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D -- ABOVE-GROUND TELECOMMUNICATIONS BACKBONE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PENTAGON RENOVATION SOL DASW01-97-R-0041 DUE 101497 POC Point of Contact -- Contract Specialist: Ms. Raymie Shelton (703/607-9006). Contracting Officer: Ms. Pat Hanson (703/607-9016) This action originally publicized in the CBD dated 1/17/97 as a draft RFP is now publicized as a final RFP. The following information is provided: The Defense Supply Service-Washington, on behalf of the program manager, information Management and Telecommunications, Pentagon, Washington, DC, intends to issue an RFP to procure an Above-ground Telecommunications Backbone (ATB) infrastructure in conjunction with the Pentagon Renovation Project. This effort will include system design; system integration; system implementation; testing; procurement of equipment; and development of a maintenance/operations training plan, and a Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) plan, and a replacement parts schedule. The ATB will provide all users within the Pentagon building common telecommunications capabilities, support the distribution of both classified and unclassified voice, video, and data requirements for information systems, conform to modern telecommunications practices and standards, and provide flexibility to allow incorporation of foreseeable future technologies through the use of an evolutionary strategy. The Contractor shall be responsible for the ATB overall design and detailed designs, total ATB program management, integration of equipment, and interoperability between the renovated and unrenovated parts of the Pentagon and various temporary relocation sites in the surrounding community ( Swing Space ). The Contractor s design shall provide for the use of both contractor-procured equipment and government furnished equipment, as necessary. The Contractor shall install all equipment. Utilizing full and open competition, the Government intends to award a single, fixed-price, indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with award fee for one wedge of the Pentagon with options for the remaining wedges. A small business/small disadvantaged business subcontracting plan will be required, and teaming/partnering will be encouraged. The anticipated release date of the RFP is 11 Jul 97. The anticipated date for the receipt of the offerors questions is 22 Aug 97. The anticipated date for receipt of proposals is 14 Oct 97. The anticipated award date is May 98. A site visit is tentatively scheduled for 06 Aug 97. Contact Debra Graham at tel. 703/696-6798 or Elaine Brownley at tel. 703/696-3911 (of FAX 703/696-6633) for details on the site visit. A pre-proposal conference is tentatively scheduled for 07 Aug 97. Details will be provided with the release of the RFP. The unclassified technical library will be available by appointment only upon release of the RFP at DSR, Inc. 2100 Washington Blvd., Suite 3000, Arlington, VA, POC: Mr. Norm Hensley or Mr. Brian Walsh, tel. 703/486-3266. The classified technical library will be available by appointment only upon the release of the RFP at PM IM&T, 100 Boundary Channel Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. POC: Ms. Alisa Youngman, tel. 703/607-9008, fax. 703/614-6329. Verification of security clearances in advance of an appointment for the classified technical librarywill be required. Any company that requested the draft RFP will automatically be included in the final RFP mailing list. New requests for the solicitation should be mailed to Ms. pat Hanson or Ms. Raymie Shelton, RFP. No. DASW01-97-r-0041, c/o PM IM&T, 100 Boundary Channel Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-3712. New requests may also be faxed to Ms. Hanson or Ms. Shelton at 703/614-6329. Please include the RFP number and the following information in your request: company name, point of contact, telephone number, fax number, and complete address. The Government will mail only one copy of the RFP per company. PORTIONS of the RFP may be downloaded at the following internet site after the anticipated release date above: http://www.hqda.army.mil.dssw/. Connect to the links: Acquisition Services and RFPs . However, the Government makes no guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of any internet document. Additionally, only those interested parties who have provided written requests for this solicitation can be assured of receiving future amendments and/or additional information in a timely manner. All responsible sources may submit a proposal for consideration by the government for award. See Numbered Note 26. (AC0627074-11) (0179)

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