Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARSYSCEN) Charleston, P.O. Box 190022, North Charleston, SC 29419-9022

R -- SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, TECHNICAL AND LOGISTICS SERVICES TO SUPPORT VARIOUS C4I SYSTEMS SOL N65236-98-R-0361 DUE 053098 POC April Miller, Contract Specialist, phone (843) 974-5954, fax (843) 975-5947, e-mail "millera@spawar.navy.mil; Joliene Bowers, Contracting Officer. E-MAIL: SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston, millera@spawar.navy.mil. SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for systems engineering, technical and logistics support of various Department of Defense C4I systems. The types of support tasks required under this contract include the following: Systems Engineering; Software Development; Security Engineering; Test and Evaluation; Installation Maintenance and Site Support; Configuration Management Support; Quality Assurance (QA) Support; Logistic Support; Material Control; Training Support; and Program Management. This procurement requires knowledge, understanding and experience with the following areas, systems, subsystems program and architecture which include but are not limited to: Tactical Support Center (TSC); TCOMM (TSC Communications Module); AUTODIN, LDMX, RIXT, DDN, NIPRNET, SIPRNET, DMS Interface; Antisubmarine Warfare System (ASWS); Operations Support System/Own Ship's Speed (OSS); Global Command & Control System/Common Operating Environment (GCCS COE); Circuit Exchange Terminal and Interface Remote Modules; SATCOM-OTCIXS/TACIXS A, TADIXS B, Voice; LINK-11 (HR-UHF), LINK-16 (UHF); Satellite Communications Transceivers (AN/URC-110, AN/WSC-3, VICS, etc.); RF Propagation and Analysis; Videoteleconference (VTC) Technology; LAN, MAN and WAN Technology; DAMA and MiniDAMA; UHF/SHF/EHF SATCOM; US Message Processing, Protocol and Communications (JANAP 128, DOI-103, ACP-127, ACP-126M); JMCIS 98; DCCS (formerly NAVMACS II); MOCC; COMSEC Devices (KG-40,KG-58, ANDVT, KW-7; KY-65, KG-84A/C, Indicator or other Embedded COMSEC requirement) and Applications; Spread Spectrum Communications Technology; TCP/IP, Ethernet, Routers; Mobile Ashore Support Terminal (MAST); Tactical Combat Operations (TCO); Mobile Integrated Command Facility (MICFAC); AN/SXQ-8 SCCTV; NTCS-A IVS; P3/S-3 Aircraft Interface; OSIS Baseline Upgrade/Operational Effectiveness Demonstration (OBU/OED); Unit Operating Command (UOC); Common Air Command and Control Systems (CAC2S); and Naval Satellite Control Station (NSCS) Interface Unit(NIU). The contractor is required to maintain a facility within the Lexington Park, MD and Charleston, SC areas. This is an unrestricted procurement under the SIC Code 8711 and FSC R425. An indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity type contract with cost-plus-fixed-fee task orders is anticipated. The period of performance will be for a 12-month base period and four one-year options. The Government estimates a potential level of effort of 1,166,200 labor hours (816,340 Domestic; 349,860 Foreign Military Sales) over a 60 month period. Award will be made to the offeror who provides the overall best value to the Government. The evaluation factors include Level of Confidence Data (Past Performance and Experience); Other Factors Proposal (Program Understanding/Technical Approach; Personnel Qualifications; and Program Management Plan); and Cost. The required Key Personnel and number of personnel resumes required is: Program Manager (1); Lead Project Engineer (3), Senior Computer Scientist (2); Senior Electronics Engineer (3); Communications Engineer (3); System Engineer (3); Engineer (2); Senior Project Analyst (3); Project Analyst (2); Project Communications Analyst (2); Senior Systems Analyst (2); Systems Analyst (2); Senior Computer Programmer (2); Computer Programmer II (2); Electronics Technician III (2); and Senior Logistics Technician (2). This is a follow-on effort to contract N00140-93-D-BE84 with TRACOR Applied Sciences. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency in response to this solicitation. Copies of this solicitation are anticipated to be available in May 1998 on the following SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston RFP web page: "http://www-nise.nosc.mil/NISEEast/Codes/10/rfp.html". A draft version of the Statement of Work will be made available on the website prior to release of the RFP. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to review thissite frequently for updates to any and all documents. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ISSUED. Technical questions about the Internet web site may be directed to Ms. Janet Stone, (803) 974-5906; all solicitation questions and comments are to be directed to Ms. April Miller at phone (803) 974-5954; fax (803) 974-5947; or e-mail at "millera@spawar.navy.mil". (0091)

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