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N -- INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT THE REGION/SECTOR AIR OPERATIONS CENTER (R/SAOC) MODERNIZATION PROGRAM POC Capt Augustin E. Velez, Contract Manager, 617-377-7242; Mr. A. John Sorgini, Jr., Contracting Officer, 617-377-7241. The Electronic Systems Center (ESC) of the Air Force Materiel Command is soliciting companies/businesses with the intention of awarding a contract. This is not a solicitation but a market survey to determine potential sources to provide the Region/Sector Air Operations Center (R/SAOC) Modernization Program with site preparation, equipment installation, and operational support services for one (1) air operations center located in Rome, NY. The R/SAOC Modernization Program is a Bi-national US/Canadian effort to modernize existing JSS Region and Sector Air Operations Centers' computing and display capabilities to better support designated NORAD missions. These missions include peacetime surveillance and maintenance of air sovereignty for US and Canadian airspace, control of airspace for contingency of wartime needs, and support for US federal law enforcement agencies' counterdrug activities. R/SAOC supports these missions through the detection, tracking, identification, and interception of airborne targets. The R/SAOC system is a Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS) application that will evolve to be Defense Information Infrastructure (DII) Common Operating Environment (DII) compliant. Litton Data Systems, 29851 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91376-6008, is currently upgrading five sites under contract F19628-97-C-0031. The five operations centers addressed in the current modernization effort are located at: Tyndall AFB, FL, McChord AFB, WA, Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada. Period of performance for the basic contract is Mar 97 -- Jun 01. The offeror must have: 1) in-depth knowledge of integrating and supporting GOTS and COTS software components, 2) demonstrated experience in fielding and testing air defense or command and control systems while maintaining current operations, and 3) documentation for training, operations, and maintenance of fielded equipment. The offeror must also have sufficient experience with state of the art radar systems and personnel skilled in O&M of such systems. Offerors must provide the technological interface with Litton Data Systems and user agencies to resolve technical deficiencies and carry out system improvements with both user and contractor personnel. As the contractor will be required to interface with Litton Data Systems and R/SAOC subcontractors in performing hardware and software integration, associate contractor agreements and R/SAOC software licenses will be necessary. The period of peformance for the Rome, NY site modernization is anticipated to be Aug 97 -- Jun 01. The contractor shall install the R/SAOC Core Operating Capability (COC) System by Jun 99, and upgrade the site to threshold capability by Oct 00. The contractor shall also provide user and maintenance training, pre-operational, and post-operational support through Jun 01. Contract award is scheduled for Aug 97. ESC reserves the right not to award a contract. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Government. Qualification packages should be no longer than ten (10) pages including graphics, tables, or photographs, and should be addressed to ESC/TNK, Attn: Mr. A. John Sorgini, Jr., 51 Schilling Circle, Bldg 1302F, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2802. Respondents will be surveyed to verify their capabilities, facilities, experience, or personnel available and past performance. Resumes of key management and technical personnel should be submitted with the response. A short company resume on related performance to include a list of past performance references on similar contracts would be beneficial to the qualification process. Any firm wishing to submit a qualification package must do so within thirty (30) days of the publication of this synopsis. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or Contracting Officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Col Lee H. Hughes, ESC/CX, (617) 377-5106. This synopsis does not constitute an IFB or RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or otherwise pay for information solicited. All small businesses and small disadvantaged sources should identify themselves. See Numbered Note(s): 26. (0167)

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