Directorate Of Contracting, Oo-Alc 6038 Aspen Avenue Bldg 1289 Se, Hill Air force Base, Ut 84056-5816

R -- PEACEKEEPER DMS=S REPLACEMENT SOL F42610-97-R-BBBBS POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Cathie Richardson/Lmke/[801]777-0130 The following information is provided to do a market survey of industry to see if there are any potential contractors, in addition to Northrup Grumman, who have the knowledge of the Peacekeeper guidance system, guidance system repair, software experience and skills required to complete this effort in the required amount of time. The Air Force is in the process of preparing a justification and approval document to gain the required approval to issue a sole wource request for proposal to Northrop Grumman. The Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) System Program Office (SPO) anticipates awarding a contract in FY98 for replacement of the Peacekeeper Data Management System (DMS) located at Newark, Ohio. The DMS-D supports the repair and data management activities associated with the Peacekeeper guidance system. The hardware is to be replaced and the existing software is to be ported over to the new platform. The hardware and software must be operational by November 1999. The DMS-D software is not baselined and is continually being updated. Therefore, a final software baseline can not be provided. Hardware and software documentation on the DMS-D is very limited and what is available is out of date and/or inaccurate. The major tasks under this contract will include upgrades to the database and associated software in order to function with the new platform, operating system and data base management system. Included in this effort is the modification of the software to be able to handle the year 2000 turnover and identification and correction of areas within the DMS-D that are not currently functioning. Any potential offeror must be able to demonstrate his/her experience and knowledge with the Peacekeeper guidance system repair, the Peacekeeper-related depot test equipment and DMS software. This knowledge must include having prted DMS software/hardware within the last three years, using all of the following variations: HARDWARE OPERATING SYSTEM UNIFY/ACCEL VERSION SEL/Gould 6780 UTX 2.0 1.3 Gould PowerNode 9050UTX 2.0 1.2 & 1.3 VAX 11/780 ULTRIX 1.2 & 1.3 Encore Infinity UMAX 5.0 2.05 To prequalify, each potential offeror must successfully complete a software knowledge and capability demonstration test. The offeror shall prepare and submit a knowledge and capability demonstration plan. The plan shall include, but is not limited to the following: Provide a detail description of the hardware required to implement this effort. Provide a detail description of the software required to implement this effort including a detailed narrative describing the purpose and function of each of the software programs, purchased software and data base management systems. Provide a detailed interface description document demonstrating the potential offeror's understanding of the external interfaces to the DMS-D system. Provide a detailed narrative for each person involved with the program; specifically describe his/her software development experience, experience with the Peacekeeper guidance system, depot test equipment and the purpose and function of each person. Provide the test approach that demonstrates end-to-end functionality of the DMS-D replacement system. To include labor, travel/subsistence, and material to support various locations. Potential offerors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements. Potential offerors are requested to submit two (2) copies of an unclassified response (limited to 50 pages) with ten (10) working days after publication of this notice to OO-ALC/LMKE, Attn: Cathie Richardson, 6038 Aspen Ave., Bldg 1258 SE, Hill Air Force Base, Utah 84056-5816. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm listed. Requests for further information regarding this announcement should be directed to the contracting officer. No telephone or fax requests. Only written requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. (0059)

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