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R -- PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE -- SPACE AND COMMUNICATIONS SENSORS SUPPORT SERVICES (CAAS) SOL N00039-97-R-0051(Q) POC Tom Kruza, 02-21, 703-602-0854. Synopsis No. 13. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command intends to solicit a one (1) year Contracted Advisory and Assistance Services (CAAS) contract with up to four (4) option years, to perform engineering, technical review and analysis, general program management, and test and evaluation services for the Program Executive Office -- Space, Communications and Sensors (PEO-SCS). The contract will require interface with the PEO-SCS matrix staff organization and all program offices under the PEO-SCS including, but not limited to, the Communications Satellite Programs Office (PMW 146), the Advanced Tactical Data Link Systems Program Office (PMW-159), and the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Program Office (PMW-101) and the MILSATCOM Joint Terminal Program Office (MJTPO). The main programs requiring support include, but are not limited to, UHF Follow-On Satellite (UFO), Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS/LINK 16/TADIL), Command and Control Processor (C2P), Link 11 Improvement Program (LEIP), NATO Improved Link Eleven (NILE), MIDS and the Submarine Laser Communication Satellite (SLCSAT) Advanced Development Program. Multiple firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity task order contracts are anticipated which will provide for technical services in support of the above described programs. It is contemplated that the first year of performance will have a requirement for 240,000 man hours of support effort with four (4) follow-on option years, each having an additional 240,000 man hours of effort. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 8711. Potential offerors must possess a TOP SECRET facility clearance at time of award. The Final RFP will be transmitted through the SPAWARSYSCOM Bulletin Board System (SPAWAR BBS), which can be accessed by calling (703)602-9494, or via the internet at URL http://spawarbbs.spawar.navy.mil. The SPAWAR BBS (non-internet) operates at 14,400 BAUD with a setting of 8:N:1. To download the Final RFP, the prospective offerors will need, at a minimum, PC or MAC, with modem emulation software that supports VT100 or ANSI standing, a modem that operates between 300 bps -- 14.4K bps (for non-internet access), and 0.6 MEG of free disk space. Prospective offerors are required to supply the name and address of their company and the Point of Contacts' name and phone number on the on-line questionnaire in order to be placed on the RFP Bidder's List. The Final RFP file name will be PEOOMNI.ZIP, and will consist of files in WordPerfect 6.0 and Microsoft Word 6.0, and Microsoft Access 2.0 formats, compressed by shareware program, PKZ204G.EXE. The SPAWAR BBS will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, as the demand may be heavy, it may be necessary to call repeatedly or during non-business hours. If any assistance is needed regarding use of the SPAWAR BBS, please contact Mark Gurganus at (703)602-1842. Written or electronic requests, to the contract specialist or contracting officer listed below, for an electronic or hard copy of the Final RFP will be honored. If the request is in writing, two formatted, high density, 3 1/2 inch diskettes must accompany the request. Offerors may also bring two formatted high density, 3 1/2 inch diskettes to the Contractor Liaison Branch, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, 2451 Crystal Park Drive, CPK 5, Room 201, Arlington, VA 22245-5200, between the hours of 7:00am and 3:00pm, Mon- Fri, in order to obtain an electronic copy of the Final RFP. The Final RFP will be available no earlier than 15 days from the date of this synopsis. A Conference of Prospective Offerors will be held approximately three weeks after release of the Final RFP. Details regarding the Conference of Prospective Offerors will announced via the SPAWAR BBS. The file name for the Conference of Prospective Offerors will be PEOPRE.ZIP. This synopsis is not a promise by the Government to pay for information received in response to the RFP. Inquiries regarding this synopsis should be addressed to Mr. Tom Kruza, Contract Specialist at (703)602-0854 (electronic mail kruzat@smtp-gw.spawar.navy.mil) or by fax at (703) 602-7367. In the event Mr. Kruza cannot be reached, contact Ms. Kelly Hough, Contract Specialist at (703)602-0762 (electronic mail houghk@ smtp-gw.spawar.navy.mil), or by fax at (703)602-7367. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation. Release of this RFP is planned for December 1996. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0347)

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