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D -- PROVIDE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT LOS ANGELES AFB, CA SOL F04693-98-R-0006 POC Contact: CATHERINE KEH, Contract Negotiator at 310-363-5113, or DENNIS DILL, Contracting Officer, at 310-363-0059 The 61st Air Base Group (61 ABG) and Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) is analyzing the possible conversion of the currently government operated 61st Communications Squadron (61 CS) to contract activity based on an OMB A-76 cost comparison study. The cost of contract performance will be compared to the in-house performance proposal to determine who will perform the work. The 61 ABG and SMC anticipate the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 61 CS in April 1998. Services for this operation include supporting approximately 4300 personnel (1800 military, 1500 civilians, and over 1000 contractor personnel). The workload is associated with the following programs and involves process/program management of the communications services. These services involve six areas: Visual Information Support -- Approximately 30% of the work effort. (a) Visual Information Center provides a full range of visual information services and products to SMC, 61 ABG, and tenant organizations. These services include: still photography, video production, art services, and conference services. (1) The still photography provides studio photography and site photography. They also have "Alert" photography duties for emergency after/before hour services. Capabilities include large poster type photos, electronic imaging, chemical film processing, and film archiving. (2) The video production is a full production facility capable of incorporating various types of visual information related items into a final product; audio, motion video, animation, graphics, editing, script writing, lighting, and special effects. The video production branch include "Alert" videography duties for before/after hour emergency requirements. (3) The conference services provide personnel and equipment in support of four Video Teleconferencing facilities, five conference room facilities, audiovisual equipment check-out, video tape dubbing, public address systems and the Commander's Access Channel. Command, Control, Communications and Computer (C4) Planning and Implementation -- Approximately 25% of the work effort. (b) C4 Planning and Implementation consists of C4 project management, Communications-Computer Information architecture and requirements analysis, and base-level C4 planning. (1) Project Management provides management of C4 Systems that are being installed on LA AFB. The management includes at a minimum an implementation plan; identification of resources such as equipment, personnel, agencies' points of contacts, and funding; and all documentation and correspondence. (2) Communications-Computer Information architecture and requirements analysis provides direction and guidance in maintaining an architecture and the analysis of requirements to be integrated into the architecture. Requirements analysis consists of the identification of equipment, software, support personnel, and funding costs. (3) Base-Level Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) Planning provides support to all base-level planning efforts, ensuring any published plans have taken into account 61 CS requirements and available support. Communications Operations and Maintenance -- Approximately 25% of the work effort. (c) Communications Operations and Maintenance consists of Communications-Computer Systems Control, Communications Equipment Maintenance Management, Base Message Operations, and Long-Haul Communications. (1) Communications-Computer Systems Control provides for the establishment of new circuits per Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) direction, troubleshooting existing circuits, deactivating circuits, maintaining a database and circuit layout records of all circuits originating/terminating on LAAFB, and restoring circuits IAW DISA restoration priorities after a catastrophic failure. Technical Control also maintains the AF Concentrator Node Connection and the T1 connection between the Ft MacArthur clinic and the LAAFB Clinic. (2) Communications Equipment Maintenance Management provides maintenance for secure communications support, public address system, cryptographic equipment and land mobile radio/cellular/pager equipment to the base. (3) Base Message Operations provides processing of messages throughout the Space and Missile Center and 61 ABG. Base Message Operations will monitor and operate classified message distribution terminals, transmit official message traffic, and manage the distribution window. The Base Message Operations system is converting to the Defense Messaging System. (4) Long-Haul Communications support processes both unique and common-user DOD requirements for the allocation and/or leased purchase of worldwide telecommunications equipment and facilities for SMC. The requests for service are prepared in a prescribed Telecommunications Service Request (TSR) format that is standardized within the DOD services and routed via the major command headquarters for further review, verification and approval. The remaining functions account for approximately 20% of the work effort. (d) Base Information Transfer Center (BITC) provides services for receiving, processing, distributing, and