SOURCES SOUGHT
10 -- Defense Wide Transmission Systems Integrated Network Operations Center (INOC) Services and Systems Support
- Notice Date
- 3/28/2012
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- ACC - Rock Island (ACC-RI), ATTN: AMSAS-AC, Rock Island, IL 61299-6500
- ZIP Code
- 61299-6500
- Solicitation Number
- W52P1J-SOURCESSOUGHT
- Response Due
- 4/4/2012
- Archive Date
- 6/3/2012
- Point of Contact
- Todd Kowalke, 309-782-6788
- E-Mail Address
-
ACC - Rock Island (ACC-RI)
(todd.kowalke@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Defense Wide Transmission Systems Integrated Network Operations Center (INOC) Services and Systems Support This Sources Sought notice is a synopsis posted by a government agency seeking possible sources for a requirement. This notice is neither a solicitation for work nor a Request for Proposal (RFP). Reference Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 7.3, Contractor versus Government Performance, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76. The U.S. Army is seeking potential companies who have the skills, experience, knowledge, and capabilities required to support the operation, maintenance, engineering of Integrated Network Operations Centers (INOC) and worldwide deployment of Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) based satellite communications systems in support of US, joint, and coalition forces during real-time operations, contingency deployments, training, and humanitarian missions. Currently, PM DWTS operates, maintains, and manages disparate networks by multiple contractors through various contracts procured by Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) that provide connectivity and reach-back to services for globally deployed Satellite Communication systems. Long-haul terrestrial interconnectivity, satellite bandwidth, and satellite teleport services are procured through DISA. The voice, data and video services are determined by user and mission requirements and currently include: Secure Internet Protocol (IP) Router Network (SIPRNET) Non-Secure IP Router Network (NIPRNET) Hosting of a variety of Managed Services including: oSecure and Non-Secure Video Teleconferencing (VTC) oMicrosoft domain email oInherent in-network Managed VoIP Service oVoice over IP (VoIP) with Defense Switching Network (DSN) gateway access PM DWTS currently provides a Network Operations Center (NOC) and help desk at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois; a contractor owned and operated Network Operations Security Center (NOSC), help desk and Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in Herndon, Virginia; an iDirect hub facility in Landstuhl Germany; and help desk and Contractor Field Service Representatives (CFSRs) in SWA to support soldier operated Combat Service Support (CSS) SATCOM systems. In addition to support of CSS SATCOM, PM DWTS operates and maintains over 100 deployed satellite terminals worldwide at over 100 locations that support over 3000 users with voice, data and video services. Interested companies must have the following qualifications: -Ability to support a 24-hour/day, 365-day/year SECRET-cleared Government provided Network Operations Center (INOC) at Rock Island Illinois and to provide a contractor-owned Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC), location TBD. Provide help desk and Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support to deployed users. Support includes network administration, information assurance, hosting, and performance monitoring. -Ability to provide 24-hour/day, 365-day/year up to TOP SECRET-cleared personnel to operate and maintain (O&M) over 100 deployed communication systems and associated voice, data and video services using DISA provided terrestrial interconnectivity, teleports and satellite bandwidth. Note: The CSS SATCOM terminals are soldier operated and are not part of 100 deployed terminals cited. -Ability to provide 24-hour/day, 365-day/year up SECRET-cleared personnel to staff the South West Asia (SWA) Helpdesk and SWA field service personnel supporting over soldier operated CSS SATCOM deployed systems. -Ability to provide turn-key solutions for all the PM DWTS requirements to include engineer, furnish, test and install (EFT&I) communication systems, associated applications, appliances, and related support systems world-wide. -Ability to provide systems engineering, configuration management, site survey's, contingency planning, and disaster recovery support to improve the quality and efficiency of ongoing network services. Perform analyses, evaluations, tests, reviews, and studies as necessary to document and assist in all efforts associated with network services. -Ability monitor network services, satellite bandwidth, and associated terrestrial interconnection to provide performance metrics. These metrics shall include service availability, latency, time to restore, grade of service, bit error rate, jitter, event notification, time to replace, and other commercial performance metrics. -Ability to provide Information Assurance (IA) support responsible for certification and accreditation, network security, security training and awareness, vulnerability assessments, technical integration, and multi-level security for assigned systems and networks. Places of performance include Fort Belvoir Virginia, Rock Island Illinois, Southwest Asia, Europe, Pacific Theater, Continental United States, and other worldwide locations. Anticipated period of performance is 30 October 2012 through 29 October 2013, with two yearly options to extend the performance through 29 September 2015. Proposed contract type is Firm Fixed Price IDIQ. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a RFQ or commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: ACC - Rock Island (ACC-RI) ATTN: AMSAS-AC, Rock Island IL
- Zip Code: 61299-6500
- Zip Code: 61299-6500
- Record
- SN02708181-W 20120330/120328235847-bda56234aaeb1ca1cb9d3c0bb2a7a563 (fbodaily.com)
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