Network Modernization Survey, Engineering and Implementation (SEI) Support Services 2.0

Update as of 8/12/2020: Due date is extended until 8/14/2020 at 1400 EST. Questions received and answers below: Question 1 This PWS states that we will only replace the Core switches in Parallel with the existing system. Is this correct? Answer: That's not correct. The PWS states that a parallel core is needed to facilitate the migration of EASs, but the end state is to replace the existing system with a new modernized ICAN. Question 2 Can the government provide the number of ACS's and ADS's required at the four bases listed for us to provide a more detailed ROM? Answer: Here are our guidelines for sizing sites and what size we consider the four sites we listed: Small: less than 4 ACS Medium: 4-7 ACS/less than 600 EAS Large: 8-13 ACS/601-1,500 EAS Belvoir - Large; Red River - Medium; Jackson - Large; JBSA - Large Question 3 Is the ROM supposed to include the cost of replacing the EAS's based on the site list? Answer: Not required but if possible, it is desired. Question 4 Is there a requirement for SIPERNET replacement in this RFI or is that based on site specific requirements? Answer: SIPR will be required as mentioned in the PWS. It's anticipated that an ICAN-DI architecture document for SIPR will be released along with the RFP to be used as the reference network architecture for SIPRNET ICAN modernization. Question 5 Will there be site surveys before the base specific RFP is released or within the response window? Answer: To be determined. If you believe that a site survey would be beneficial prior to responding the RFP please include that in your response to the RFI along with why/how it would provide value. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for NETMOD 2.0. This RFI is being issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. As such, do not submit a proposal or quote. The RFI responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. After reviewing the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), interested capable contractors are invited to provide responses to the following questions. Responses should follow this format and be submitted electronically as one complete document. PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS (PEO-EIS) PRODUCT MANAGER (PDM), INSTALLATION INFORMATION INFRATSTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM (I3MP) FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA 22060-5526 Description: This requirement is for network engineering and program management support services to the US Army PdM I3MP that are necessary for the successful engineering, installation, configuration, testing, cut-over, and support of network modernization efforts. These efforts include, but are not limited to engineering and related support services that effectively and efficiently modernize the Installation Campus Area Network (ICAN) infrastructure. Responses Interested parties are requested to respond to RFI questions with a white paper. Please use the attached document(s) as a white paper guide for developing your response. The white paper shall not exceed 25 pages.The RFI white paper should provide the following information: Please provide the following Point of Contact information: Company: Address: Point of Contact: Phone Number: Fax Numbers: Email Address: Small Business social economic size: Duns and Cage Code. Requested Information Please identify if you qualify under a specific small business category or have any affiliations with a small business. Please provide a short capabilities statement. Please provide a ROM (Rough order of Magnitude) for the following sites: Fort Belvoir, Red River, JBSA, Jackson. Do you have access to a tool that can do electronic surveys of equipment and/or discover network devices on the Army's network? If so. What tool(s). (Please reference section 5.2.2 of the PWS for a more detailed description.) Do you have a test lab already stood up that could be utilized for this program? If not, do you have access to space you could turn into a test lab, and how long would it take to stand one up? What is a reasonable amount of time to request that teams are resourced and ready to start working after award? What additional information could we provide to assist vendors with proposing more accurate cost/price estimates based on the requirements in the PWS? The following are the Government Point of Contact and Contractor Point of Contact (Octo Consulting) for receipt of the RFI whitepaper: Lynn Sims, contact@example.gov and Rhonda Gray, contact@example.gov.