SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- RECOVERY - Backbone Services for the NOAA Research Network - Statement of Work - Backbone Services for the NOAA Research Network
- Notice Date
- 12/23/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541519
— Other Computer Related Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office, SSMC4 - Room 7601/OFA61, 1305 East West Highway, 7th Floor, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910
- ZIP Code
- 20910
- Solicitation Number
- NRMAE000-10-02863
- Point of Contact
- Claude F. Bordelon, Phone: 301-713-9877 x166, Richard A Parkerson, Phone: 301-713-0838 x197
- E-Mail Address
-
Claude.F.Bordelon@noaa.gov, richard.parkerson@noaa.gov
(Claude.F.Bordelon@noaa.gov, richard.parkerson@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Statement of Work RECOVERY– Backbone Services for the NOAA Research Network IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 (ARRA), PUBLIC LAW 111-5, THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA), ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE (AGO), INTENDS TO ACQUIRE “Backbone Services for the NOAA Research Network”. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTIFICATION. The Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking IP services, static and dynamic optical circuits, and collocation services from a backbone network provider. The optical circuits will be part of the interconnecting backbone between the supercomputing facilities. Circuit “links” and equipment collocation are required to complete an optical path interconnecting two specific sites and are required at various phases of the NRN build driven by the necessity of the geographic location and the needs of the associated NOAA research institution. IP services are required to integrate NOAA research sites not directly connected to backbone endpoints. See the attached Statement of Work for specifications of the work to be performed. The Government is especially interested in responses from SBA certified small business concerns that are capable of performing the work described within this notice. NOAA shall execute a firm fixed price contract to the contract awardee with a demonstrated ability of provide the required services characteristics (below) with a base period and four option years. The anticipated award date is on or about March 1, 2010. The NAICS code is 541519 – Other Computer Related Services. This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. Nor does this sources sought notification constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise that any procurement action that may be issued for the Government's requirements. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of contractor's information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Please submit information to include: 1) Your firm's DUNS number & CAGE code 2) Your firm's SBA certified small business concern status if applicable. Specifically identify if your firm is HUBZone-certified, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, or SBA 8(a) program certified 3) A brief description of your firm's recent past experience (within past 7 years) performing operations, maintenance and technical support of a similar magnitude to the work required Information must be received by Sr. Contract Specialist Claude Bordelon at Claude.F.Bordelon@noaa.gov by close-of-business on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. Do not call regarding this sources sought notice. Any questions or responses regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the above e-mail address.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOC/NOAA/AGAMD/NRMAE000-10-02863/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Boulder, Colorado, United States
- Record
- SN02030441-W 20091225/091223234625-b856cbeebc1fdd509490fd7119461802 (fbodaily.com)
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