ASSISTANCE TO THE GSA SOFTWARE EXCHANGE PROGRAM
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Publication Date:
February 18, 1977
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ODP 300-77
1 C FEB 1977
MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director for Administration
FROM Clifford D. May, Jr.
Director of Data Processing
SUBJECT Assistance to the GSA Software Exchange Program
REFERENCES a.
Annex E, Procedures to Obtain
Approval for CIA Assistance to Other
Governement Agencies
b. OGC 76-1949, dtd 27 July 1976, Subject
Procedures for Rendering Advice Pursuant
to 0, Annex E.
1. The Office of Data Processing requests approval for
all components of the Agency to provide the General Services
Administration with the assistance outlined below.
a. Description of Activit : Contribution of
unclassified, common-use software to the GSA Federal
Software Exchange Center (FSEC) as part of the Software
Exchange Program (SEP). Paragraph 101-32.1602 of FPMR
101-32.16, Attachment A, defines "common-use software"
among other things. The FPMR is also mentioned in
subparagraph d below.
b. Location of Assistance: Federal Software
Exchange Center, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield,
Virginia 22161, located at the National Technical
Information Service (NTIS) of the Department of Commerce.
c. Organizations Involved: All components of the
Agency with common-use software developed or revised by
Government or contractor personnel.
d. Basis for Activity: The "Brooks Act" P.L. 89-306,
encourages executive agencies to share and exchange infor-
mation related to data processing technology. As a result:
1. A Government-wide regulation (FPMR 101-32.16,
Attachment A) was published by GSA in the Federal
Register of February 25, 1976. It provides for inter-
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agency sharing of computer programs and systems through
the development of an inventory of available Government
software--the Software Exchange Program.
2. A letter dated January 14, 1977 from
Mr. T. D. Puckorius, GSA Commissioner, to the
Deputy Director for Administration (Attachment B),
contained a discussion about the "Brooks Act", SEP,
and FSEC; requested the Agency designate a repre-
sentative for liaison with GSA on matters related
to SEP (see subparagraph g below); and indicated
the Agency's support of the SEP was greatly
appreciated.
e. Financial Costs: None, other than personnel
time and equipment costs related to the submission of
material to the FSEC as outlined in paragraph 101-32.1607
of Attachment A.
f. Manpower: None, other than personnel time
employed for the submission of material to the FSEC
as outlined in paragraph 101-32.1607 of Attachment A.
STATINTL g? Agency to Consult for Additional
Information: Mr. extension 4011, theSTATINTL
Agency representative for i.aison with GSA on SEP.
2. ODP believes the Agency has authority to provide the
requested assistance and that such assistance is uncontroversial
and in the best interest of the Federal Gov
Clifford D. l Jr.
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1 - OIG
1 - OGC
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