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Guide to Technical

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Information Sources

for ADP Managers

and Users

Institute for Computer

Sciences and

Technology

FOREWORD

During the past year, the President's Reorganization Project for

Federal Data Processing was initiated and organized by the Office of

Management and Budget (0MB) to study how the Federal Government

acquires, manages and uses data processing technology. While this

study was chiefly directed toward the broad policy issues related to

Federal data processing, specific needs of the Federal ADP community

were also addressed.

This guide was developed to fill one such need identified by the

Reorganization Study and by 0MB -- a single document containing information about the technical services and resources available to

Federal ADP managers and users. Included here are brief descriptions

of the services and the names, addresses and phone numbers of the

agencies providing the services.

We gratefully acknowledge the assistance we received in preparing

this guide from the many Federal agency staff members who reviewed

it and offered constructive suggestions. We especially thank

Mr. Walter W. Haase, Deputy Associate Director for Information Systems

Policy, 0MB, for his support and interest in this publication.

To enable us to keep the information in the guide current, we invite agencies to let us know about organizational and functional

changes. Suggestions for additional entries are also very welcome.

M. Zane Thornton

Acting Director

Institute for Computer

Sciences and Technology
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GUIDE TO TECHNICAL SERVICES AND INFORMATION SOURCES

FOR

ADP MANAGERS AND USERS

CONTENTS

Page

FOREWORD iii

AGENCIES PROVIDING ADP TECHNICAL SERVICES

AND INFORMATION vii

INTRODUCTION ix

TECHNICAL SERVICES AND INFORMATION SOURCES 1

1. ADP Technical Assistance and Reports 1

2. ADP Equipment Inventory 2

3. Communications Equipment Inventory 2

4. Directories of Information Systems 3

5. Magnetic Media 5

5.1 Care and Handling of Computer Tape 5

5.2 Magnetic Media Calibration Services 5

5.3 Magnetic Media Standard Reference Materials 6

6. Management Control of ADP Resources 7

7. Management of Records and Information Services 8

8. Performance Evaluation 9

9. Policies and Guidelines on ADP 10

10. Procurement and Management of ADP and Related 11 Services

11. Publications 13

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Page

12. Security and Privacy 15

13. Simulation and Modelling 15

14. Software and Data Files 15

15. Standards 18

15.1 ADP Standards 18

15.2 Data Communication Standards 19

15.3 Language Validation 20

15.4 Magnetic Media Standards 22

15.5 Validation of Encryption Devices 22

16. Training 23

17. User and Special Interest Groups 25

APPENDICES 27

A. Policies and Guidelines on ADP A-l

B. Federal Information Processing Standards B-l

C. Federal Telecommunication Standards C-l

D. Document Sources D-l

E. GSA Sharing Exchanges E-l

F. GSA Sharing Exchange Locations F-l

G. GSA Regional Offices G-l

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AGENCIES PROVIDING ADP TECHNICAL SERVICES AND INFORMATION

Paae

Computer Performance Evaluation Users Group (CPEUG)

17. User and Special Interest Groups 26

Computer Software Management and Information Center (COSMIC)

14. Software and Data Files 16

Department of Defense Computer Institute (DODCI)

16. Training 23

Federal ADP Users Group (FADPUG)

17. User and Special Interest Groups 26

Federal Compiler Testing Service (FCTC)

15.3 Language Validation 20

Federal Computer Performance Evaluation and Simulation

Center (FEDSIM)

8. Performance Evaluation 9

13. Simulation and Modelling 15

Federal Software Exchange Center (FSEC)

14. Software and Data Files 15

General Accounting Office (GAO)

6. Management Control of ADP Resources 7

General Services Administration (GSA)

2. ADP Equipment Inventory 2 3. Communications Equipment Inventory 2

5. Magnetic Media Care and Handling 5 7. Management of Records and Information Services 8

10. Procurement and Management of ADP and Related

Services 11 14. Software and Data Files 15

15.3 Language Validation 20

Government Printing Office (GPO)

11. Publications 13

Graduate School, Department of Agriculture

16. Training 24
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Interagency Committee on Automatic Data Processing

17. User and Special Interest Groups 25

National Archives and Records Service (NARS)

7. Management of Records and Information Services 8

16. Training 24

National Bureau of Standards (NBS)

1. ADP Technical Assistance and Reports 1 15.1 ADP Standards 18

15.3 Language Validation 20

5.2 Magnetic Media Calibration Services 5 5.3 Magnetic Media Standard Reference Materials 6

15.5 Validation of Encryption Devices 22

National Communications System (NCS)

15.2 Data Communication Standards 19

National Energy Software Center (NESC)

14. Software and Data Files 15

National Technical Information Service (NTIS)

11. Publications 13

14. Software and Data Files 15

Office of Management and Budget (0MB)

9. Policies and Guidelines on ADP 10

Office of Personnel Management (0PM)

16. Training 23
INTRODUCTION

This guide provides a quick reference to Government

resources available to ADP managers and users in Federal agencies.

The emphasis is on where to find the technical and training services,

information sources, policies and standards that help agencies use computer technology more effectively and efficiently.

The subject areas covered by this guide are listed in the Table

of Contents. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the

agencies providing the services and brief descriptions of the services

are given. The Appendix lists basic reference documents, document

sources and locations of GSA Regional Offices and Sharing Exchanges.

In addition to these resources, ADP planning, management and

support functions are usually coordinated through a central administrative office in the individual agencies and departments. Also

other resources such as journals, periodicals, professional

societies, schools, universities, user groups, seminars and conferences offer useful ideas and information about computer technology.

Institute for Computer

Sciences and Technology

National Bureau of Standards

April 1979

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TECHNICAL SERVICES AND INFORMATION SOURCES

ADP Techical Assistance and Reports

National Bureau of Standards (NBS)

Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology (ICST)

Washington, D. C. 20234

Telephone: Programming Science and Technology: (301) 921-3531

Computer Systems Engineering: (301) 921-3436

Publications Lists: (301) 921-3151

Answers inquiries and provides technical advice and assistance

in the selection, procurement and application of computer

technology. A limited number of projects such as feasibility

studies, systems design, evaluation of vendor proposals for new systems, monitoring of systems development, advice on computer security and risk assessment are accepted on a reimbursable basis.

The criteria for the selection of projects include compatibility with ICST programs in standards development and

computer science research and the need for the special

expertise of ICST. Additionally, projects can be accepted

only if placement with private sector organizations would

result in conflicts of interest, excessive delays or excessive costs to the government.

ICST studies and prepares special reports in areas such as security and privacy, computer networks, data base systems,

data communications, performance evaluation, statistical

data on Federal computers, programming languages, and data

codes. These publications may be purchased through the

Government Printing Office and the National Technical Information Service (see Publications). Publications lists

with ordering information are available from the above

address.

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2 . ADP Equipment Inventory

General Services Administration (GSA)

Director, CPM

18th and F Streets, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20405

Telephone: (202) 566-1544

Prepares reports on the Government's inventory of ADP equipment

and compiles information about ADP utilization, functional use,

manpower, and cost. Publishes annually Automatic Data

Processing Equipment Inventory in the U.S. Government and

Automatic Data Processing Activities Summary in the U.S.

