Oracle form 6i in client server mode to call web service

Hi,
I am using oracle form 6i running in client server mode. My database version is 8.1.7.4. Now I am required to call an external web service. Is it possible to call web service without the existence of application server or web server? Please help!

I have tried the method illustrated by the Form 10g Demo. However, when I select the Import Java Classes from the pull down menu, I have got the following error:
PDE-UJI002 Unable to find the required Java Importer Classes.
My Oracle Form version is as follows:
Forms [32 Bit] Version 6.0.8.19.2 (Production)
Oracle8i Enterprise Edition Release 8.1.7.0.0 - 64bit Production
With the Partitioning option
JServer Release 8.1.7.0.0 - 64bit Production
Oracle Toolkit Version 6.0.8.19.1 (Production)
PL/SQL Version 8.0.6.3.0 (Production)
Oracle Procedure Builder V6.0.8.17.0 Build #863 - Production
PL/SQL Editor (c) WinMain Software (www.winmain.com), v1.0 (Production)
Oracle Query Builder 6.0.7.1.0 - Production
Oracle Virtual Graphics System Version 6.0.5.38.0 (Production)
Oracle Tools GUI Utilities Version 6.0.8.11.0 (Production)
Oracle Multimedia Version 6.0.8.18.1 (Production)
Oracle Tools Integration Version 6.0.8.18.0 (Production)
Oracle Tools Common Area Version 6.0.8.18.0
Oracle CORE Version 4.0.6.0.0 - Production
Please help !

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