operations within a project office. Related hardware and software applications could include support in the functional areas as logistics management, acquisition, supply chain management, workflow management, program scheduling, product data management, financial applications, knowledge management, and decision support tools. An overall description would be the application of Information Technology to support and improve the business practices and processes within this Army Project Management Office. The vendor may be required to conduct research, make recommendations, attain hardware, software and support services. Vendor may also be required to team with other vendors in selected areas of this IDE effort. Please respond to the following questionnaire and the supplemental requirement documents. We prefer that your response does not include any proprietary data; but if proprietary data is provided, it must be marked in accordance with DFAR 252.227-7013. No reimbursements will be made for any costs connected with providing this information. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT, NOR IS IT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Send the requested information to Program Executive Office, GCSS, PM Brigade Combat Team, Acquisition Support Branch (SFAE-GCSS-W-BCT-P), 6501 E. 11 Mile Road Warren, MI 48397-5000. POC: Marque Cryderman (810) 753-2076 or EMAIL crydermm@tacom.army.mil QUESTIONS: 1. General Information: a. Company Name:_____________________________________________ b. Address: ___________________________________________________ c. Type of business (large, small, SDB, Women Owned)________________ d. Point of Contact:_____________________________________________ e. Title/position________________________________________________ f. Telephone No:_______________________________________________ g. Fax No:_____________________________________________________ h. E-mail address:______________________________________________ i. Number of Employees: ________________________________________ j. Primary line of business:_______________________________________ 2. Address your Information Technology talent pool, covering staffing levels by skill categories, and average years of IT related experience by skill category. 3. Briefly describe your company's background/experience with Information Technology (IT) projects, including development, implementation, and integration of an Integrated Digital Environment. Provide a description of your company (how long you've been in this business, etc.) and the products you offer. 4. Has your company performed on a relevant Government or commercial contract within the past five (5) years? If so, please provide the following information. A brief explanation of work performed, including an explanation of its relevance to meeting our anticipated requirements. a. Contract # ____________________________________________________ b. Agency ______________________________________________________ c. PCO/Phone No. _______________________________________________ d. Dollar Value __________________________________________________ e. Period of Performance___________________________________________ f. Description of Items/Services Provided _____________________________ 5. Describe you company's experience in acting as a main or prime contractor for large and complex IT projects (projects over $5 million and lasting over 3 years). 6. Discuss your experience developing IT systems working with Windchill software products, and/or ProjectLink software. a. Discuss project: _______________________________________________ b. Define your role in the project:____________________________________ c. Dollar Value __________________________________________________ d. Period of Performance___________________________________________ e. Description of Items/Services Provided _____________________________ 7. Discuss your experience performing IT developments focussing on the implementation of a major Enterprise Resource Planning System on a government or commercial contract within the past five (5) years? If so, please provide the following information. A brief explanation of work performed, including an explanation of its relevance to meeting our requirements is requested. a. ERP Product name _____________________________________________ b. Specific Modules:______________________________________________ c. Contract #:____________________________________________________ d. Agency ______________________________________________________ e. PCO/Phone No. _______________________________________________ f. Dollar Value __________________________________________________ g. Period of Performance__________________________________________ h. Description of Items/Services Provided _____________________________ 8. What experience do you have with: a. Microsoft Suite b. Unix c. Outlook d. Oracle based applications e. Electronic Data Interface 9. Describe your experience relating to attaining compliance as specified by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Electronic And Information Technology Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities. (see http://www.section508.gov/docs/Final99607A.htm). 10. Is your company currently working on emerging technologies or does your company have existing products that will enhance or advance the PM-BCT IDE capability? Please provide brief summary. 11. The Government will consider Leader-Follower, Partnering, or Teaming contract arrangements. Please comment on the feasibility/practicality of such arrangements for this acquisition. 12. The Government will consider "Leasing of Hardware" arrangements. Please comment on the feasibility for this acquisition. 13. If applicable, briefly comment on the type of warranty that could be made available for the IDE system described. 14. If applicable, please discuss your status as to the Capability Maturity Model certification. Has your organization currently attained CMM level 3? Discuss your progress towards attaining higher CMM levels. 15. Assess the availability of electronic and information technology that meets all or part of the applicability standards issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board at 36 CFP part 1194 (see Subpart 39.2).

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Record

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