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58 -- DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS NETWORK -- EUROPE PROJECT VHS SEGMENT MARKET SURVEY SOL DAAB07-99-R-A764 DUE 090899 POC Suzanne Anderson, Contracting Officer, 732-532-5486 WEB: Click here to connect with the Business Opportunity, https://abop.monmouth.army.mil. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, anderss2@mail1.monmouth.army.mil. Defense Information Systems Network -- Europe (DISN-E) Project, VHS Segment Market Survey -- Responses due no later than 8 September 1999. Project Manager Defense Communications and Army Transmission Systems (PM DCATS) Ft. Monmouth NJ seeks sources for implementing a low-cost, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) terrestrial microwave network initially consisting of 12-16 sites throughout Germany and Belgium, with future planned growth of an additional 63 sites. The VHS Segment program will consist of the following tasks: site surveys, implementation planning, intra-continental equipment transportation, and storage, site upgrades, equipment installation, testing, and traffic cutover. Project Description The Digital European Backbone (DEB), a microwave telecommunications network installed throughout the continent beginning in the 1970s, is in need of modernization. The Defense Information System Network ? Europe (DISN-E) program has been implemented to address this need. The first three segments of the DISN-E are currently ongoing; the DISN-E Follow On (DFO) represents the next seven phases. The scope of the DFO program includes replacing the 94 existing 26MBS microwave links with 155MBS digital SONET microwave links using Alcatel Telecom microwave radios and their associated Network Management System. Bandwidth management will be addressed through installation of Fore Systems Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) technology at key locations (see attached list of proposed equipment). After each installation a period of dual operations will ensue, with each site running operational traffic over the existing DEB, while allowing testing over the new link. It is strongly desired that the existing towers and antennas will be utilized without major modification to support both dual operations and the final DFO link. That said, new operating frequencies are currently being negotiated with each host nation, which may result in the need to change waveguide and antennas at certain locations. The need for antenna or waveguide changes will be disclosed in the formal Solicitation Statement of Work. The system design and equipment manufacturers will be determined by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Results of the government-performed Site Surveys and Engineering/Installation Package (EIPs) Drawings will be supplied as part of the solicitation package. Site Surveys: The contractor is required to visit all VHS sites (12-16) in support of developing the dual operations plan. The contractor must make a practical assessment of each site to determine required site upgrades such as power needs, grounding, etc. Implementation Planning: Using the Site Surveys and EIPs Drawings as a guide, the contractor will develop and procure all required installation materials for the VHS Segment. The contractor will also determine the type and extent of required site upgrades and their method and plan for supporting dual operations. Shipping/Transportation/Storage: The government will purchase all electronics equipment and haveit shipped to a government warehouse in Germany. The contractor will then be responsible for shipping all equipment from that warehouse to their own facility, kitting those materials with the required installation materials, and transporting the kits to each site. Site Upgrades: Prior to or in conjunction with installation, the contractor shall upgrade each site so as to support dual operations. Equipment Installation: The contractor is required to install and integrate the VHS equipment into each site and verify proper operation. Testing/Cutover: The contractor is responsible for developing and performing the following tests: a. On-Site Equipment Acceptance Test (verify each site installation including closing each link), b. System Acceptance Test (verification of proper operation of the entire system, including bandwidth and network management) and c. an Operational Readiness Test (to verify the Operators' ability to use and maintain equipment) System Acceptance: Final Acceptance will be granted concluding a successful System Acceptance Test and Operational Readiness Test. Special Issues: It is required that at least one installation team (all members) each have a Top Secret Clearance. Schedule: Installations must begin NLT 1 June 00 and be completed within 120 days. All testing must be completed by 1 Nov 00. Request all interested parties reply to the below questionnaire which requires a detailed disclosure of each candidate?s capabilities. Please send replies to Mr. Christ at the below e-mail address no later than 08 September 1999. This is not a solicitation; this information will be used to determine the viability of a future solicitation. CONTRACTOR QUESTIONAIRRE Please respond to each of the following questions and reply back to: Clinton Christ at e:mail address christ@mail1.monmouth.army.mil 1. Please explain your approach on how you would implement dual operations on the existing microwave link without disrupting the current service. 2. Please describe your expertise in breaking into waveguide and identify your current personnel qualified to do such work. 3. Please describe any previous experience in installing SONET and ATM systems. 4. Please describe your expertise in testing SONET and ATM systems and identify your current personnel qualified to do such work. 5. Please list the types of test equipment you would use to test an ATM/SONET system and include a brief explanation of what parameter is being tested and why. 6. Please describe your expertise in developing system level test plans and procedures for ATM/SONET systems and identify your current personnel qualified to do such work. 7. The government will be providing all equipment as GFE. This effort will require the contractor to store this GFE in a bonded, secure warehouse/storage area in Germany. Please identify your warehousing/storage capabilities and your ability to deliver equipment to each site. 8. Please provide the contract number of the existing contracts that your firm has with the government for which this effort maybe within scope. Please provide the corresponding name of the contract officer, his telephone number and e-mail address for each contract. 9. Please provide the ?Scope of Contract? narrative from each of the above cited contracts. POC is Mr. Clinton Christ, (732) 532-9727, x6822, FAX (732) 532-5911; e-mail christ@mail1.monmouth.army.mil Posted 08/23/99 (W-SN371094). (0235)

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