DISA/DITCO/DTS5 2300 East Drive Scott AFB IL 62225-5406

D -- ATM SERVICE SOL DCA200-R-0044 DUE 060295 POC Contact, Jo Ann Smith, 618-256-9455 Synopsis number 95121. The Defense Information Technology Contracting Officer (DITCO) has a requirement for high speed Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) communications service between front-end computers, to include system-level hardward and software. The high speed network service will be used to transfer Meteorology and Oceanography automated numerical guidance and information. T-3/OC3 service level is anticipated to provide the desired performance. The ATM service must support the existing interfaces and all classes of cells supported by CISCO 7000 ATM interface processor board, the Network Systems Corporation ATM interface, and the ATM interface for the Hughes Enterprise Hub. The initial service locations are Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center, Monterey CA; Air Force Global Weather Central, Offutt AFB NE; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Silver Springs, MD and Naval Oceanographic Office, Stennis Space Center, MS. Other sites identified for future consideration are Scott AFB IL; Pearl Harbor HI; Suitland MD; and Norfolk VA. The contract period is one year with three one-year options. Interested offerors offerors may obtain a copy of the solicitation by requesting a copy, in writing, from DITCO/DTS22, 2300 East Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5406 or FAX number 618-256-9507, attention Jane Uhles, Contracting Officer (618-256-9458). Reference DITCO solicitation number DCA200-95-R-0044. The Defense Information Technology Contracting Office (DITCO), formerly the Defense Commercial Communications Office (DITCO), will make this solicitation available through an electronic bulletin board, the DISA Acquisition Bulletin Board System (DABBS). WHILE VENDOR CORRESPONDENCE VIA THE DABBS, REGARDING THIS RFP IS ENCOURAGED, VENDORS MAY RECEIVE THE SOLICITATION EITHER ELECTRONICALLY OR BY MAIL. Vendors desiring to correspond with DITCO on this RFP via the DABBS will be able to, through electronic means, dial into the system, download the RFP, check the status of the RFP, receive amendments and other RFP related correspondence. Vendor proposals must continue to be received by DITCO in hard copy. Procedures for receiving the RFP and subsequent correspondence via the DABBS is as follows: the RFP will be placed in the requirements area (bulletin), Area 52, of the DABBS. No pre-registration is required to gain access to the DABBS, the vendor will assign their own userid and password. To access the DABBS, vendors will need an IBM compatible computer, modem (1.2 through 14.4 KBPS), and communications software (i.e., Procomm, QModem, etc.). The RFP will be posted on the DABBS in Microsoft Word for Windows 2.0 format, and vendors will need compatible software to view the RFP after it has been downloaded. Standard communications parameters apply: 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. The DABBS can be accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, by calling (618) 256-9200. Questions pertaining to the RFP should be directed to the Contracting Officer at the phone number noted herein. Questions regarding the use of the DABBS should be addressed to the system administrator at (618) 256-9380. Vendors who desire to receive the RFP in hard copy via the mail may do so; however, it is requested that access to the RFP and related information be received either via the DABBS or mail - not both. If you wish to receive the RFP and related information via the mail, please forward your written request to the Contracting Officer noted above. All written requests must include the Vendor's full name, street address (no P.O. Boxes please, as overnight mail cannot be delivered to a P.O. Box), City, State and Zip + 4 (a full nine digit Zip code is required), company point of contact with telephone and fax numbers, and the company size status under the SIC Code. VENDORS WHO FAIL TO PROVIDE ALL INFORMATION AS REQUESTED WILL NOT BE ADDED TO THE BIDDER'S LIST. Vendors who wish to receive the RFP and related information via the DABBS need not reply in writing as the required information will be requested when you access the DABBS. (0109)

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