1. CONTRACT PURPOSE.
The Systems Acquisition and Support Services (SASS) II contracts replace expiring contracts and provide readily available sources for competitive acquisition of a wide range of current and emerging Information Technology (IT) for the Department of Defense (DoD) Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS) and other members of the Intelligence Community to support:
o Transition to the Defense Information Infrastructure (DII) Common Operating Environment (COE).
o Capital equipment replacement.
o Community specific TEMPEST security requirements.
o Implementation of emerging technology.
Use of awarded contracts will be mandatory for the DIA and optional for other activities of DoDIIS Community (Refer to Attachment B.) and other members of the Intelligence Community.
2. CONTRACT OBJECTIVES.
o Establish multiple contract sources for Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products which fully meet Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Technical Architecture (JTA) standards.
o Achieve the economic advantage of continuing competition.
o Minimize costs associated with management and maintainability of the current IT inventory by acquiring technological advances which enhance the baseline systems capabilities.
o Readily acquire emerging COTS IT products as they become available.
o Acquire COTS products that will allow the effective implementation of the Joint Intelligence Virtual Architecture (JIVA) and meet the JIVA objectives:
o improve the throughput and speed of delivery of intelligence;
o reduce or eliminate unnecessary redundancy and duplication;
o strengthen the information and product management;
o establish and integrate standards for commonality, interoperability, and modernization in coordination with appropriate elements and activities;
o explore/examine very advanced technology and concepts for future integration.
3. SCOPE.
a. Standards.
Products offered must be compliant with the standards and specifications listed in Addendum B., paragraph 3. The standards and specifications (primarily taken from the DoD JTA) are entirely consistent with and support the DoD standards and Acquisition Reform initiatives. The standards are almost entirely performance-based interface standards required for interoperability. The entire JTA is available on the Internet at "www.itsi.disa.mil/cfs/jta.html."
b. Commercial Components.
This section sets forth the functional and technical requirements for IT to support the objectives identified in paragraph 2. The current systems baseline consists of COTS systems and related components currently fielded. Support and enhancement of the existing COTS baseline (Attachment C.) and introduction of emerging COTS technology will be provided through compliance with the functional and technical requirements stated herein.
c. Equipment Capability.
The Baseline Inventory Document (Attachment C.), lists systems, equipment, components and peripherals which currently satisfy the Government's minimal functional and performance requirements. The Contractor is to offer equipment that, at a minimum, satisfies the capabilities specified in this Statement of Work (SOW) and demonstrated by the baseline systems.
d. Requirements Definition.
Requirements identified by specific areas listed in Table 1 are defined herein and in "Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs" following the SF 1449 and are stated in terms of performance, minimum configuration, and other physical features or characteristics.
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| UNIX-based Systems | 0100-1300 | Section A | |
| Specialized Systems | 2000-2100 | Section B | |
| PC-based Systems | 3000-3700 | Section C | |
| Peripherals | 4000-5300 | Section D | |
| Communications Components | 6000-6800 | Section E | |
| TEMPEST IT Components | 11 | 8000-8100 | Section F |
e. Contract Management.
(1) General. Awarded contracts will be administratively managed by the Virginia Contract Activity (VaCA). The Directorate for Information Systems and Services (DS) will perform the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) function and will serve as the DoDIIS point of contact for contract matters. Ordering authority for the awarded contracts will be delegated to selected Contracting Activities which support the Intelligence Community. Detailed procedures for management and use of the contracts are contained in the SASS Hardware II Contract Management Plan (CMP) (Attachment D.).
(2) Contractor Performance Evaluation. Changes in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) require that Contractor performance be evaluated with the view that past performance is indicative of future performance expectations. Past performance is relevant information for future source selection purposes. Contractor performance will be evaluated on an annual basis in accordance with the Contractor Performance Evaluation Plan (CPEP) (refer to Attachment E.)
4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
a. Energy Efficiency Requirements.
To the maximum extent possible, the Contractor will offer microcomputers, monitors and peripherals that comply with the EPA Energy Star requirements. Compliance requires that microcomputers and monitors be able to power down to and recover from a low-power state of 30 watts or less when inactive (or 60 watts when the monitor is included in the computer casing or is powered directly from the microcomputer's power supply). Printers must be able to power down to and recover from a low-power state of 30-45 watts or less depending on the print speed. There are some types of computer equipment which technically fall under the current Energy Star program, but for which there are currently few qualifying products. It is anticipated that there will be Energy Star models of this equipment in the future. As Energy Star-compliant File Servers, Workstations, X Terminals and other related equipment become commercially available, with the exception of equipment exempt from Energy Star requirements, the Contractor will add these items to the product tables in accordance with Addendum B., paragraphs 11, 19, and 21.
b. Maintenance Requirements.
(1) General. All maintenance/support services normally included with the products offered will be included with the products offered. In addition, the Contractor will offer all commercially available maintenance or support agreements/options for the products proposed.
(2) Operating Systems. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) normally include operating systems software with offered platforms with a limited warranty/maintenance support period. Maintenance or support agreements, as commercially available, will be offered for all offered operating systems and extensions, under CLIN 9000.
c. Warranty Requirements.
(1) Minimum requirements. The Contractor will offer the standard commercial Warranty as provided by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The Government may, in some cases, require optional extended Warranty for selected products. The Government's requirement is for the following three types of extended warranty (priced on a monthly basis), offered under CLIN 9000, as they are commercially available:
(a) Parts only. (OCONUS sites will have systems/parts shipped to the appropriate Point of Embarkation (POE)).
(b) Parts and labor (depot). The Government will assume costs associated with shipment of systems/parts to depot. Costs of return shipment are the Contractor's responsibility. For OCONUS sites, the Contractor is responsible for shipping to the appropriate POE.
(c) Parts and labor (on-site). Applicable to CONUS sites only.
(2) Government Site Maintenance Repair Facility Support. In response to security, operational and other concerns, many Intelligence Community activities have established Maintenance Repair Facilities on site. In most cases, these repair facilities are contractor operated. The Government may, in some cases, require spare parts, technical certification and maintenance training. Spare parts, technical certification programs and maintenance training programs will be offered under CLIN 9100. Refer to Addendum B., Paragraph 17.
d. Year 2000 Data Change Requirement.
(1) Year 2000 Warranty. There is a potential for significant problems with the Government's ADPE inventory as the year 2000 approaches. In many cases, all but the latest ADP equipment is not capable of performing properly with dates ranging from now through the 21st century. Both Government and Industry have been preparing to respond to the year 2000 issue. An Interagency Working Group has published the following language regarding year 2000 warranty requirements for ADPE:
The contractor warrants that each hardware, software, and firmware product delivered under this contract and listed below (note: contractor warrants specific products as opposed to a general warranty) will be able to accurately process date data (including, but not limited to calculating, comparing and sequencing) from, into and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including leap year calculations, when used in accordance with the product documentation provided by the vendor, provided that all listed or unlisted products (e.g. hardware, software, firmware) used in combination with such listed product properly exchange date data with it. If the contract requires that specific listed products must perform as a system in accordance with the foregoing warranty, then that warranty will apply to those listed products as a system. The duration of this warranty and the remedies available to the Government for breach of this warranty will be defined in, and subject to, the terms and conditions of the contractor's standard warranty or warranties contained in this contract, provided that notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in such commercial warranty or warranties, the remedies available to the Government under this warranty will include repair or replacement of any listed product whose noncompliance is made known to the contractor in writing within ninety (90) days after acceptance. Nothing in this warranty will be construed to limit any rights or remedies the Government may otherwise have under this contract with respect to defects other than Year 2000 performance.
(2) SASS Hardware II IT Acquisition Implementation. The Government recognizes that not all COTS ADP products are compliant with the warranty at this time; Industry is addressing the year 2000 issue with new products as they are being released with full compliance in the marketplace not expected for at least 12-18 months. To require that Contractors only offer compliant products would significantly reduce the Government's ability to acquire COTS ADP products. Therefore, it is not in the Government's (or Industry's) best interest to require that all products offered comply with the above stated warranty. In order to minimize the negative impact on the Government's ability to acquire COTS ADPE in the near term, the year 2000 issue is being addressed as follows:
o Contractors are required to state, on a line item by line item basis, whether or not:
o the year 2000 warranty is applicable (some ADPE such as scanners, mice, monitors, do not process dates; the warranty requirement would not apply.)
o the products meet the previously stated year 2000 warranty requirements.
o The Government will specify, on a delivery order basis, whether or not the requirements must be addressed by products which comply with the year 2000 warranty requirements.
o Awardees will be evaluated after contract award as to what extent of the products offered meet the year 2000 warranty requirements. This will be done as part of the required contractor performance evaluation (Refer to Attachment E.)
e. Workstation Calibration and Adjustment Requirements.