forwarding referral service for dispatching official mail, accountable mail, administrative communications, forms, parcels, and distribution for all base-supported activities. The mail distribution schedule contains a total of 63 mail stops daily. BITC also provides Base Locator Service. (e) Publications and Records Management consists of Publications Management, Library and Reprographics, Records Management, and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program. (1) Publications Management/Library and Reprographics maintains the publications library for the installation. They also provide the installation expertise for publications/forms approval, update, and compliance with higher headquarters, to include locally authored publications and forms. The reprographics area functions as the liaison for official reprographics services that are performed by the Defense Area Printing Services (DAPS). (2) Records Manager drafts and modifies SMC policies and procedures involving the creation, maintenance and disposition of Air Force records. Records Manager provides support to 40 Functional Area Records Managers and over 240 offices of records; reviews requests for filing equipment and document imaging systems; approves shipment of records to Federal Records Centers; and promotes electronic and document imaging system application. Develops local training program based on Air Force policy and directives. (3) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program provides technical expertise and assistance to LA AFB managers. This program establishes SMC procedures for inspecting, copying, and furnishing copies of requested material; and assessing and collecting fees and charges for FOIA services. Processes all recommendations for denial of access of records; processes all appeals of denials on requests for records. Responsible for the overall implementation/operations of the FOIA program for SMC. Establishes and directs development of policy and procedures applicable to the Privacy Act (PA) of 1974. Creates supplemental guidance to assist or enhance the implementation of the Privacy Act Program. Responsible for implementing Air Force directives pertaining to "access" or "restriction of access" to records systems that pertain to individuals. Provides guidance on assembling data to be published in the Federal Register. Develops drafts of SMC policy and procedures as applicable to the PA of 1974. (f) Unit Control Center (UCC)/Disaster Preparedness (DP) Program (1) Unit Control Center Operations and Management provides for the continual management and frequent operations of the 61 CS UCC, which will be under the direction of an appointed government representative. The UCC is tasked by 61 ABG/DO to take part in base exercises approximately four times a year. The UCC performs any and all tasks required by the requesting official in order to provide communications support for any encountered situation, manmade or natural. (2) The Disaster Preparedness program provides planning for and training of all 61 CS personnel in all aspects of the unit's DP program. This program assesses the types of natural disasters/contingencies/threats that are possible/likely at 61 CS facilities and LAAFB. The training program provides procedural DP actions. The estimated value of the current in-house operation is less than 35 million dollars over a 5-year period. The Government anticipates providing the following: office spaces, training facilities, furniture, computer equipment including hardware/software supports (i.e. maintenance), and business equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and telephones. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 4813, with companies up to 1,500 employees. The proposed acquisition is being considered as an 8(a) competitive. Interested 8(a) companies should provide the Contracting Officer evidence of their capability to perform the requirements listed and a positive statement of their eligibility as an 8(a). If adequate response is not received from 8(a)'s, the solicitation will be issued as a small business set aside. Therefore, Statements of Capability are requested from all small business that fit Standard Industrial Classification Code 4813 within three (3) weeks after the date of this announcement. In your Statement of Capability you are required to address all of the six tasks (a. through f.) described above and state how your firm is capable of meeting the requirements. If your firm is not capable to perform all of the tasks, you need to address how you are going to meet the requirements. The firms which previously submitted SOC are required to resubmit. A pre-solicitation conference will be scheduled at a later date. Contractor's questions and comments will be addressed at that time. This sources sought synopsis will not result in a contract if government performance is determined to be more advantageous, nor will the Government pay for the information requested herein. This is the second of two synopses in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-76. All interested sources may contact Catherine Keh (310) 363-5113, or the Contracting Officer, Dennis J. Dill at (310) 363-0059, 400 N. Douglas St., Bldg. 212, El Segundo, CA 90245-4640, by Facsimile (310) 363-5075, or e-mail to Dennis.Dill@LOSANGELES.AF.MIL. Note 26 Applies.***** (0357)

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