ASC/PKWOS, Bldg 1 1940 Allbrook Drive, Suite 3 WPAFB OH, 45433-5309

R -- A76 STUDY FOR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP SOL F3360199B9001 DUE 112999 POC Kellye Fisher, WEB: 99B9001-A76 Study for Communications Group, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/99B9001/99B9001.asp. E-MAIL: kellye.fisher@wpafb.af.mil, kellye.fisher@wpafb.af.mil. Background "For the benefit of prospective subcontractors, the names of firms that submitted acceptable proposals in Step One of the Base Information Mangement Services are: Caelum Research Corp. -- Rockville MD; Select Tech Services -Centerville OH; ICES, Ltd. -- Beavercreek OH; and Sophisticated Systems Inc. -- Dayton, OH. The Invitation for Bid (Step Two) will be issued only to those firms listed above. This acquisition includes the following key areas: computer systems/networks, video teleconferencing systems, information management services, communication center services, and multimedia services. Specific efforts include local area networks, the WPAFB Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), client/server integration and operations and maintenance; and operation of a service and/or help desk to process requirements, tracking and trouble reporting for all services offered. Services will include: (1) software deployment and network implementation; (2) operational support (i.e., user support, helpdesk, field service, product support, training, and system security); (3) communication support (i.e., operations management, communication maintenance and enhancements which include data and video); and (4)managerial support (i.e., project management, quality improvement, and configuration management). The overall life cycle functions done to support the systems and services include managing, planning, programming, designing, acquiring, operating, maintaining, and disposing in compliance with Department of Defense, Air Force and WPAFB architecture and standards. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 7376 and the applicable size standard is $18,000,000.00. This is a Total Small Business Set Aside. Direct all questions to the attention of Kellye Fisher, fax number 937-257-3926 or e-mail address kellye.fisher@wpafb.af.mil See Numbered Note (s): 1. " Posted 11/22/99 (D-SN402653). (0326)

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