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D -- OMB CIRCULAR A-76 STUDY OF COMMUNICATIONS AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AIR STATION (CMAS) CO SOL F05604-99-R-9003 POC J.R. Hinman, Contracting Officer, Phone (719) 556-4875, Fax (719) 556-7396, Email jhinman@spacecom.af.mil -- Tamara Martin, Contract Specialist, Phone (719) 556-4575, Fax (719) 556-9361, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&;ProjID=F05604-99-R-9 003&LocID=532. E-MAIL: J.R. Hinman, jhinman@spacecom.af.mil. This is the second synopsis of three synopses required by FAR 5.205(e) for the following requirement at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station (CMAS) CO. The Government is contemplating conducting a direct conversion of Government-performed services under the auspices of OMB Circular A-76 for the following CMAS Communications functions, currently being performed by the 721st Communications Squadron at CMAS. The purpose of this synopsis is twofold: (1) To provide industry with further information on the progress of this requirement not addressed in the first synopsis, and (2) Seek industry input on certain key elements of the proposed acquisition. There are a total of 385 Government positions currently performing the effort being made susceptible to direct conversion to a contract. The following are the services the Government intends to acquire under this requirement, which will be performed on a 24 hour per day, 7-day per week basis: Mission Systems Operations and Maintenance, including the Survivable Communications Integration System (SCIS), Message Processing Distribution System, SPADOC, Missile Warning Processor, Granite Sentry, the Video Distribution System, the Processing Display Subsystem, the Missile Warning Monitoring System, and the NORAD Forward Alerting/Reporting System; Data Networks-Infrastructure, including the "Mountain LAN", US-CAS, and NORAD-CAS; Data Networks -- Application Servers, including US-GCCS, NORAD GCCS, CAVENET, DMS-SBU, and DMS-SECRET; Voice Systems, including Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN), Base Information Digital Distribution System (BIDDS), MILSTAR, Early Pentagon Capability (EPC) (Remote), Land Mobile Radio (LMR), and Cell/Page (cell phones and pager service); Video Systems, including AVSM (unclassified closed circuit TV), Video Teleconferencing System (VTS), and ESSS (video surveillance and microwave intrusion alarm); Mission Center Equipment, including CMOC Command Center, CMOC Battle CAB, Missile Warning Center, Space Control Center, NORAD Battle Management Center (Air), Space Battle Management Center, Systems Center, Mission Communications Center, Space Analysis Center, special activities, CINC Suite, Project Displays, Personal Computers, plus unique systems, including CSP, ATAMS, CTAPS, FAS, STARS, etc.; Other Services include Job Control, Help Desk, Network Control Center, Circuit Actions, Small Computer Management (including equipment control), information management (including BITS), cable installation and maintenance, and public address. This listing should not be considered all-inclusive or final at this time. We anticipate the proposed acquisition will be competed on a Full and Open (Unrestricted) basis in accordance with FAR Part 15 and AFI 63-124 as a direct conversion under OMB Circular A-76. A Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) contract type for the basic effort is anticipated, with Cost Reimbursement (No Fee) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for contractor travel and contractor-provided logistic supply and support. In addition, there will be a Severable Work CLIN that will be funded and exercised as the need arises, under a contract type to be determined at the time it is exercised. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code number for this requirement is 4813. The Government anticipates releasing a revised Statement of Work (SOW) in early June, asking for industry comment. An opportunity for one-on-one discussions between prospective contractors and Government technical personnel will be offered in late June. Respondents requesting to be added to the list of potential sources must identify their business status (i.e., HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned business, Native American (tribally-owned or Alaskan Native), or large or small business), the point(s) of contact with the appropriate voice and fax numbers, as well as the mailing and email addresses. Those companies that have already submitted this information need not submit the information again. Please be advised that all documents related to this acquisition will be posted on the Electronic Posting System (EPS) at http://eps.gov. It is recommended that companies register for this requirement through EPS for the purpose of being apprised of updates to this requirement as they are posted. In addition, industry input is requested on the following issues that are expected to have a substantial impact on the Government approach to satisfying this requirement: Issue (1): As stated above, an updated draft version of the proposed Statement of Work (SOW) will be published in early June along with other information related to this requirement. This additional information is expected to include current staffing information used by the Air Force to fulfill this mission. A minimum of a SECRET clearance will be required of all employees, as well as a large number of TS/SCI clearances. Given the large number of high level security clearances that will be required, the quantity of unique technical skills, and the demand for these skills in the highly competitive job market in the ColoradoSprings, CO, area, we are requesting industry's analysis and informed opinion of whether or not this requirement can be commercially satisfied. This information is requested at this time to minimize the potential expense to industry and the Government in performing a complete acquisition process, when the available labor base of qualified, retainable staffing within industry for successful performance of this requirement is unknown. Issue (2): Since an unrestricted competition is anticipated, an enhanced subcontracting requirement for this acquisition is expected as well. In order to establish a realistic percentage of subcontracting work in the RFP, industry input is requested on the areas of this requirement that industry reasonably expects to subcontract to small businesses, women-owned small businesses, 8(a) businesses, HUBZone small businesses, and/or small disadvantaged businesses. Please submit the requested inputs via email to the Contracting Officer, Mr. John Hinman, at jhinman@spacecom.af.mil. Responses to this request should include the name, phone number and email address of the POC within your organization who can be contacted should clarifications pertaining to your response be needed. The deadline for inputs will be ten (10) business days from the posting of the next version of the SOW on the EPS web site. Participation in this request will not be a consideration in, nor a condition of, any potential award. Posted 05/13/99 (D-SN331405). (0133)

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