Test Network Modernization (TNM) Network Expertise

The Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI); Project Manager for Instrumentation, Targets, Threat Simulators and Special Operations Forces Training Systems (PM ITTS); Instrumentation Management Office (IMO), in support of the Test Network Modernization (TNM) effort, is seeking 8(a) contractors that are capable of providing subject matter expertise in the areas of Engineering, Implementation and Security, Information Assurance and Training, for medium-to-large IP and optical networks. Specifically, required capabilities include: long term network planning and upgrade, expertise in IP and optical test network assessments, optical fiber infrastructure assessment networks scalability and security, theoretical and practical knowledge of network equipment, configuration, integration and testing, open systems standards architectures, hardware capabilities and configuration, network design verification and validation, installation, information assurance (RMF). The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this effort is 541512, Computer Systems Design Services. Background: TNM is an Army program aimed to upgrade and modernize existing test ranges' network technologies and capabilities. The upgrade will consist of replacing and planning for end of life network equipment, increasing network bandwidth, providing scalability for future network expansion, providing and enhancing network management capability, ensuring network robustness, resiliency and redundancy. The TNM effort will encompass five test ranges across the United States. The expertise sought under this announcement will directly impact the Government's ability to accomplish the TNM mission. Requested Information: a) OEM certifications on network equipment and understanding of current and future technology to include design and integration b) Knowledge of large and small networks, and how to scale up and down to adjust size (node to node distance and number of nodes) in terms of CORE, Distribution and Edge plus user access points. c) Type of networks designed, integrated and implemented, include examples plus how you may insert technology to go from 1G or 10G to 40G or 100G at CORE and outward. d) Experience in configuring networking equipment across multi-vendors spanning optical and Ethernet mediums. e) Experience in enterprise modernization strategies to include key aspects of network modernization strategy identifying the highest priority network modernization goals. f) Understanding of DoD Risk Management Framework, Security/Information Assurance, and network devices. g) Knowledge of Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) and other mechanisms to procure IT components h) Describe your company and how you interact with your customers (IPT environment, collaborative, other). i) Describe how your company configures teams based upon the scope, skillsets, and technology needed to perform the work. (i.e., a simple network within a small footprint versus a complex large scale network covering an extended distance) j) Please confirm your eligibility status under the SBA 8 (a) program. k) Does your company have a certified cost accounting system? l) Provide your current level of security clearance. m) Provide the name, mailing address, phone number and email of your designated point of contact(s). n) Interested Small Business Prime Contractors: Interested Small Business Prime Contractors: Please describe how you plan to meet the limitations on contracting per FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting; and how teaming to meet the overall requirements (if required) world be accomplished. o) Small Businesses interested in Subcontracting: Please be specific in identifying capabilities that support the areas you are interested in. Response Instructions: Interested parties are requested to respond to this Sources Sought Notice with a white paper limited to 8 pages. Submissions are requested no later than April 26, 2017 via email. Please provide your white paper via email to: Ms. Dorothy Bryant, Contract Specialist, dorothy.a.bryant6.civ@mail.mil Mr. Dennis Schneider, Project Director, dennis.j.schneider.civ@mail.mil Disclaimer: Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. This notice is issued solely for market research and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice; all costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.