C2CEN, 4000 Coast Guard Blvd., Attn: Supply, Portsmouth, VA 23703

20 -- AN/SPS-73 RADAR SUPPORT SERVICES SOL C2CENSS DUE 121499 POC Carrie F. Houck, KO (757) 686-4215; Fax (757) 686-2113 WEB: homepage, www.c2cen.usc.mil. E-MAIL: Chouck@c2cen.uscg.mil, chouck@c2cen.uscg.mil. This is a sources sought notice for the services described below on the AN/SPS-73 Radar system for the United States Coast Guard, C2CEN, Portsmouth, VA. The work may be performed at various locations in the US. All technical questions are to be addressed in writting via e-mail (chouck@c2cen.uscg.mil) or fax (757)686-2113. All questions will be forwarded for review by the technical staff. All sources are to submit documentation to support their ability to perform the work. AN/SPS-73 RADAR Engineering Support Services 1. Purpose. This Statement of Work (SOW) describes services to be provided in support of Coast Guard shipboard and Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) AN/SPS-73 RADAR systems. It is contemplated that the work provided under this SOW may include software development and maintenance, systems integration engineering, hardware selection and design, and interface development for the AN/SPS-73 and other associated sensor systems as well as the higher level C4I systems these sensors support. It could also include technical support services such as installation support, technical representative call outs and telephone support, training, and documentation. The issuing agency will provide a separate task instruction for discrete job tasks to be accomplished within the guidelines of this SOW. 2. Scope of Work. The contractor shall be responsible for providing the appropriate skills and special qualifications to ensure that services are performed in a high quality, timely and cost effective manner. 2.1. Engineering Services. The contractor shall provide engineering services as directed to assist in all phases of equipment life-cycle support. Services could include things such as requirements definition, systems engineering and design, equipment interface development and testing, software development and maintenance, software support, and system testing. Job tasks shall be carried out in accordance with Task Instructions (TIs) as described below. 2.2. Technical Services. The contractor shall provide technical services as directed to include: 2.2.1. Installation Support. The contractor shall provide personnel and materials to assist the issuing agency in performing installations of electronic and computer equipment. The contractor shall perform, or assist in the performance of, a System Operation Verification Test (SOVT) upon completion of each installation. 2.2.2. System grooms. The contractor shall perform, or assist in the performance of, complete system grooms on an annual basis or as directed by the issuing agency. System grooms would include a SOVT, alignment, cleaning, database verification, software upgrades, and hardware parts replacement as needed. 2.2.3. Technical Representative Support. The contractor shall provide, or assist in providing, technical support as directed by the issuing agency. This support may include assisting unit personnel in the trouble-shooting and resolution of equipment problems by phone or communications method. It may also include short notice call outs for on-site assistance. 2.2.4.Training. The contractor shall provide, or assist in providing, training in the operation and maintenance of equipment as directed by the issuing agency. Training may include initial, introductory training; advanced system operation; refresher/familiarization; and complete system troubleshooting. 2.2.5. Documentation. The contractor shall provide, or assist in providing, accurate and timely updates of Technical and Operations manuals as directed by the issuing agency. Tasking may also include providing technical information in alternate formats to the standard manuals as well as quick reference aids. 3. Tasking. The issuing agency will issue a Task Instruction for each discrete job task. The contractor shall submit a response to a TI that includes the number of hours, labor mix, and other costs required to accomplish the task before beginning any work associated with the task. The issuing agency will review the response and may modify the scope or terms of the TI to ensure that there is a complete understanding of the work to be accomplished. Once both parties have agreed to the TI and the contractor's response, the issuing agency will direct the contractor to begin work on the task. Posted 11/09/99 (W-SN399507). (0313)

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