Phillips Laboratory/PKO, Directorate of Contracting, Operational Contracting Division, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117

D -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR COMPUTER DIVISION SERVICES FOR 377TH COMMUNICATION SQUADRON AT KIRTLAND AFB, NM. SOL F29650-98-R-0013 POC Nicki Knickerbocker, Contract Specialist, (505)853-1112 or Lt Col Jack Bishop, Contracting Officer, (505) 853-1106 Description: Communication and Computer Services for the 377th Communication Squadron, Kirtland AFB, NM. POC Nicki Knickerbocker, Contract Specialist, AFRL/PRS/PKC, (505) 853-1112 or Lt. Col Jack Bishop, Contracting Officer, AFRL/PRS/PKC, (505) 853-1106. The Operational Contracting Division, Kirtland AFB, NM is seeking sources capable of performing communication and computer services for the 377th Communication Squadron, Kirtland AFB, NM. These services are currently being performed by the Government, and a cost comparison under OMB Circular A-76 will be conducted to determine the most cost effective mode of operation. A contract will not be awarded if government performance is determined to be more advantageous. Services include but are not limited to: The management, operation, maintenance and planning of communications, computer systems, multimedia services and Information Management for the 377th Air Base Wing and support for approximately 200 associate units. Incumbent must manage the following: Telecommunication operations and maintenance, telephone and data communication service for the Wing and associate units; responsible for all installation, and cable maintenance of over 200,000 cable-pair miles of direct buried, underground and aerial cable; security and maintenance of sensitive cryptographic and teletype equipment throughout the base; maintenance of the storm direction radar, air to ground radios as well as land mobile radios; maintenance of intrusion systems and base STUIII key system; administration management, to include the processing and distribution of approximately 150,000 pieces of mail each month; support of computer communications, network management, computer systems architecture and infrastructure planning and implementation, C-4 long haul and local communication; operational and contingency planning to support possible deployment exercises and or emergencies; operation of the audiovisual multimedia lab, graphics art services and publications support. Secret clearances arerequired. Business firms capable of providing all or part of the described services are invited to submit a description of their capabilities and experience by COB: (2 March 1998) to the following address: Air Force Research Laboratory, Phillips Research Site, Operational Contracting Division, 2000 Wyoming Blvd. SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5606. Submissions should be limited to 25 pages and should be pertinent and specific in the technical area under consideration, under the following qualifications: (1) Experience: an outline of previous projects, and specific work previously performed or being performed. Personnel: Name, professional qualification and specific experience of technical personnel, software development/maintenance personnel, configuration management personnel and any other relevant personnel who would be performing the services listed above. The applicable SIC code for this requirement is 7376 and the corresponding size standard is $18.0M This synopsis is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids/proposals. Responses will assist the government in determining whether to set-aside/restrict competition in some way or solicit offers from all responsible sources. Firms submitting responses should indicate whether they are large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), woman-owned or HBCU/MI. The Government will not pay for any information submitted to this announcement. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors or offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of this Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when established channels are not used to address concerns during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should communicate first with the contracting officer, Lt. Col Jack Bishop, PKC (505) 853-1106, to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before contacting the Ombudsman. In those instances where potential offerors cannot obtain resolution from the contracting officer, they are invited to contact the Air Force Research Laboratory Ombudsman, Mr. Eugene DeWall, AFRL/PRS/PK, 35550 Aberdeen Avenue, SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776 or telephone area code (505) 846-4979. A Briefing for Industry (BFI) is tentatively scheduled for 14 April 1998 at (9:00 am), Wing Presentation Center, Building 20604, Kirtland AFB, NM. No later than 06 April 1998, attendees must notify the contracting officer, Lt Col. Jack A. Bishop, in writing of the names of individuals who will attend the BFI. Due to space limitations, a maximum of two (2) persons are allowed per firm. Written notification may be faxed to (505) 853-1149. Each firm is responsible for all travel related costs to and from the site and all personal travel arrangements as none will be furnished by the Government. Questions and or potential discussion areas should be formally submitted to the contracting officer NLT 27 March 1998. Written responses will be available at the BFI if received in a timely manner. For all other contracting issues, please contact Ms. Nicki Knickerbocker, Contract Specialist, at (505) 853-1112 or FAX (505) 853-1149. see note 26* (0028)

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