SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- AMIC HFGCS Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
- Notice Date
- 12/22/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 237130
— Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command, ACC CONS, 11817 Canon Blvd, Newport News, VA, 23606-4516, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 23606-4516
- Solicitation Number
- HFGCS_PRS
- Response Due
- 1/8/2007
- Point of Contact
- Ronald Toler, Contracts Manager, Phone 757-225-7724, Fax 757-225-7765, - Ronald Toler, Contracts Manager, Phone 757-225-7724, Fax 757-225-7765,
- E-Mail Address
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ronald.toler@langley.af.mil, ronald.toler@langley.af.mil
- Description
- NOTICE TO INDUSTRY Organization: High Frequency Global Communications System (HFGCS) Puerto Rico Station (PRS) Mission: Operate and maintain the HFGCS PRS to provide continuous high-powered High Frequency (HF) long haul voice and data communications capabilities in support of the HFGCS network mission. This sources sought synopsis is being posted for industry to: obtain competition; involve interested parties; provide advance procurement notice; and to receive feedback regarding communication sector related market conditions, standards, or business practices. HFGCS PRS MISSION ? The HFGCS mission directly supports the Department of Defense (DoD) HF Global Command and Control (C2) System. The HFGCS network consists of two CONUS and 11 OCONUS remote stations connected to the Centralized Network Control Station (CNCS) at Andrews AFB; the network is a 24/7 mission controlled remotely by CNCS radio operators ? Provides beyond line of sight (BLOS) interoperable voice and data communications for strategic and tactical forces, as well as support of Mystic Star and Executive C2 ? Remote stations consist of transmitter, receiver, control sites and antenna farms that may be collocated or at separate sites which collectively make up a single station; The PRS includes the Isabela site (transmitter) and Salinas site (receiver and control) ? The HF PRS manages: HF antennas; various DoD communication assets; related legacy products; and site maintenance at Salinas and Isabela GENERAL PROCUREMENT DESCRIPTION The Acquisition Management and Integration Center (AMIC) is providing this synopsis to foster marketplace interest for a HFGCS Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Support acquisition that would require performance-based services such as: SCOPE Command equipment O&M, inspection and repair of HF antennas/antenna sub-systems. This synopsis includes maintenance/repair of all facilities, grounds, all Real Property Installed Equipment (RPIE) and management at Salinas and Isabela locations. In addition to the primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code represented above (237130), the following similar NAICS and industry codes may apply to this acquisition: NAICS: 238210 - Electrical Contractors 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing 335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electronic Equipment and Component Manufacturing 339999 - All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing 423610 - Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers 517910 - Other Telecommunications 811213 - Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 1731 - Electrical Work 1799 - Special Trade Contractors, Not Elsewhere Classified 3663 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Communication Equipment 4899 - Communications Services, Not Elsewhere Classified 5063 - Electrical Apparatus and Equipment Wiring Supplies and Construction Materials 5065 - Electronic Parts and Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 5895 - Miscellaneous Communication Equipment E127 - Purchase of Structures and Facilities, Electronic and Communications Facilities J099 - Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment, Miscellaneous or General Work Z127 - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property, Electronic and Communications Facilities CONTRACT TYPE AND COMPETITION AMIC anticipates full and open competition for a contract containing a mixture of Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost-Reimbursable (CR) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for at least one calendar year in length with the potential for several option periods. OBTAINING ADDITIONAL ACQUISITION-SPECIFIC INFORMATION AMIC respects all interested party rights to ask questions related to this acquisition and prefers submission of requests for additional information be coordinated with the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing via email (Ronald.Toler@langley.af.mil). Clearly label the email subject line as ?AMIC Acquisition Question from Industry for HFGCS PRS? when sending questions to the CO. In addition, all interested parties may contact the CO by telephone, facsimile, or U.S. mail as detailed below for questions and additional information. CONTRACTING OFFICE POC Contract Manager: Mr. Augustine P. Salvati augustine.salvati@langley.af.mil ACC CONS/LGCA 11817 Canon Blvd, Suite 404 Newport News, VA 23606-4516 Phone: (757) 225-7709 DSN: 575-7709 Fax: (757) 225-7765 DSN: 575-7765 Contracting Officer: Captain Ronald J. Toler ronald.toler@langley.af.mil ACC CONS/LGCA 11817 Canon Blvd, Suite 404 Newport News, VA 23606-4516 Phone: (757) 225-7724 DSN: 575-7724 Fax: (757) 225-7765 DSN: 575-7765 TIPS FOR LOCATING THIS POSTING IN THE FUTURE All interested parties should refer to this posting frequently. Additional acquisition-related information shall be posted accordingly as it becomes available. References 1.0 SCOPE 1.1 Background HFGCS is the USAF and DoD?s world-wide high powered, HF and global network providing interoperable voice and data communications for BLOS C2 of strategic and tactical forces. This system also supports Mystic Star, Executive C2, and Information and Telecommunications System of the American Air Forces (SITFAA) missions. The HFGCS world-wide network is sustained using equipment from the System Capable of Planned Expansion (SCOPE) Command modernization program. 1.1.1 HFGCS System Maintenance. Maintenance shall include performance of scheduled and unscheduled organizational level maintenance for all equipment in accordance with requirements stated herein and later in the PWS. Equipment includes that which is dedicated for site operation such as non cryptographic electronic equipment, computer systems, antenna structures, transmission lines, security lighting, power distribution systems, emergency power generating systems, battery systems, ventilation systems and supporting air conditioning, government-owned utilities, fire protection systems, alarm systems and intrusion detection system. The Contractor shall not alter or renovate equipment or facilities without prior written approval of the CO. 1.1.2 Facilities Maintenance. The Contractor shall maintain/repair all facilities, roads and infrastructure at both the Isabela and Salinas sites 1.2 Scope of Services The Contractor shall operate and maintain the transmitter site and control/receiver site located at Isabela and Salinas, Puerto Rico, respectively. These sites are geographically separated. 1.2.1 Operation and Maintenance (O&M). The Contractor may be required to dispatch technicians to the sites in response to notification and arrive on site within one hour. The Contractor is herein notified of the possibility that both the Isabela and Salinas HFGCS sites may require manning 24 hours a day, seven days a week to support critical missions. NOTE: THIS NOTICE MAY HAVE POSTED ON FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (22-DEC-2006). IT ACTUALLY APPEARED OR REAPPEARED ON THE FEDBIZOPPS SYSTEM ON 23-JAN-2007, BUT REAPPEARED IN THE FTP FEED FOR THIS POSTING DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Salinas and Isabela transmitter and control/receiver sites
- Country: PUERTO RICO
- Country: PUERTO RICO
- Record
- SN01217890-F 20070125/070123222545 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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