Cyber, Intelligence, and Information Operations (CI2O) Support Small Business Set-Aside

Date: 03-AUG-2011RFP # N65236-11-R-0052

Desc: Pre-Solicitation Noice



Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARSYSCEN) Atlantic,

Charleston, SC intends to issue a request for proposals (RFP) N65236-11-R-

0052 for the procurement of Integrated Cyber Operations (ICO) support

services.



The anticipated work will support a broad range of Government services and

solutions (equipment and services) associated with the full system lifecycle

support including research, development, test, evaluation, production and

fielding of sustainable, secure, survivable, and interoperable Command,

Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence,

Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C5ISR), Information Operations, Enterprise

Information Services (EIS) and Space capabilities. The ICO Portfolio

requirements encompass all aspects of information assurance including

cryptographic devices and Network User Authentication. Tasks supported under

this procurement will be related to delivering capabilities to operate, secure

and

defend networks and data in support of the warfighter's mission.



The applicable NAICS code is 541330 with a size standard of $27 Million. The

Government estimate for this solicitation is approximately $250 million. The

Government anticipates award of a multiple award, indefinite delivery,

indefinite

quantity (IDIQ), performance-based contract that will provide for the issuance

of cost-plus-fixed-fee, fixed-price-incentive (firm target) and

firm-fixed-price

task orders. The period of performance includes a base year and four one-

year option periods. The procurement will be conducted under full and open

competition after exclusion of sources under small business set-aside

competitive provisions. The estimated release date for the formal RFP is

September 2011. Questions pertaining to this synopsis may be addressed to

the Contract Specialist, Calvin Howard @ calvin.howard@navy.mil or telephone:

843-218-5941 or Elaine Pace-Reed @ joyce.pacereed@navy.mil or telephone:

843-218-4279.



DRAFT DOCUMENTS will be posted on SPAWARSYSCEN Atlantic's e-commerce

website before formal release of the solicitation as they become available.

NOTE: DRAFT DOCUMENTS ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND

SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS THE FORMAL RFP. DRAFT DOCUMENTS ARE

SUBJECT TO, AND MAY BE REVISED BEFORE ISSUANCE OF THE FORMAL RFP.



This synopsis is for informational and planning purposes only and does not

constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and is not to be construed as

a

commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subject to

change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a

competitive contract. Unless otherwise stated herein, no additional written

information is available, and no formal Request for Proposal (RFP) or other

solicitation regarding this announcement is currently available. Requests for

the

same will be disregarded. If a solicitation is released it will be found on the

FEDBIZOPS and the SPAWAR E- COMMERCE webpage: https://e-

commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to

monitor these sites for the release of any solicitation.









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This future opportunity notice is to advise industry that Space and Naval

Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARSYSCEN) Atlantic intends to issue a small

business set-aside request for proposals (RFP) for CI2O Support valued at

$250 million. This acquisition is part of SPAWARSYSCEN Atlantic's acquisition

strategy centered around the Competency Aligned Organization business

portfolios and specifically supports the CI2O Portfolio. A competitive,

performance-based multiple award contract will be awarded with provisions for

cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price and fixed price incentive (firm targets)

orders. The ordering period will include a base year with four one-year

options.



A DRAFT COPY of the Performance Work Statement has been posted on the

SPAWAR e-commerce website.



THE DRAFT DOCUMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHALL

NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS THE FINAL VERSION OF THIS DOCUMENT. This is not

a solicitation announcement, or a request for proposals. The information

provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to

solicit for or award a competitive contract.



It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the SPAWAR e-commerce website for

the release of the FORMAL RFP and amendments (if any). Firms are

encouraged to review the website regularly for updated information.