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59 -- THEATER DEPLOYABLE COMMUNICATIONS (TDC), N.E.T. FEDERAL, INC., TRANSMISSION MULTIPLEX MODULE UPGRADE/MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SOL F19628-00-R-0024 DUE 021100 POC Cathy Mirra, Contract Specialist, (781) 377-6317; Dale M. Pease, Contracting Officer, (781) 377-6395 WEB: ESC Business Opportunities Web Page, http://www.herbb.hanscom.af.mil. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail the POC, Cathy.Mirra@hanscom.af.mil. Notification of Contract Action (NOCA). This CBD announcement constitutes a Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) of a proposed purchase of parts and services for the Theater Deployable Communications, Integrated Communications Access Packages (TDC/ICAP) Program to be accomplished under FAR Part 12, "Acquisition of Commercial Items". Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) is a state-of-the-art ground communications infrastructure designed to replace existing older communication systems. The TDC system can transmit and receive voice, data, and video communications securely to and from wireless, satellite, or hard-wired sources. The ICAP, which provides switched voice, data, video, and message traffic user services, is one of the major components of the TDC program. TDC/ICAP is a system designed to provide a local and metropolitan area switched communications fabric for internet protocol, voice, and video data for a deployable, ground-based tactical communications infrastructure. The ICAP system is comprisedof commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) circuit switches, hubs, routers, multiplexers, and encryption devices. ICAP is composed of modules (nodes) and components (or devices) and cable sets which perform a specific communications function (e.g. microwave transmission, etc.). Each node consists of a set of rack-mounted equipment housed in standard-sized "ruggedized" transit cases (11U or 13U). These transit cases are easily transportable and can be mixed and matched to support any deployment. The ICAP configuration currently being fielded uses the Network Equipment Technologies (N.E.T.) Federal, Inc., Integrated Digital Network Exchange (IDNX) as its transmission multiplexing medium. This multiplexer is used to consolidate all voice, data, and messaging into one transmission link to be transmitted over a satellite. With advances in technology, N.E.T. has migrated to a new generation of multiplex equipment called the Promina. Operational and supportability requirements require that the Air Force upgrade its existing N.E.T. equipment to the new Promina configuration. Currently, there are 19 IDNX Multiplexer Memory Modules, 29 IDNX Multiplexer Modules and 22 existing Promina nodes fielded at 31 locations, worldwide. Twenty-one (21) of these locations are within the Continental United States, 2 in Alaska, 3 in Hawaii, 3 in Europe, and 2 in Japan. The following is a description of the parts and services Electronic Systems Center (ESC) seeks to procure to accomplish the upgrade. The items and quantities are to be acquired and priced under one order (part numbers are N.E.T. Federal, Inc. designations): To accomplish this upgrade, five major tasks are required. The first task will be to upgrade and certify the existing IDNX multiplex nodes (Multiplexer Module) to the new generation of Promina series nodes by removing the existing redundant Common Logic Boards (CLB-2X) and replacing them with the redundant Promina Logic Modules (PLM) (Part Number PER400URB) using the latest software revision (currently R2.X3.03) and containinga Promina 400 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Agent License. Also required during this step, will be to replace the existing Trunk-3 (TRK-3) cards (two each) in the Multiplexer Module nodes with the latest board revision (currently Rev M, Part Number 2503A). Also, add one Quad Asynchronous Data (QASD) card with a Quad Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)-530 Data Communications Equipment (DCE) Interface (I/F), (Rev OB, Part Number 5019B), and add one Universal Synchronous Data (USD) card with a Conditioned Diphase (CDP) interface (Part Number 5041B). Field engineers, carrying replacement cards with them, will visit each site and upgrade the designated number of nodes at the site. Twenty-nine (29) of these nodes exist at the following locations, listed by unit/base, nearest town, number of Multiplexer Module nodes to upgrade: 293CBCS / Hickam AFB, HI / 9 Mi. W. of Honolulu / 2 nodes//16CS / Hurlburt Field, FL / 5 Mi. W. of Ft Walton Beach / 2 nodes //353OSS / Kadena AFB, JA / 15 Mi. N. of Naha / 2 nodes//292CBCS / Kahului, HI, Kahului / Island of Maui / 2 nodes//1CS / Langley AFB, VA / 3 Mi. N. of Hampton / 1 node//240CBCS / McEntire ANGB, SC / 12 Mi. E. of Columbus / 2 nodes//621AMOS / McGuire AFB, NJ / 18 Mi. SE of Trenton / 4 nodes//366CS / Mountain Home AFB, ID / 45 Mi. SE of Boise / 1 node//267CBCS / Otis ANGB, MA / Yarmouth / 2 nodes//352OSS / RAF Mildenhall, Brandon, Suffolk, England / 20 Mi NE of Cambridge / 2 nodes//51CBCS / Robins AFB, GA / 15 Mi. SSE of Macon / 2 nodes//4CS / Seymour Johnson AFB, NC / Goldsboro / 1 node//615AMOS / Travis AFB, CA / Fairfield (50 Mi. NE of San Francisco) / 2 nodes//291CBCS / Hilo, HI / Hilo / 2 nodes//206CBCS / Elmendorf AFB, AK / Anchorage / 1 node//232CBCS / Montgomery, AL / 7 Mi. SW of Montgomery / 1 node. The second task is to upgrade and certify the existing Promina nodes to the latest revision of software by replacing redundant PLM cards with the new PLMs containing the newest software revision (currently Rev. R2.X3.03) and containing a Promina 400 SNMP Agent License. Also required during this step, will be to replace the existing QASD and TRK-3 cards in the Multiplexer Module nodes with the latest board revision -- currently QASD (Rev OB, Part number 9067A)and TRK-3 (Rev M, Part Number 2503A). Field engineers will visit each site, carrying replacement cards with them, and upgrade the number of nodes at the site. Twenty-two (22) of these nodes exist at the following locations, listed by unit/base, nearest town, number of Promina nodes to upgrade: 27CS / Cannon AFB, NM / Clovis / 1 node//612ACOMS / Davis Monthan AFB, AZ / Tucson / 3 nodes//355CS / Davis Monthan AFB, AZ / Tucson / 1 node//7CS / Dyess AFB, TX / Abilene / 1 node//3CS / Elmendorf AFB, AK / Anchorage / 1 node//16CS / Hurlburt Field, FL / 5 Mi. W. of Ft Walton Beach / 2 nodes//18CS / Kadena AB, JA / 15 Mi. N of Naha / 2 nodes//333TRS / Keesler AFB, MS / Biloxi / 6 nodes//48CS / RAF Lakenheath, UK / 25 Mi. NE of Cambridge, 70 Mi; NE of London / 1 node//1CCS / Ramstein AF, GE / Ramstein (10 Mi. W of Kaiserslautern) / 2 nodes//20CS / Shaw AFB, SC / 10 Mi. WNW of Sumter / 1 node//34CCS / Tinker AFB, OK / 8 Mi. SE of Oklahoma City / 1 node. The third task is to upgrade and certify nineteen (19) IDNX Multiplexer Memory nodes to the new Promina configuration at a central location in Bedford, MA. The following steps are required: 1)Remove CLB cards and replace with the PLMs containing the newest software revision (currently Rev. R2.X3.03), 2 per node (part number PER400URB) and containing a Promina 400 SNMP Agent License, 2)Upgrade the QASD card (currently Rev OB), 1 per node (Part number 5019B), 3)Upgrade the TRK-3 card currently Rev M, 1 per node (Part number 2503A), 4)Procure latest revision of each of the following cards and install one (1) in each node: Primary Rate Card (PRC) with a Digital Signal 1 (DS1) I/F (Part number 3030B),Voice Compression (VC62) card, (Part number 4040B), 32-channel Primary Voice Echo Cancellation (PVEC) card, (Part number 4210A), USD, Dual CDP I/F (Part number 5041B),and 5) Procure an additional nine Symmetric/Asymmetric Trunk (SA TRK) cards for installation in nodes located in Bedford, MA. