D -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ABOUT NATIONAL SECURITY IN THE PUBLIC SWITCH NETWORK

Notice Date

October 31, 2000

Contracting Office

Defense Information Systems Agency, DITCO-NCR, 701 South Court House Road, Arlington, VA 22204-2199

ZIP Code

22204-2199

Solicitation Number

N/A

Point of Contact

POC: Sharon Bogans, Contract Specialist (703)607-6899 or Nancy Dydak, Contracting Officer, (703)607-6909

Description

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking sources that are capable of providing systems engineering, technical systems engineering, technical analysis, and programmatic support in the planning and acquisition of National Security/Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) Priority Services in the Public Switch Network (PSN). It is requested that corporate experience be addressed for each of the following categories: NS/EP, disruptive threats, network stress and congestion concerns; knowledge and experience with employed technologies and next generation PSN technologies; queuing mechanisms; acquisition strategy development, implementation methods, and related efforts/other issues of program management/cost reporting. There is no bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement. The requested information is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of contractors' information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. If there is a GSA or other contract vehicle already available for the technology being proposed, please include this information in the response. Firms who wish to respond to this sources sought should contact Mr. John Graves at Defense Information Systems Agency, National Communications System, ATTN: N2, 701 South Court House Road, Arlington, VA 22204-2198, telephone (703) 607-6160, fax (703) 607-4801, e-mail address, gravesj@ncr.gov. Responses are due 21 days from publication.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001102/DSOL007.HTM (W-305 SN5056B1)