Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 341CONS, 7015 Goddard Drive, Malmstrom AFB, MT, 59402-6863

M -- COMMUNICATION FUNCTIONS SOL F24604-98-R0010 DUE 051800 POC Carolyn Wood, Systems & Technology Team Chief, Phone 406-731-4040, Fax 406-731-3748, Email carolyn.wood@malmstrom.af.mil -- Gail Carroll, Contract Administrator, Phone 406-731-3772, Fax 406-731-4005, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=M&ProjID=F24604-98-R00 10&LocID=591. E-MAIL: Carolyn Wood, carolyn.wood@malmstrom.af.mil. The 341st Contracting Squadron, Malmstrom AFB, MT announces this OMB A-76 acquisition as a Direct Conversion of Communications Functions at Malmstrom AFB. This is a modification to the original sources sought synopsis, number SN20254, dated 14 Apr 1999. The solicitation should be released on or about 3 April 2000. Receipt of proposals will be 45 days after release of the solicitation. This acquisition is a competitive Native American 8(a) set aside under SIC code 4813. The decision to use competitive Native American 8(a) procedures was based on the responses received from the previous synopsis. The Request for Proposal is available only on the Internet at http://www.eps.gov. Potential service providers must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) to be eligible for award. The CCR Internet site is http://ccr.edi.disa.mil/ccragent/plsql/ccr.welcome). All responsible sources may submit an offer that shall be considered by the agency. The solicitation number affixed to the announcement is for convenience and tracking purposes only, at this time. Use number F24604 98 R0010 and 341st Communications Squadron when responding to this notice. The contracting office requests only certified Native American 8(a) firms interested respond. This acquisition is anticipated to be a cost plus incentive fee with a fixed G&A and overhead. It is also anticipated to include a six-month phase-in, a basic performance period with four option periods and two award terms. Contract award will be made on best value to the Government using source selection procedures. Following is the narrative of the proposed services that are within the A-76 Cost Comparison Study. The narrative may not be all-inclusive, but will provide the information for you to make a reasonable assumption of the services that may be included. The 341st Communications Squadron is currently responsible to the 341 Space Wing for providing communications services to the wing and its tenant units. The contractor shall provide communications services of the Base Information Transfer Center (BITC), Base Telecommunications Center (TCC)/Data Processing Support, Visual Information to include Graphics, Photo/Video service, Network Control Center (NCC) to include Help Desk and Small Computer Management/Maintenance, Communications-Computer Information Management and Records Management (IM), Telephone Switchboard Operations, Secure Communications Maintenance, Information Assurance (IA), Land Mobile Radio Support and Service (LMR), Maintenance Control (MC), and Base Radio Maintenance. The duties include but are not limited to: BITC, expedient delivery of official mail and electronic mail to over 3,900 military personnel, while managing document security of registered, certified and express accountable mail. TCC/ Data Processing Support: Provides reliable, secure handling of base Automated Digital Network (AUTODIN) traffic (to be replaced in near future with Defense Message System). Shall provide local support for customers and systems of any Defense Megacenter witha community of interest on the base. VI: Provide visual information advice and assistance; graphic arts services and products; photographic and video studio and field location documentation; emergency graphic arts and photographic requirements; photographic and electronic image processing and printing; video duplication services and product; equipment maintenance and repair. NCC: Manages base level command, control, communications, computer and intelligence (C4I) network support, that provide the warfighter and business users the information resources needed to achieve their operational objectives. The single focal point (Help Desk) for base network management, and problem resolution. Track, control, schedule maintenance and repair of C4 assets. It is the base level central point of contact for mission Command and Control (C2) and business systems which are part of the base network. Provides hardware/software technical solutions, and accurate resource accountability. As configuration management, responsible for reviewing, coordinating, validating and processing all requirements and requisitioning of on-base computer hardware/software to include local purchase items. Responsible for maintaining network operations. Responsible to provide training to wing customers on areas within this function as required. IM: Maintains records and publications files for the functions contained in this activity. Responsible to provide administrative assistance for this activity. Telephone Switchboard Operations: Provides immediate assistance by connecting callers to appropriate agencies. Controls use of 151 telephone trunk lines, connecting approximately 4,000 telephone extensions into the defense switched network local and long distance commercial services. Maintains accurate directory of all base telephone numbers. Secure Communications Maintenance: Maintains cryptographic equipment and its associated communications equipment and associated red and black lines. IA: Manages wing level information protection programs to include Information Protection Assessment and Assistance Program (IPAP), Communications Security (COMSEC), Computer Security (COMPUSEC), Emissions Security (EMSEC), Security Awareness, Training and Education Program (SATE), Secure Telephone Unit (STU-III) User Representative, Certification Authority and System Administrator for Certification Authority Workstation of Defense Message System. LMR: Manages assets and provides radio network control and management for all wing LMR networks. Provides Spectrum Management support for all frequencies used by the 341st SW. MC: Monitors, coordinates, and controls use of manpower and materiel in support of communications maintenance. Base Radio Maintenance: Maintains Base Radio communication systems to include but not limited to: UHF AN/GRT-22, AN/GRR-24, AN/URC-119, Dictaphone Digital recorder, Malmstrom Giant Voice and Public Address support. With the exception of NCC (Help Desk), TCC, and Telephone Switchboard Operations, the functions within this activity work normal business hours with qualified personnel on call. NCC (Help Desk), TCC, and Telephone Switchboard Operations work 24 hr/ 7 day a week schedule. MC provides 24 hr/7day a week local point of contact, in addition to normal business hours, for emergency restoral of priority systems, contingency requirements and other non-routine situations. In addition to the A-76 services listed above, we have consolidated three current service requirements. They are LMR maintenance service, telephone maintenance service and cellular phone service. These service areas will not be included in the compare program for the purposes of the A-76 study. In order for a contract to be awarded, the service provider price must be less than the government costs for those areas identified as A-76 functions. The comparison for these areas will be done using the COMPARE Program. If the service provider price is determined to be higher, this solicitation will be Posted 03/17/00 (D-SN435554). (0077)

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