A -- Information Support Server Environment (ISSE) Guard

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Information Directorate (IF), Rome Research Site (AFRL Rome), has a requirement to develop Information Support Server Environment (ISSE) Guard software and conduct system support for the Air Force Command and Control Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center (AFC2&ISRC/A-2) and the DoDIIS community. The scope of this effort is to provide engineering and technical expertise to include: requirements definition and analysis, systems engineering, software development, integration, quality control, familiarization, integration and interoperability testing, security analysis and implementation, and on-site installation, configuration, accreditation testing, familiarization, and maintenance. Computer software releases (approximately one (1) major release every nine-twelve (9-12) months) to the ISSE Guard user community, to include computer software, technical documentation, and, as required, the installation and maintenance of the current systems deployed to sites worldwide. An Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) - Completion type orders is contemplated, with an ordering period of sixty (60) months. The maximum contemplated ordering amount is anticipated to be approximately $30,500,000. The Prime contractor and system integrators for this contract must have Top Secret SCI security clearances. The successful contractor may receive and/or generate technical data subject to export control in the performance of the contract. Therefore, prospective offerors must provide a completed and approved DD Form 2345 which certifies the offeror is on the Certified Contractors Access List (CCAL) or the offeror is seeking application to CCAL. The successful offeror must have a completed and approved DD Form 2345 prior to award. In addition, a technical read library relating to the subject area of this acquisition is available for review on CD ROM by potential offerors. Access may be gained by submitting a copy of an approved DD Form 2345, "Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement," along with a letter from the Data Custodian designated on that form, authorizing access by whomever will be reviewing the library to ATTN: Timothy Farrell, Air Force Research Laboratory/IFEB, 32 Brooks Road, Rome New York 13441-4114, or faxed to his attention at (315) 330-3913. For further information on CCAL, contact the Defense Logistic Service Center at 1-800-352-3572. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541710 and the size standard for small business is 500 employees. A draft Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued for review and comment by potential offerors on or about 02 Jun 03 on FedBizOpps. Potential offerors are encouraged to submit comments and questions regarding the draft RFP to the attention of Joseph Louis Facciolo, via e-mail at Joseph.Facciolo@rl.af.mil, to be received no later than 4:00 P.M. on 18 Jun 03. Responses must reference the solicitation number, and contain the respondent's Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, e-mail address, mailing address, and Fax number. The formal solicitation is expected to be released on or about 27 Jun 03. When it is issued, THE ENTIRE SOLICITAION WILL BE ISSUED ON THE FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES (FEDBIZOPPS) WEB SITE AT http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. Select "VENDORS"; under Acronym, select "USAF"' at AFMC, select "LOCATIONS"; at AFRL, Rome Research Site, select "POSTED DATES". The FedBizOpps offers a registration service that will send an e-mail notification when a change is made to this announcement. To register, click on the "Register to Receive Notification" button at the end of this announcement in the FedBizOpps. This service is provided for convenience only and does not serve as a guarantee of notification. In addition to this registration, any prospective offerors interested in submitting a proposal for this solicitation must register by e-mail directly with the Contract Specialist at Joseph.Facciolo@rl.af.mil, in order to be placed on the list of Registered Parties, include your company name, address, telephone number and point of contact, fax number, e-mail address and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. The Contract Specialist will update this list on the FedBizOpps along with the solicitation to facilitate subcontracting and teaming opportunities only. Small businesses are encouraged to consider forming joint ventures or teaming arrangements as a means of satisfying RFP requirements. Offerors registering their name either on the FedBizOpps or with the Contract Specialist should not conclude that they will receive a paper copy of the solicitation in the mail. Paper copies will not be available. The solicitation and any amendments thereto will only be available by downloading the documents from the FedBizOpps. All prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. See Numbered note 26. All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to the RFP which shall be considered.