Help Desk

Phone 703-486-3266 ext. 3
Toll-Free 800-331-6461 ext. 3
Email fedselect@caci.com
Hours of operation 8 AM - 5 PM ET

How does FedSelect^® work?
It is Microsoft Access database software. It primarily generates reports and serves as an automated tool to produce comments that the evaluation members/board input in the database.

What software is utilized for the GUI face to FedSelect?
Microsoft Access includes Visual Basic for Applications. As a result, FedSelect is written using this language. FedSelect does not use any custom DLLs. All code is stored within the Microsoft Access database using the Microsoft Access libraries.

Is the front-end different for Access vs. SQL or Oracle?
No. The front-end is still Microsoft Access, while the back-end is SQL or Oracle, as applicable.

Regarding the licensing fee, the license is annual, unrestricted to number of users or source selections. I assume that if we want to put the software on a second server for a second location we would need to pay for a second license. Is this correct?
No. You will be granted a site license, which allows for installation on any machine within your site.

What ports and protocols does the Oracle web-based version utilize? Can you give us a brief overview of the web-based security measures incorporated into the software?
Currently there is no true web-based version of FedSelect. The SQL and Oracle versions use an ODBC interface. All that is required is an ODBC connection to an SQL/Oracle server. The port used by the server is set up by the SQL/Oracle DBA. The protocol used is TCP/IP.

Can we use our single copy on multiple computers, such as off-base and on-base sites?
Yes. You will be granted a site license, which allows for installation on any machine within your site. You may also provide a copy to any of your users for their use or training purposes. We can provide some self paced training exercises you may find helpful.

Can FedSelect adapt to the Source Selection criteria?
Yes, it does as the tool is 100% customizable to end user evaluation techniques, guidelines and terminology.

Once the systems installed can the same data files be shared?
Yes. You need the correct networking configuration to share the data file.

Does every respective evaluator need their own computer?
No. You can use the same computer; evaluators have their own respective log in ID and Password.

Does FedSelect limit the number of users?
No.

How does FedSelect support the Source Selection Authority?
FedSelect uses many reports, including real time status and summary data, that the SSA can take into consideration to come up with the final decision.

What is the Selling Module?
Consensus is one of the strengths and a major selling point. The documentation, standardization and ease of use are the additional intangibles that make this tool unique.

Who are FedSelect clients?

• Department of Defense (DoD)
  • Department of the Air Force
  • Department of the Navy
  • Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
  • Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM)
  • Army Contracting Agency Northern Region
  • U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Acquisition
  • U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
  • Joint Improvised Explosive Devise Defeat Organization (JIEDDO)
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• Department of the Interior (DOI)
  • National Park Service
• Federal Agencies
  • District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP)
  • U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Acquisition Infrastructure Division
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Among others

What/who are the FedSelect competitors?
Decision Point tool and Air Force.

Does FedSelect support the Price Proposal?
No. Only a final price can be entered into FedSelect (which is not visible to Evaluators).

Does FedSelect generate an automated decision?
No. As stated by the FAR the Source Selection Authority is the only party empowered to make a final decision.