J -- Decision Superiority (DS) Competitive 8(a) Set Aside

8/3/2011 This synopsis is to advise industry that SPAWARSYSCEN Atlantic intends toissue Request for Proposal N65236-11-R-0073 for Decision Superiority (DS)support services. The anticipated work will include the entire spectrum of non-inherentlygovernmental services and solutions (equipment and services) associated withthe full system lifecycle support including research, development, test,evaluation, production and fielding of sustainable, secure, survivable, andinteroperable Command, Control, Communications, Computers, CombatSystems, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C5ISR), InformationOperations, Enterprise Information Services (EIS) and Space capabilities.Although not limited beyond the description above, this contract has a primaryfocus on mission capabilities within the DS Portfolio. The applicable NAICS code for this effort is 541330 with a size standard of$27M. Government estimate for this effort is approximately $99 million. Thissolicitation will be a competitive 8(a) set-aside. The contractor will betasked toaccomplish the work as specified in the PWS. A performance based, indefinitedelivery, indefinite quantity type contract is anticipated with provisions forcost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price and fixed price incentive (firm targets)orders.The ordering period will include a base year with four one-year options.Multipleawards may be made. Questions pertaining to this notice may be directed toDianne M. White, Contract Specialist, at contact@example.gov, telephone843-218-5633. The projected timeframe for issuance of the Request for Proposal is August2011. This synopsis is for informational and planning purposes only and doesnot constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and is not to be construedasa commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subjectto change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award acompetitive contract. Unless otherwise stated herein, no additional writteninformation is available, and no formal Request for Proposal (RFP) or othersolicitation regarding this announcement is currently available. Requests forthesame will be disregarded. If a solicitation is released it will be found on theFEDBIZOPS and the SPAWAR E- COMMERCE webpage: https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil It is the potential offeror's responsibility tomonitor these sites for the release of any solicitation. 6/30/2011 This future opportunity notice is to advise industry that SPAWARSYSCENLANTintends to issue a Small Business Set-Aside Request for Proposal (RFP) for DSSupport. The DRAFT PWS has been posted for the DS competitive 8(a) set-aside acquisition valued at $99M. This acquisition is part of SSC-LANTsacquisition strategy centered around the Competency Aligned Organizationbusiness portfolios and specifically supports the DS Portfolio. A competitive,performance-based multiple award contract will be awarded with provisions forcost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price and fixed price incentive (firm targets)orders. The ordering period will include a base year with four one-yearoptions. A DRAFT COPY of the Performance Work Statement has been posted onSPAWARSYSCEN Atlantic's e-commerce website. THE DRAFT DOCUMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHALLNOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS THE FINAL VERSION OF THIS DOCUMENT. This is nota solicitation announcement, or a request for proposals. The informationprovided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government tosolicit for or award a competitive contract. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor SPAWARSYSCEN Atlantic's e-commerce website for the release of the FORMAL RFP and amendments (ifany). Firms are encouraged to review the web site regularly for updatedinformation.