(1) Background. To meet the needs of the Government in applying COTS computer workstation technology to the application of image analysis, it is necessary to provide a useful range of brightness, contrast and color temperature for the workstation and display combination over the useful life of the equipment. Past applications of COTS technology have demonstrated a limited range of user and field controls to achieve an acceptable range of brightness, contrast and color temperature performance for imagery applications. In particular, current display technology is moving toward the use of an internal microprocessor for factory adjustment of the conventional user and service controls that were used on earlier designs. User and/or service adjustments are now limited to a hand held remote control device of limited range, particularly for the highest contrast levels of the presentation.
(2) Display Brightness, Contrast and Color Temperature Performance. To achieve an acceptable level of performance any display/workstation combination must be able to achieve the following levels (ranges) for the adjustment of the "brightness," "contrast" and "color temperature" levels over the useful life of the workstation.
Imin is defined as the intensity of the dark area of a display screen with a displayed white square box presented at the center of the display of approximately 1/5th the width and height of the display screen. This characteristic is normally adjusted by the brightness control(s).
Imax is defined as the intensity of the bright area of the display screen in a square box presented at the center of the display of approximately 1/5th the width and height of the display screen. This characteristic is normally adjusted by the contrast control(s).
Imin: The Imin value is to be nominally 0.12 fL (foot Lamberts) +/-10%. The range of the brightness control will be equal to or greater than .06 fL - 0.18 fL (+/-50% about nominal value).
Imax: The Imax value is to be nominally 25 fL +/-10%. The range of the contrast control will be equal to or greater than 20 fL - 25 fL (-20%, +0% about the nominal value).
Color temperature: The color temperature value is to be nominally 6500K, with a minimum intensity of .1 - .15 FL (for an image having a digital level of 1), and 20 - 25 FL (for an image having a digital level of 255).
If a particular workstation/display combination cannot achieve this level of performance either as delivered, or over the useful life of the workstation, suitable user controls (front panel, remote control, etc.), and/or field service adjustable controls (internal adjustments or serial service port equipment) must be provided to achieve this level of performance. Refer to paragraphs 5. and 6. and Addendum B., paragraph 5.
f. Optical Storage Device (CLINs 1000 and 3400) Requirements and Specifications.
The range of Optical Devices offered will include devices that:
(1) Support one or more commercially available interfaces, the range of which includes, but is not limited to:
Requirements Area (RA) Interfaces
UNIX-Based Systems SCSI-2, Fast SCSI-2, Fast/Wide SCSI-2,
Ultra SCSI and SCSI 3
PC-Based Systems SCSI-2, Fast SCSI-2, Fast Wide SCSI-2,
Ultra SCSI, SCSI 3, EIDE/Fast-ATA,
PCMCIA-ATA and parallel
(2) Support processing of text, audio, video and image data as well as random access of data.
(3) Provide a wide range of performance (e.g., storage capacity, access time), functional capabilities (e.g., writing, reading and erasing), and interfaces (e.g., conductive and optical) from low-end models to high-end models. Recorders are to have multi-speed capability. Within the range of products offered, readers and writers (and supporting software) are to be offered for the MMCD high density CD-ROM format.
(4) Satisfy the storage and access requirements listed below. For the purpose of this requirement, access time is defined as the time required for a rotating media drive to respond to a request for a data read or write operation. Refer to paragraphs 5. and 7.
(a) Compact Disc - Read Only Memory (CD-ROM), CD-R and CD-I.
Storage: 650 MB (minimum)
Access time: 230 ms (maximum)
(b) Write Once Read Many (WORM).
Storage: 600 MB (minimum)
Access time: 180 ms (maximum)
(c) Erasable (Read/Write).
Storage: 128 MB (minimum)
Access time: 50 ms (maximum)
(d) Multifunction.
Storage: 240 MB (minimum)
Access time: 50 ms (maximum)
g. Hard Disk Drive (CLINs 1000 and 3400) Requirements and Specifications.
Hard Disk Drives will be offered in a wide range of sizes (e.g., 1.8", 2.5", 3.5", 5.25"), performance (e.g., access speed, capacity and data transfer rate), functional capabilities (e.g., error reporting), interfaces and configurations (e.g., fixed or removable drive, or fixed or removable media), from 1.8" low-end models (500 MB minimum capacity, e.g., PC Card disk card for portable Personal Computers) to 5.25" high-end models (requires from 4 to 20 GB+ in capacity), to include intermediate models (e.g., 3.5" 540 MB-4 GB+). Refer to paragraphs 5. and 7.
(1) Hard Disk Drive Interface Requirements. The range of Hard Disk Drives offered willl support one or more commercially available interfaces, the range of which includes, but is not limited to:
Requirements Area (RA) Interfaces
UNIX-Based Systems SCSI-2, Fast SCSI-2, Fast/Wide SCSI-2,
Ultra SCSI and SCSI 3
PC-Based Systems SCSI-2, Fast SCSI-2, Fast Wide SCSI-2,
Ultra SCSI, SCSI 3, EIDE/Fast-ATA,
PCMCIA-ATA and parallel
(2) Hard Disk Data Access Times. Hard Disk Drives offered will have maximum average access (seek) times of 20 ms for 1.8" and 2.5" hard disk drives and 15 ms for 3.5" and 5.25" hard disk drives.
h. Floppy Disk Drive (CLINs 1000 and 3400) Requirements and Specifications.
Floppy Disk Drives will be capable of randomly writing data to or reading data from flexible, magnetically sensitive diskettes including, but not limited to 3.5" (micro floppy) diskettes. Refer to paragraphs 5. and 7.
(1) Floppy Disk Drive Interface Requirements. Floppy Disk Drives will be offered that support all of the platforms either offered under this contract or identified as being in the DoDIIS Baseline. Floppy Disk Drives will provide a wide range of performance (e.g., access speed, capacity, data transfer rate), functional capabilities (e.g., error reporting via interrupts), interfaces and sizes/configurations (e.g., 3.5", height, 1/3 height, 1" tall, internal, external), from low-end models to high-end models.
(2) Floppy Disk Drive Storage Capacity. Floppy Disk Drives will provide minimum storage capacities of 1.44 MB for 3.5" diskettes.
i. Tape Drive (CLINs 1000 and 3400) Requirements and Specifications.
Contractors will offer a wide range of both internal and external Tape Drive types including, but not limited to: cartridge (8 mm tape), mini-cartridge and cartridge (.25" and .375" tape), cassette (4 mm, .125", .25", .5" tape), DAT (Digital Audio Tape) and Digital Linear Tape (DLT). Within the range of products offered, the Contractor will offer Tape Drives which provide a wide range of performance (e.g., tape capacity, data transfer rate, ips), functional capabilities (e.g., condition reporting), interfaces and configurations (e.g., integrated or standalone), from low-end models to high-end models. Within the range of Tape Drives satisfying the platforms offered, products will:
o Support writing data to or reading data from multiple tracks.
o Support a minimum data transfer rate of 90 KB/sec.
o All drives must provide a minimum of 420 MB storage capacity (per tape).
o Provide high storage capacities of multiple gigabytes (per tape).
o Support one or more commercially available interfaces compatible with the platforms offered. Interfaces include, but are not limited to SCSI, SCSI-2, serial, DSSI, STI, IDE, Twinax, or parallel.
o Be provided in a wide range of sizes and form-factors (e.g., internal, external; 1/3, or full-height).
j. PC Card Reader (CLINs 1000 and 3400) Requirements and Specifications.
The Government requires PC Card Readers capable of interfacing with both the hardware platforms offered and hardware platforms in the current baseline (Refer to Attachment C.). Contractors will offer a wide range of PC Card Readers, including models which will support PC Card Type I, Type II (standard and extended formats) and Type III height configurations. Refer to paragraphs 5. and 7.
(1) Configuration. All PC Card Readers offered will support one or more of the following configurations:
o Manufactured as an integrated component of the data processing component (e.g., Workstation, PC or Portable PC), accessible through an opening (slot) in the front or side of hardware platform base.
o Standalone, external to the hardware platform, attaching to (1) a PC Card adapter mounted inside the platform; or (2) one of the platform's standard interface ports capable of supporting PC card reading devices.
o Installable in one of the hardware platform's front or side-facing drive bays.
(2) PC Card Standard. PC Card Readers will support the PC Card Release 2.1 Standard.
k. PC Card compatible Cards/Devices (CLINs 1000 and 3400) Requirements and Specifications.
The Contractor will offer a wide range of PC Card compatible cards/devices capable of interfacing with both the hardware platforms offered and hardware platforms in the current baseline (Attachment C.). Refer to paragraphs 5. and 6. Offered cards/devices will support the PC Card Release 2.1 Standard and Multilevel Information System Security Initiative (MISSI) Release 1.0. To the extent that they are commercially available, a wide range of PC Cards will be offered to provide functionality (for both the baseline platforms and platforms offered) which includes, but is not limited to:
o Ethernet network connectivity.
o Token Ring network connectivity.
o FAX Modem.
o Data Modem.
o Wireless network connectivity (spread spectrum and infrared).
o DRAM.
o SRAM.
o Flash memory.
o Rotating media (e.g., Hard Disk Drive).
o Combination Cards (e.g., modem and network connectivity).
o SCSI Interface.
o Sound capability.
l. FORTEZZA Card (CLINs 1000 and 3400) Requirements and Specifications.
