Bid Office, SPAWARSYSCEN, Code D21B, 53570 Silvergate Avenue, Bldg. A33, Room 0061, San Diego, CA 92152-5112

A -- ATDLS LIBRARY SUPPORT SERVICES SOL N66001-00-R-5058 DUE 040700 POC James Sparks (619) 553-4550 WEB: Click here to visit SPAWAR Business Opportunity Home, http://agena.spawar.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract negotiator., jsparks@spawar.navy.mil. This is a sources sought synopsis. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center -- San Diego (SPAWARSYSCEN-SD) is seeking sources for the development and operation of a Government on-site technical information library facility. Specific library responsibilities include the utilization of information technology to optimize the collection, configuration, maintenance, and distribution of project programmatic and technical information received by electronic and other means. The Advanced Tactical Data Link Systems (ATDLS) Library currently gathers information by developing and reengineering special databases and employing modern database software. It utilizes information collection methods such as electronic imaging, electronic mail, and world-wide-web browsers for the collection, storage, retrieval, and distribution of information. It is essential that these capabilities be designed to match-up with program data requirements for the distribution and maintenance of library information for the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) and the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS). Both systems distribute tactical surveillance information products to operational Fleet users. A more detailed explanation of this requirement is available on the SPAWAR Business Opportunities Website, under Future Opportunities, at http://agena.spawar.navy.mil. Should technically qualified/capable small business contractors respond, this requirement might be set aside for exclusive competition amongst small businesses. Interest parties are invited to respond to this sources sought announcement by providing, at a minimum, the following: (a) company overview including areas of expertise, company size, and locations of facilities; (b) discussion of your organizational experience in performing similar relevant work; (c) discussion of your organizational past performance (i.e. quality) in performing similar relevant work; and (d) proposed technical approach for this effort. Interest parties must submit thisinformation, via email to jsparks@spawar.navy.mil, not later than 07 April 2000. Do not submit more than 10 pages in total. Contingent upon the results of this source sought announcement; the Government may issue an RFP for these services. The Government currently estimates that such an RFP would utilize an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity type contract with a Cost Plus Fixed Fee pricing arrangement; and an estimated level of effort of 9,984 man-hours per year for five years. Expected period of performance for this task is 60 months with no additional priced options. Anticipated release date for any resultant solicitation is 02 June 2000. Posted 03/20/00 (W-SN436290). (0080)

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