Government (available from the Federal Supply Service and

from the Government Printing Office).

Also prepares reports tailored to user requirements. Magnetic

tapes are available. Output provided to Federal Government

users without reimbursement (within limitations).

3. Communications Equipment Inventory

General Services Administration (GSA)

Director, CPM

18th and F Streets, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20405

Telephone: (202) 566-1544

Collects information about circuits and equipment used for

data, facsimile, and record telecommunications for all execu- tive civilian agencies. Reports and summaries are made available to Federal Government users.

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4. Directories of Information Systems

Since compilations of Federal Government information sources have

been undertaken by other organizations, this guide does not list

individually the many libraries, resource centers and other

information centers providing data on ADP. The following publications are examples of directories providing this kind of

assistance.

A Directory of Information Resources in the United States - Federal Government (1974)

Compiled by the Science and Technology Division, National

Referral Center, U. S. Library of Congress. Includes

descriptions of information services, publications and

telephone numbers for contacts in agencies. Subject index

includes references to computer programs, computer systems

hardware, computer simulation. Available from Superintendent

of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C.

20402, Stock No. 030-000-00067-6. Price $4.25. (See

Publ ications)

Federal Information Sources and Systems (1976)

A directory issued by the Comptroller General. Describes

approximately 1,400 Federal sources and systems maintained

by 91 agencies, which contain fiscal, budgeting and

program related information. Subject index includes

references to computer networks, computers, computer

sciences, computer standards. Available from Government

Printing Office, Stock No. 020-000-00152-6. Price $6.75.

(See Publications.)

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Defense Documentation Center Referral Data Bank Directory

(1978)

Directory of information sources in the DDC Referral Data

Bank. Identifies specialized scientific and technical

information resources that will serve the defense community

in their fields of expertise. Includes information sources operated or supported by the Department of Defense and other

Federal Government agencies; information analysis centers;

other information centers; specialized libraries; information

exchanges and information offices; data banks; depositories;

laboratories; testing directorates; and other research facilities. Subject index includes references to computer

applications, computer aided instruction, computer program

documentation, computer programming, computer programs,

computer sciences, computerized simulation, computers.

Available from National Technical Information Service,

5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161. $13.25

for hard copy, $3.00 for microform. Stock Number is

AD-A055700. (See Publications.)

Some agencies publish directories of their automated data

processing systems. Two examples are:

Directory of Automatic Data Processing Systems in the Public

Health Service , Department of Health, Education and Welfare,

Office of Assistant Secretary for Health.

Data Systems Catalog and Automated Data Processing Systems

Catalog , Department of Defense, Office of Assistant

Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).

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5. Magnetic Media

5.1 Care and Handling of Computer Tape

Agency Services at GSA Regional Offices (See Appendix for

addresses and telephone numbers)

General Services Administration (GSA)

Automated Data and Telecommunications Service

Office of Policy and Planning

Washington, D. C. 20405

Telephone: (202) 566-0202

Provides assistance regarding guidelines on care and handling

of computer tape (Subpart 1 01 -36- . 1 2 of Federal Property

Management Regulations).

5.2 Magnetic Media Calibration Services

National Bureau of Standards (NBS)

Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology (ICST)

B212 Technology

Washington, D. C. 20234

Telephone: (301) 921-3723

Magnetic media standards are used by GSA to test and certify

magnetic media for Federal procurement and by industry for

quality control in the manufacture of magnetic media. The

following services are provided:

• Low density disk calibration. The calibration is

performed on Track 000 at 0.625 MHz and on Track

200 at both 0.625 MHz and at 1.25 MHz. Cost of

service is $365.

• Medium density disk calibration service. The

calibration is performed with an amplitude type

test head on Tracks 000 and 200 at 0.625 MHz.

Calibration is also performed with a data type

test head on Track 200 at both 1.25 and 2.5MHz.

Cost of service $365.

• High density disk calibration services. The

calibration is performed with a high density data

head. It is performed on Tracks 000 and 410 at

both 1.6 MHz and 3.2 MHz. Cost of service is $365.

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5.3 Magnetic Media Standard Reference Materials

National Bureau of Standards (NBS)

Office of Standard Reference Materials

Room B-311, Chemistry Building

Washington, D. C. 20234

Telephone: (301) 921-2045

Offers the following standard reference materials (SRM's):

• Secondary Standard Magnetic Tape (Computer Amplitude

Reference) SRM 3200. This is unrecorded 12.7 mm computer tape which is calibrated at four densities:

200, 800, 1600, and 3200 frpi . Cost is $787.

• Secondary Magnetic Tape Cassette (Computer Amplitude

Reference) SRM 1600. This is an unrecorded 3.8 mm digital cassette which is calibrated at 1600 frpi.

Cost is $165.

§ Secondary Standard Magnetic Tape Cartridge (Computer

Amplitude Reference) SRM 3216. This is an unrecorded

6.3 mm digital cartridge which is calibrated at 3200

frpi. Cost (approximately) $212.

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6. Management Control of ADP Resources

General Accounting Office (GAO)

Financial and General Management

Studies Division

441 G Street, N. W.

Washington, D. C. 20548

Telephone: Associate Director for

Automatic Data Processing: (202) 275-5044

Reports Distribution: (202) 275-6241

Conducts independent audits and investigations of executive

branch agencies, reports its findings, and recommends changes

in laws, policies, methods, or procedures. A principal

purpose of GAO inquiries is to assess the effectiveness of

management control in Federal agencies. Issues various

reports on Federal data processing and telecommunications

acquisition, management, and use. Listed below are some reports which may be of special interest. A more complete

list of GAO reports and other related documents issued since

1965 can be found in 0MB' s An Annotated Bibliography of

Laws, Policies, Regulations, and Other Documents Pertaining

to the Management of Federal Data Processing and Related

Til ecommuni cations Activities (See Appendix A).

• Guidelines for Accounting for Automatic Data

Processing Costs , 1978. Available from Government

Printing Office, Stock No. 020-000-00152-3. (See

Publications)

• Management Guidelines for Cost Accounting and Cost

Control for Automatic Data Processing Activities

and Systems , September 17, 1975. (Available from GAO)

• Audit Guide for Reliability Assessment of Controls

in Computerized Systems (Financial Statement Audits)

May 1978, FGMSD-No. 16-S/P '78. (Available from GAO)

• Audit Guide for Accessing Reliability of Computer

Output , May 1978, FGMSD-No. 17-S/P '78. (Available from GAO)

• Guide for Evaluating Automated Systems , March 1977

(Exposure Draft) . (Available from GAO)

t Lessons Learned About Acquiring Financial Management

and Other Information Systems , August 1976. Available

from Government Printing Office, Stock No.

020-000-00138-1. (See Publications)

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7 . Management of Records and Information Services

Office of Records Management

National Archives and Records Service (NARS)

Washington, D. C. 20408

Telephone: (202) 376-8817

Provides technical assistance to help agencies design and

implement improved records and information management systems.

Trains agencies' managers, management analysts, and others

having records and information management responsibilities.

