--Market Research for the Digital Switched Systems Modernization Program (DSSMP) follow-on Contract for PM Defense Communications and Army Switched Systems (PM DCASS)

The PM Defense Communications and Army Switched Systems (PM DCASS) intends to begin the acquisition process supporting the competition and award of multiple follow-on Digital Switched Systems Modernization Program (DSSMP) performance based contracts. The follow-on to the DSSMP acquisition will include a scope that is capable of seamlessly integrating voice, data, inside/outside cable plant and/or transmission products and services into a single integrated communications system. Site preparation and initial logistics support, to include training, will also be included in the scope. The market research process will be conducted in the Oct - Dec 04 timeframe. The market research process may involve a combination of the following actions: face-to-face meetings with industry, sources sought announcements to industry and electronic issuance of questions to industry. The Government currently anticipates the following activities prior to release of the solicitation: (1) A draft SOW will be issued to indus try late Nov 04 for comments and/or discussions. (2) Industry questions and discussions will take place in Nov/Dec 04. The 'Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) Acquisition Business Web Site' will be the only source for all future announcements and postin gs related to the follow-on DSSMP acquisition. The award for the follow-on contracts is forecasted for Jun 06. The PM DCASS POCs are Rita Cashour, telephone 732-427-6583, e-mail [email protected], and MaryAnn Vajo, telephone 732-427-6660, e-mail M [email protected].