The Contractor will provide FORTEZZA Cards for current and future releases of the Multilevel Information System Security Initiative (MISSI) and MISSI software drivers which support, and provide access to MISSI FORTEZZA Cards. The FORTEZZA Card is a PC Card 2.0 compatible function card of the PC Card Type II height configuration and is the hardware component of MISSI release 1.0. MISSI release 1.0 contains software drivers, which, when loaded into a host system (e.g., Workstation or PC), interface with COTS electronic mail applications to provide access to the FORTEZZA Card interfaced to that system.
m. MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 Compatibility/Capability.
Systems offered under this Contract will be able to display MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video or be upgradable (via inclusion of an add-on card, daughtercard, software, etc.), to include this capability. Any separately priced upgrades may be offered under CLINs 1000 and 3400, as appropriate.
n. Audio Capability.
Systems offered must include, or be expandable to include, a range of audio capabilities, if commercially available, including: 16-bit FM stereo audio output with onboard/built-in 2+ Watt per channel amplifier, 20+voices/instruments, wavetable audio options, audio input/recording. Separately priced expansion devices for UNIX-based systems and PC-based systems will be offered under CLINs 1000 and/or 3400.
o. Assistive Devices.
CLINs 1300, 3700 and 5300, are for assistive devices for the UNIX-Based, PC-Based and Peripherals Requirements Areas. These CLINs are not mandatory for initial contract award purposes; it is expected that products will be added to these CLINs as specific requirements are identified and as the technologies they are based on evolve.
(1) Definition. Assistive devices are defined as commercially available equipment and components that enable physically challenged employees to operate the systems provided under the contract(s). Assistive Devices include but are not limited to:
o Keyboard enhancements which provide the ability to execute independently or in combination, at a minimum, multiple keystroke commands; disabling and/or adjustment of the keyboard repeat tolerances, auditory and visual indication of key status for the Number Lock, Shift/Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock; and adjustment of volume level or on/off control of the keyboard audible feedback, if auditory indication is provided via the keyboard.
o Keyguards or Keyboard Guards that are attachable to the surface of the keyboard and are used prevent inadvertent or multiple key depressions.
o Keyboard Overlays that enlarge the size of the text on each key, and tactile overlays to identify locations of home row keys and important nonstandard location keys (e.g., ESC, ENTER, CTRL and ALT).
o Alternative Input Devices which augment or replace workstation keyboard that emulates and transmits valid keystroke combinations.
o Keyboard Replacements such as miniature, enlarged or split keyboards.
o Speech Recognition Input Systems which provide the capability to control specific application software and operating systems via voice/speech input recognition.
o Standalone Optical Character Recognition Systems that convert various types of printed material into synthetic speech.
o Speech Output Systems that translates the content of the monitor screen or data being entered from the keyboard into understandable speech.
o Large Screen Displays.
o Computer Screen Magnification.
o Integrated Closed-Circuit Television/Charge-Coupled Device (CCTV/CCS) system for magnification of hard copy of printed materials directly onto the workstation monitor.
o Refreshable Braille Output Systems which provide the user with an equivalent tactile read out of information appearing on the computer display screen.
o Braille Printers.
o Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD)/PC Modem System which interacts with a TDD via a computer workstation.
(2) Requirement. This requirement is of a dual nature. In some cases assistive devices can be easily installed and set up by the user's office. In the majority of cases, associated technical complexities dictate that the Contractor configure, integrate, deliver, install, and set up configured components. Examples of a configured systems include (a) a Blind User Configuration, which may include a Speech Output System, Braille Output, Braille Printer and TDD, or (b) a Low Vision User Configuration, which may include a Speech Output System, Screen Magnification System, CCTV, TDD and Large Screen Display. Awarded contracts will be used to support the needs of disabled employees as individual support requirements are identified throughout the life of the contract(s).
(a) Component level. Assistive Devices may be offered, as an optional item, under CLINs 1300, 3700 and 5300 for UNIX-Based Platforms RA, PC-Based Platforms RA or Peripherals RA respectively.
(b) Configuration and Integration. In some cases, the Government may already own a UNIX or PC-Based workstation which must be outfitted with assistive devices to accommodate employee special needs. The Contractor will be responsible for workstation integration, configuration, installation, and set up to ensure that workstations with assistive devices operate properly with all equipment and software whether provided by the Contractor or Government owned or a combination of both Contractor provided and Government owned. When notified by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative of a requirement, the Contractor will work with the Government's technical staff to identify the appropriate combination of assistive device equipment and components, to include hardware, software and firmware, to satisfy an employee's need. Upon receipt of a Delivery Order from the Government, the Contractor will offer components, Integration and other technical support under CLIN 1200 or 3500 (Bundled Systems) (refer to paragraphs 5.j. and 7.f.).
p. Installation Support Services (CLIN 9200).
Contractors bidding any (or all) of the RAs may use this CLIN to offer commercially available (fixed price) installation support services in support of the equipment being offered.
q. Consulting/Technical Support Services (CLIN 9300).
Contractors bidding any (or all) of the RAs may use this CLIN to offer commercially available consulting/technical support services (at hourly rates).
5. UNIX-BASED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AREA (RA) (CLINs 0100 - 1300).
The Government currently uses a broad range of UNIX-based platforms (see Table 2) to support numerous functions which include, but are not limited to, File Server, Web Server, Graphics Server, Imagery Server, Database Server; and Workstations supporting high-end graphics, imagery manipulation and production, printing and publishing functions. The Government's UNIX-based requirement is for a broad range of high-end platforms which will, in addition to extending use and functionality of the current baseline systems inventory, provide expanded capability available through implementation of rapidly emerging technology. Based on their understanding of this requirement and the Intelligence Community, Contractors are encouraged to offer a broad range of platforms, monitors, and expansion and enhancement products.
a. Operating System Compatibility Requirements.
The Government has a significant investment in its current technology baseline. A large majority of the general purpose UNIX-based systems in use within the DoDIIS community run one of the operating systems identified in Table 2. A major objective is to acquire new and emerging technology supporting its current baseline with completely compatible products, systems, and enhancement modules/components without incurring additional expenses (such as training or integration costs) associated with the introduction of additional systems. Contractors are encouraged to offer a wide range of systems supporting as broad a range of Operating Systems as possible. For each Operating System Contractors offer products in support of, they must offer products that are binary compatible and support that Operating System on the entire range of Servers, Workstations and Portable Workstations. (For example, if a Contractor offers products which support Solaris, that contractor must offer low-end, mid-range, and high-end Workstations and Servers and Portable Workstations supporting Solaris and capable of running the same applications binary code.) Contractors may offer products supporting any combination of Operating Systems identified in Table 2, however, each Operating System offered must be fully supported within the Servers, Workstations and Portable Workstations.
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| Sun Microsystems | Solaris |
| International Business Machines | AIX |
| Digital Equipment Corporation | Digital UNIX |
| Hewlett Packard | HP/UX |
b. COTS Applications Software Support Requirements.
To support maximum standardization of native UNIX-based COTS software products within the Intelligence Community, a contract was competitively awarded for selected applications software categories. These products are listed in Table 3. All UNIX-based Servers (CLINs 0100-0300), UNIX-based Workstations (CLINs 0400-0600) and UNIX-based Portable Workstations (CLIN 0700) will, as a minimum, be fully capable of running these applications (except for CAT II, Teamx VT 320 and TN3270 with 3279G, which are not supported on the DEC platforms). Refer to paragraphs 5.c, 5.d. and 5.e.
| Applixware Word Processing | Applix, Incorporated
(703) 734-3330 8075 Leesburg Pike, Suite 740 Vienna, VA 22182 |
| Applixware Bundle | Applix, Incorporated
(703) 734-3330 8075 Leesburg Pike, Suite 740 Vienna, VA 22182 |
| Applixware Mail | Applix, Incorporated
(703)734-3330 8075 Leesburg Pike, Suite 740 Vienna, VA 22182 |
| Corel Draw | Gallium Software
(613) 721-0902 x413 303 Moodle Dr., Suite 4000 Nepean, Ontario, Canada k2H9R4 |
| X-Desktop | IXI Visionware
(408)429-4500 324 Encinal St., POB 1900 Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1900 |
| Oracle 7 ODBMS | Oracle Corporation
(301)708-6765 196 Van Buren St. Herndon, VA 22070 |
| Applixware Spreadsheet | Applix, Incorporated
(703)734-3330 8075 Leesburg Pike, Suite 740 Vienna, VA 22182 |
| TeemX VT 320 | Pericom, Inc.