Provides training and technical assistance in the proper

use of the technology of information. This includes source data automation techniques, microfilm (including computer

output microform), word processing, and computerized records

systems. Costs are reimbursable.

Office of Federal Records Centers

National Archives and Records Service (NARS)

Washington, D. C. 20408

Telephone: (202) 724-1614

Conducts feasiblity surveys, makes format recommendations

and cost proposals, and produces finished microfilm for

Federal agencies on a reimbursable basis. The capability

to provide such services is available in Federal Archives

and Records Centers throught the United States. Information

on fees and facilities for microfilming services are published

in GSA Bulletins, FPMR "B" series and in the current FSS

schedule FSC 67, Part IV Section B. Agencies in the

Washington, D. C. area can use the extensive microfilm

facilities of the Washington National Records Center.

Assists agencies in developing files maintenance and

classification systems and in preparing records disposition

schedules. Conducts workshops and other technical assistance

traning. Some services are provided on a cost reimbursable

basis; others which may be in the interest of the Government

as a whole, or of the National Archives and Records Service,

are provided at no charge. Further information is available

from the Office of Federal Records Centers.

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8. Performance Evaluation

Department of the Air Force

Federal Computer Performance Evaluation and Simulation

Center ( FEDSIM)

Washington, D. C. 20330

Telephone: (202) 274-8067

Primary source for technical assistance, support, and services

for the simulation, analysis, and performance evaluation of

Federal Government computer systems. Procedures for reimbursement and for authorizations to procure services from

commercial sources are detailed in FPMR 101-36.14.

Services include: studies to determine the kind of computer

an agency might require for a new ADP system; how an existing

computer can be upgraded to absorb a new workload; how system

performance can be improved; how present computer resources

are being used; studies of agency workload for selection of

benchmark programs to be used in evaluating vendor porposals;

reviews of data processing installations to help data center

managers evaluate the efficiency of their operational

procedures; studies and evaluation of hardware and software

performance; assistance in setting up agency performance

evaluation activities; training staff on use of performance

evaluation and modelling techniques; system communications

studies.

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9. Policies and Guidelines on ADP

Public Law 89-306 (the Brooks Act), dated October 30, 1965,

provides for the economic and efficient purchase, lease,

maintenance, operation, and utilization of automatic data

processing equipment by Federal departments and agencies. It

amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act

of 1949 (63 Stat. 377) giving the General Services Administration responsibility for the procurement, utilization and

disposition of automatic data processing equipment; the

Department of Commerce responsibility for developing data

processing standards, for providing agencies with advisory

services, and for conducting computer science research; the

Office of Management and Budget responsibility for policy

and fiscal control over ADP activities.

Policy and procedural guidelines related to agency responsibilities for ADP, data transmission, computer communications

interface, and to data element standards are contained in

Federal Information Processing Standards Publications 12-2

and 23. See Appendix B.

Policies and procedures related to ADP procurement and

management are contained in the Federal Property Management

Regulations (FPMR) and the Federal Procurement Regulations

(FPR) available through GSA. See Appendix A.

0MB Circulars concerning ADP policy, privacy and security are available from the Office of Management and Budget, 395-4660.

See Appendix D for document sources.

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10 * Procurement and Management of ADP and Related Servir.Pc

General Services Administration (GSA) Automated Data and Telecommunications Service

Washington, D. C. 20405

Telephone: (202) 566-1126

GSA Agency Services at Regional Offices (See Appendix for

addresses and telephone numbers)

Issues, policies, procedures and guidelines concerning Government-wide procurement and management of ADP equipment

and related services. Assists agencies in the application

of the policies, procedures and guidelines.

Some of the services include:

ADP Sharing Program: Nation-wide system of information

clearinghouses through which ADP services may be requested

or made available to Federal agencies. The program operates

through regional Sharing Exchanges which serve as central

points of contacts for information, advice and service on available ADP resources. See Appendix for locations and

addresses of Sharing Exchanges. Information provided

without cost to agency on available resources such as ADP

equipment, software support and personnel services. Agencies

then make their own arrangements for services. ADP Sharegrams

issued by regional offices to announce availability of

specific services.

Federal Data Processing Centers : Operated either by

GSA or by another agency under a delegation of authority

from GSA to perform data processing and related services.

Services vary to include machine time, software, data con- version, technical consulting, programming and systems

analysis. Costs are reimbursable.

Reutilization of Data Processing Equipment and Supplies : Arranges for transfers and use of ADP equipment that is no longer required for the purpose for which it had been

acquired. Collects information about ADP equipment that is

available and distributes an Availability List to inform

Federal agencies of available excess and exchange/sale

equipment. Requests to be placed on mailing list for the

Availability List should be made to General Services

Administration (CDSDE), Washington, D. C. 20405.

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Procurement : Reviews requirements for ADP and tries to

meet these requirements through utilization of existing

inventory of equipment, by combining agency resources, or

by satisfying requirements through GSA-provided systems or services. If unable to meet agency requirements with existing

or planned resources, conducts procurements or gives agency

authority to conduct procurement in accordance with existing

policies and regulations.

Standards Compliance : Reviews ADP/telecommuni cations

procurements to assure that proper reference to standards

is included under mandatory requirements of the solicitation.

Also reviews agency requests for ADP service for standards

compl iance.

Management and Control of Computer Rooms : Issues general

criteria for use by agencies in maintaining the computer room

and assists agencies in carrying out the guidelines. See

FPMR Subpart 101-36.7.

Systems Studies : Assists agencies in conducting data

communications and system planning studies before procuring

data processing equipment. Advises on collocation and

consolidation of automatic data processing facilities.

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11. Publications

The prices given for publications in this guide are subject to

change, and should be checked with the Government Printing

Office (GPO) or the National Technical Information Service

(NTIS) before orders are placed.

Superintendent of Documents

Government Printing Office (GPO)

Washington, D. C. 20402

Order Desk: (202) 783-3238

Stocks and sells Government-produced reports on computer

science and technology. Requests to receive monthly notice

of selected U. G. Government publications and/or to receive

special announcements about computer science and technology

publications (specify list N 503 for the latter) may be

submitted to above address. Also information about a monthly

catalog of all GPO publications can be obtained from above

address

National Technical Information Service (NTIS)

5285 Port Royal Road

Springfield, Virginia 22161

Telephone: (202) 724-3382

Stocks and sells U. S. and foreign government-sponsored

research, development, and engineering reports and other

analyses prepared by national and local government agencies,

their contractors or grantees, or by Special Technology Groups

Also a source for Federally-generated machine processable

data files and manager of the Federal Software Exchange Center

Prepares a weekly government abstract newsletter that covers computers, control and information theory. Subjects included

are: computer hardware, computer software; control systems

and control theory; information processing standards; information theory; pattern recognition. Subscription cost is $75

for one year. Newsletter contains summaries of research

studies and reports.

Prepares custom searches of entire collection and has available completed searches in particular subject areas. Inquire

about costs at above address.

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Sells Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) publications by the copy and by standing order whereby new and

revised FIPS PUBS, along with any change notices and associated

industry standards issued during the year, are sent to subscribers automatically. Price is $40 annually. A complete

set of all FIPS in effect (FIPS Set 76) is $120. (See

Appendix B for list of FIPS in effect.)

