Title Natick Information Technology (IT) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Information Management (C4IM) Services

Notice Type: Pre-Solicitation Synopsis
Posted Date: December 21, 2012
Classification Code: D316 - Information Technology (IT) and Telecom - Telecommunications Network Management (Network Engineering and Operational Support)
NAICS Code: 518210 - Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services

Title Natick Information Technology (IT) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Information Management (C4IM) Services
Solicitation Number: W911QY-13-R-0005
Agency: Department of the Army
Office: Army Contracting Command
Location: ACC-APG

The US Army Contracting Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division (NCD) on behalf of the USA Signal Network Enterprise Center-Natick (NEC), located at the Natick Soldier Systems Center intends to issue a solicitation under Authority of FAR Part 12 and 15, for Information Technology (IT) Professional Services to support a wide variety of IT related functions for the Network Enterprise Center - Natick (NEC-N) in support of the mission of the US Army, Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC). The purpose of this effort is to provide Army Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Information Management Baseline Services (C4IM ) for the garrison and tenants of NSSC. In order to provide these services, automation support services for hardware, software, communications, and networks are required. The Contractor shall provide all management, personnel, off site supervision, and information technical services necessary to meet the NEC's mission.

The personnel required for this task shall possess extensive experience in the design, development, maintenance and troubleshooting of complex IT and Telecommunications systems. The Contractor shall provide support services that includes, but is not limited to, the following services: systems integration and testing, configuration management (hardware and software); infrastructure management; network administration; Help Desk, end-user support; end user training; installs, moves, adds, and changes (PC) support; information and network security services; and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), government off the self (GOTS), local unique software support, and database support.

All personnel assigned to this task shall have communication skills that shall enable them to communicate with, and support both staff and users.

The following areas shall be covered by this requirement:

Support of an IT environment with servers from multiple vendors
Support of an IT environment with workstations from multiple vendors
Support of Blackberry, Cell Phone and Air cards from multiple wireless carriers
Support of an IT environment with network equipment from multiple vendors
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Share Point design and administration
LAN Wiring and Termination
Help Desk Support
PC Training
Common Access Card (CAC) support services
Web Server Administration
Remote Access
Support of Enterprise Storage solutions from multiple vendors
Support of Wireless LAN technologies
Firewall Support
Web Proxy Support
Vulnerability Assessment
DIACAP and Audit Support

The Government is anticipating awarding a single Firm Fixed Price Five Year IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity) type contract with a minimum value of $150,000.00 and a maximum value of $9,900,000.00. Contract minimum and maximum limitations may be fulfilled by a combination of Task Orders. The Government may award one or no contracts as a result of the solicitation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 518210, and the size standard is $25.5 Million.

When released, the solicitation, including all amendments and applicable documents, will be available in electronic medium on or about 22 January 2013 via Fedbizopps.gov (Telephone calls will not be accepted. Questions may be sent to Sean Auld, Contract Specialist, via e-mail at Sean.G.Auld.civ@mail.mil.

Additional Info:

Contracting Office Address:

Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground CCAP-SCN, ATTN: Natick Contracting Division, Building 1, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5011

Place of Performance:

USA Signal Network Enterprise Center-Natick (NEC), Natick Soldier Systems Center
Building 1, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5011

Point of Contact(s):

Sean Auld