Defense Special Weapons Agency, 6801 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310-3398

A -- STRATEGIC COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATION, AND COMPUTER (C4) ASSESSMENT TOOL (STRATCAT) FOLLOW-ON DEVELOPMENT POC Tanya Stasiuk, Negotiator, (703) 325-5029, Scott G. Morton, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-1200 The Defense Special Weapons Agency (DSWA) is seeking a contractor to fulfill the requirement for Global Command and Control System (GCCS) compatible, Unix-based information system software to provide Command, Control, and Communication (C3) operations, planning, and exercise support to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). USSTRATCOM has identified a time critical development schedule to complete high priority STRATCAT software items in the next release of Strategic C4 Assessment Tool (STRATCAT) (Version 3.0) and new user requirements for other DoD command centers (CINCs). This next release of STRATCAT will conform to the following design objectives: (1) It will be easy to use (user-friendly); (2) It will be fast (on the order of seconds) to produce desired C3 related data/answers; (3) It will in all cases provide visually oriented first order assessments of C3 connectivity to globally distributed forces at any time; (4) It will contain domain expertise from USSTRATCOM experts or any other relevant sources or users; (5) It will allow the easiest user access to C4 operational information; (6) It will provide prototype applications to support other warfighters; (7) Its development of initial/final operational capability (IOC/FOC) will be accelerated to meet the USSTRATCOM new deadlines (end of FY98 and FY99). Five optional tasks are contemplated: (1) Map Enhancements; (2) Base Locations and Equipment; (3) Communications connectivity charts for designated regional Commander-In-Chief (CINC) commands; (4) Mobile radar coverage displays for Tactical Ballistic Missile (TBM) defense; (5) High Frequency (HF) long-haul communication. Contractor personnel will need a DoD security level of TOP SECRET. Contemplated basic period of performance is twenty eight (28) months. Optional tasks may be accomplished within the basic period of performance. Requests for copies of RFP must be submitted in writing to Tanya Stasiuk/AMB, Defense Special Weapons Agency, 6801 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310-3398. Faxes are acceptableto the attention of Tanya Stasiuk/AMB at fax number (703) 325-9295. All requests for copies of RFP must include a point of contact, phone number and fax number. For information contact Tanya Stasiuk at (703) 325-5029. Acquisition Management has added "Procurement Opportunities" to the DSWA Home Page available on the World Wide Web. Information will include this synopsis and more. Please check us out at www.dswa.mil. Reference Synopsis No. 98-130 Posted 07/15/98 (I-SN223592). (0196)

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