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Communications Suite Operation and Maintenance

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N32205-16-R-3001Federal

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The Military Sealift Command is preparing to solicit contractors for the operation, maintenance, repair, and safeguarding of shipboard communication and IT systems aboard selected MSC vessels, including the Flagship, Alternate-Flagship, and other vessels within two squadrons. This contract will ensure the availability and functionality of communication suites, Local Area Networks, and associated IT infrastructure on a continuous 24/7 basis, regardless of vessel location or operational status. The requirement encompasses a base period of 365 days followed by four one-year option periods, beginning October 1, 2016, and is open to all responsible sources with appropriate DUNS and CAGE codes. The solicitation, identified by number N32205-16-R-3001, is planned for release around late March 2016 with a closing date around late April 2016, and will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website. This presolicitation notice clarifies that no contract or purchase order will result from it, and the government is not obligated to compensate for any responses provided. The solicitation will be unrestricted, inviting proposals in accordance with NAICS code 811213, which covers IT services. Interested parties are encouraged to review the Draft Performance Work Statement to understand the contract details fully and to provide feedback or questions to the designated points of contact. The contract aims to support constant operational readiness of communication systems on MSC vessels deployed worldwide, emphasizing reliability, rapid response, and comprehensive IT support to meet mission-critical needs.

General Info

MSC seeks contractors for 24/7 operation and maintenance of shipboard communication and IT systems.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

811213 - Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Place of Performance

Worldwide, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Communications_Suite_draft_PWS-_02feb16.pdf

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedDec 10

special-notice

Notice updatedMay 4

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Contacts

Billie J. PerrySupervisory Contract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Kurt J ObergContract Specialist

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Full Description

Military Sealift Command Synopsis 1. Action Code: Presolicitation 2. Date: 16 February 2016 3. Year: Fiscal Year: 2017 4. Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511 5. Classification Code: D -- Information Technology Services, including Telecommunications Services 6. Contracting Office Address: 471 East C Street BLDG SP-64 Norfolk, VA 23511 7. Subject: Communications Suite Operation & Maintenance 8. Proposed Solicitation Number: N32205-16-R-3001 9. Closing Response Date: TBD 10. Contact Point: Billie Perry (757) 443-5961, email: billie.perry@navy.mil 11. Contract Award Number: TBD 12. Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD 13. Contract Line Item Number(s): TBD 14. Contract Award Date: TBD 15. Contractor: TBD Description: This is not a solicitation, request for quote, or proposal. No contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. The Military Sealift Command has a requirement for the operation, maintenance, repair, and safeguarding of shipboard communication, Local Area Network (LAN), and associated Information Technology (IT) systems aboard Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels. Services shall be available 24-hours per day regardless of vessel location and status, unless otherwise directed by the Squadron Commander or Contracting Officer. Equipment maintained under this contract shall be capable of performing the required functions 24-hours per day, each day of a given year. The services provided under this contract shall be for the Flagship, Alternate-Flagship (Alt-Flagship), or other MSC vessels in each of two squadrons. Vessels may be deployed to any location worldwide. The requirement includes a 365-day Base Period and four (4) one-year option periods to commence on 01 October 2016. This requirement will be solicited on an unrestricted basis. The estimated issue date for this solicitation is on or about 29 March 2016 with an estimated closing date of 30 April 2016. Upon issuance, the solicitation and supporting documentation will be posted and can be found on FEDBIZOPS (https://www.fbo.gov/) under solicitation number N32205-16-R-3001. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. All respondents must provide a Dun & Bradstreet number (DUNS) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. The appropriate NAICS Code is 811213. There are no responses due based on this pre-solicitation notice and the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received for this notice. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Billie Perry at billie.perry@navy.mil and Kurt Oberg at kurt.oberg@navy.mil . See attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for further detail. MSC encourages industry comment and suggestions regarding the PWS that could result in more efficient performance or cost savings to the Government. MSC also requests interested parties submit any questions regarding the requirement to the POCs listed above.