SPAWARSYSCEN-Charleston, PO Box 190022, N. Charleston, SC 29419-9022

R -- ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES -- INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY (INFOSEC) -- POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT DUE 031699 POC John Jeffries, Contract Specialist (843) 974-5965; Bill Thomas, Team Leader (843) 974-5962 WEB: http://spawar.navy.mil, http://spawar.navy.mil. E-MAIL: spawar.navy.mil, jeffriej@spawar.navy.mil. SPAWAR Systems Center, Charleston is soliciting information from potential sources for systems engineering and technical support for various Department of Defense Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Initiatives. These initiatives are as follows: (1) NETWORK SYSTEMS SECURITY (NSS) -- The offeror will be required to design, configure, install, and support Network Systems Security (NSS) products. In FY00 NSS products include: NAI Gauntlet 5.0, Cisco 7500 series routers and switches, F5Labs BigIP, SCC Standard Mail Guard, Wang High Assurance Guard (HAG), Cisco NetRanger, ISS Real Secure and commercial products that support the DOD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). The offeror will identify the NSS requirements for Navy activities, bases, regional areas, and nodes of the Navy-Wide Intranet (NWI) conducting site surveys as required. Critical operating locations to be supported are Norfolk, London, Naples, and Bahrain. The offeror will recommend a security architecture that supports the requirements of the site and prototype the system in SSCC labs prior to installation. Installation schedules will be determined by SSCC and will be performed at a pace and during hours that minimize impact to the supported organization. Operator training and System Security Authorization Agreements (SSAAs) will be provided as part of the installation. Projected effort in FY00 is 35 HAG, 20 Firewall, and 30 Intrusion Detection System (IDS) installations. Many of these will be occurring simultaneously at multiple worldwide locations. The offeror must be capable of providing on-site support for trouble shooting and reconfiguration at short notice (approximately 24 hours) at any Navy location. Continuous on-site support may be required at the critical locations listed above. The offeror will need vendor-trained personnel to install and support the SMG and HAG. (2) INFOSEC CERTIFICATION, TEST, AND EVALUATION -The offeror will be required to provide Information Systems Security Engineering (Computer Security, COMSEC, Emissions Security (TEMPEST), Physical Security, Procedural Security, and Administrative Security) support in the development of new and existing information systems/networks. These efforts will include the reviewing, commenting and development of security engineering documents, development of System Security Authorization Agreements (SSAAs) and other Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation, development of Certification and Security Test and Evaluation plans/reports, and developing residual risk assessments. The offeror will also be knowledgeable in the Secret And Below Interoperability (SABI) initiative to assist in Navy and other DoD SABI certification activities. (3) CRYPTOGRAPHIC PRODUCTS -- The offeror must display a familiarity with COMSEC Devices such as KG-40A, ANDVT, STE (Secure Terminal Equipment), STU-III, KG-84A/C, KIV-7 Family, KIV-19, EKMS (Electronic Key Management System) and other legacy cryptographic products that require life cycle support. In addition, the offeror must display familiarity/knowledge of embedded COMSEC technology. The offeror must also display knowledge of the CNO validation process required to obtain COMSEC products. The offeror must be able to provide programmatic/acquisition management support, utilizing acquisition reform initiatives, and in addition, recommend life-cycle support methodologies for COMSEC products. (4) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS -- The offeror must be able to provide on-site support at specific Navy locations, as indicated in Paragraph (1) above. In addition, the offeror may be required to provide a support facility in such locations as Norfolk, VA, Pensacola, FL, Jacksonville, FL, and Washington, DC. The offeror must also be familiar with Navy installation procedures, both afloat and ashore. The period of performance will be for a 12-month base period and two (2) one-year options. Firms having the required specialized experience with the above mentioned systems/products and capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated require-ments are invited tosubmit a capabilities statement, no more than five (5) pages in length. Responses shall be submitted in duplicate to SPAWAR Systems Center, Charleston, PO Box 190022, North Charleston, SC 29419-9022, or by electronic mail to "jeffriej @spawar.navy.mil". Responses must include the following: (1) name and address of firm, (2) size of business: average annual revenue for past 3 years and number of employees and applicable SIC codes, (3) ownership: Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), and/or Woman-Owned; (4) number of years in business; (5) two points of contact: name, title, phone, fax and e-mail; (f) DUNS Number (if available); (g) affiliate information: parent corporation, joint venture partners, potential teaming partners, prime contractor (if potential sub) or subcontractors (if potential prime), and (h) a list of relevant work in each of the four (4) areas: (1) Network Systems Security (NSS), (2) INFOSEC Certification, Test, and Evaluation, (3) Cryptographic Products, and (4) General Requirements. Offerors shall also provide a list of customers covering the past 5 years; include contract number, contract type, dollar value for each customer reference, and customer point of contact with phone number. The offeror shall also provide information as it relates to the experience and educational level of prospective personnel to be bid for the various tasks detailed above. The information is to be provided for the following labor categories: Program Manager, Computer Scientist, Information Technology Specialist, Senior System Engineer, and Principal Engineer/Scientist. THIS SYNOPSIS IS FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. RESPONDENTS WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION. RESPONDENTS DEEMED FULLY QUALIFIED WILL BE CONSIDERED IN ANY RESULTING SOLICITATION FOR THE REQUIREMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE OR 8(A) SET-ASIDE BASED ON RESPONSES HERETO. THE APPLICABLE SIC CODE IS 8711 WITH A SIZE STANDARD OF $20 MILLION IN ANNUAL RECEIPTS. CLOSING DATE FOR RESPONSES IS SEVEN (7) DAYS FROM DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SOURCES SHOULD INDICATE COMPANY NAME IN SUBJECT LINE WHEN RESPONDING BY E:MAIL. Posted 03/09/99 (W-SN306343). (0068)

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