SPECIAL NOTICE
D -- Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) Next Generation (DNG) Program and DISN Access Transport Service (DATS)
- Notice Date
- 4/23/2004
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 517110
— Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- Contracting Office
- Defense Information Systems Agency, Acquisition Directorate, DITCO-Scott, 2300 East Drive Bldg 3600, Scott AFB, IL, 62225-5406
- ZIP Code
- 62225-5406
- Solicitation Number
- DCA200-03-R-5020
- Response Due
- 5/5/2004
- Archive Date
- 5/20/2004
- Point of Contact
- Judith Titus, Contract Negotiator, Phone 618-229-9539, Fax 618-229-9520,
- E-Mail Address
-
titusj@scott.disa.mil
- Description
- The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) will host an Industry Day on the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) Next Generation (DNG) Program on Monday, May 10, 2004. The purpose of the unclassified conference is to advise industry of the DNG Program and DISA?s acquisition strategy for DNG requirements. Information will be provided concerning an anticipated Request For Proposal (RFP) for the DISN (Defense Information System Network) Access Transport Service (DATS), scheduled for release later this calendar year. This acquisition is designed to acquire bandwidth to support DoD DISN requirements, other DoD requirements, and Federal Agency requirements in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, and US Territories and Possessions. The acquisition will provide leased services between the Government-owned backbone network, DoD installations, and customer locations. The transmission requirements will support bandwidths from sub-DSO through OC-192 and OC-192(c). Further information regarding this acquisition will be provided in a Request For Information (RFI), which will be issued prior to the Industry Day. Industry contracting opportunities associated with meeting the requirements of the DNG Program will also be addressed. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to pose questions both in advance of and during the conference. Questions submitted in advance shall be forwarded via e-mail to shirleyr@ncr.disa.mil and titusj@scott.disa.mil no later than 5 May 2004. The question form may be downloaded from ?Contracting Opportunities? on the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) web page at www.ditco.disa.mil under DNG in the RFP Section. The industry conference will consist of a morning session, beginning at 0830 lasting until approximately 1100. A panel will address questions submitted in advance of the conference from 1100 to approximately 1300. The Government may not be able to address all questions during the conference and all responses provided will be interim. Attendance will be limited solely to pre-registered attendees, and conference attendance will be limited to not more than 3 attendees per company. A total of 140 seats will be available for industry on a first come, first served basis. The registration form may be downloaded from the above referenced web site. Pre-registration must be accomplished by email to shirleyr@ncr.disa.mil and will be confirmed. Media representatives must contact the DISA Public Affairs office (Cassandra White or Sheryl Robertson, MPS7?Public Affairs, (703) 607-6900) if they wish to attend. THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS 1400 EST, WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2004. The conference will be held on Monday, 10 May 2004, at the Eagle Building, Skyline 7, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041 and will last from 0830 until approximately 1300. Parking is extremely limited at the Skyline facility and carpooling is strongly encouraged. Towing of illegally parked vehicles is aggressively enforced in the area. There is no Metro station within walking distance of the Eagle Building. Taxis are normally available at the Pentagon City and King Street Metro Stations. Security check-in and pre-registration confirmation will begin at 0730 and the conference will begin at 0830. Security check-in will entail surrendering of a picture ID to receive a visitors badge. No food or beverages will be available or can be consumed in the conference center. You may contact Mr. Randall Shirley, DNG Program Management Office, shirleyr@ncr.disa.mil, (703) 681-1214, if you have any questions concerning this notice, the registration process or the conference. All contract related questions should be addressed to Ms. Judith Titus, Contracting Officer, titusj@scott.disa.mil, (618) 229-9539.
- Record
- SN00571587-W 20040425/040423211619 (fbodaily.com)
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