SOLICITATION NOTICE
D -- Maintenance contract for Searchmaster/Casemaster software
- Notice Date
- 9/8/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541512
— Computer Systems Design Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Special Operations Command, 16th Contracting Squadron, 350 Tully Street P.O. Box 9190, Hurlburt Field, FL, 32544-9190
- ZIP Code
- 32544-9190
- Solicitation Number
- F7A50642370800
- Response Due
- 9/17/2004
- Archive Date
- 10/2/2004
- Point of Contact
- Russell Kneen, Contract Specialist, Phone (850) 884-3265, Fax (850) 884-5372, - Richard Bremer, Contracting Specialist, Phone (850) 884-1269, Fax (850) 884-5372,
- E-Mail Address
-
russell.kneen@hurlburt.af.mil, Richard.Bremer@hurlburt.af.mil
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a quotation is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F7A50642370800 is hereby issued as a Request for Quotation. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-14. This solicitation is unrestricted and is under North American Industry Classification System Code 541512, with a small business size standard of $21 MIL. Hurlburt Field intends to purchase the following: ...............1.0 SCOPE >>>>> This effort will provide the Air Force Rescue Coordination System (AFRCC) with one man year for software/systems engineering maintenance support to the AFRCC SARMaster mission management system in direct support of the US Inland Search and Rescue (SAR) mission. ...............2.0 BACKGROUND >>>>> 2.1 AFRCC SARMaster system: The AFRCC acting for the United States Inland Search and Rescue Coordinator (HQ AFSOC/DO) is responsible for managing the United States Inland SAR mission which includes all inland emergency beacon searches. The SARMaster system allows distress alerts received by the Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking System (SARSAT) to be automatically forwarded from the United States Mission Control Center through their distribution network to the AFRCC. In addition it provides complete Incident/Mission management capabilities in support of missing aircraft and other mission types. ...............3.0 WORK TASKS >>>>> 3.1 Task 1. Software Support Subscription: The contractor will provide support to SARMaster client and server applications to include database engine. Support shall include: 24/7 pager support with guaranteed 4-hour response for mission critical problems: User support during normal working hours for non-mission critical support problems; fax/e-mail support for general application usage, questions and user manuals; and warranty of products for the full period of support. 3.2 Task 2. Data Maintenance: The contractor will maintain the DAFIF, CADRG, and Gazetteer data for the AFRCC, Contractor will notify AFRCC when updated data is available. 3.3 Task 3. System Upgrades & Maintenance: The contractor will provide AFRCC on-site assistance for system upgrades and maintenance to ensure optimal performance of SAR operations. AFRCC will get two upgrades per year with 5 days allotted for on-site support for the upgrades. 3.4 Task 4. Application Enhancements: The contractor will carry out new development as directed by the AFRCC to enhance the applications, or to integrate new real time data feeds. Under this service AFRCC will provide a statement of requirements for the new development to the contractor who will provide a corresponding statement of work and associated cost approval by AFRCC. 3.5 Task 5. Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) SAR Point of Contact (SPOC) Maintenance Support. The contractor shall furnish appropriately skilled labor to provided 1 year of system software support/development for each State SAR SPOC/Emergency Operations/Command Center under the national PLB distribution system. As PLB systems are completed, AFRCC will add funds to this task to cover the 1 year maintenance for each of those locations. 3.6 Task 6. Travel and Living: Travel and living costs for on site work at the AFRCC. Travel and living costs will be included in the statement of work that the contractor will provide to AFRCC for approval prior to any travel. Any changes to booked travel resulting from changes by the AFRCC will be invoiced as incurred. ...............4.0 PERIOD AND LOCATION OF PERFORMANCE >>>>> Period of performance is one years from date of contract award with two, one year extension options. Work will be performed at AFRCC location. ...............5.0 UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE >>>>> 5.1 The contractor shall document, through Progress Reports, the work plans, accomplishments, and schedule of events and priorities for the upcoming quarter. The contractor shall provide the progress reports to the AFRCC by the 15th of last month of each quarter, covering the previous quarter?s work. ...............6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES, MATERIALS AND INFORMATION >>>>> 6.1 The AFRCC in conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) SARSAT Office will ensure the emergency beacon alert distribution network from the Local User Terminal through the USMCC to the AFRCC is operational in support on the SARMaster system. AFRCC will also ensure that the Emergency Beacon Server as well as VPN concentrator is operational at their location. ................7.0 TRAVEL >>>>> The contractor shall be expected to travel to the AFRCC location to complete tasks 3.1-3.4. ...............8.0 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS >>>>> Personnel working on this effort should possess the following qualifications. Those skills marked critical are mandatory. Those marked desired can be gained during performance of this effort. (1) Proficiency in C++ (CRITICAL), and PowerBuilder (CRITICAL) programming languages. (2) Proficiency in SYBASE (CRITICAL) and Crystal reports (CRITICAL) database systems. (3) Proficiency in Microsoft Office 97 or better to include Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access. (DESIRED). (4) Proficiency in Star Team configuration management software. (DESIRED). (5) Proficiency in Map Objects and ESRI Software tools. (CRITICAL). (6) Working knowledge of Software Engineering Principles and Procedures. (CRITICAL). (7) Working knowledge of Map Tech mapping tool. (DESIRED). (8) Detailed knowledge of US National SAR System (CRITICAL).] An equal item must be accompanied by literature detailing product specifications. Additionally, all transportation/shipping costs are required to be included in the quote. GSA items shall be noted as well as the GSA contract number. The period of performance chall be 1 October 2004 ? 30 September 2005. Place of delivery shall be Langley AF Base Virgina 23665. The following clauses and provisions are hereby incorporated either by reference or full text and are to remain in full force and effect in any resultant purchase order: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JAN 2004). It applies to this acquisition and is amended to read: FAR clauses and provisions can be located via the Internet at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Submit signed and dated quotations on company letterhead or quotation form. The Government reserves the right to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Offers shall be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items (Jan 1999), which is incorporated into this Request for Quote, with addendum to paragraph (a) as follows: The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item(s) offered to meet the Government requirement as stated in this synopsis; (ii) price. The Government will make award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is the greatest value to the Government. Technical capability and price are of equal importance. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (May 2004), with the quotation. Submit signed and dated offer to: Department of the Air Force, 16 CONS/LGCY, Attn: Russell Kneen, 350 Tully Street, PO Box 9190, Hurlburt Field FL 32544-9190 at or before 1300 (1:00 PM Central Standard Time), 17 September 2004. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 2003), applies to this acquisition with the following addendum: DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Nov 2003). The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Jun 2004), applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. The clause at FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332) (Oct 2003) applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (JUN 2004) applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. A Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order will be issued in writing. All questions must be in writing and may be faxed to (850) 884-5372. All answers to questions will be posted on EPS.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 30 Elm St, Suite 117, Langley AFB, VA
- Zip Code: 23665
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: 23665
- Record
- SN00667791-W 20040910/040908212232 (fbodaily.com)
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