See ADP Technical Assistance and Reports for information

about NBS computer-related publications.

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12.

Security and Privacy

For advice on encryption and applications, risk analysis,

security safeguards, systems planning for security - see ADP Technical Assistance and Reports.

For security and privacy considerations in the procurement

and management of ADP and telecommunications equipment,

software, maintenance and services - see the following

documents:

Policy Guidance and Standards (See Appendix A)

0MB Circulars A-108 and A-71

FPMR Subpart 101-35.17

FIPS 31, 38, 41, 46, 48

Proposed Federal Telecommunication Standards 1026 and 1027

For Validation of Encryption Devices - See Standards

13. Simulation and Modelling

See Federal Computer Performance Evaluation and Simulation

Center (Performance Evaluation)

14. Software and Data Files

Federal Software Exchange Center (FSEC)

5285 Port Royal Road

Springfield, Virginia 22161

Telephone: (703) 557-4655

Collects information about common-use software and publishes

a catalog with quarterly updates containing abstracts of

available software. Catalog may be ordered on an annual

subscription basis for $75 from the above address. Federal

agencies may request software and related documentation

through the FSEC. Minimal charges are made for magnetic

tapes and documentation.

Program is carried out by GSA to promote interagency sharing

of common-use computer programs and systems. Agencies are required to review software to identify programs or systems

that would be of use to other agencies.

Abstracts of the software are submitted to the FSEC on SF

185, Federal Information Processing Standard Software

Summary. Summaries include information about the software's

purpose and other significant factors such as processing mode

computer manufacturer and model, operating system, programming

language, input/output media, memory requirements.

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National Technical Information Service (NTIS)

5285 Port Royal Road

Springfield, Virginia 22161

Telephone: (202) 724-3382

Has available for sale or lease to the public about 800 data

files and/or related software for business and scientific

applications. The software covers both general applications

such as report generators and language translators and

specific applications such as payroll, personnel, accounting

and inventory systems. The NTIS Directory of Computerized

Data Files, Software and Related Technical Reports (NTISSR~7502/PTC) is available from the above address. It contains

information about ordering individual items from either NTIS

or originating agencies.

Computer Software Management and Information Center

(COSMIC)

112 Barrow Hall

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia 30602

Telephone: (404) 542-3265

COSMIC is operated by the University of Georgia under contract

to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

in support of the NASA Technology Utilization program. As

such, computer programs and their documentation developed by

NASA or NASA contractors, are made available to the general

public. Recent software available from COSMIC is announced

in the general quarterly journal. Computer Program Abstracts , available to subscribers for $6.50 a year total or $1.65 for

a single copy from the Superintendent of Documents, U. S.

Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C. 20402.

National Energy Software Center (NESC)

Argonne National Laboratory

9700 South Cass Avenue

Argonne, Illinois 60439

Telephone: (312) 972-7250

Operates a computer software and data exchange and information

center under Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory

Commission funding. Collects, reviews, tests, maintains, and

distributes a library of software developed by DOE offices

and contractors. Provides other software information services

such as publication of abstracts describing the collection

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and summaries of ongoing software development efforts.

Responsible for communication and exchange arrangements

with other U. S. and foreign software centers and the coor- dination of non-government software acquisition for DOE.

Information and distribution services are provided to

registered organizations that either qualify for free

services or that pay a subscription fee. Organizations for

which the fee is waived include DOE and NRC offices and

contractors, and agencies with whom reciprocal agreements

are arranged.

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15. Standards

15.1 ADP Standards

National Bureau of Standards (NBS)

Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology (ICST)

Washington, D.C. 20234

Telephone: (301) 921-3157

Analyzes the need for ADP standards, carries out necessary

research for standards development, develops standards, assesses impacts and benefits, and monitors standards

implementation. The Secretary of Commerce on behalf of the

President approves ADP standards for use in procurement and

utilization of computer systems and services by Federal

departments and agencies. ADP standards cover hardware,

software, data and applications.

Approved ADP standards and guidelines are published in

Federal Information Processing Standards Publications

(FIPS PUBS) which are available from the National Technical

Information Service (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield,

Virginia 22161. (See Publications, NTIS, for ordering

information, and Appendix B for a complete list of FIPS

in effect.

)

FIPS are applicable to all Federal agencies unless the agencies

are otherwise excepted. Waiver procedures and applicability

provisions are included in the individual FIPS PUBS. GSA

issues regulations to implement FIPS in the procurement of

equipment and services.

ICST participates in and coordinates the Federal participation

in ADP standards development by voluntary industry organizations. FIPS PUBS include voluntary industry standards when

these are adopted for Federal use.

Voluntary ADP standards are developed under the auspices of

the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 1430

Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10018, and its committee for

Computers and Information Processing (X-3). The Computer and

Business Equipment Manufacturers Association (CBEMA)

1828 L Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036 is the secretariat

for the X-3 committee.

ANSI is the national organization that coordinates the

development, approval, and promulgation of voluntary

national standards. Technical societies, trade

associations, and individual companies make up the membership

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of ANSI. ANSI represents U.S. viewpoints in international

standards development through the International Organization

of Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical

Commission (IEC) a branch of ISO that is concerned with electronics and electrical equipment.

15.2 Data Communication Standards

Office of the Manager

National Communications System (NCS-TS)

Washington, D.C. 20305

Develops and recommends Federal Telecommunication Standards for

operational compatibility among functionally similar networks

of the NCS. In concert with NBS, develops and recommends joint

Federal Telecommunication/Federal Information Processing

Standards (FTS/FIPS) for data transmission and the computercommunication interface. NBS and NCS have agreed to the

exclusive and mutual responsibilities of their respective

organizations for the development of Federal Standards related

to data transmission and the computer-communications interface.

The Federal Telecommunication Standards Committee (FTSC), which

oversees the development of Federal Telecommunication Standards,

is comprised of representatives of the NCS constituent

agencies*, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare,

the National Security Agency, the Library of Congress, and the

National Bureau of Standards. The NCS office of Technology

and Standards coordinates these activities within the

Government, and with national and international standards

development bodies.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is responsible for

the Federal Standards Program under the Federal Property and

Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended. The GSA

also implements Federal Information Processing and Telecommunication Standards in solicitation documents (as authorized in Subpart 101-36.13 of the Federal Property Management

Regulations). Eleven Federal Telecommunication Standards

(FTS) have been published; five of these are joint FTS/FIPS.

(See Appendix C)

*Department of Defense, Department of State, General Services Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, National Aeronautics and

Space Administration, Central Intelligence Agency, Department of

Commerce, Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, and the

U.S. International Communication Agency.

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Inquiries concerning Federal Telecommunications Standards,

including data communication standards, may be addressed to:

Office of the Manager

National Communications System

Office of Technology and Standards

Washington, D.C. 20304

Telephone: (202) 692-2124

Inquiries concerning joint standards may also be addressed

to the National Bureau of Standards. See Section on ADP

Standards above.

15.3 Language Validation

The National Bureau of Standards is responsible for the

development and maintenance of ADP programming language standards. A Federal Information Processing Standard is in effect

only for COBOL; however, test programs are available for both

Minimal BASIC and FORTRAN.