(609) 588-5300 2271 Highway 33, Suite 106 Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 |
| TN3270 with 3179G | Open Connect Systems, Inc.
(703) 714-6944 Government Sales Office 8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 1000 McLean, VA 22102 |
| Synchronize | Crosswind Technologies, Inc.
(408) 335-4988 6630 Highway 9, Suite 201 Felton, CA 95018 |
| ERDAS Imagine | ERDAS Inc.
(703) 354-7415 5400 Shawnee Rd., Suite 206 Alexandria, VA 22312 |
| SoftWindows | Insignia Solutions, Inc.
(508) 682-7600 6 Campanelli Dr. Andover, MA 01810 |
| CAT II | Robbins-Gioia, Inc.
(703) 548-7006 209 Madison St. Alexandria, VA 22314 |
| Worldview Press | Interleaf, Inc.
(301) 982-0991 7833 Walker Dr. , Suite 480 Greenbelt, MD 20770 |
| ELT 1000/2000/3000 | Paragon Imaging Inc.
(617) 937-9800 X223 400 West Cummings Park Suite 2000 Woburn, MA 01801 |
| ARC VIEW/INFO | Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
(909) 793-2853 380 New York St. Relands, CA 92373 |
| Desktop CHATTER | Paragon Imaging Inc.
(617) 937-9800 X223 400 West Cummings Park Suite 2000 Woburn, MA 01801 |
| Interleaf 6 | Interleaf, Inc.
(301) 982-0991 7833 Walker Dr. , Suite 480 Greenbelt, MD 20770 |
| Worldview | Interleaf, Inc.
(301) 982-0991 7833 Walker Dr. , Suite 480 Greenbelt, MD 20770 |
| Interleaf RDM | Interleaf, Inc.
(301) 982-0991 7833 Walker Dr. , Suite 480 Greenbelt, MD 20770 |
c. Unix-based Server Requirements (CLINs 0100-0300).
A Server is defined as a desktop, desk side, floor-standing, rack or console-mounted computing device configured with one or more central processing units (CPU), random access memory (RAM), internal fixed or removable mass storage, CD-ROM and interfaces to allow a variety of network connections. A Server may also be configured with one or more of the following optional components: subsystem processors, memory subsystems including flash memory, non-volatile RAM, and cache RAM, monitor, keyboard, pointing device, tape backup, and external mass storage (e.g., tape, magnetic or optical disk). The Government's requirement is for a broad range of UNIX-based systems to support the Server requirement and a broad range of monitors, expansion and enhancement components to provide extensive flexibility to optimize the Servers offered. Refer to paragraphs 5. and 5.h.
(1) Minimum Configuration. The minimum Server configuration will consist of; keyboard and mouse (or terminal, as appropriate), 128 MB RAM; 3 GB internal hard drive storage capacity; CD-ROM drive; expansion drive bays; operating/windowing system; communications drivers; two (2) serial ports, one (1) parallel port, One (1) AUI Compatible Ethernet port, one (1) SCSI-2, SCSI-3, or Ultra-SCSI port and three (3) internally available I/O bus slots (after minimum Server configuration is met). Server memory, mass storage, I/O and CPU will be upgradable in a modular fashion. Server performance will be upgradable by either adding additional processors or upgrading/replacing existing processors, without swapping out the system unit. Monitors will be separately offered and priced (refer to paragraphs 4.e. and 5.f.).
(2) Interface Requirements. Servers will support combinations of interfaces used by the DoDIIS Community to include, but not limited to: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, FDDI, PC Card slots, ATM, parallel port, serial port and one or more SCSI/SCSI-2/SCSI-3/Ultra-SCSI ports.
(3) CPU Performance Requirements. Three (3) Server CPU performance categories have been defined based on the SPECrate_Int95 benchmark. A specific range of benchmark values are assigned to each of the three performance categories. Servers will be classified within the three performance categories listed in Table 4.
NUMBER |
PERFORMANCE CATEGORY |
SPECrate_Int95 BENCHMARK VALUE RANGE |
| 0100 | Low | 18+ |
| 0200 | Medium | 90+ |
| 0300 | High | 172+ |
5.c.(4) Server Configurations. The Government is seeking to most efficiently use its available Server space. It is not the Government's intent to procure Servers which meet the minimum requirements, but which have excessive additional chassis/expansion space for all environments. Within the broad range of Servers offered, Servers must be offered which meet/exceed the minimum requirements defined in a single chassis configuration (or a dual chassis configuration if the two chassis are bolted together to form a single unit). Versions/models of these Servers may also be offered which provide additional expansion by other methods (multiple chassis, separate storage/expansion chassis, etc.) This will allow the Government the flexibility to procure systems which most closely match their intended usage/expected expansion requirements.
d. UNIX-based Workstation Requirements (CLINS 0400-0600).
A Workstation is defined as a desktop, desk side, or tower-style computing device configured with one or more central processing units (CPUs), random access memory (RAM), internal fixed or removable mass storage, CD-ROM drive, monitor, keyboard, pointing device and interfaces to allow a variety of network connections. A Workstation may also be configured with one or more of the following optional components: subsystem processors, memory subsystems including flash memory, non-volatile RAM, and cache RAM, 1.44 MB 3.5" floppy disk drive, external mass storage, tape backup, microphone, camera and speakers. Workstations will be capable of optionally supporting specialized network, multimedia and graphics hardware (e.g., NICs, audio boards/chips, graphics and video boards/chips, camera, speakers). The Government's requirement is for a broad range of UNIX-based systems to support the Workstation requirement and a broad range of expansion and enhancement components to provide extensive flexibility to optimize the Workstations offered. Refer to paragraphs 5. and 5.h.
(1) Minimum Configuration. The minimum Workstation configuration will consist of 64 MB RAM, 1 GB internal hard drive; CD-ROM drive, operating/windowing system, communication drivers, keyboard and mouse, 2 serial ports, 1 parallel port, 1 AUI Compatible Ethernet port, 1 SCSI-2 port, 2 PC CARD Type II slots, and internally available I/O bus slots (after minimum Workstation configuration is met). For all systems, Workstation memory, mass storage, and I/O will be upgradable in a modular fashion. Workstation CPU performance must be upgradable via at least one of the following methods without the need to swap the system unit: insertion of additional processor(s), or replacement of the processor with a higher-speed processor. Monitors will be separately offered and priced (refer to paragraphs 4.e. and 5.f.).
(2) Interface Requirements. Workstations will support combinations of interfaces used by the DoDIIS Community to include, but not limited to: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, parallel port, serial port, SCSI/SCSI-2/SCSI-3/Ultra-SCSI port, PCMCIA Types I, II and III. Wireless connectivity options may also be offered based on commercially availability.
(3) CPU Performance Requirements. Three (3) Workstation CPU performance categories have been defined based on the SPECRATE_INT95 benchmark. A specific range of benchmark values are assigned to each of the three performance categories. Workstations will be classified within the three performance categories listed in Table 5.
NUMBER |
PERFORMANCE CATEGORY |
SPECRATE_INT95 BENCHMARK VALUE RANGE |
| 0400 | Low | 16+ |
| 0500 | Medium | 32+ |
| 0600 | High | 49+ |
e. UNIX-Based Portable Workstation Requirements (CLINS 0700).
(1) General. A Portable Workstation is defined as a transportable computing device, weighing less than 10 pounds, with optional carrying case (not included in weight limitation), configured with one or more central processing units (CPUs), random access memory (RAM); internal fixed or removable mass storage; floppy disk drive; integrated high resolution color display, keyboard and pointing device; battery (minimum battery life 1 hour); and interfaces to allow connections to networks and peripheral devices (e.g., mass storage, display, printer, PC cards). A Portable Workstation may also be configured with one or more of the following optional components: subsystem processors; memory subsystems including flash memory, non-volatile RAM, and cache RAM; microphone; speaker, data/fax modem or external battery. Portable Workstations will be capable of optionally supporting specialized network, multimedia and graphics hardware (e.g., NICs, audio boards/chips, graphics and video boards/chips, camera, speakers).
(2) Mobility and Environment Conditions. Within the range of Portable Workstations offered, Contractors are encouraged to include those which have been designed/ ruggedized to withstand mobile environments such as airborne, vehicle, and shipboard, transit case shipment, and tactical deployment in severe environments. (10 lb. weight limitation does not apply to ruggedized systems).
(3) Minimum Configuration. The minimum Portable Workstation configuration will consist of 32 MB RAM (upgradable to higher capacities in a modular fashion), 1 GB internal fixed or removable hard drive, internal or external 1.44 MB 3.5" floppy disk drive, integrated high resolution color display, integrated keyboard and pointing device, data/fax modem, 2 PC Card Type II slots, combinations of interfaces used by the DoDIIS Community to include, but not be limited to: Ethernet, SCSI-2 (or SCSI-III or ULTRA-SCSI), serial, parallel, audio, video, keyboard, mouse, PC Card Type I and III slots, optional wireless communications capability; operating/ windowing system, communications software. Portable Workstation memory, mass storage and I/O will be upgradable in a modular fashion.
