Defense Information Systems Agency, National Capital Region Contracting Office, Code D44, 701 South Court House Road, Arlington, VA 22204-2199

D -- TECHNICAL DIRECTION AND MANAGEMENT CONTROL OF DSCS SOL DCA100-R-0058 DUE 101595 POC Contact: Contract Specialist, Anita Bush-Childs (703) 607-6907 or Contracting Officer, Leo Milanowski (703) 607-6908 This is a revision of the synopsis for DCA100-95-R-0058 published 6APR96. The revision to this synopsis announcement addresses requirements for a classified reading room. The following information provides specific guidance for the reading room. The Defense Information Systems Agency, intends to issue a competitive solicitation for the acquisition of technical support to the DISA Transmission Systems Division (D321) for support of the Defense Satellite Communication System (DSCS). A SECRET facility clearance is required. The contractor will be required to provide the technical support to enable DISA to effectively manage and control program resources and efforts to ensure DoD can acquire and deploy geostationary communications satellites, satellite ground terminals, and a satellite/network control system that will assure satisfaction of unique and vital nation/military communications require- ments worldwide. The contractor will also provide technical assistance and support for the Jam-Resistant Secure Communications (JRSC) program, which supports the National Command Authority (NCA) and Joint Staff by providing transmission on nuclear attack and assessment data and command and control connectivity to the Unified/Specified Commanders-in-Chief and certain subordinate commands. JRSC is being implemented to provide anti-jam, HEMP, and scintillation protected connectivity via the DSCS through terrestrial extension down to the users. The contractor effort is broken into the four areas of satellite constellation, satellite ground segment, satellite network control, and JRSC. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The nature of the support requires the contractor to be intimately knowledgeable of the various phases of a nuclear conflict and its affect on DSCS operations and communications. Due to the amount of coordination necessary, the contractor must perform at least 90 percent of the management and technical support in the Washington, D.C. area. The anticipated period of performance is January 1996 (or sooner) to January 1997. Four (4) twelve month options are also included for a total sixty (60) months effort. The government estimates Technical Staff months (TSMs) of effort as follows: Base Year 125 TSMs with an option for 140 TSMs the second year, 140 TSMs the third year, 140 TSMs the forth year, and 150 TSMs the fifth year. A reading room has been established in the HQ DISA for the purpose of making available for review by prospective offerors such data as deemed appropriate by the government. This room is located at HQ DISA, Building 12, Room 3300A, 701 South Court House Road, Arlington, VA. Prospective Offerors may review data by contacting Jolynn Thagard Chandler, (703) 607-6645. When arranging an appointment, refer to RFP DCA100-95-R-0058. Prior to arranging an appointment, personnel (security) clearances (PCLs) up to and including TOP SECRET shall be provided to DISA, ATTN: Security/Visitor Control, Code D161, 701 South Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22204-2199. The Contractor is responsible for certifying 'need-to-know' for the individuals designated to read the classified data and shall incorporate this requirement into the Visit Authorization Request forwarded to Code D161. Any questions regarding PCLs should be addressed to Code D161, (703) 607-6495. Solicitation, DCA100-95-R-0058 is projected for release by 24AUG95. The reading room will be open as of 7 AUG 1995. Plan to allow at least five (5) workdays for receipt and processing of clearances before arranging an appointment. The requirement remains a 100% Small Business Set Aside under Standard Industrial Classification Code 4813. All request for copies of the solicitation should be in writing and received by 24AUG95. The telefax number to our office is (703) 607-4340/4341. The Government intends to award a contract for one year basic contract with 4 one year options. The requirement remains a 100% Small Business Set Aside under Standard Industrial Classification Code 4813. (0212)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0018 19950801\D-0001.SOL)