BASIC

National Bureau of Standards (NBS)

Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology (ICST)

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Washington, D.C. 20234

Telephone: (301) 921-3491

Answers inquiries concerning test programs for Minimal BASIC.

Makes available Minimal BASIC test programs on magnetic tape

and Minimal Basic Test Programs (Version 1) User's Manual

(NBSIR 78-1420-1 ,2,3,4).

COBOL

Federal Compiler Testing Center (FCTC)

Automated Data and Telecommunications Service

General Services Administration

Washington, D. C. 20406

Telephone: (202) 557-7806

Handles requests for validation of COBOL compilers and answers inquiries about validation test procedures, interpretation of results and reimbursement policies.

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All COBOL compilers brought into the Federal inventory must

implement one of the four levels of the revised Federal

COBOL Standards as defined in Federal Information Processing

Standard (FIPS PUB) 21-1 (COBOL 74). The National Bureau of

Standards, which has the responsibility for the development and

maintenance of Federal ADP standards, has delegated to the

FCTC the responsibility for the operation cf a governmentwide COBOL compiler testing service.

Validation services are provided on a reimbursable basis to

vendors and to Government agencies. Cost estimates are provided. Test facilities must be furnished by the requestor.

FCTC prepares Validation Summary Reports covering the degree

to which compilers implement the expressions and functions

specified in the COBOL standard.

Questions about the meaning of COBOL language specifications

should be referred to:

Chairman, Federal COBOL Interpretations Committee

Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology (ICST)

National Bureau of Standards (NBS)

Washington, D.C. 20234

Telephone: (301) 921-3491

Magnetic tapes containing the COBOL Compiler Validation

System (CCVS) and a user's guide may be obtained from the

National Technical Information Service, Springfield, Virginia

22151. Telephone: (703) 557-4650. (See Software and Data

Files, NTIS.

)

FORTRAN

There is no officially recognized process for testing FORTRAN

compilers in the Federal Government.

FORTRAN Test Programs developed by the National Bureau of

Standards are available from the National Technical Information

Service, Springfield, Virginia 22161 on magnetic tapes.

Stock number is COM-75-1 01 82/4CP and the price is $400.

(See Software and Data Files, NTIS.)

The associated user's guide, NBS FORTRAN Test Programs , is

published in three volumes. (NBS Special Publication 399-1,

2,3, October 1974). Order from the Government Printing

Office as C13. 10:399-1 , Cl 3 . 10:399-2, and C13, 10:399-3 for

$1.10, $2.65, and $1.05 respectively. (See Publications.)

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15.4 Magnetic Media Standards

See Magnetic Media

15.5 Validation of Encryption Devices

National Bureau of Standards (NBS)

Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology (ICST)

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Washington, D.C. 20234

Telephone: (301) 921-3531

Validates hardware implementations of the NBS Data Encryption

Standard (FIPS PUB 46) for conformance with the standard.

Issues a certificate of validation for devices that are successfully tested. Devices certified by the manufacturer

as identical to the validated device may be procured and

used by Government agencies.

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16. Training

Office of Personnel Management (0PM)

Workforce Effectiveness and Development Group

Washington, D.C. 20415

Telephone: (202) 632-5650

Offers courses through its ADP Management Training Center for:

ADP User Education (introductory courses and specialized

seminars in ADP for Government employees at all levels);

information about the computer, its applications, and user- management responsibilities; computer specialist training

programs for people involved in all levels of data processing

(includes programming, systems analysis and design); Upward

Mobility Training - entry-level ADP skills in operator

training, programmer training and card punch operator training.

Also tailors training programs to meet individual agency

requirements. Training services are provided to agencies on

a reimbursable basis either through tuition charges or interagency agreement.

Department of Defense Computer Institute (DODCI)

Building 175, Washington Navy Yard

Washington, D.C. 20374

Telephone: (202) 433-3391

Conducts ADP courses primarily for military and civilian

managers within the Department of Defense. Federal (non-DOD)

state, and local Government agencies may nominate personnel on

a space available basis. Subject areas include information

management for senior executives, computer orientation for

intermediate executives, introduction to computer technology,

computer support for WWMCCS, ADP resource acquisition, computer

performance evaluation, information system analysis and design,

computer system security. Privacy Act and information systems,

introduction to teleprocessing, and ADP project management.

ADP managerial advisory services are available on a limited

basis. Publishes catalog giving location and scope of ADP courses available at individual service schools and at local

D0D installations.

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Graduate School, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Room 1031

South Agriculture Building

Washington, D.C. 20250

Telephone: (202) 447-7124 (daytime program information)

(202) 447-3039 (evening program information)

Offers evening and daytime training in computer science. The

evening program is conducted on a quarter system, and courses

are ten weeks in length. Cost is $19 per credit hour, and

additional fees for computer time may be charged. Daytime

courses are conducted in an intensive seminar format for 3-5

days, and fees vary. In-house training may be arranged on request. Courses are offered at beginning through advanced

levels in areas including operations and hardware, programming,

systems analysis and design, and computer management.

Office of Records Management

National Archives and Records Service (NARS)

Washington, D. C. 20408

Telephone: (202) 376-8817

Annually schedules and presents a variety of interagency

training courses that help Federal agencies achieve proficiency

in the latest principles and techniques of records and informational management. Principles are presented in practical

terms that are directly applicable to operational needs.

Instruction and discussion are keyed to the experiences and

responsibilities of the participants. An annual schedule of

records and information management workshops is distributed

directly to the agencies.

In addition to the scheduled interagency training courses,

other training activities are developed to meet the special

needs of individual agencies. Such training is usually con- ducted in the agencies and incorporates an agency's unique

environmental and program elements.

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17. User and Special Interest Groups

Interagency Committee on Automatic Data Processing

Executive Secretary: Glenna Hogan

General Services Administration ADTS/CP

18th and F Street, NW Room 2239

Washington, D.C. 20405

Telephone: (202) 566-0202

Composed of senior ADP staff members representing each

Federal agency. Holds monthly meetings for exchange of

information on management and technological developments;

forum for discussion of policies and regulations. Sponsors

Governmentwide conferences and publishes an annual directory

of top ADP people in each agency (available from above

address). Sponsors special interest groups for career- development/training; data administration; planning and

policy; project management; users involvement in systems and new technology; computer security; evaluation and review;

installation management.

Federal ADP Councils

Forums for exchange of information on government management

and use of ADP resources. Activities focus on sharing and

exchange of ideas and techniques, promoting professional

development of personnel, developing better communication

between ADP installations, and clarifying ADP policies and

guidelines

The following Federal ADP Councils have been established:

Federal Information Processing Council of New England (Region 1)

Federal Information Processing Council of New York (Region 2)

Federal ADP Users Group (Region 3)

Federal ADP Council of Greater Tidewater (Region 3)

Philadelphia ADP Council (Region 3)

ADP Council of the Southeastern States, Inc. (Region 4)

Intergovernmental ADP Council (Region 5)

Dallas-Forth Worth ADP Council (Region 7)

Albuquerque - Santa Fe ADP Council (Region 7)

New Orleans ADP Council (Region 7)

San Antonio ADP Council (Region 7)

Intergovernmental ADP Council (Region 8)

Federal ADP Council of Northern California (Region 9)

Federal ADP Council of Southern California (Region 9)

Puget Sound ADP Council (Region 10)

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For additional information about the activities of these

councils, contact the GSA Regional Office (See Appendix G)

in which they are located.

