D -- INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS The USAF Academy is conducting a competitive sourcing study utilizing OMB Circular A-76, AFI 38-203. The purpose of the study is to determine if it is more efficient for government or contractor operated functions within the Communications Squadron and the 34th Training Wing. This is the first Sources Sought synopsis and Request for Information for solicitation F0561100R0002 only to determine industry interest and capability. All potential contractors are asked to submit capability statements expressing their interest. The statement should include past performance information similar in scope to this initiative, references with phone numbers, the business size, point of contact, and any other pertinent information. The briefs will be used as part of the market research and to determine if this acquisition for should be set-aside for small businesses or proceed in an unrestricted manner. A letter stating your interest or requesting a copy of the solicitation is not sufficient to determine contractor capability. The study will include such services for the Communication Squadron as software development and associated systems support, records management and administrative communications support, official mail distribution system, document imaging, information technology equipment and software accountability, management and support of base wireless communications, ground-to-air radio and public address systems maintenance, television engineering, audiovisual maintenance, media services (video, photo, presentations, and graphics), publications and forms management, and support staff functions. Further the services will include the interface and interaction of the following 34th Training Wing and Cadet Wing programs: smart card technology, oversight of the cadet networked application for software and hardware operation and maintenance interface, software product customer support, voice management system, web page development, Cadet In-Processing communication and computer support and numerous special projects for the cadet wing. This list is not all-inclusive. The Communications Squadron and the 34th TRW provide a broad spectrum of communications disciplines currently supporting a base populace of about 3000 for base and headquarters requirements. In addition to the operational requirements, there are the Cadet academic and athletic related mission requirements for approximately 4000 cadets and the support faculty and staff. THE SERVICES REQUIRED DO NOT INCLUDE THE LOCAL AREA NETWORK, COMPUTER HELP DESK OR BASE TELEPHONE SYSTEMS. This service is subject to the Service Contract Act. The RFP and all associated documents when issued will be posted on the Electronic Posting System (EPS) home page. The Internet address is http:// www.eps.gov and is then listed under EPS for Vendors and Direct Reporting Units. NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. When a draft and final RFP are available, they will be advertised. Any interested contractors identifying themselves for this procurement will be placed on the Offerors Mailing List, which will be available electronically at the above EPS Internet address. No date has been established for the RFP issuance. Offerors are encouraged to subscribe/register for this solicitation number through EPS to ensure they automatically receive all documents associated with the procurement in a timely manner. All associated documents will also be released electronically unless a written request is received from contractors justifying hard copies. Any resulting contract could potentially include a mobilization period, a basic year, and four one-year options. The projected Standard Industrial Classification is 8744 and the size standard is $ 20 million. Point of contact: Tracie Rounds (719) 333-4739 or e-mail to tracie.rounds@usafa.af.mil. GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL ARE CURRENTLY PERFORMING THIS WORK. NO CURRENT OR PAST CONTRACTUAL DATA EXISTS OR IS AVAILABLE. WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=S&;ProjID=F0561100R0002 &LocID=479. E-MAIL: Tracie Rounds, tracie.rounds@usafa.af.mil. Posted 09/10/99 (D-SN378889).

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