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D -- Modification to Dense Wave Division Multiplexed-Optical Transport Network

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Reference-Number-05-D-2000Federal

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The U.S. Army, through the Product Manager of Defense Communications Systems-Europe based in Mannheim, Germany, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract modification with Lucent Technologies, Inc. for the procurement and integration of middleware equipment as part of the Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program (I3MP). This middleware will connect Army installations across Europe to the existing Dense Wave Division Multiplexed-Optical Transport Network (DWDM-OTN) that Lucent is currently installing under contract HC1021-06-D-2000. The modification requires advanced system integration and engineering to configure both DWDM-OTN nodes and middleware equipment, with a focus on seamless interoperability, operational efficiency, network integrity, enterprise management, and achieving Information Assurance Certification. The procurement will be conducted solely with Lucent Technologies under the authority of Title 10, U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), which allows for non-competitive contracting when only one responsible source exists, as outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. The contract includes a single integrator who will install and configure all components to ensure a unified and secure network environment. Although this notice is for informational purposes and not a solicitation for competitive proposals, other firms capable of meeting the specifications may submit capability statements by December 14, 2006. The government plans to begin negotiations by December 20, 2006, but reserves the right to determine whether to proceed on a sole-source basis. Key contacts for this action include contract specialist Kathleen L. Knepp and negotiator Terry L. Green from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Europe office.

General Info

Sole-source contract with Lucent for middleware integration in Army's European DWDM-OTN network.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Disa/ditco Europe

NAICS

541512 - Computer Systems Design Services

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PostedDec 6

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Disa/ditco Europe

Contacts2 people available

OfficeAPO, AE, 09136, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Disa/ditco Europe

Office AddressAPO, AE, 09136, USA

Contacts

Kathleen L KneppContract Specialist

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Terry L GreenContract Negotiator

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Full Description

THIS SYNOPSIS IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. The U.S. Army, Product Manager, Defense Communications Systems-Europe, Mannheim, Germany intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Lucent Technologies, Inc., 5440 Millstream Road, McLeansville, NC 27301, for the procurement of Middleware equipment (with single integrator implementation) to connect the Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program (I3MP) networks at Army installations throughout Europe to the Dense Wave Division Multiplexed-Optical Transport Network (DWDM-OTN) presently being installed by Lucent Technologies, Inc. under contract HC1021-06-D-2000. This action is a sole source modification to add the required middleware equipment to each ring of the DWDM-OTN. The additional middleware equipment will involve a high level of system integration and engineering with the DWDM-OTN equipment to configure both the DWDM-OTN nodes and the middleware equipment. Consequently, the configuration for the distribution node (Multiprotocol Label Switching or MPLS) requires a single integrator. This single integrator must install and configure the complete suite of systems components (to include the middleware equipment) to ensure interoperability; efficiency of operations and management; network integrity; enterprise management; and to implement the system in a precise configuration to achieve Information Assurance Certification. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is for information purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government reserves the right to process this procurement as a sole source action and intends to commence negotiations by 20 December 2006. Any firm that believes it is capable of meeting or exceeding the Government requirement as stated herein may submit a capabilities statement to include technical specifications of their product and past performance information. Submissions will be considered only if received by 4:00 P.M (Central European Time) on 14 December 2006. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.