J -- Technical and Programmatic Services in Support of Information Operations (IO) and Information Assurance (IA)

The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Charleston (SSC Charleston) provides highly technical services in support of operational requirements to their customers: the Department of Navy, DOD customers and other Federal and State agencies. Our technical responsibilities support U.S. tactical and strategic operations with the emphasis being Information Operations (IO), Information Assurance (IA) and Information Warfare (IW). In order to provide the support required under this effort will require highly specialized expertise resident in an innovative, advanced technology organization that is not tied to a specific service or weapons platform and independent of major weapon system developers. The majority of these initiatives will support efforts in one or more of the following technical areas: the full range of IO/IA/IW disciplines, including, but is not limited to, Network Operations, Network Security, Computer Network Defense (CND), Security Life Cycle Management, Identity Management, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Implementation and Engineering Support, Security Policy and Standards Guidance and Development, Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) Operations and Management, Secure Wireless, Secure Network Infrastructure Systems and Applications, Governance, Certification and Accreditation, Risk Management, Security Engineering, Cryptographic Repair, Crypto Modernization, and Cross Domain solutions. Work to be performed under this contract requires staff and direct workforce with active Top Secret clearances as well as a TOP SECRET with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) (access only) facility Clearance is required The procurement will be solicited as a competitive procurement set aside for Small Businesses. The Government estimate for this action is $50 Million and estimated hours 53,760 per year. The Government anticipates to make a single award of an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity performance-based type service contract with provisions for CPFF and Fixed Price delivery/task orders. All responsible sources are invited to submit a proposal which will be considered. Award will be made on a best value basis, considering cost, corporate experience, past performance and other factors. The period of performance will be a base year with four (4) one-year option periods. The applicable NAICS code is 541330 with a size standard of 25M. Primary places of performance are Charleston, SC and Norfolk, VA. The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available on the Internet, on or about 16 October 2006 at the SPAWAR Business Opportunity Website, located at the following address: https://e- commerce.spawar.navy.mil/command/02/acq/navhome.nsf/homepage? readform. Each offeror is responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation and any related amendments, and subsequently downloading their own copy of the solicitation and applicable documents. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency in response to this solicitation. Prospective offerors are required to supply the name and address of their company; a point of contact name; e-mail address; and telephone number with their proposal. On-line RFP's are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No paper copies will be issued. No telephone inquiries for the RFP will be honored. Potential offerors will be responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation and downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). No paper distribution of these documents will be provided. SPAWAR Systems Center Charleston bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or the conversion process. Questions/comments are to be directed to Ms. Paula Somers at e-mail address contact@example.gov. Technical questions about the SPAWAR E- Commerce Website should be directed to Ms. Robin Turner, +1 (555) 000-0000.