Strategic Communication Network O&M

This is a Request for Information, the purpose of which is to conduct market research in order to identify sources to provide the following service: Strategic Communications Network Operations and Maintenance with the following NAICS: 541519, Other Computer Related Services, and PSC: D318, IT & Telecommunications - Integrated hardware/software/services solution. Interested individuals should complete the following actions: - 1. Review the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and provide comments regarding industry standards or feasibility of the services required in the PWS. - 2. Provide a response to the statement of objectives - 3. Provide a response to the capabilities requirements - 4. Send a prospectus or brochure of your firm's capability (not to exceed 5 pages) and a statement regarding your firm's ability to perform the services outlined in the draft PWS. Description of Services: This contract will consist of maintaining and establishing network management, operations and maintenance of the current infrastructure, planning for and executing overall expansion in Kabul and across Afghanistan, with future years maintaining the network; to provide wide area network (WAN) link connectivity and services for all current and future sites on the Ministry of Interior (MOI) Network. Vendors are advised that this Request for Information is not a pre-solicitation or a request for proposals nor does the Government intend to issue an award on the basis of the Sources Sought Synopsis. An "Exchange with Industry" is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10 - Market Research, in order to determine if sources capable of satisfying the requirements stated in the attached statement of objectives before developing new requirements for an acquisition. Further, FAR Part 15.201 - Exchange With Industry Before Receipt of Proposals is encouraged to improve the understanding of Government requirements and industry capabilities, thereby allowing potential offerors to judge whether or how they can satisfy the Government's requirements, and enhancing the Government's ability to obtain quality supplies and services at reasonable prices, and increase efficiency in proposal preparation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and contract award. The purpose of the exchange is to fulfill the intent of the FAR to identify and resolve concerns regarding the acquisition strategy, including the feasibility of the requirement, including performance requirements, statements of work, and data requirements; the suitability of the proposal instructions and evaluation criteria, and any other industry concerns or questions. Industry may also provide a response to the Attached Statement of Objectives (attachment 1) in the form of a Rough Order of Magnitude, and/or a proposed approach to accomplish the objectives via email to RCC.CAP.SVC.INBOX.org@afghan.swa.army.mil or to Suphakit.Areeyat@afghan.swa.army.mil.