(4) CPU Performance. Portable Workstations offered will meet the minimum performance specification listed in Table 6.
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CLIN NUMBER |
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| 700 | 16+ |
Based on their understanding of the requirement and the DoDIIS Community, Contractors are encouraged to offer a broad range of Portable Workstations (refer to Attachment C.), and expansion and enhancement components (refer to paragraph 5.i.) which will provide extensive flexibility for Portable Workstation deployment and optimization.
f. UNIX-Based System Monitor/Video card Requirements (CLIN 0800).
(1) Definition. A Monitor is defined as a high resolution visual output device for computing systems (e.g., desktop and deskside data processing components and some servers) capable of showing or aiding in the presentation of text and/or graphics. Examples include, but are not limited to: terminals and displays, projection panels, portable projection systems, and wall-mounted displays. A Video Card is the interface between the platform and the monitor.
(2) General Requirement. The Government requires a wide range of Monitors and Video Cards to satisfy low-end requirements such as server monitors, text generation and editing, database input, etc., and high-end requirements such as imagery analysis and graphics manipulation. The contractor willl offer video cards ranging from low end models meeting the specifications below to higher-end cards supporting features such as higher refresh rates, full-motion video, higher color depths (e.g., 24 bit-color), video capture capability, etc. UNIX-based Server and Workstation color, monochrome and gray scale Monitors will have diagonal screen sizes ranging from a minimum size of not less than 14" to 21" or more, and, as a minimum, satisfy the following requirements:
o Provide a tilt-swivel base.
o Provide external operator controls for brightness, contrast, and power on/off.
o Support video display standards including, but not limited to: VGA, SVGA, XGA, VESA and their highest resolutions and lower.
o Support an effective dot (dot, slot or stripe) pitch of .31 mm, or less, for 19" or larger monitors.
o Support a dot pitch of .28 mm, or less, for monitors smaller than 19".
o Support color, with a minimum of 256 colors.
o Provide a flicker free display (i.e., a vertical frequency of at least 60 Hz, non-interlaced; preferably 72 Hz or more).
(3) High-end requirements. In addition to meeting the requirements in paragraph 5.f. (2) above, high end monitors (used for imagery and graphics manipulation) will:
o Have field-accessible controls for adjusting picture centering, size, geometry, convergence, color temperature, brightness and contracts.
o Be capable of achieving the display brightness, color temperature and contrast performance set forth in paragraph 4.e.2 over the useful life of the display/workstation.
o Be capable of displaying 8-bit gray scale resolution and/or 24 bit RGB resolution.
o Be of multisync design, capable of synchronizing (locking up) to the selected video display boards across all offered platforms.
o Be capable of addressing the most popular industry standard frequencies, including VGA (640 x 480) to VESA (1280 x 1024) or higher and will also be capable of adjusting to nonstandard frequencies that lie within their frequency range.
(4) Separate Pricing Requirement. To provide the Government the capability to acquire Monitors which meet specific requirements, Monitors and Video Cards will be separately offered and priced (refer to paragraphs 5.c. (1) and 5.d. (1)).
g. UNIX-Based Operating System Requirements (CLIN 0900).
UNIX-based Server, Workstation, and Portable Workstation Operating System (OS) and OS extension products will comply with operating system services requirements of the DODIIS Profile of the DOD Technical Reference Model for Information Management which specifies that operating systems be both POSIX compliant (i.e., compliant with ISO/IEC 9945-1, FIPS PUB 151-2 and IEEE P1003.2) and X/OPEN "branded," branded meaning compliant with X/OPEN Portability Guide, Issue 4 (XPG4). Refer to paragraph 5.a. , "Operating System Compatibility Requirements" and Table 2, "UNIX Baseline Server and Workstation Operating Systems." These operating systems will also be offered in the "Compartmented Mode Workstation" or "Multi-Level Security" versions if commercially available.
h. UNIX-Based Expansion and Enhancement Module, Component and Peripheral Requirements (CLIN 1000).
The Contractor will offer a broad range of expansion and enhancement components, modules and peripherals which will provide extensive flexibility for optimization of the platforms offered in response to the UNIX-based system requirements. Products required are those products offered commercially by the platform manufacturer. Products will include:
(1) System Expansion and Enhancement Modules. System Expansion and Enhancement Modules are defined as a self-contained hardware component which plugs into and interacts with other device components; and include, but is not limited to, memory chips (e.g., RAMs, ROMs, PROMs, EPROMs and EEPROMs), HD storage expansion card, memory modules, microprocessors, array processors, coprocessors, controller modules (e.g., for disk, tape, video display, terminal, monitor, printer, plotter, I/O (Input/Output), DMAs (Direct Memory Access) and NICs (Network Interface Cards) supporting Ethernet, Fast-Ethernet, FDDI, ATM/SONET, etc.
(2) System Expansion and Enhancement Components. System Expansion and Enhancement Components include but are not limited to: Optical Storage Devices, Hard Disk Drives, Floppy Disk Drives, Tape Drives, and other internal and external components offered commercially by the platform manufacturer. Refer to paragraphs 4.f. , 4.g. , 4.h. and 4.i.
(3) System Expansion and Enhancement Peripherals. System Expansion and Enhancement Peripherals include peripheral devices offered commercially by the platform manufacturer.
i. UNIX-Based X Terminal Requirements (CLIN 1100).
An X Terminal is defined as a diskless graphical computer terminal (with keyboard and mouse) which runs a single built-in program, the X Window server program. X Terminals will:
o Support the X Window graphical user interface standards (FIPS PUB 158-1).
o Support monochrome and color displays.
o Possess a minimum screen resolution of 1024 by 768 (if color, then with at least 256 colors from a palette of 4096, or greater, colors).
o Possess a minimum of 4 MB memory.
o Have a flicker free display (i.e., vertical frequency of at least 60 Hz, non-interlaced).
o Possess external operator controls for brightness, contrast, and power on/off.
o Support standard network interfaces (Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI), or other Government approved network interfaces.
j. UNIX-Based Bundled System Requirements (CLIN 1200).
A requirement exists to ensure that IT capabilities can be rapidly acquired, configured, fielded and connected to supporting and supported databases worldwide. This is accomplished by integration and fielding of systems in response to specific requirements. The hardware components/peripherals of these systems (a combination of Government supplied and commercial hardware/software) will typically be those bid in response to the Server, Workstation, Peripheral and Components requirements above (refer to paragraphs 5.c. through 5.h., above). Examples are the Joint Deployable Intelligence Support System (JDISS) and Linked Operations Centers Europe (LOCE) systems, both of which are described in the baseline inventory (Attachment C). These systems are currently in use within the DoDIIS Community. When the Government orders a bundled system, the Contractor will assemble, integrate, deliver and optionally install and provide on-site support for the system as specified in an appropriate Order for Commercial Items (SF 1449). During the contract period, integrated systems requirements will be identified by the Government; in this event, the Contractor will propose appropriate technology updates to satisfy the requirement. The Government anticipates using this CLIN (CLIN 1200, UNIX-based Bundled Systems) to: (a) order fully configured, turnkey systems; and (b) for systems specifically configured to support the needs of physically challenged employees. The Government will provide full details of the required configurations as part of the Order For Commercial Items (SF 1449). Contractors will then be given the opportunity to discuss the details of these configurations with Government representatives prior to responding to requests for quotes. The systems may be any combination of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) hardware or software and commercial equipment which must be provided by the Contractor. The Contractor will be expected to acquire (if necessary) and integrate the components and provide a fully operational system.
k. UNIX-Based Assistive Device Requirements (CLIN 1300).
The Government desires access to assistive devices which enable employees with special needs to maximize their use of IT equipment. The Government will identify specific requirements on a case by case basis, allowing Awardees an opportunity to propose/offer equipment.
6. SPECIALIZED SYSTEMS REQUIREMENT AREA (CLINs 2000-2100).
The Government frequently has requirements for other than "general purpose" UNIX-based platforms.
a. Low-End/Mid-Range Systems (CLIN 2000).
Specialized systems may include high performance database/graphics application servers/platforms, graphics servers/platforms, fault-tolerant/clustered servers and Internet production/Web server systems. These systems are usually purchased for a single, specific purpose, such as graphics manipulation, and are not used to run the bulk of the general purpose software/operating systems defined in Section 5., above.
(1) Minimum Configuration. The minimum configuration will consist of keyboard and mouse (or terminal, as appropriate), 64 MB RAM, support for RAID level 1 or higher, operating/windowing system, one or more SCSI-2 fast and wide ports, two or more available I/O bus slots (after minimum server configuration is met).
