R -- ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES -- INFORMATION SECURITY (INFOSEC)

Notice Date

May 16, 2001

Contracting Office

SPAWARSYSCEN-Charleston, PO Box 190022, N. Charleston, SC 29419-9022

ZIP Code

29419-9022

Solicitation Number

N65236-01-R-0018

Response Due

January 5, 2029

Point of Contact

Joyce S. Blackwell, Contract Negotiator, Code 1117JB, (843)974-5964; Lisa Rosenbaum, Team Leader, (843)218-5982; Alternate POC Paula Somers, (843)218-5976.

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the contract negotiator via (blackwej@spawar.navy.mil)

Description

Space & Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center Charleston is soliciting information from potential sources for systems engineering and technical support services for various federal Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) initiatives. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up information requests. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Respondents deemed fully qualified will be considered in any resulting solicitation for the requirement. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside or 8(a) set-aside based on responses hereto. NAICS Code 541330 with $20 Million size standard applies. The estimated value is $50 Million and will include a base year and two one-year options. Performance will be at various federal sites worldwide with many projects occurring simultaneously at multiple sites. Respondents (large and small businesses) are requested to submit information (no more than 5 pages plus 1 cover page) on its capability to perform engineering and technical support services for the following: (1) NETWORK SYSTEMS SECURITY (NSS) -- The contractor will be required to design, configure, install, and support Network Systems Security (NSS) products such as NAI Gaunlet 5.0, Cisco 7500 series routers and switches, F5Labs BigIP, SPAWAR Systems Center Standard Mail Guard, Wang High Assurance Guard (HAG), Cisco NetRanger, ISS Real Secure and commercial products that support the DOD Public Key Intrastructure (PKI). The contractor will identify the NSS requirements for Navy activities, bases, regional areas, and nodes of the Navy-Wide Intranet (NWI) conducting site surveys as required. Critical operating locations to be supported are Norfolk, London, Naples, and Bahrain. The contractor will recommend a security architecture that supports the requirements of the site and prototype the system in SPAWAR Charleston labs prior to installation. Installation schedules will be determined by SPAWAR Charleston and will be performed at a pace and during hours that minimize impact to the supported organization. Operator training and System Security Authorization Agreements (SSAAs) will be provided as part of the installation. The contractor must be capable of providing on-site support for trouble shooting and reconfiguration at short notice (approximately 24 hours) at any location. Continuous on-site support may be required at the critical locations listed above. The contractor will need vendor-trained personnel to install and support the SMG and HAG. (2) INFOSEC CERTIFICATION, TEST, AND EVALUATION -- The contractor will be required to provide Information Systems Security Engineering (Computer Security, COMSEC, Emissions Security (TEMPEST), Physical Security, Procedural Security, and Administrative Security) support in the development of new and existing information systems/networks. These efforts include the reviewing, commenting and development of security engineering documents, development of System Security Authorization Agreements (SSAAs) and other Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation, development of Certification and Security Test and Evaluation plans/reports, and developing residual risk assessments. The contractor will also be knowledgeable in the Secret and Below Interoperability (SABI) initiative to assist in Navy and other DOD SABI certification activities. (3) CRYPTOGRAPHIC PRODUCTS -- The contractor must be familiar with COMSEC Devices such as KG-40A, ANDVT, STE (Secure Terminal Equipment), STU-III, KG-84A/C, KIV-7 Family, KIV-19, EKMS (Electronic Key management System) and other legacy cryptographic products that require life cycle support. In addition, the contractor must have knowledge and be familiar of embedded COMSEC technology. The contractor must also have knowledge of the CNO validation process required to obtain COMSEC products. The contractor must be able to provide programmatic/acquisition management support, utilizing acquisition reform initiatives, and in addition, recommend life-cycle support methodologies for COMSEC products. (4) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS -- The contractor must be able to provide on-site support at specific Navy locations, as indicated in Paragraph (1) above. In addition, the contractor may be required to provide a support facility in such locations as Norfolk, VA, Pensacola, FL, Jacksonville, FL, and Washington, DC. The contractor must be familiar with Navy installation procedures, both afloat and ashore. (5) PERSONNEL -- The contractor must be able to provide a cadre of capable and qualified personnel consisting of electronic/computer engineers, computer scientists, computer specialists, programmers, analysts, data processors, logisticians, installers/maintainers, operators, technically oriented specialists, and program management support personnel with state-of-the-art engineering, logistical and technical backgrounds. Personnel must be familiar with INFOSEC (including but not limited to TEMPEST, COMSEC, COMPUSEC, etc); network analysis and engineering, electronic equipment and/or system design, installation, and planning, and have an intimate working knowledge of federal system acquisition, particularly related to systems under development. Personnel working on INFOSEC Engineering/Certification/Accreditation tasks, naval Security Group tasks, Joint Warfare Information Communication System (JWICS) tasks, Computer emergency Response Team (CERT) tasks, Network Encryption System (NES) tasks, FASTLANE tasks, COMSEC equipment tasks must have a Top Secret clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and must be eligible for access to SCI information. (6) FACILITY -- Due to the support work required by SPAWAR Charleston, and to facilitate coordination and on-site technical support, the respondent shall provide information on its capability to provide an engineering and general administrative office within one hour's driving time of SPAWAR Charleston. The facility must have a Top Secret Facility Clearance and any laboratory area(s) must be certified by the Defense Security Service (DSS) for up to Secret information, in accordance with Sections 5-801, 5-901, 5-904, and 5-905 of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements. The office must be equipped with secure voice communications equipment (STU III) and must be capable of storing, maintaining, and generating material and documents up to the Secret level. The contractor must have or be able to obtain a COMSEC Material System (CMS). Facility must be in place within 30 days after contract award. (7) SYSTEMS/PROGRAMS/PROJECTS -- Typical systems, programs and projects include Firewall Security Systems (NFSS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)/Automated System Incident Measurement (ASIM), Network Intrusion Detection (NID, JIDS), Defense Messaging System (DMS)/Fortezza, Tactical Data Link Technology, Secure Voice Technology, Network Engineering/Administration, Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN), Classified Network Operation Center (SDREN NOC), SIPRNET, NIPRNET, FASTLANE/ATM (KG-75), TACLANE/ATM/IP (KG-175), Electronic Key Management System (EKMS), Network Encryption System (NES), INFOSEC Helpdesk (MP2, MGV, Case Point, SQL 6.X, Folio), Information Technology for the Twenty First Century (IT-21), Cryptographic System Engineering, TEMPEST engineering, Video Teleconferencing, encryption & authentication devices (such as Kerberos & Secure ID), and other related and/or follow-on systems. Offeror is to provide full company name and address, point of contact with telephone and facsimile number and email address, CAGE code, NAICS Code(s) as certified by the Small Business Administration. Indicate if large or small business and if participation in any future procurement announced at a later date will be at the prime or at the subcontractor/individual team member level. Information shall be submitted to the attention of the contract negotiator at the mailing address or e-mail link provided herein or faxed to (843)218-5963. Mailing envelope and/or facsimile cover sheet shall be clearly marked with the words MARKET SURVEY, and shall cite the solicitation number and the contract negotiator's name and code. E-mail "subject" shall state "MARKET SURVEY" and shall include the solicitation number. The contract negotiator will be out of the office during the period 21MAY01 through 25May01. Questions during this period shall be directed to the Team Leader or alternate POC with information copy to the contract negotiator.

Web Link

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Record

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