D -- CONTRACTOR SUPPORT SERVICES OF HQ FORSCOM NETWORKS

Notice Date

December 13, 2000

Contracting Office

Army Atlanta Contracting Center, Attn: AFLG-PRC, HQ USA FORSCOM DCSLOG CD, 1301 Anderson Way, SW, Ft. McPherson, GA 30330-1096

ZIP Code

30330-1096

Response Due

December 29, 2000

Point of Contact

Specialist: Heven Ford, Jr. (404)-464-2779 , Officer: Vicky S. Rucco (404)-464-2752

E-Mail Address

Heven Ford, Jr. (fordh@forscom.army.mil)

Description

Headquarters Forces Command (FORSCOM) Army Atlanta Contracting Center (AACC), is seeking market information on Small, Small-disadvantaged, Hub-zone and 8(a) business sources capable of providing non-personal support services for the HQ FORSCOM networks and associated systems, remote sites, and interfacing Department of Army (DA), Department of Defense (DOD), and Joint systems. The scope covers the following eight areas; Transition describes the contractor's initial effort required to coordinate all activities leading to the phasing out of incumbent contracts and the full ramp-up of the new contract. Program Management, describes the effort required to support the Deputy Chief of Staff for Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (DCSC4) in the engineering and technical management of the FORSNET. Network Services describes the network support required for the HQ FORSCOM, Global Command and Control System (GCCS), Army GCCS, legacy systems, and associated systems within the FORSNET network. Quality Control describes the technical support, and resources required to provide effective quality assurance of the network. Systems Integration describes the planning, designing, engineering, development, and integration of software and systems installations, upgrades, and enhancements. Training addresses the network and applications training the contractor shall provide to HQ FORSCOM user personnel and supported organizations. FORSNET Special Project Requirements addresses special project requirements the contractor shall provide to HQ FORSCOM on an as required basis. Maintenance describes the services required to maintain the network, network nodes, and stand-alone systems. AACC anticipates a fixed-price acquisition that will include a base period of twelve months plus four one-year option periods with possible award terms to extend the performance period. North American Industry Classification Systems Code 541519, size standard $18 million and Federal Service Code D399 applies. Interested vendors are requested to complete a Market Survey For Small Business Capability to perform the aforementioned tasks as they relate to the HQ FORSCOM Network. The survey will be conducted electronically using the Internet or electronic mail and will be available after December 14, 2000 at Internet address http://forscom.army.mil. The survey can found under the market research area of our homepage. Interested parties must complete and return the market survey by December 29, 2000. Any resulting request for proposal will be posted at the same website as the request for information, interested sources are encouraged to monitor the website and the Commerce Business Daily for further information. Completed Market Surveys and/or questions, shall be directed, via electronic mail, to the attention of Heven Ford, Jr. at fordh@forscom. army.mil.

Web Link

Market Research (http//www.forscom.army.mil/aacc)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001215/DSOL011.HTM (W-348 SN508838)