R -- Security Operations Center/Access Control Center (SOC/ACC) at MDA Facilities in Huntsville, AL

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is seeking potential sources for services in support of the Security and Program Protection directorate (MDA/SIS). MDA intends to utilize its Basic Support Services Program (BSSP) General Services Administration (GSA) ordering procedures to acquire the services described in this notice (information on the MDA BSSP may be found at http://www.mda.mil/barbb/setaserv.htm). The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) category for this requirement is 561210 FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES (BASE MAINTENANCE), with a size standard of $30 million. This requirement is open to all GSA schedule holders; however, the Government reserves the right to solicit only small businesses if a sufficient number are determined to possess the required capabilities. MDA is seeking business firms under GSA schedule contract sources to support staff augmentation for approximately 35 on-site staff in support of Security Operations and Access Control at its Huntsville, Alabama facilities. Based on capability statements submitted in response to this notice, the Government will invite the only the - most highly qualified companies to participate in the competition. GSA schedule holders judged best qualified to compete for the work will be sent a draft Request for Quotations package within two (2) weeks of the deadline for submission of capability statements and invited to schedule - 1-on-1 meetings with Government representatives to address any questions. A final RFQ will be released on or about January 2nd, 2006, with offers due approximately two (2) weeks later. The required support includes: Facility security services at the 106 Wynn Drive and 215 Wynn Drive, Huntsville, AL locations, including Federal Holidays and weekends. Work includes: controlling visitor access; monitoring personnel access; controlling electro-magnetic media entry and exit; recording visit authorization requests through refinement, maintenance and operation of computerized badging, access and Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) systems; escorting visitors, facility maintenance, and limited numbers of construction personnel; operating and maintaining a computerized badging station connected to MDA badging systems; issuing local security badges, to include ability to manipulate digital photographs in multiple formats; operating and maintaining database, and trouble shooting MDA networked access control system; performing light maintenance and troubleshooting of door and access control system hardware. The security services required include: (a) Operating a Security Operations Center (SOC) to include: Duty Communications Controller and security communications that provide sufficient coverage to encompass all MDA facilities within the Huntsville, AL vicinity; security clearance administration; foreign visit administration; facility physical security and anti-terrorism/force protection; employee and tenant badging; emergency assessment; security training and briefings; liaison with other agencies and functional elements such as Emergency Action Center (EAC) and the SI Counterintelligence Division (SIC); EAC back-up and Continuity of Operations (COOP) implementation; office/equipment operations; issuing and maintaining courier cards; establishing an alternate SOC as required; (b) performing access control functions including: processing visit requests; processing and escorting visitors; controlling electronic media and classified materials; maintaining records; and (c) other security functions including: supporting actions; formulation and preparation of security plans and policies; security surveillance and special requirements; contract management; providing and managing technical anti-terrorism/force protection procedures; and security of MDA spaces and information systems. The operational staff will be appropriately dressed in business attire consisting of: blue blazer, slacks, white shirt and tie. A draft Statement of Objectives may be found at the Federal Technical Data Solutions (FedTeDS) website, https://www.fedteds.gov, using the solicitation number - HQ0006-06-Q-0002. Businesses must register with the FedTeDS site in order to access this information. Once the short-list is determined and the formal RFQ released, only firms on the short-list will have access to the FedTeDS HQ0006-06-Q-0002 site. The resultant order will consist of a Firm-Fixed Price support services contract line item for steady-state support and a Time & Materials contract line item for in-scope short-term performance requirements above the level of effort authorized under the contract at its steady state (i.e. to support conferences, large meetings, etc.). The term of the order including options is anticipated to be at least four (4) years. All positions will be on site at the following MDA locations: 106 Wynn Drive and 215 Wynn Drive, Huntsville, AL. MDA may expand operations to other facilities in the Huntsville area or aboard Redstone Army Arsenal. These services may be expanded to those other locations. All personnel require a SECRET clearance and shall obtain and maintain current State of Alabama Private Security Services Certification as unarmed security officers and, as appropriate, electronic security employees. Contractor employees shall be accredited and badged to indicate they are security officers in compliance with State of Alabama laws relating to the regulation of private security services. Acceptable sources must hold a GSA Schedule, and be able to provide 100% of personnel with SECRET clearances on task order start date which will be 30 calendar days after task order award date. GSA schedule contractors who qualify under NAICS 561210 Facilities Support Services (Base Maintenance) are invited to submit to the contracting office as early as possible, but not later than November 29, 2005, a three-page Capability Statement summarizing the corporate strengths in relation to the following criteria: 1) Describe the qualifications and capabilities of your staff to perform the type of work specified in this notice 2) Describe your firm's specific, related past/current DoD experience related to this requirement 3) Describe your firm's management approach in managing on-site staff, retention/replacement, authority, responsibilities, and quality control, as well as your ability to provide required clearances at the time of at time of award. If planning to team or subcontract, identify the firm(s), their size status and GSA schedule(s). Be sure to segregate this information on the Capability Statement by firm. Also, please specify by name one primary and one alternate Point of Contact within your firm, including the respective telephone numbers and email addresses of those individuals. All information must be contained within the three-page capability statement limit, excluding a one-page cover letter (if desired) that will not be evaluated. Capability Statement submissions will be provided electronically to: Marc Lesser, Contracting Officer, at marc.lesser@mda.mil AND to Herbert Looney, Support Contractor, at Herbert.Looney.ctr@mda.mil. The subject line for all electronic correspondence shall start with "HQ0006-06-Q-0002". NOTE: The MDA Server will delete all "ZIP" type files; so only attach MS Word/Excel compatible files or Adobe Acrobat PDF files in electronic correspondence. MDA will not acknowledge receipt of capability statements. If a receipt is desired, firms should submit statements electronically and select - read receipt request from electronic mail options.