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D -- MODIFICATION TO SOURCES SOUGHT FOR MMS SYSTEM HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MAINT AND LIFE CYCLE SUPPORT SOL N00039-00-R-3130 DUE 022800 POC Mikel Smith (619)524-7199 WEB: click here to access SPAWAR Business Opportunities, http://agena.spawar.navy.mil. E-MAIL: click here to contact contracting office, smithmk@spawar.navy.mil. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis. Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Command is seeking sources to provide hardware maintenance and Life Cycle Maintenance (LCM) for the Multilevel Mail Server (MMS) system for the Defense Message System (DMS). The MMS provides Department of Defense (DoD) organizations with a secure, DMS compliant and approved dial-in service for receiving and transmitting Unclassified through Top Secret organizational messages. The MMS allows a subscriber to exchange traffic with Service Telecommunications Center via a Secure Data Device (SDD), STU-III and approved Automated Digital Network (AUTODIN) subscriber terminal. The hardware for MMS consists of two mini-computers (primary and backup) and multiple hard disk drives. The operating system used is UNIX System V with Multi-Level Secure (MLS) enhancement (B1 level ratings). SIC is 7379. Should technically qualified/capable small businesses or 8(a) contractors respond, this requirement will be considered a 100% small business or8(a) set aside. Expected period of performance for this task is 12 months with four additional priced options for 12 months each. Anticipated release date for any resultant solicitation is 15 March 00. This is not a request for proposals, and in no way obligates the government in an award of any contract. This sources sought synopsis contains the most current available information. This information is subject to change at any time. Interested parties shall be able to provide Live Site Support to include: a. Availability for Hotline live-site technical support calls via an 800 number on a 7 day, 24 hour basis. b. Available to travel to MMS sites to resolve emergency support issues that could not be satisfied via telephonic support. MMS sites are: (1) Norfolk, Virginia (3 sites) (2) Jacksonville, Florida (3) Washington, DC (2 sites) (4) Indian Head, Maryland (5) Brunswick, Maine (6) Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico (7) Pensacola, Florida (8) Corpus Christi, Texas (9) Wahiawa, Hawaii (2 sites) (10) Guam (11) Yokosuka, Japan (12) San Diego, California (2 sites) (13) Puget Sound, Washington (14) Naples, Italy (15) London, England c. Provide emergency hardware maintenance support on a 5 day, 9 hour basis to all the MMS sites. d. Timely response and delivery of all required repair components. e. Personnel performing site visits must have a minimum of a TOP SECRECT security clearance. All other portions of the task are UNCLASSIFIED. Interested parties are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Announcement by providing in writing, at a minimum, the following: a. Company brochure, if available. Include areas of expertise, company size and locations of facilities (1 page maximum). b. Demonstration of the offeror's development, technical knowledge and experience of the MMS, DMS, and AUTODIN systems (1 page maximum). c. Demonstration of the offeror's ability to provide support in the technical areas described above, including corporate experience in fulfilling similar requirements for the Government (2 page maximum). d. Proposed technical expertise and applicable background for this task (1 page maximum). Based on this letter submission, interested parties will receive information that further amplifies any resultant solicitation. Interested parties may submit this letter anytime after the release of this source sought synopsis, but not later than February 28, 2000. This synopsis has been posted to the SPAWAR Business Opportunities website at http://agena.spawar.navy.mil. The "Questions and Answers" document linked to that website's entry for this synopsis contains further information, and will be updated periodically prior to the response date with any information released as a result of inquiries from interested parties. Posted 02/14/00 (W-SN425200). (0045)

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