SOURCES SOUGHT
D -- This is a Market Research Notice, seeking technical expertise to analyze new programs, products, initiatives and emerging technologies.
- Notice Date
- 2/14/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541512
— Computer Systems Design Services
- Contracting Office
- US Army Communications-Electronics Command, Southwest Operations Office, ATTN: AMSEL-AC-CC-S, Building 61801, Room 3212, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-6000
- ZIP Code
- 85613-6000
- Solicitation Number
- W9128Z-05-R-0005
- Response Due
- 2/22/2005
- Archive Date
- 4/23/2005
- Point of Contact
- kathleen.a.camp, 5205382926
- E-Mail Address
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US Army Communications-Electronics Command, Southwest Operations Office
(kathleen.camp@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a Request for Information (RFI) Market Research Notice seeking technical expertise to analyze new programs, products, initiatives and emerging technologies. Services will include support for Information Technology (IT) systems, logistics, and other mission aspects of the U.S. Army Communications Security Logistics Activity (CSLA), both in the CONUS and OCONUS. This synopsis defines the requirements for Information Assurance (IA) support to the US Army Communications Security Logistics Activity Future Team in the form of Information Assurance engineering and technical services to support the identification and development of new missions in Communications Security (COMSEC), Information Systems Security (INFOSEC), and other secure IT program area s for implementation and subsequent management. The nature of the work requires Top Secret security clearance. Work may be performed in government-provided facilities at Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, Arizona, Contractor-provided facilities and/or in a Temporary Duty (TDY) status. Support requirements include: 1. Expert INFOSEC and IA support for: analyzing new programs, products, initiatives and emerging technologies to determine how and if new programs and technologies should be integrated into the Army's evolving INFOSEC, COMSEC and IA missions. This requires a knowledge and analysis of IT, IA, COMSEC, Electronic Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), and its use of Biometrics to include applications, operating systems, Internet/Intranet security, physical security, network architecture and security awareness, r isk and vulnerability assessment, critical infrastructure security, disaster recovery and continuity. This also requires knowledge of COMSEC/CCI, Type 2 and 3 commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) cryptographic products, IA non-cryptographic products and other e merging security products. Tasks may include: A. Analysis of all proposed new and emerging IA, COMSEC, KMI, and use of Biometrics systems to include application of principles and methods to solutions in relation to CSLAs mission; B. Definition of potential problems and impacts with recommended resolution, relative to technical and operational requirements referenced above for each proposed initiative; C. Documentation of organizational information through technical support and analysis; D. Support for development of Future Mission Programs through preparation of written instructions, detailing development and implementation of policy and procedures for existing and proposed initiatives related to above programs and systems; E. Identification of possible replacements or modifications of legacy IA systems, utilizing existing COMSEC, IA, and IT specialized training; F. Coordination with appropriate private industry and within DOD, HQDA, AMC, CECOM, LRC and CSLA Headquarters, which interface with new and evolving programs; G. Development and presentation of spreadsheets, fact papers, recommendations and update documentation. H. Preparation and delivery of presentations and briefings at a General Officer level. The anticipated period of performance is 5 years, which includes a one-year base period and four, twelve (12)-month option periods. A 30-day Phase-in after award will be required. The government intends to award a single, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price Contract with Firm Fixed Price Task Orders. This is a Performance-based RFP, and Contractors will be measured monthly for performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that is forthcoming. Any businesses that belong to the NAICS Code 541512 are encouraged to respond to this synopsis, indicating their interest and capabilities in this procurement. The results of this market research will also assist in determining small business availabilit y in accordance with instructions below. Small businesses may contact Mr. Tony Isom, Small Business Specialist at 520-538-6915, r egarding the referenced NAICS Code assigned. This acquisition will be conducted on the CECOM Acquisition Center's Interactive Business Opportunities Page (IBOP) at Internet site https://abop.monmouth.army.mil/. For assistance with the IBOP web page, please call 1-888-414-2677. Hard copies of docume nts will not be provided. The CECOM Acquisition Center, Southwest Operations Office intends on releasing a Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and associated QASP on or about 15 March 2005. These documents will be located on the IBOP under the Solicitat ion W9128Z-05-R-0005. Industry comments regarding the DPWS, QASP, the acquisition strategy, and any other pertinent issues regarding this acquisition are encouraged. Comments, questions and contracting issues shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer 's attention via email to Ronald Lopez at Ronald.A.Lopez@us.army.mil or via telephone at (520) 538-2927 or to Kathleen Camp at Kathleen.Camp@hqisec.army.mil. The following abbreviated milestones (subject to change) are provided for your planning purposes: · Draft Request for Proposal (RFP), 15 March 2005 · Presolicitation Conference, 15 April 2005 · Final RFP, 1 May 2005 · Contract Award, 15 June 2005 Potential offerors are encouraged to monitor the status of this acquisition on the CECOM IBOP for updates and changes. In order to determine the best strategy for maximizing small business participation in this procurement, please provide the following information by e-mail to Kathleen.Camp@hqisec.army.mil no later than 1300 hours Mountain Standard Time on February 22, 200 5. For small business size standard(s) qualification, provide the following: · Provide a capabilities statement not to exceed five pages, demonstrating your ability to accomplish all of the requirements identified in the DPWS, or those in the technical or functional area in which you plan to provide support. · Small business classification if applicable. · The percentage of work you plan to perform and the percentage of work you plan for subcontractors and/or team members to perform. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO WWW.FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (14-FEB-2005); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
- Web Link
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Link to FedBizOpps document.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Communications-Electronics Command, Southwest Operations Office ATTN: AMSEL-AC-CC-S, Building 61801, Room 3212 Fort Huachuca AZ
- Zip Code: 85613-6000
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 85613-6000
- Record
- SN00750947-F 20050216/050214212150 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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