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D -- SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE, REUSE, ENGINEERING, TESTING, AND FIELDING SUPPORT FOR THE GLOBAL COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM-ARMY (GCCS-A) DUE 092898 POC Peggy Butler, Contract Officer, 703-325-4994 E-MAIL: pbutle@hoffman-issaa2.army.mil, pbutle@hoffman-issaa2.army.mil. The US Army CECOM Acquisition Center -- Washington, in support of PM GCCS-A is conducting a market survey of sources that are capable of producing additional software deliveries and fielding of GCCS-A to user sites. GCCS-A is fundamentally GCCS with additional ARMY functionality. GCCS-A will support all phases of the force projection cycle: Peacetime Operations, Deliberate Planning, Crisis Planning and Execution, and Follow-on Operations. The GCCS-A is the Army implementation of the joint staff sponsored GCCS and a key element of the Army Battle Command System (ABCS). The mission of GCCS-A is to extend the GCCS technical architecture into the Services area of operations, ensure that the intra-Army C2 systems retain maximum functionality and interoperability, and develop additional functionality to satisfy the essential requirements of the emerging 21st Century Army doctrine. This is accomplished in several critical steps: (1) extend the GCCS infrastructure; (2) systematically port the "best of breed" functionality from the Army's legacy systems onto this infrastructure; and (3) enhance this deployed functionality based on user refinement of mission needs while developing additional functionality to meet the objective requirements. GCCS-A also provides fielding and technical support for the Echelons Above Corps (EAC) segment of the ABCS and an extension down to the Corps/Division level. The GCCS-A program is synchronized with the development and software release schedule of the GCCS program and the ABCS software baselines for Army digitization. Synchronization both with GCCS and ABCS is a key factor in the GCCS-A development, production, and deployment. The GCCS-A is being developed based on the GCCS four-layer architecture. The applications layer (Layer 4) consists of joint applications fielded by Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in incremental versions and Army applications from the legacy AWIS, STACCS, and TACCIMS programs. Additional mission capabilities are provided based on the system requirements established by the Combat Developer at Ft. Leavenworth and ideally will be met through software reuse. A prime example would be using CSSCS functionality to meet the service support and logistics requirements. Modules developed by the Services and the National Imagery & Mapping Agency (NIMA) that become part of the DII COE constitute Layer 3 to insure Layer 4 applications are supported. Layer 1, a core suite of hardware, and Layer 2, the operating system software, are Common Hardware and Software (CHS) 2 compliant. In addition, all capabilities developed in support of the Army Digitization initiatives, commonly referred to as ABCS software versions are to integrated into GCCS-A. These capabilities would include, but not be limited to, the GCCS client (Common Operational Picture), Maneuver Control System (MCS) client (Relevant Common Picture) and necessary interfaces [US Message Text Format (USMTF), Joint Variable Message Format, Distributed Computing Environment (DCE), and Message Distributed Exchange (MDX)] are also be to integrated into GCCS-A. The GCCS-A is being implemented in a client-server architecture. Sun Microsystem equipment operate as servers and in selected cases as workstations, and INTEL pentium-based computers are primarily used as workstations operating in a client mode. CHS 2 Sun Sparc 20 computers are used for the LAN and WAN Servers. The Sun Sparc 20's will be replaced with more advanced technological models in the future. CHS 2 SunSparc1000/Sun Sparc2000/Enterprise4000 computers serve as the Database Servers at the Theater Mains. The objective architecture is structured to provide a backup Database Server at each Theater Main. CHS 2 Laser Printers and Tactical Scanners are also being incorporated into the Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) architecture. Pentium-based Personal Computers (PCs) are used as the NT Workstation. GCCS-A will use all DII COE software modules required to achieve mission functional objective software. Duplication of software development will be eliminated through maximum use of COTS, non-developmental item (NDI), and reuse of software modules. GCCS-A is being developed incrementally. The established length of time between software deliveries is based on the functionality incorporated into each specific delivery and resource availability during the development period. Functionality incorporated into each Delivery, the length of the delivery period, and the resources applied to each delivery are established by agreement between the Government and the contractor prior to the start of each delivery via the Delivery Definition Process. Each development cycle is based on an evolutionary, prototyping approach. Each incremental development is called a Delivery and the life cycle of a Delivery is termed the delivery cycle. The content of each delivery is established prior to the initiation of the delivery by a contractor team which works with the Government to establish the definition of the delivery in terms of both content and resources required to provide the content There is normally a three month period for delivery definition. When definition