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Form 1:
Task Order Request Form
Request Date:
Agency Name:
6/15/2022
Department of Health
Has Agency received the necessary internal
Agency (management) approval(s) to support this
Position(s)?
Has Agency received PTP approval from OITS to
support this Position(s), if applicable?
Has Agency received DOB approval to support this
Position(s), if applicable?
Will Federal Funding be used to pay (in whole or in
part) for this Position(s)?
(Per Attachment 7, Section 1.7.6)
If YES, identify any additional Federal
terms and conditions that are required to
be included.
Is this a request for the NYS Department of Labor?
(Per Attachment 7, Section 1.7.6.1)
Yes
Is this a Project/Program specific Position?
Yes
HPNAP Information System
If YES, list the Project/Program Name:
Provide a short description of the Position:
Provide a list of the day to day tasks to be
performed by the Selected Candidate:
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Yes
Yes
No
NA
No
Work with project team to conduct Quality Assurance testing
for a new web application for the HPNAP program.
Day-to-day tasks include but are not limited to:
1. Follow all standards and procedures defined by the
Health Portfolio Quality Management Center and the
Division of Nutrition Business Solutions Unit.
2. Using the test case template; create a test case for
each test scenario identified in the Release
Management Plan with clearly defined test steps, test
data requirements and expected results.
3. Review test cases created by other staff.
4. Export test cases from EXCEL to HP ALM test plan
module, link test cases to requirements, and set up
tests in test lab
5. Execute manual tests and record results.
6. Create test data.
7. Use SQL Oracle Developer to validate back end data
8. Validate, Log, prioritize and track defects using HP
ALM.
9. Create/execute SQL queries as needed to
investigate/validate test results.
10. Facilitate defect meetings with the development team,
follow up on defects as needed, and retest resolved
defects.
11. Prepare Release Test Result Acceptance Forms for
QA and UAT.
12. Create/Generate reports in HP ALM for requirements
coverage, test results, defects and others as
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13.
14.
15.
16.
requested to monitor the status of testing activities
and demonstrate compliance with QMC standards.
Analyze and Validate User Acceptance Testing
defects and provide support as requested for User
Acceptance Testing
Compile reports and activity status as requested by
the unit manager or project manager.
Prepare and execute a knowledge transfer.
Follow enterprise, cluster level, department level, and
division level directives, best practices, standards,
and methodologies, as appropriate or requested.
Number of Position(s) being requested:
(Maximum of 5 per Attachment 7, Section 1.2.1)
Position Job Title:
(Per Attachment 4)
Position Skill Level:
(Per Attachment 4)
Number of Form 2 Candidate Responses allowed
per Contractor, per Position?
(1 or 2 per Attachment 7, Section 1.2.2)
Target Start Date:
(30 Business Days minimum and 90 Calendar Days
maximum from date of request)
Engagement Length in Months:
(2 to 30 per Attachment 7, Section 1.2.3)
Is this a Full or Part-Time Position?
(Full-Time is 40 Hours Per Week)
If Part-Time, enter approximate number of
hours per week:
What are the daily work hours?
(Note if negotiable or list preferred start and end
time):
Where is the Home Base Region?
(Per Attachment 4)
1
Where is the physical work office located?
Riverview Center, 150 Broadway, Suite 600, Albany, NY
12204
Microsoft Shop
What type of software is typically used by the
Agency?
What type of hardware is typically used by the
Agency?
Tester
Expert
2
8/1/2022
30 Months
Full-Time
N/A
Preferred hours 8:00-4:30. All work must be on site unless
otherwise directed.
Region 1
Microsoft Shop
Position Mandatory Qualification (Per Attachment 7, Section 1.2.4)
Tester
Conducts automated and manual tests to ensure that the software created/upgraded
performs as necessary and meets the user requirements. Develops and maintains
user and technical documentation and project process documentation for application
teams. Understands the view of applications and/or technology and is able to put
procedures in a logical sequence.
Pass/Fail
OGS HBITS Determination
Expert 84+ Months
Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry
experience and is considered at the top of his/her field.
Position Requested Qualifications (Per Attachment 7, Section 1.2.5)
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Requested Qualification
Requested
Qualification
Number
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Requested
Documentation
Notes to Agency:
 Points assigned will change depending on the number of
Qualifications submitted
 There is no requirement to have 10 Qualifications.
 Only Number of Months is an allowable unit of
measurement for experience.
84 months of experience testing new web applications.
84 months of experience working directly with business
analysts, program subject matter experts and technical
staff, to define all test scenarios
84 months of experience creating detailed test cases
based on use cases, software specifications, and
design documents.
60 months of experience creating and executing test
cases to validate data imports from external sources,
verifying the data in the data import file is valid and
uploaded to the database based on functional
requirements.
60 months of experience using HP ALM software for
tracking of test cases and test case execution for
multiple releases and user roles.
60 months of experience using HP ALM software to
verify requirements coverage, and creating ALM reports
for test coverage, test status, and defects.
60 months of experience in defect management
(identifying, recording, tracking, prioritizing, and
communicating defects) using ALM to document, track
and communicate problems to technical staff.
60 months of experience creating and executing test
cases to validate functional requirements for system
generated reports, verifying the reports are generated
and populated with accurate data.
60 months of experience creating/executing database
queries in SQL for validation of test results.
Bachelor’s Degree in an Information Technology field
from an accredited institution.
Please submit copy of resume and degree.
Requested Qualifications Must Always Total 80 Points for
Maximum Score
Interview Must Always Total
Total Score
Points Assigned
for Meeting
Qualification
Maximum
Points Assigned
for Exceeding
Qualification
(Always 75% of
Max Points)
(Max Points)
7.5
10
7.5
10
7.5
10
7.5
10
7.5
10
7.5
10
3.75
5
3.75
5
3.75
5
3.75
5
0
0
60
80
20
100
Additional Information Requests:
Are there additional security requirements for
the Authorized User?
If YES, include the additional security
requirements:
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Yes
If the consultant does not currently have a NYS driver’s license
or non-driver identification card, he/she will need to obtain an
official photo at the Dept. of Motor Vehicles in order to apply for
building and suite access cards.
Consultants are required to sign an acceptance form regarding
the appropriate usage of State computers and non-disclosure of
confidential information.
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Will additional training potentially be required
during the Engagement?
If YES, provide description of
anticipated training:
What type and/or manner, of knowledge transfer
is requested during the Engagement?
Is travel anticipated during the Engagement?
If YES, list anticipated frequency and
locations for travel:
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yes
Consultants are required to attend mandatory workplace
training. Examples of currently included courses are: Security
Awareness, Preventing Sexual Harassment, Preventing
Workplace Violence, etc.
Prepare documentation and conduct formal/informal training
sessions in order to effectively transfer knowledge in the areas
needed for on-going support of the HPNAP program.
No
NA
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