Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Graphical Rating and Shift Application Tool and Optional Additional Custom Applications/COTS

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Surface Water, Water Resources Discipline (WRD), has a requirement for a Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) graphical rating and shift application software tool. This procurement aims to provide a consistent graphical method for rating development and shift analysis that interfaces with the National Water Information System (NWIS) Automated Data Processing Systems (ADAPS) database. The requirement includes software customized to meet WRD specifications and subsequent optional technical support services, which may include additional custom applications.

This acquisition is organized under NAICS code 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services and PSC code 70 for ADP Equipment S/W, Supplies and Support. The government intends to award a five-year indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a total value not to exceed $2,000,000. This is a full and open competition requirement identified by solicitation number 10HQSS0047. One attachment was issued with the initial notice on November 29, 2010.

The response deadline for this pre-solicitation notice is March 3, 2011. Barbara Nelson and Robin Doyle are the designated points of contact for the agency. The solicitation was scheduled for electronic release on or about December 15, 2010, through FedConnect and FedBizOpps. All technical support and software deliverables must align with the objectives of the WRD to maintain standardized data processing capabilities.