is complete, we enter the design phase, which culminates in a Critical Design Review (CDR). Following CDR software is coded and the entire testing program is initiated. Throughout the delivery life cycle, product and processes metrics are being collected and analyzed to provide more accurate definition of the changes to the development process and resources required for follow-on deliveries. The contractor will integrate all hardware, software and communications to accomplish the required system functionality. A Local Area Network (LAN) will be used to link up all the devices within a small geographic area and connection to a Wide Area Network (WAN) will be made for communication between large geographic areas. The DISA SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) will serve as the communications backbone for WAN connectivity and provide global connectivity. The contractor will identify the required hardware and software for each designated site location. As defined in the delivery definition process, the contractor will develop Free Play and Exercise Embedded Training (ET). The contractor will integrate the ET capabilities into his Lesson Plans and Trainee Guides. Other forms of ET such as animated examples and interactive lessons will be evaluated as part of the delivery definition process, and, if deemed necessary, separate Lesson Plans and Trainee Guides will be provided for the interactive lessons. Software User Manuals (SUMs) and Computer System Operator Manuals (CSOMs) will be provided as on-line documentation aids. The ET capability will be provided in both an exercise and training mode with separate databases so that the use of ET does not conflict with operational requirements. GCCS-A will consist of COTS hardware, NDI, and common hardware capable of hosting new software releases. The system is being designed to facilitate operator/maintainer ability to keep the system fully operational when fielded. Common hardware is being supported under terms of the CHS 2 contract. COTS hardware is dependent upon the specifics of the individual, hardware warranties. Commercial warranties may effect repair using on-site service, parts exchange, or repair and return methods. The contractor will provide on-site software maintenance support during the life of the contract. The contractor will assist in the fixes to any software Delivery. There are 5 separate Deliveries in this program: CP1 and Delivery 1, which have already been fielded, and Delivery 2 through Delivery 4. Deliveries 2 and 3 are in-process. CP1, which was a port of AWIS to the GCCS-A platform, was fielded to FORSCOM, USAREUR, USARPAC, SOUTHCOM and HQDA, and declared operational in August 1996. CP1 will also be installed at the Army War College. Delivery 1 is a port of STACCS from the HP/HP-UX platform to the Sun Solaris platform and was delivered to USAREUR in August 1997 and is now the system of record. Delivery 2 will provide a limited number of legacy STACCS applications, all of TACCIMS capability, and Army Digitization initiatives operating against the new GCCS-A Global Database (AGDB) using the Informix Database engine. The AGDB must be compliant with the Army Common Database (ACDB) concept in support of the Army Digitization efforts. These applications include Friendly Unit Information, Enemy Unit Information, Intelligence, and Targeting. Most of these applications will operate on both the Solaris and Windows NT platforms. Selected capabilities may operate on the Solaris platform or the NT Platform only. Delivery 3 will complete the integration of the legacy STACCS applications into the AGDB. Delivery 3 will be fielded to all Delivery 1 and Delivery 2 users and will become the single delivery baseline. Delivery 4 will add additional functionality into the existing GCCS-A baseline. These applications will be implemented into the AGDB and will operate on both the Solaris and Windows NT platforms. CP1 will also be implemented into theAGDB in Delivery 4. Delivery 4 will be fielded to all former delivery and CP1 sites. The schedule is not yet defined. The source is requested to respond to the requirement to field Delivery 3, maintain fielded baselines, and develop and field Delivery 4. The source should be a recognized leader in software development practices, knowledgeable in the Army Major System Development Process, and possess a proven track record of accomplishments and on time delivery of software intensive systems. A clear understanding of Army and Joint software development and fielding support at the DII COE level 7 or higher and the ability to meet the GCCS-A's challenging milestone schedules within budgeted cost are essential. Responses are to be received via e-mail, within 30 calendar days of the date of this notice. Telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. Interested vendors are to furnish one (1) set of descriptive literature, via e-mail, with response submission. The supporting literature must be in sufficient detail to enable the Government reviewer(s) to determine if the development and fielding process described will accomplish the fielding of Delivery 3 and the completion of development and fielding of Delivery 4 not later than second quarter FY 01. Interested vendors are also requested to provide three Government-verifiable references for contracts for similar work. Acknowledgment of receipt will be issued. No information regarding the results of the evaluation of data received will be provided. Posted 09/01/98 (W-SN244372). (0244)

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