Federal ADP Users Group (FADPUG)

For information: David R. Skeen

Telephone: (202) 649-4270

Organization of Federal, state and local employees concerned

with effective management and use of Government ADP resources. Acts as the Federal ADP Council for the Capitol Region

(Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania,

West Virginia and Delaware.)

Sponsors special interest groups in career development and

training; management graphics; privacy and security; ADP

procurement; ADP standards; software; user's involvement in

systems and new technology; zero-base budgeting and automated

data processing.

Computer Performance Evaluation Users Group (CPEUG)

Sponsored by the National Bureau of Standards

Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology

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Washington, D.C. 20234

Telephone: (301) 921-3485

Forum for computer professionals involved in improving the

efficiency and effectiveness of Federal data processing

facilities. Holds annual conference and publishes conference proceedings.

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APPENDICES

Page No.

A. Policies and Guidelines on ADP A-l

B. Federal Information Processing Standards B-l

C. Federal Telecommunication Standards C-l

D. Document Sources D-l

E. GSA Sharing Exchanges E-l

F. GSA Sharing Exchange Locations F-l

G. GSA Regional Offices G-l

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APPENDIX A

POLICIES AND GUIDELINES ON ADP

Listed here are several of the more important regulations and

and policy guidance documents for Federal ADP activities.

A comprehensive compilation of these documents, entitled An Anno - tated Bibliography of Laws, Policies, Regulations and Other Documents

Pertaining to the Management of Federal Data Processing and Related

Telecommunications Activities (December 1978) has been issued by the

Office of Management and Budget (contact: 0MB, Information Systems

Policy Division, Washington, D.C. 20503).

Office of Management and Budget Circulars

• Circular No. A-ll , "Preparation and Submission of Budget

Estimates," Revised, Transmittal Memorandum No. 48,

May 25, 1978.

This is the circular issued every year which gives

detailed instructions on the preparation of the Budget

Estimates. Section 43 concerns data processing and

telecommunications systems. Section 24 requires budget

justification for data processing and telecommunications

resources based on programmatic need.

• Circular No. A-25 , "User Charges," September 23, 1959,

Transmittal Memorandum No. 1, October 22, 1963, Transmittal Memorandum No. 2, April 16, 1974.

This circular provides the guidance for determining

when services performed by the Federal Government for

individuals must be reimbursed. This circular covers

such items as patent fees, pilot examinations, passport

requests, etc. These policies apply when the Federal

Government provides data processing services for

individuals.

• Ci rcular No. A-71 , "Responsibilities for the Administration

and Management of Automatic Data Processing Activities,"

March 6, 1965. Transmittal Memorandum No. 1, July 27, 1968:

"Security of Federal Automated Information Information

Systems.

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This circular sets forth the relationships and responsibilities of the agencies of the Federal Government in regard

to the administration and management of data processinq.

Transmittal Memorandum No. 1 establishes the responsibilities

and requirements for a Federal computer security program.

• Circular No. A-73, "Audit of Federal Operations and Proqrams,"

March 15, 1978.

This circular sets forth policies to be followed by

Federal agencies in the audit of Federal operations and

programs.

• Circular No. A-76 , "Policies for Acquiring Commercial or Industrial Products and Services for Government Use," Revised,

Transmittal Memorandum No. 1, August 30, 1967; Transmittal

Memorandum No. 2, October 18, 1976; Transmittal Memorandum

No. 3, June 13, 1977.

This circular establishes the policy that private enterprise is the preferred source of supply for commercial or industrial goods and services (including data processing)

unless it is significantly more costly or not in the

Government's best interest under specific circumstances.

• Circular No. A-90 , "Cooperating with State and Local Governments to Coordinate and Improve Information Systems,"

September 21, 1968; Transmittal Memorandum No. 1,

September 7, 1976.

This circular furnishes guidance to Federal agencies for

cooperating with and assisting State and local governments

in the coordinated development and operation of intergovernmental information systems.

• Circular No. A-94 , "Discount Rates to be Used in Evaluating

Time-Distributed Costs and Benefits," Revised, March 27, 1972.

This circular prescribes a standard discount rate to be

used in evaluating the measurable costs and/or benefits of

programs or projects when they are distributed over time.

• Circular No. A-108 , "Responsibilities for the maintenance of

records about individuals by Federal agencies," July 1, 1975;

Transmittal Memorandum No. 1, September 30, 1975: Responsibilities for the Maintenance of Records About Individuals by

Federal Agencies; Transmittal Memorandum No. 2, March 25, 1976

Reporting Instructions for the Annual Report to the Congress

under the Privacy Act of 1974; Transmittal Memorandum No. 3,

May 17, 1976: Privacy Act Implementation and Revised Guidance

on New Systems Report; Transmittal Memorandum No. 4,

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January 31, 1978: Reporting Instructions for the

Annual Report to the Congress.

This circular defines the responsibilities of Federal

agencies in implementing the Privacy Act of 1974 (Public

Law 93-579, 5 U.S.C. 552a).

• Circular No. A-109, "Major System Acquisitions,"

April 5, 1976.

This circular describes the policies and procedures to be

followed in the acquisition of major systems by the Federal

agencies. System, as it is used here, includes, but is not

restricted to, data processing. Examples of systems are weapon systems, space mission systems, etc.

• Circular No. A- 115 , "Zero Base Budgeting," May 5, 1978.

This circular contains Governmentwide zero base

budgeting (ZBB) concepts and guidelines for the budget

cycle and provides the foundation for agency budget

submission in accordance with 0MB Circular No. A- 1 1

These concepts and guidelines provide a framework for

the development of agency ZBB systems.

Federal Procurement Regulations (FPR)

Issued by the General Services Administration to govern the

acquisition of items or services required by Federal agencies. The

provisions pertaining to data processing are included in Section 1-4:

"Special Types and Methods of Procurement." The specific subsections

are as follows:

• FPR 1-4.11 : Procurement and Contracting for Governmentwide

ADP Equipment, Software, Maintenance Services, and Supplies

1-4.1100

1-4.1101

1-4.1102

1-4.1103

1-4.1104

1-4.1105

1-4.1106

1-4.1107

1-4.1108

1-4.1109

Scope of Subpart

Applicability

Defini tions

Procurement Authority

Request for Procurement Action

GSA Action on Procurement Requests

Federal Agency Responsibilities When Procurement

Authority is Delegated by GSA

Procurement Guidance

Standard Clauses

Reserved

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The following temporary Federal Procurement Regulations

are also in effect:

• Temporary Regulation 46 , "Use of Small Purchase Procedures

and Schedule Contracts for Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

Requirements," effective October 16, 1978.

• Temporary Regulation 47 , "Major System Acquisition for

Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunications,"

effective October 16, 1978.

Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR)

Issued by the General Services Administration to provide specific

guidance in the management and operation of equipment and ADP activities.

Sections relevant to data processing include:

FPMR 101-11 Records Management

FPMR 101-29 Data Communications

FPMR 101-35 ADP and Telecommunications Management Policy

FPMR 101-36 ADP Management

FPMR 101-37 Telecommunications Management

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APPENDIX B

FEDERAL INFORMATION PROCESSING STANDARDS PUBLICATIONS

(FIPS PUBS)

FIPS PUB TITLE

0 General Description of FIPS Register, November 1968

1 Code for Information Interchange, November 1968

2 Perforated Tape Code for Information Interchange,

November 1968

3-1 Recorded Magnetic Tape for Information Interchange (800 CPI,

NRZI ) , June 1973

4 Calendar Date, November 1968

5-1 States and Outlying Areas of the U.S., June 1970

6-2 Counties and County Equivalents of the States of the U.S.,

September 1973

7 Implementation of Code for Information Interchange,

March 1969

8-4 Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas (SMSAs), June 1974

9 Congressional Districts of the U.S., November 1969

10-2 Countries, Dependencies and Areas of Special Sovereignty,

March 1977

11-1 Dictionary for Information Processing, September 1977

12-2 Federal Information Processing Standards Index,

December 1974

13 Rectangular Holes in 12-Row Punched Cards, October 1971

14 Hollerith Punched Card Code, October 1971

15 Subsets of Standard Code for Information Interchange

October 1971

16-1 Bit Sequencing of Code for Information Interchange in Serial

By-Bit Data Transmission, September 1977

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1 Character Structure and Character Parity Sense for Serial18- By-Bit Data Communication, September 1977

1 Character Structure and Character Parity Sense for ParallelBy-Bit Data Communication in Code for Information Interchange,

September 1977

19 Guidelines for Registering Data Codes, February 1972

20 Guidelines for Describing Information Interchange Formats,

March 1972

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1 COBOL, December 1975

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1 Synchronous Signaling Rates Between Data Terminal and Data

Communication Equipment, September 1977

23 Objectives and Requirements, February 1973

24 Flowchart Symbols and Their Usage in Information Processing,

June 1973

25 Recorded Magnetic Tape for Information Interchange (1600 CPI,

PE), June 1973

26 One-Inch Perforated Paper Tape for Information Interchange,

June 1973

27 Take-Up Reels for One-Inch Perforated Tape, June 1973

28 Standardization of Data Elements and Representations,

June 1973

29 Interpretation Procedures for Federal Standard COBOL,

June 1974

30 Software Summary for Describing Computer Programs and Data

Systems, June 1974

31 Guidelines for ADP Physical Security and Risk Management,

June 1974

32 Optical Character Recognition Character Sets, August 1974

33 Character Set for Handprinting, October 1974

34 Guide for Use of International System of Units (SI) in

Federal Information Processing Standards Publications,

January 1975

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35 Code Extension Techniques in 7 or 8 Bits, June 1975

36 Graphic Representation of Control Characters of ASCII,

June 1975

37 Synchronous High Speed Data Signaling Rates Between Data

Terminal Equipment and Data Communications Equipment,

June 1975

38 Guidelines for Documentation of Computer Programs and

Automated Data Systems, February 1976

39 Glossary for Computer Systems Security, February 1976

40 Guideline for Optical Character Recognition Forms, May 1976

41 Computer Security Guidelines for Implementing Privacy

Act of 1974, May 1975

42-1 Guidelines for Benchmarking ADP Systems in Competitive

Procurement Environment, May 1977

43 Aids for Program COBOL Conversion (FIPS 21 and 21-1),

December 1975

44 COBOL Coding Form, September 1976

45 Guide for the Development, Implementation and Maintenance

of Standards for the Representation of Computer Processed

Data Elements, September 1976

46 Data Encryption Standard, January 1977

47 Federal Standard COBOL Pocket Guide, February 1977

48 Guidelines on Evaluation of Techniques for Automated Personal

Identification, April 1977

49 Guideline on Computer Performance Management: An

Introduction, May 1977

50 Recorded Magnetic Tape for Information Interchange, 6250

cpi (246 cpmm) Group Coded Recording, February 1978

51 Magnetic Tape Cassettes for Information Interchange (3.810 mm

[0.150 in] Tape at 32 bpmm [800 bpi], PE), February 1978

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53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

61

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Recorded Magnetic Tape Cartridge for Information Interchange,

4 Track, 6.30 mm (0.125 in) 63 bpmm [1600 bpi] Phase Encoded,

July 1978

Transmittal Form for Describing Computer Magnetic Tape File

Properties, April 1978

Computer Output Microform Format and Reduction Ratios,

July 1978

Guideline for Codes for Named Populated Places and Related

Entities of the States of the United States, June 1978

Guidelines for Managing Multi -Vendor Plug Compatible ADP

Systems, September 1978

Guideline for the Measurement of Interactive Computer

Service Response Time and Turnaround Time, August 1978

Representations of Local Time of Day for Information

Interchange, February 1979

Representations of Universal Time, Local Time Differentials,

and United States Time Zone Reference for Information

Interchange, February 1979

1/0 Channel Interface, February 1979

Channel Level Power Control Interface, February 1979

Operational Specifications for Magnetic Tape

Subsystems, February 1979

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APPENDIX C

FEDERAL TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDS

FED STD 1001 * High Speed Synchronous Signaling Rates Between

Data Terminal Equipment and Data Circuit Terminating Equipment

FED STD 1002 Time and Frequency Reference Information

FED STD 1005 2400 Bit/s Modems

FED STD 1006 4800 Bit/s Modems

FED STD 1010 * Bit Sequencing of Code for Information Interchange

in Serial-By-Bit Data Transmission

FED STD 1011 * Character Structure and Character Parity Sense for

Serial-By-Bit Data Communication

FED STD 1012 * Character Structure and Character Parity Sense for

Paral lei -By-Bit Data Communication in Code for

Information Interchange

FED STD 1013 * Synchronous Signaling Rates Between Data Terminal

and Data Communication Equipment

FED STD 1020 Electrical Characteristics of Unbalanced Voltage

Digital Interface Circuits

FED STD 1030 Electrical Characteristics of Unbalanced Digital

Interface Circuits

FED STD 1035 Single Channel RTTY for Maritime Mobile

Appl i cations

The following proposed Federal Standards for the implementation of

the Data Encryption Standard (FIPS 46) in Government communication

systems are being coordinated within industry and government

organi zations:

FED STD 1026 Telecommunications: Compatibility Requirements for

Use of the Data Encryption Standard (DRAFT)

FED STD 1027 Telecommunications: Security Requirements for Use

of the Data Encryption Standard (DRAFT)

*Joint Federal

Standards

Telecommunication and Federal Information Processing

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APPENDIX D

DOCUMENT SOURCES

Document

OMB Circulars

Federal Information Processing

Standards

Federal Procurement Regulations

Federal Property Management

Regulations

Federal Telecommunication Standards

GSA Management Guidance

Source

Office of Administration

Room G-236

New Executive Office Building

76 Jackson Place, NW

Washington, D.C. 20503

(202) 395-4660

National Technical Information

Service

5285 Port Royal Road

Springfield, Virginia 22161

(703) 557-4650

General Services Administration

Specification Sales

Building 197

Washington Navy Yard

Washington, D.C. 20407

(202) 472-2205

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APPENDIX E

GSA SHARING EXCHANGES

GSA Region 1, ADP Sharing Exchange, Boston, MA: General Services

Administration (CP), John W. McCormack Post Office and Courthouse,

Room 817, Boston, MA 02109. Telephone: Commercial, 617-223-6277;

FTS, 223-6277.