(2) Interface Requirements. Servers will support combinations of interfaces used by the DoDIIS Community to include, but not be limited to: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, parallel, serial, SCSI, SCSI-2, SCSI-2 Fast and Wide.
(3) CPU Performance Requirements. Minimum performance requirements are defined in Table 7.
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CLIN NUMBER |
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| 2000 | 50+ |
b. High-end Servers (CLIN 2100).
(1) Minimum Configuration. The minimum Server configuration will consist of keyboard and mouse (or terminal as appropriate), 4 Processors, 256 MB RAM, 45 GB of storage supporting non-redundant, mirrored, and RAID 5 configurations, CD-ROM drive, redundant power supply, operating/windowing system, two or more SCSI-2 fast and wide ports, three available I/O bus slots (after minimum server configuration is met). Power supplies and hard drives must be able to be replaced without halting the system. A range of Servers must be offered to provide support ranging from a minimum of 4 processors to Servers supporting 12+ processors.
(2) Interface Requirements. Servers will support combinations of interfaces used by the DoDIIS Community to include, but not be limited to: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, parallel, serial, SCSI, SCSI-2, SCSI-2 Fast and Wide.
(3) CPU Performance Requirements. Two Server performance categories have been defined based on industry standard benchmarks. A minimum performance level has been assigned to each category. Servers will be classified within the two performance categories.
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| SPECrate_Fp95 | ||
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Full disclosure of the benchmark configuration must be made in accordance with the TPC guidelines.
7. PC-BASED SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS AREA (CLINs 3000-3700).
The Government's requirement is for (a) an extensive line of Personal Computer (PC)-based platforms to satisfy requirements not met by the installed UNIX baseline inventory; (b) minimize operations and maintenance costs by ensuring module and component interchangability within the platform product line to the maximum extent possible; and (c) PC-based platforms to satisfy specific or special purpose applications requirements. PC-based system processor(s), memory, mass storage and I/O will be upgradable in a modular fashion. The Government's requirement is for a broad range of systems, starting with systems that will meet or exceed the minimum configuration and capabilities defined below, and including a wide variety of system configurations and capabilities as commercially available. The Government's requirement includes the capability and flexibility to expand and enhance these minimum configurations to the maximum extent possible. Contractors will provide maximum expansion/enhancement capability for the range of systems offered by offering a wide range of enhancement and expansion modules and components (refer to paragraph 7.e).
a. PC Servers (CLIN 3000).
Contractors will offer a wide range of PC Servers, with a wide variety of configurations and capabilities. A PC Server is defined as a desktop, desk side, or tower-style computing device configured with one or more central processing units (CPU), random access memory (RAM), internal fixed or removable mass storage, CD-ROM drive and interfaces to allow a variety of network connections. Individual orders will include combinations of the following separately priced components: additional subsystem processors; memory subsystems, flash memory, non-volatile RAM and cache RAM; tape backup; and internal/external mass storage (e.g., tape, magnetic or optical disk). Based on their understanding of the requirement and the DoDIIS Community, Contractors will offer a broad range of separately priced expansion/enhancement components (refer to paragraph 7.e.) which will provide extensive flexibility to optimize the complete range of PC Servers offered, as well as the range of platforms offered in response to the PC-based Workstation requirement (refer to paragraph 7.b.), as commercially available.
(1) Operating System Compliance. Offered PC Servers will support native (non-emulation) versions of commercially available versions of Operating Systems, including single and multi-user Disk-Operating-Systems and Network Operating Systems, used by the DoDIIS Community. These Operating Systems may be offered as options for the Servers, available separately or preloaded on the systems (refer to paragraph 7.g.)
(2) Interfaces. PC Servers will be capable of optionally supporting specialized network hardware including NICs. In addition, PC Servers will support combinations of interfaces used by the DoDIIS Community to include, but not be limited to: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, parallel port, serial port, SCSI-2 port, and a wireless connectivity capability.
(3) Performance Configuration Requirements. PC Server requirements are broken out by the processor class and the number of processors the systems are capable of using. Processor upgrades/replacements for the systems offered will be offered as commercially available (refer to paragraph 7.e). PC Server requirements are defined in the following ranges:
(a) Low End Performance Configuration (CLIN 3010). The Government's requirement is for a broad range of systems, including a wide variety of system configurations and capabilities as commercially available, starting with systems that meet or exceed the following minimum configuration and capabilities:
o Microprocessor with power and speed equivalent to the Intel 133 MHZ Pentium.
o Keyboard and Mouse.
o 32 MB RAM.
o 256 KB Cache RAM.
o 1 GB SCSI-II Hard Disk Drive.
o 1 Floppy Disk Drive (3.5" 1.44 MB).
o 6-speed or faster CD-ROM Drive.
o 32 Bit PCI Ethernet Interface.
o Parallel and Serial Ports.
o ISA Bus w/PCI extensions.
o 3 open PCI Expansion Slots when configured to meet/exceed minimum configuration.
o 2 open expansion Drive Bays when configured to meet/exceed minimum configuration.
o Offered with (or option of) 8+bay Large Tower Case
o Operating/windowing System.
o Flash BIOS.
o 2 PC Card Type II slots.
Contractors will provide maximum expansion/enhancement capability for the range of systems offered by offering a wide range of enhancement and expansion modules and components (refer to paragraph 7.e).
(b) Mid Range Performance Configuration (CLIN 3050). The Government's requirement is for a broad range of systems, including a wide variety of system configurations and capabilities as commercially available, starting with systems that meet or exceed the following minimum configuration and capabilities:
o One Microprocessor with power and speed equivalent to, or greater than, the Intel 200 MHZ Pentium PRO.
o Keyboard and Mouse.
o 64 MB RAM upgradable to at least 256 MB.
o 256 KB Cache RAM.
o 2 GB SCSI-II or SCSI-III Hard Disk Drive.
o 1 Floppy Disk Drive (3.5" 1.44 MB).
o 6-speed or faster CD-ROM Drive.
o 32 bit PCI Ethernet Interface.
o Parallel and Serial Ports.
o ISA Bus w/PCI extensions.
o 3 open PCI Expansion Slots when configured to meet/exceed minimum configuration.
o 2 open expansion Drive Bays when configured to meet/exceed minimum configuration.
o Offered with (or option of) 8+bay Large Tower Case.
o 2 PC Card Type II slots.
o Operating/windowing System.
o Flash BIOS.
Contractors will provide maximum expansion/enhancement capability for the range of systems offered by offering a wide range of enhancement and expansion modules and components (refer to paragraph 7.e).
(c) High End Performance Configuration (CLIN 3075). The range of High End Performance PC Servers will be Pentium PRO systems upgradable to/configured with multiple processors. The Government's requirement is for a broad range of systems, including a wide variety of system configurations and capabilities as commercially available, starting with systems that meet or exceed the following minimum configuration and capabilities:
o One Microprocessor with power and speed equivalent to, or greater than, the 200 MHZ PENTIUM PRO.
o Upgradable to multiple processors without swapping out other components (additional processors will be offered as specified in paragraph 7.e.).
o Keyboard and Mouse.
o 128 MB RAM upgradable to at least 512 MB.
o 256 KB Writeback SRAM Cache.
o 4 GB SCSI-II or SCSI III Hard Disk Drive.
o 1 Floppy Disk Drive (3.5" 1.44 MB).
o 6-speed or faster CD-ROM Drive.
o 32-bit PCI Ethernet Interface.
o Parallel and Serial Ports.
o PCI Bus.
o 3 Open PCI Expansion Slots when configured to meet/exceed minimum configuration.
o 2 open expansion Drive Bays when configured to meet/exceed minimum configuration.
o 8+bay Large Tower Case
o 2 PC Card Type II slots.
o Operating/windowing System.
o Flash BIOS.
Contractors will provide maximum expansion/enhancement capability for the range of systems offered by offering a wide range of enhancement and expansion modules and components (refer to paragraph 7.e).
(4) PC Server Monitors and Video Cards. The Government's requirement is for a broad range of monitors, offered and priced separately as defined in paragraph 7.d. Monitor and Video Card requirements will be identified at the individual requirements (delivery order) level to provide the maximum flexibility to configure systems to meet specific requirements.
b. Personal Computers (CLIN 3100).
Contractors will offer a wide range of Personal Computers, with a wide variety of configurations and capabilities. A Personal Computer is defined as a desktop, desk side, or tower-style computing device configured with one or more central processing units (CPU), random access memory (RAM), internal fixed or removable mass storage, CD-ROM drive, monitor, keyboard, pointing device, and interfaces, including PC Card, to allow a variety of network connections. Individual orders will include combinations of the following separately priced components: additional subsystem processors, memory subsystems including video RAM, flash memory, non-volatile RAM and cache RAM; tape backup, and internal/external mass storage (e.g., tape, magnetic or optical disk). Contractors will offer a broad range of separately priced expansion/enhancement components and peripherals (including faster speeds within each Processor series) (refer to paragraph 7.e.) which will provide extensive flexibility to optimize the complete PC Workstation range, as well as the range of platforms offered in response to the PC-based Server requirement (refer to paragraph 7.a.), as commercially available.
