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D -- TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT SYSTEM DUE 060998 POC For copy, contact the info office indicated., For additional information contact Gibson.Okf/Pkl-2/[916]643-3793 The Telecommunications Material Group Management Division of the Sacramento Air Logistics Center is seeking sources to provide logistical support, maintenance, and minor hardware upgrades for the Advanced Defense Switch Network Integrated Management Support System (ADIMSS) and the Advanced Red Defense Switch Network Integrated Management Support System (ARDIMSS). A complete listing of the specific equipment involved is available in the ADIMSS/ARDIMSS Support Plan, which may be obtained by contacting the Technical POC-John Deuster. Sites to be supported are: CONUS: Scott AFB IL, the Pentagon Washington DC, HQ DISA Reston VA, and OVERSEAS: Wheeler AAF HI, Patch Barracks Germany, Rhiyadh AB KSA, DISA Japan Yokota AB Japan. The contemplated requirement will begin in FY99 and continue for a five-year period. Potential sources must have the technical capabilities necessary to: 1) Restore service to critical equipment within 12 hours [on a 24 hour clock, seven days a week]. 2) Restore service to administrative equipment within 12 hours [on a 9 hour clock, Monday-Friday duty hours only]. 3) Maintain the current configuration management information at a level sufficient to describe to an external CLS support contractor the configuration of the equipment at the site and the overall system. 4) Support a 24-hour trouble call desk with personnel possessing the technical expertise necessary to resolve engineering and technical problems arising at a system or site level. 5) Provide form, fit, function, hardware replacements to the government system engineer for testing [per current version software] prior to operational installation. 6) Develop and maintain a system to provide spares as needed to meet the service restoration requirements as stated above. 7) Access and understand the technical data base for the ADIMSS/ARDIMSS systems and provide the necessary technical data to the system users. 8) Provide and maintain facilities to protect Government property from damage while in the possession of the contractor or under their control. 9) Demonstrate an existing worldwide presence and the ability to deploy personnel to the sites previously listed in a manner capable of meeting the service restoration requirements. 10) Possess and retain a license to repair Sun Spark workstations and Sun peripherals worldwide throughout the contemplated period of performance. 11) Although not mandatory, it would be advantageous to prospective sources to possess [or have the ability to obtain] a Top Secret SCI Security Clearance as it would eliminate the need for full-time government escorts while at each site. This is not a Request For Proposals, the information requested is for information and planning purposes only. No contract will be awarded as a result of this survey. The Government does not intend to pay for this information and no entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submission of responses to this sources sought synopsis and Government use of such information. Interested potential sources are invited to submit a package delineating qualifications and capabilities pertaining to performance of the above ADIMSS/ARDIMSS requirements. Additionally, any past experience with the ADIMSS/ARDIMSS system, other telecommunications equipment, or Sun Spark workstations and Sun peripherals, should be documented, including points of contact and their phone numbers. Submit information packages no later than 20 days after publication of this notice to: Al Gibson, SM-ALC/PKL-2, 3237 Peacekeeper Way-Suite 17, McClellan AFB CA 95652-1060. Upon receipt they will be forwarded to the Technical POC for review and evaluation. Repondents may be requested to provide additional information based on their initial submittals. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation of the information submitted, however, sources deemed fully qualified will be included on the recommended source list if this becomes a formal procurement. The TECHNICAL POC for this requirement is John Deuster (916) 643-1520 x326. Non-technical questions should be directed to Al Gibson (916) 643-3793. The approximate issue/response date will be 18 May 98. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. (0132)

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