GSA Region 2, ADP Sharing Exchange, New York, NY: General

Services Administration (2CP), 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10017.

Telephone: Commercial, 212-264-3631; FTS, 264-3631.

GSA Region 3, ADP Sharing Exchange, Washington, DC: General

Services Administration (3CP), 7th and D Streets, SW. , Washington, DC

20407. Telephone: Commercial, 202-472-1638; FTS, 472-1638.

Philadelphia ADP Sharing Exchange, General Services Administration

(3CT0N), William J. Green, Jr., Federal Building, 600 Arch Street,

Room 9400, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Telephone: Commercial,

215-597-7918; FTS, 597-7918.

Tidewater ADP Sharing Exchange, Headquarters 5th Naval District,

Norfolk, VA 23511. Telephone: Commercial, 804-444-7571;

FTS, 954-7571; Autovon, 690-7571.

GSA Region 4, ADP Sharing Exchange, Atlanta, GA: General

Services Administration (4CP), 1776 Peachtree Street, NW., Atlanta,

GA 30309. Telephone: Commercial, 404-881-3456; FTS, 257-3456;

Autovon, 588-3591.

GSA Region 5, ADP Sharing Exchange, Chicago, IL: General Services

Administration (5CP), 230 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604.

Telephone: Commercial, 312-886-3820; FTS, 886-3820.

GSA Region 6, ADP Sharing Exchange, Kansas City, M0: General

Services Administration (6CP), 1500 East Bannister Road, Kansas City,

M0 64131. Telephone: Commercial, 816-926-7540; FTS, 926-7540;

Autovon, 465-7540.

GSA Region 7, ADP Sharing Exchange, Fort Worth, TX: General

Services Admi ni station (7CP), 819 Taylor Street, Forth Worth,

TX 76102. Telephone: Commercial, 817-334-3684; FTS, 334-3684.

GSA Region 8, ADP Sharing Exchange, Denver, CO: General Services

Administration (8CP), Building 41, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO

80225. Telephone: Commercial, 303-234-2466; FTS, 234-2466.

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GSA Region 9, ADP Sharing Exchange, San Francisco, CA: General

Services Administration (9CP), 525 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

94105. Telephone: Commercial, 415-556-7877; FTS, 556-7877.

Southern California ADP Sharing Exchange, General Services

Administration (9CD-1), 880 Front Street, Room 4N22, San Diego,

CA 92188. Telephone: Commercial, 714-293-5587; FTS, 895-5587.

Las Vegas ADP Sharing Exchange, Nevada Operations Office of

Department of Energy (DOE), P.0 Box 14100, Los Vegas, NV 89114.

Telephone: Commercial, 702-734-3121; FTS, 598-3121.

Hawaii ADP Sharing Exchange, General Services Administration

(9CD-2), Federal Building, Box 50011, 300 Ala Moana Blvd.,

Honolulu, HI 96850. Telephone: Commercial, 808-546-8636;

FTS, 546-8636.

GSA Region 10, ADP Sharing Exchange, Auburn, WA: General Services

Administration (10CP), GSA Center, Auburn, WA 98002. Telephone:

Commercial, 206-833-6500, ext. 281; FTS, 396-5281.

Oregon ADP Sharing Exchange, Bonneville Power Administration,

P.0. Box 3621, Portland, OR 97208. Telephone: Commercial,

503-234-3361; FTS, 429-4481.

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APPENDIX F

GSA SHARING EXCHANGE LOCATIONS

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4

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6

7

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APPENDIX G

GSA REGIONAL OFFICES

OFFICE

PHONE ADDRESS AREA OF JURISDICTION

617-223-2735 J. W. McCormack

Post Office & Court House

Boston, MA 02109

Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire,

Massachusetts, Connecticut,

and Rhode Island.

212-264-1286 26 Federal Plaza New York, NY 10007

New York, New Jersey, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,

and the Virgin Islands.

202-963-6296 . 7th & D Streets SW.

Washington, DC 20407

Washington, D.C., Maryland,

Delaware, West Virginia,

Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

404-526-3000 1776 Peachtree St. NW. North Carolina, South Carolina,

Atlanta, GA 30309 Tennessee, Florida, Mississippi,

Alabama, Georgia, and Kentucky

312-353-5375 219 South Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60604

Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan,

Indiana, Ohio, and Minnesota.

816-926-7555 1500 East Bannister Road

Kansas City, MO 64131

Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and

Nebraska.

817-334-2733 819 Taylor Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas,

Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

303-234-2626 Building 41, Denver Federal Center

Denver, CO 80225

Colorado, Wyoming, Utah,

Montana, North Dakota, and

South Dakota.

415-556-3271 525 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94105

California, Nevada, Hawaii, and

Arizona.

206-833-5411 GSA Center

Auburn, WA 98002

Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and

Alaska.

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NBS-114A IREV. 9-761

U.S. DEPT. OF COMM. BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATA

SHEET

1. PUBLICATION OR REPORT NO.

4. TITLE ANO SUBTITLE

Guide to Technical Services and Information Sources for

ADP Managers and Users

5. Publication Date

7. AUTHOR(S)

Shirlev M. Radack

8. Performing Organ. Report No.

9. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME AND ADDRESS

NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

WASHINGTON, DC 20234

IS. F*oj3Ct/TasJt/Wortt Unit No.

. 11. Contract/Grant No.

12. SPONSORING ORGANIZATION NAME AND COMPLETE ADDRESS (Street, City. State, zip

)

13. Type of Report & Period Covered

... ..rnniL^— : 15. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES

Document describes a computer program; SF-185, FIPS Software Summary, is attached.

16. ABSTRACT (A 200-word or less factual summary of most si ghificant information. If document includes a signi ficant bibliography or

liters ture survey, mention it here.)

This publication contains brief descriptions of technical services and resources available to Federal ADP managers and users from other

agencies in the U.S. Government. The names, addresses and telephone numbers

of the agencies providing computer-related services and information are included. Subject areas covered include ADP standards, reports, management,

performance evaluation, training, magnetic media, software, security and

technical assistance. Also included is information about Federal Information

Processing Standards, Federal Standards for data communications, 0MB policy

guidance for ADP, procurement regulations, and GSA regional services.

Federally sponsored ADP users' groups are listed. Sources are given

for the documents and publications are cited.

17. KEY WORDS (six to twelve entries; alphabetical order; capitalize only the first tetter of the first key word unless a proper name;

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ADP information sources; ADP management; ADP policies; ADP services; automatic

data processing; computer services; Federal Information Processing Standards;

Federal standards.

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