D -- Human Resources Automation System

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS NOTICE ONLY! This is not a request for proposal. The Drug Enforcement Administration, Human Resources, Office of Personnel is seeking SMALL BUSINESS, WOMEN-OWNED, SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS, HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS ZONE (HUBzONE), SERVICE DISABLE VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS AND 8(a) Contractors to determine whether there are such businesses that is capable of providing an integrated automated solution for workforce management, via a Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) extranet service for Classification, Recruitment/Staffing, and Performance Management of Government personnel within DEA. Services shall consist of the following: (A) extranet access to Subscribed services, including their associated user interface and content databases; (B) on-going database administration; (C) startup and customization for each of the Subscribed modules; and (D) other services as outlined below. The base support shall be for DEA only. The services shall be available to 11,000 employees for DEA. Outside applicants requiring access number shall be unlimited. The system shall be accessible from all foreign and non-foreign DEA offices to include HQ, Field Divisions, Resident Offices, and District Offices. Overall system specifications include a) the capability to access data through Internet Explorer or Netscape; b) Canned and Ad Hoc reporting capabilities; c) Physical Data Center Security as well as secure transmission and storage of data at all points; d) all hardware such as Routers, Switches, Storage Devices, etc.) 24x7x365 helpdesk support and f) access by external parties (such as job applicants). The system shall be compliant with OMB (or other ruling Federal entity) IT architectural standards (e.g., J2EE, Microsoft.Net, Section 501 standards). (1)Results and Outputs: The Contractor shall furnish a Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) extranet service for classification, recruitment, staffing, and performance Management of government personnel within DEA. The services provided shall enable the Customer's Human Resources department to obtain and maintain an efficient Human Resources system that automates multiple enumerated processes and provides the Customer the opportunity to become a more efficient operation as per the executive mandates such as the President's Management Agenda. The system/services shall have the following capabilities: a)Able to be certified and accredited by the Customer, b)Designed first for use by the Federal Government as opposed to a system developed for commercial use, c)User friendly and completely integrated, d)Contains at a minimum, the following integrated components: 1.1)Classification system for an automated analysis and rating of positions of employment; 1.2) Recruitment system that automates the recruitment process; 1.3)Performance Management Module. (2)Period and Place of Performance: Access to extranet system shall be available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year less daily maintenance and backup as required not to exceed 1 hour per day between 12 AM and 1 AM (EST) and 1 biweekly maintenance and backup as required not to exceed 1 four hour period occurring from Saturday 12 AM to 4 AM (EST) Sunday morning by all locations of the DEA. The period of performance shall cover 12 months from day of contract award. 2.1) Compliance with DEA Standards and Procedures; 2.2) Security Requirements and Qualifications. Small businesses that are capable and interested shall submit their capabilities statement directly via e-mail to: contact@example.gov or by mail to: The Drug Enforcement Administration, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152, Attn: Alan D. Knoepfel, Office of Acquisition Management no later than December 4, 2007. Interested parties responding to this source sought request shall submit the following information at a minimum: (1) company name and address, point of contact with phone number, the size and type of business, and DUNS number, verification of active registrant in Central Contractor Registration, (2) documentation relating to capability of performance of type of contract, (3) A list of past experience of the company to include: providing this type of system, period of performance, and contract number; and (4) any other pertinent information related to the requirement. The system has to be COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE not developed. The information and materials provided will neither be returned nor will reimbursement be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT COMMIT THE DEA TO PROCURE THE SUBJECT SUPPLIES/SERVICES NOR INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. However, the Government may subsequently issue a Request for Proposal. The Government is seeking information only to determine whether small businesses are interested and are capable of providing this type of supplies/services. No telephone requests will be accepted.