NCCOSC RDTE Division, Code D214B, 53570 Silvergate Avenue, Bldg. A33, San Diego, CA 92152-5113

A -- ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF FLEET SUBMARINE BROADCAST SYSTEMS SOL N66001-97-R-5052 POC Contract Specialist, Ms. Caroline Standish, Code D212, (619)553-4509. Contracting Officer, Mr.Glenn E. Brown, (619)553-5725. POC for copy, Mr. J.C. Norris, (619)553-4331. The Naval Command, Control and Ocean Surveillance Center (NCCOSC) RDT&E Division has a requirement for engineering, technical, and management support services for system design, development and sustained life-cycle maintenance of Fleet Submarine Broadcast Systems (FSBS) associated subsystems, and related support systems and equipment installed in or to be installed in submarine broadcast transmitter sites and broadcast support sites. With regard to strategic submarine communications programs supported by Fleet Submarine Broadcast System, this work must be meticulously responsive to the stringent prerequisites of performance and operating parameters mandated by the National Command Authority (NCA), the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), and the Navy's strategic operating forces. This work is also involved with, bilateral, multilateral, and NATO submarine communications programs which are supported by the Fleet Submarine Broadcast System. The FSBS provides worldwide ELF, VLF, and LF broadcast communications for U.S. submarines, and for NATO submarine assets operating in the Western Atlantic Ocean Area. The various submarine assets operating in the Western Atlantic Ocean Area. The various submarine broadcasts are controlled by cognizant submarine operational commanders, referred to as Broadcast Control Authority (BCA), Alternate BCA (ALTBCA), or Limited BCA (LBCA). National Command Authority (NCA) communication connectivity is enabled, via AUTODIN and the Defense Data Network (DDN), for the purpose of Emergency Action Message (EAM) dissemination on appropriate submarine broadcasts. The FSBS subsystems include the Integrated Submarine Automated Broadcast Processing System (ISABPS), is a message store and forward system that performs all interface functions between the SSIXS, IEMATS, other special communications circuits, and VERDIN Transmit and Receive terminals. ISABPS enables automated loading and control of the submarine broadcast. The work is also highly concerned with site unique subsystem interfaces such as the Submarine Satellite Information Exchange System (SSIXS), Automated Digital Information Network (AUTODIN), Automated Medium-Speed Inter-site Link (ISL) equipment, local Digital Message Exchange (LDMX), and various high power radio transmitters which operate in the Extremely Low Frequency (ELF), Very Low Frequency (VLF), Low Frequency (LF), and High Frequency (HF) bands of the Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum. Successful performance requires application of extensive technical experience and expertise associated with submarine broadcast communications systems to include the characteristic operational requirements and operational site capabilities/limitations. Specific experience should include design, development, installation, and maintenance of submarine communication software programs, support programs, and subsystem interface requirements. The successful bidder(s) will also demonstrate experience with approved Department of Defense and Military software standards and procedures, and will demonstrate a commitment to improve software processes to reach Level 3 and higher, Software Process Maturity as assessed by the Software Engineering Institute's (SEI) document "A Method for Assessing the Software Engineering Capability of Contractors". The Government contemplates award of multiple Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract(s) with Cost Plus Fixed Fee Pricing arrangement. Due to the wide range of disciplines involved, contractor teaming is encouraged. The contract will consist of a base contract period of one year and four one year option periods for a maximum contract performance period of five years. Estimated labor hours over five years are 461,009 within the following labor categories: Staff Scientist; Sr. Management Specialist; Sr. Comm Sys. Engr; Computer Scientist; Management Specialist; Sr. Systems Analyst; Comm Sys Engr; Program Analyst; Logistic Engr; Mechanical Engr; Sys Analyst; Electronic Tech; Technical Writer; Illustrator/Drafter; Conf Mgmt/Data Mgmt Specialist; Quality Assurance Specialist and Technical Typist. For copies of solicitation(s) only written requests will be honored. Facsimile letters are acceptable at (619)553-6976. Solicitation document to be issued on or about 09/02/97. (0197)

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