R -- Performance Work Statement (draft) for AFWA OWS Support Services

The Department of Defense, specifically the FA4600 55 Cons Pkp based at Offutt AFB, is seeking support services for the Air Force Weather Agency and Operational Weather Squadrons within the Continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. This requirement, identified by solicitation number Reference-Number-AFWA-Domestic_OWS-2009 and NAICS code 541512, focuses on providing comprehensive systems support including systems administration, systems engineering, web support, and weather systems training. The scope involves maintaining and upgrading standard information systems and developing training materials to ensure efficient weather information dissemination for military operations across multiple bases, including Offutt, Scott, Davis-Monthan, Barksdale, Shaw, Hickam, Keesler, and Fort Huachuca. Key personnel requirements emphasize Information Assurance certification in compliance with DoD 8570.01-M and DFAR part 239, as detailed in the Air Force Information Assurance Certification Implementation Plan. The procurement process includes a draft Performance Work Statement and historical staffing data for mission essential roles such as Senior Weather Trainers and Systems Engineers. According to the established acquisition milestones, the RFP was scheduled for release on April 17, 2008, with proposals due by May 16, 2008. The anticipated contract award date was July 25, 2008, with a transition period beginning September 1, 2008, and full performance starting October 1, 2008. Eric J Sullivan and Jared Dostal serve as the primary points of contact for this effort.