(1) Operating System Compliance. Personal Computers will support native (non-emulation) versions of current versions of operating systems, including single user disk-operating-systems, used by the DoDIIS Community. These operating systems may be offered as options for the PCS, available separately or preloaded on the systems (refer to paragraph 7.g.)
(2) Interfaces. Personal Computers will be capable of optionally supporting specialized network, multimedia and graphics hardware (e.g., NICs, audio boards/chips, graphics and video boards/chips, microphone, camera, speakers). Personal Computers will support combinations of interfaces used by the DoDIIS Community to include, but not be limited to: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, parallel port, serial port, SCSI/SCSI-2 port, PC Card Type I and Type III, and a wireless connectivity capability.
(3) Minimum Configuration Requirements. Personal Computer requirements are broken out by the processor class and the number of processors the systems are capable of using. Processor upgrades/replacements for the systems offered will be offered as commercially available (refer to paragraph 7.e). Personal Computer requirements are defined in the following ranges:
(a) Low End Performance PC Configuration (CLIN 3110). The Government's requirement is for a broad range of systems, including a wide variety of system configurations and capabilities as commercially available, starting with systems that meet or exceed the following minimum configuration and capabilities:
o Microprocessor with power and speed equivalent to, or greater than the 133 MHZ Pentium.
o Keyboard and Mouse.
o 16 MB RAM (upgradable to 128 MB ram or more).
o 256 KB Cache RAM.
o 1 GB Hard Disk Drive.
o 1 Floppy Disk Drive (3.5" 1.44 MB).
o 6-speed or faster CD-ROM Drive.
o 101-key Enhanced Keyboard.
o 32 bit PCI Ethernet Interface.
o Parallel and Serial Ports.
o ISA bus w/PCI extensions.
o 2 open PCI Expansion Slots when configured to meet/exceed minimum configuration.
o Operating/windowing System.
o 1 Externally Accessible Open Drive Bay when configured to meet/exceed minimum configuration.
o 2 PC Card Type II Card Slot capability.
o Flash BIOS.
Contractors will offer a wide range of enhancement and expansion modules and components (refer to paragraph 7.e) to provide maximum expansion/enhancement capability for the range of systems proposed.
(b) Mid Range Performance PC Configuration (CLIN 3150). The Government's requirement is for a broad range of systems, including a wide variety of system configurations and capabilities as commercially available, starting with systems that meet or exceed the following minimum configuration and capabilities:
o Microprocessor with power and speed equivalent to, or greater than, Intel 200 MHZ PENTIUM PRO.
o Keyboard and Mouse.
o 32 MB RAM (Upgradable to 128 MB or more).
o 256 KB Cache RAM.
o 1.6 GB Hard Disk Drive.
o 1 Floppy Disk Drive (3.5" 1.44 MB).
o 1 Six-speed CD-ROM Drive.
o 101-key Enhanced Keyboard.
o Ethernet Interface.
o Parallel and Serial Ports.
o ISA bus w/PCI extensions.
o 2 open PCI Expansion Slots when configured to meet/exceed minimum configuration.
o Operating/windowing System.
o 1 Externally Accessible Open Drive Bay when configured to meet/exceed minimum configuration.
o 2 PC Card Type II Card Slot capability.
o Flash BIOS.
Contractors will provide maximum expansion/enhancement capability for the range of systems offered by offering a wide range of enhancement and expansion modules and components (refer to paragraph 7.e).
(c) High Range Performance Configuration (CLIN 3175). The range of High End Performance Personal Computers will be Pentium PRO systems upgradable to/configured with multiple processors. The Government's requirement is for a broad range of systems, including a wide variety of system configurations and capabilities as commercially available, starting with systems that meet or exceed the following minimum configuration and capabilities:
o One Microprocessors with power and speed equivalent to, or greater than, the 200 MHZ PENTIUM PRO.
o Upgradable to multiple processors without swapping out other components (additional processors will be offered as specified in paragraph 7.e.).
o Keyboard and Mouse.
o 256 KB Write Back SRAM cache.
o 32 MB RAM (upgradable to 256 MB or more)
o 2 GB Hard Disk Drive.
o 1 Floppy Disk Drive (3.5" 1.44 MB).
o 1 8-speed or faster CD-ROM drive.
o 101-key enhanced keyboard.
o Ethernet Interface.
o Parallel and Serial Ports.
o PCI Bus.
o 2 open PCI Expansion Slots when configured to meet/exceed minimum configuration.
o Operating/windowing System.
o Offered with (or option of) 8+bay Large Tower Case.
o 2 Externally Accessible 5 1/4" half height open Drive Bays when configured to meet/exceed minimum configuration.
o 2 PC Card Type II Slot capability.
o Flash BIOS.
Contractors will provide maximum expansion/enhancement capability for the range of systems offered by offering a wide range of enhancement and expansion modules and components (refer to paragraph 7.e).
(4) PC Monitors and Video Cards. The Government's requirement is for a broad range of monitors, offered and priced separately as defined in paragraph 7.d. Monitor and Video Card requirements will be identified at the individual requirements (delivery order) level to provide the maximum flexibility to configure systems to meet specific requirements.
c. Portable Personal Computers (CLIN 3200).
Contractors will offer a range of portable personal computers, in a wide variety of sizes, weights and configurations/capabilities. A Portable Personal Computer is defined as a lightweight (generally less than 10 pounds), transportable computing device configured with one or more central processing units (CPU), optional subsystem processors, random access memory (RAM), internal fixed or removable mass storage, integrated user input/output devices (e.g., display, keyboard, pointing device), battery (minimum of 2 hour battery life), interfaces to allow wired and wireless connections to networks (including cellular networks) and peripheral devices (e.g., mass storage, display, printer). A Portable Personal Computer may also be configured with one or more of the following optional components: subsystem processors; memory subsystems including flash memory, non-volatile RAM, and cache RAM; stylus, microphone, camera and speaker; and LCD Panel convertible to Overhead Display. Processor upgrades/replacements for the systems will be offered as commercially available (refer to paragraph 7.e).
(1) Operating System Compliance. Portable Personal Computers will support, but are not limited to, current versions of operating systems used by the DoDIIS Community. These operating systems may be offered as options, available separately or preloaded on the systems.
(2) Minimum Configurations. Contractors will offer a broad range of systems, including a wide variety of system configurations and capabilities as commercially available, starting with systems that meet or exceed the following minimum configuration and capabilities: 100 MHZ Pentium Processor, 8 MB RAM expandable to 32 MB or more, 500 MB internal fixed or removable hard drive, 3.5" floppy disk drive, 2 PC Card Type II slots (refer to paragraphs 4.10. and 4.11), integrated high resolution color display, keyboard and pointing device, data/fax modem, a combination of interfaces used by the DoDIIS Community selected from, but not limited to: serial, parallel, PC Card Type III, external keyboard, docking station or port replicator, pointing device, modem, audio, VGA/SVGA video, operating/windowing system, communications software, carrying case.
d. PC-Based System Monitor/Video Card (CLIN 3300) Requirements.
(1) Definitions. A Monitor is defined as a high resolution visual output device for computing systems (e.g., desktop and deskside data processing components and some servers) capable of showing or aiding in the presentation of text and/or graphics. Examples include, but are not limited to: terminals and displays, projection panels, portable projection systems, and wall-mounted displays. A Video Card is the interface between the PC and the Monitor.
(2) General Requirement. Contractors will offer a wide range of Monitors, as commercially available, to satisfy low-end requirements such as server monitors, text generation and editing, database input, etc., and high-end requirements such as imagery analysis and graphics manipulation. All PC-based Monitors, Displays and Video Cards will be XGA, 8514A, SVGA, or VGA compatible. A wide range of Video Cards will be offered, as commercially available, from low end models meeting the specifications below to higher-end cards supporting features such as higher refresh rates, full-motion video, higher color depths (e.g., 24 bit-color), video capture capability, etc. The range of PC-based Server and Workstation color, monochrome and gray scale monitors will have diagonal screen sizes ranging from a minimum size of not less than 14" to 21" or more, and start with monitors that satisfy the following minimum requirements:
o Provide a tilt-swivel base.
o Provide external operator controls for brightness, contrast, and power on/off.
o Support video display standards including, but not limited to: EGA, VGA, SVGA, VESA, XGA at their highest resolutions and lower.
o Support an effective dot (dot, slot or stripe) pitch size of .31 mm, or less, for 19" or larger monitors.
o Support an effective dot (dot, stripe or slot) pitch size ranging from of .28 mm or less to .25 mm or less, for monitors smaller than 19" monitors.
o Support color, with a minimum of 16 colors.
o Provide a flicker free display (i.e., a vertical frequency of at least 60 Hz, non-interlaced; preferably 72 Hz or higher).
