Appendix_A_FARM_Oracle_Migration.pdf

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Appendix A

Scenario #1 FARM Oracle Migration

The FARM Oracle 10g platform (database, application server, search, content management system, reporting, portal, and single sign-on) must be upgraded to 11g technology stack.

Please refer to Exhibit 1, FARM Features, that explains the components and technology employed for the FARM system. Currently, there is an Oracle 10g stack for the middle tier and database. Additionally, InputAccel 6.x, Adobe LiveCycle, Appian 6.0 and SAP Business Objects are all currently part of the FARM integrated system.

The FARM system supports mandatory regulatory activities. The system has to be in operations 24/7.

Requirements:

The Offeror is required to respond to the following:

Describe your approach to migrate FARM to Oracle 11g without discontinuity. How would you manage all components of the integrated system seamlessly, to maintain continuous functionality (real-time access to status information, submissions and reporting) without discontinuity?

Prepare a plan and schedule that addresses the activities required to successfully complete the scenario. Identify which labor category(s) including skill set(s), associated experience, and anticipated level(s) of effort are required to execute this task. Submit sample resumes demonstrating resource qualifications to perform the task proposed at the level proposed. Resumes should identify if this type of resource is representative of Prime or Teammate existing staffing.

Describe in detail any assumptions upon which the response to the scenario is based.

Identify potential technical, programmatic, and/or business issues and risks inherent in the scenario and provide an approach for their resolution or mitigation.

Discuss any leading service delivery and/or performance management practices, drivers, best practices and associated metrics that are key to fulfilling the requirements of this scenario.