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring required cards are at the Bedford, MA site and installing all cards. Task four is to replace and certify the QASD and TRK-3 cards in the configuration kits of each unit listed in step one and two above with the latest revision of each card (currently QASD, Rev OB, Part number 9067A; TRK-3, Rev M, Part number 2503A). There are a total of 18 QASD cards and 26 TRK-3 cards between the various units listed above. These are to be replaced either during the upgrade activities in steps one and two above, or by sending the appropriate cards to each location. The fifth task is to provide extended maintenance support for all ICAP fielded N.E.T. associated hardware and software. To accomplish this step a hardware and software support contract for all existing ICAP N.E.T. equipment shall be established. The support contract shall provide for one-year maintenance support and four (4) one (1)-year options. Maintenance support should be priced in tiers by number of fielded nodes, e.g., 50-70, 71-90, 91-110, 111-130. The maintenance support contract shall: 1) Provide daily help-desk support, 24-hour per day, seven days per week, including National holidays, through the current Air Force omnibus support contract for ICAP at Robins AFB, GA, 2) Provide upgrades of all cards to latest hardware/software revision when available from N.E.T., 3) Provide repair/replacement of all defective boards. All parts initially provided, or provided during the upgrade or maintenance process, must possess a valid manufacturer's warranty, 4) Provide technical support to the ICAP Schoolhouse at Keesler AFB, MS to consist of refresher training and training on revisions and upgrades to N.E.T. equipment, as required. This training may consist of no more than 1-2 people not to exceed 2-3 days once every 6 months (to coincide with N.E.T. major software revisions), on-site at Keesler AFB, MS. ESC proposes to award an order during February 2000, to N.E.T. Federal, Inc. to acquire these parts and services required in support of the previously competitively awarded TDC/ICAP contract. Delivery will be to locations described above. Completion of tasks 1 through 4 above is required no later than 28 Apr 00. The proposed contract action is for parts and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements". Other interested firms should submit a statement of qualifications that must provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate that they can provide all required equipment and services, as detailed in this announcement, within the specified schedule. This should include evidence that they are licensed or otherwise authorized to provide, maintain, and certify N.E.T. equipment. Supporting documentation may include, but is not limited to, company qualifications, equipment specification sheets, and a sample service agreement. Submit supporting documentation to ESC/DIGK, Bldg 1612, 5 Eglin Street, Hanscom AFB, 01731-2100, Attn: Cathy Mirra or by fax to (781) 377-5650. Responses must be received no later than close of business on 11 Feb 00. Responses must include the company name; address; DUNS number, CAGE code, Tax Identification Number, size of business (i.e., large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8 (a) concern, or women-owned business, very small business, or HUBZone small business); whether U.S. or foreign owned entity, and a point of contact in their response. The Government anticipates award of an order to N.E.T. on or about 18 Feb 00. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal, it does not restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach, nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government. An Acquisition Ombudsman, Colonel Steven H. Sheldon, Director, Commander's Staff, has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during proposal development. You should only contact the Ombudsman with issues or problems you cannot satisfactorily resolve with the program manager and/or contracting officer. The Ombudsman role is to hear concerns, issues, and recommendations and communicate these to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality if desired. The Ombudsman does not evaluate proposals or participate in source selection. You can contact the Acquisition Ombudsman at (781) 377-5106. Applicable Commerce Business Daily Note 22 applies. Call Cathy Mirra at (781) 377-6317 or Dale M. Pease at (781) 377-6395 with questions regarding this notice. Posted 01/24/00 (A-SN418330). (0024)

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