Attachment 3 - Transition.doc

A10006 Attachment 3

Task Order 0001 Performance Work Statement – FFP Provide Transition Support Services

INTRODUCTION

This Task Order is issued under the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Application Support Services Contract to perform the Transition Tasks described herein to successfully (1) complete the readiness activities necessary to assume the existing work performed under the current contract; (2) transition the work; and (3) assume control and management of the work described in this PWS within a ninety (90) day transition period.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

There are two distinct sets of services required under this task order defined as follows:

1. ASSC Contract Transition Planning; and

2. ASSC Contract Transition Execution

The contractor shall perform the transition of the on-going application support services from the incumbent contractor to its own organization. The contractor shall provide all technical and management labor, supplies, tools, processes, techniques, and methodologies to successfully effect this transition within the 90-day performance period.

2.1 Development of the TRANSITION PLAN

Contractor shall amend, update and finalize the draft Transition Plan submitted with their proposal.

Contractor shall deliver a final, executable Transition Plan that will be incorporated by reference into the resulting contract. The plan shall:

· Demonstrate the contractor’s understanding of the requirements and describe their strategy to assume program control, administrative and operational control responsibility, ongoing maintenance, and the transition of all open in-process work from the prior contractor.

· Place specific emphasis upon program controls, risk mitigation, quality assurance and testing methodologies in the development and execution of the final plan.

2.1.1

DELIVERABLE: FINAL TRANSITION PLAN

Contractor’s transition plan shall demonstrate:

· A workable strategy to assume operational control and administration of existing applications, in-process work, and the existing Treasury business model.

· Contractor’s approach to effectively transition program management, task management, and individual or groups of applications.

· Contractor’s approach to coordination, collaboration, and communication with all parties involved (the incumbent; COTR; Government program and client contacts; ACIO-TM Infrastructure contractor representatives; and the ACIO-TM management team).

· Contractor’s intent and approach to sub-contracting.

· Contractor’s approach and methodology to mitigate transition risks.

2.1.2

FINAL TRANSITION PLAN SUBMITTAL AND REVIEW

No later than 5 calendar days after task order award, the contractor shall attend a Post-Award Conference with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), representatives of the ACIO-TM’s Office and the incumbent contractor to discuss time-lines, target-dates and appropriate topics leading to an orderly transition in order for the contractor to assume operational control and administration of existing applications and support functions.

No later than 10 calendar days after the award of this Task Order, the contractor shall amend/update the draft Transition Plan based upon the results of the Post-Award Conference. The Government will provide comments on the draft transition plan within 5 calendar days.

Within 10 calendar days after receipt of the Government’s comments, the Contractor shall deliver the final transition plan. The Government will provide approval within 5 calendar days after receipt.

2.2 Transition to and Assumption of Control of thE installed Base

The Contractor shall perform all services, tasks, and any other support activities required to transition from the current ASSC contract to the new ASSC contract. The existing services under this contract are vital to Treasury’s mission and must continue without interruption. The Contractor agrees to exercise best efforts and cooperation to affect an orderly and efficient transition phase after award.

In accordance with the approved Transition Plan, the contractor shall:

· Begin the transition;

· Assume ongoing operational support and services for the installed base;

· Complete the in-process work from the incumbent contractor per the Transition Plan;

· Undertake any other activities that ensure seamless continuity of operations and maintenance of the installed base; and

· Demonstrate in accordance with the approach presented in the Transition Plan its ability to assume full responsibility for the ASSC environment at the completion of the Transition period.

Furthermore, the contractor shall also transition and assume the license agreements established within the incumbent ASSC Contract. The contractor shall not be responsible for the acquisition of these licenses but provide support to maintain inventory, support OCIO for renewal, replacement, or termination of license agreements listed in the table below.

Interface

Client Application Systems

ASSC Developer COTS

Other

3.

DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables during the performance of this task order.

Frequency

1 electronic None

4 Period of performance The period of performance will be the award date plus ninety (90) days.

Task Order 0001