D -- MEDICAL READINESS SYSTEMS

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: The 754th Electronic Systems Group (754th ELSG) is seeking 8(a) small business contractors that have the ability to provide the following disciplines in support of Headquarters 554th Electronic Systems Group, Medical Information Systems Branch (HQ 554th ELSG/SBG) Medical Readiness Systems (MRS) requirement: subject matter expertise in database maintenance, systems analysis and design, maintenance of automated programs to monitor performance; programming/enhancing/debugging systems, development of reports, training and technical manuals; analysis of user needs to determine functional requirements, functional and technical testing, user education and training, field assistance, network connectivity issues, and computer operations support in the implementation and follow-on customer support of the following systems, to include but are not limited to, the Expense Assignment System internet (EASi) Version IV, the Third Party Outpatient Collection Sy! stem (TPOCS), Coding Compliance Editor (CCE), and the Air Force Medical Omnibus Web Applications Pool (AFMOWAP) that consists of multiple servers running various operating systems, applications, and database software. MRS supports the Air Force Surgeon General's strategic initiatives by providing the Air Force Medical Service support and solutions for medical Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) problems. The mission of the Medical Information Systems Branch (SBG) is to direct and coordinate the acquisition, development, and sustainment of information management systems in support of medical business practices. SBG also provides life cycle management for standard medical management information systems located at approximately 74 Air Force (AF) medical treatment facilities worldwide. Finally, SBG develops and assures compliance with policies, directives, plans, and procedures for the control of all system procurement, development, and maintenance activit! ies. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.203, the Government intends for this acquisition to be offered for competition limited to 8(a) Small Business Concerns. The period of performance will be one year from contract award with three (2) one-year options. The National American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541511. The solicitation and all related documents will be posted and available for download from www.fbo.gov or www.herbb.hanscom.af.mil . Instructions for submitting questions and proposals will be given at the time the solicitation is released. The resulting award will be Performance Price Tradeoff, with technical evaluation. If at anytime the Government determines that the requested services are no longer required, the Government reserves the right to not make an award. The Government also reserves the right to award without discussions. The release of the RFP is anticipated on or about 8 Jul 2010. Proposals will be due after Request for Proposal (RFP) release date! . All responses from responsible Small Business Concerns will be considered for evaluation and award of the contract. Oral communications are not acceptable. All inquiries regarding this requirement shall be submitted electronically and directed to Russell Carruth, Contracting Officer, at contact@example.gov. Set-aside Status: 8(a) Small Business Concerns.