(3) High-end requirements. In addition to meeting the requirements in paragraph 7.d.(2). above, high end monitors (used for imagery and graphics manipulation) will:
o Have field-accessible controls for adjusting picture centering, size, geometry, convergence, color temperature, brightness and contrast.
o Be capable of achieving the display brightness, color temperature and contrast performance set forth in Paragraph 4.e. (2) over the useful life of the display/workstation.
o Be capable of displaying 8-bit gray scale resolution and/or 24 bit RGB resolution.
o Be of multisync design, capable of synchronizing (locking up) to the selected video display boards across all offered platforms.
o Be capable of addressing the most popular industry standard frequencies, including VGA (640x480) to VESA (1280x1024) or higher and will also be capable of adjusting to nonstandard frequencies that lie within their frequency range.
(4) Separate Pricing Requirement. To provide the Government the capability to acquire Monitors applicable to individual requirements, Monitors will be separately offered and priced. Refer to paragraphs 7.a. (4). , and 7.b. (4).
(5) Monitor and Video Card requirements will be identified at the individual requirements (delivery order) level to provide the maximum flexibility to configure systems to meet specific requirements.
e. PC-Based System Expansion and Enhancement Module, Component and Peripheral Requirements (CLIN 3400).
The Government's requirement is for a broad range of expansion and enhancement components, modules and peripherals which will provide extensive flexibility for optimization of the offered PC-based systems. The products offered are normally those offered commercially by the platform manufacturer for enhancement of specific platforms. Products will include but are not limited to:
(1) System Expansion and Enhancement Modules. System Expansion and Enhancement Modules is defined as a self-contained hardware component which plugs into and interacts with other device components; and includes, but are not limited to, processors, memory chips/modules (e.g., DRAM/SRAM, SIMMS, DIMMS, ROMs, PROMs, EPROMs and EEPROMs), HD storage expansion card, coprocessors, controller modules (e.g., for disk, tape, video display, terminal, monitor, printer, plotter, I/O (Input/Output), DMAs (Direct Memory Access) and NICs (Network Interface Cards) supporting Ethernet, Fast-Ethernet, FDDI, ATM/SONET, etc.
(2) System Expansion and Enhancement Components. System Expansion and Enhancement Components include but are not limited to: Optical Storage Devices, Hard Disk Drives, Floppy Disk Drives, Tape Drives, and other internal and external components normally made available commercially by the platform manufacturer. Refer to paragraphs 4.f. , 4.g. , 4.h. and 4.i.
(3) System Expansion and Enhancement Peripherals. System Expansion and Enhancement Peripherals include peripheral devices normally made available commercially by the platform manufacturer.
f. PC-Based Bundled Systems (CLIN 3500).
A requirement exists to ensure that IT capabilities can be rapidly acquired, configured, fielded and connected to supporting and supported databases worldwide. This is accomplished by integration and fielding of systems in response to specific requirements. The hardware components/peripherals of these systems (a combination of Government supplied and commercial hardware/software) will typically be those bid in response to the Server, Workstation, Peripheral and Components requirements above (refer to paragraphs 7.a. through 7.b. above). Examples are the Joint Deployable Intelligence Support System (JDISS) and Linked Operations Centers Europe (LOCE) systems (refer to baseline inventory at Attachment C). When the Government orders a bundled system, the Contractor will assemble, integrate, deliver and optionally install and provide on-site support for the system as directed in the Order for Commercial Items (DD 1449).
g. PC-Based Software (CLIN 3600).
The Government requires a broad range of PC-based Software, including, but not limited to, Operating Systems, general office automation (suites or separate applications), database management software, and other applications or utilities. Any of these packages routinely sold preloaded on systems will also be offered preloaded. The Contractor will also offer secure or trusted versions of operating systems and applications as commercially available.
h. PC-Based Assistive Device Requirements (CLIN 3700).
In order to support its goals of equal opportunities for all, the Government desires access to assistive devices which enable employees with special needs to maximize their use of IT equipment. The Government will identify specific requirements on a case by case basis, allowing awardees an opportunity to propose/provide equipment as needed.
8. PERIPHERAL REQUIREMENTS AREA (RA) (CLINs 4000-5200).
a. General.
Peripheral Devices are intended to be used with the platforms offered in response to the PC-Based Systems and UNIX-Based Systems RAs as well as the UNIX and PC Systems in the current baseline inventory (Attachment C.). The peripheral products offered in response to this RA primarily consist of products not specifically offered by the manufacturers of the platforms offered in response to the UNIX and PC requirements defined in paragraphs 5. and 7. System Expansion and Enhancement Peripherals offered by manufacturers of offered platforms will be offered in accordance with paragraphs 5.h. and 6.e.
b. Device Drivers.
Device Driver software will be offered in accordance with standard commercial marketing practice. For example, if an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) includes a Driver with a Peripheral Device, then that Peripheral Device will include the Driver; if the Driver, in commercial practice, is priced separately, then it will be offered as a separately priced item.
c. Power Cords and Connector Cables.
Power Cords and Peripheral Connector Cables will be offered in accordance with standard commercial marketing practice. For example, if an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) includes Connector Cables with a Peripheral Device, then that Peripheral Device will include the Connector Cables; if the Connector Cable, in commercial practice, is priced separately, then it will be offered as a separately priced item.
d. Peripheral Requirements.
The Government's requirement is for a broad range of peripherals to support the current baseline systems inventory (Attachment C.) and the systems offered in response to paragraphs 5 thru 7. Based on their understanding of the requirement and the DoDIIS Community, Contractors are encouraged to offer a wide range of IT Peripherals which includes, but is not limited to the following:
(1) Scanner Hardware and Software (CLIN 4000).
(a) Scanner Hardware (CLIN 4010). A variety of Scanners will provide a wide range of performance capabilities to suit particular applications used by the DoDIIS Community. The applications will include, but not be limited to the following:
o Ability to vary dpi settings to match requirements.
o Ability to scan both print and transparency material.
o Ability to scan both textual and photographic material.
o Ability to scan color, grey scale, and monochrome material.
o Have a SCSI or SCSI-2 interface.
o Capable of single and multiple sheet feeding.
o Vary in size from hand held, desktop, and floor standing.
(b) Scanner Software (CLIN 4050). Scanner Software will address all the hardware capabilities of the selected Scanner. Additionally, the Software will provide for but not be limited to the following:
o Image editing (to include rotation, mirror, flip, cropping, merging).
o Image enhancing (to include edge sharpening, grey scale, monochrome, and color corrections).
o System color matching for WYSIWYG requirements.
o TWAIN compliant for scanning directly into applications.
o Format support to include TIFF, Sun Raster, BMP, TGA, PCX, GIF, and EPS.
(2) Jukeboxes and Carousels (CLIN 4100). Jukeboxes and carousels will provide a wide range of performance (e.g., access speed, capacity and data transfer rate), functional capabilities (e.g., use diskette, optical disk, or cartridge tape), interfaces and configurations (e.g., multiple media devices and multiple drives), from low-end models to high-end models. Jukeboxes and carousels will support combinations of capabilities used by the DoDIIS Community to include, but not be limited to:
o Hold multiple media devices of the same type or different types.
o Move media between magazine, or carousel, and drive randomly or sequentially.
o Write to and read from media types including, but not limited to, diskette, optical(CD-ROM, WORM and read-write) and tape.
o Support multiple media-appropriate drive mechanisms.
o Support multiple interfaces including: FAST SCSI-2, FAST/WIDE SCSI-2, SCSI-2, SCSI, IDE, EIDE/FAST-ATA and SCSI 3.
(3) Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID) (CLIN 4200). A RAID is defined as a cluster of disks (hard or optical) to which data is copied (copied onto multiple disks in the cluster, or array) to achieve fault tolerance and error correction through redundancy. Some RAIDs are capable of storing hundreds of gigabytes of data. A RAID may contain one or more dedicated processors to control array-specific functions. RAIDs will be supported by the operating system through the use of drivers, and through RAID device software support for the purpose of general error notification, monitoring and reporting. RAIDs will seek to provide nonstop operation by supporting hot-swappable hard disk drives and dual hot-swappable power supplies. RAIDs will provide a wide range of performance, functional capabilities, interfaces and configurations from low-end models to high-end models. RAIDs will be scalable in order to support storage capacities ranging from several gigabytes to several hundreds of gigabytes. RAIDS will support the hardware platforms and drives offered; the systems listed in the baseline inventory (Attachment C); and support one or more commercially available interfaces, the range of which includes, but not limited to, SCSI, SCSI-2, Fast SCSI-2, Fast/Wide SCSI-2, DSSI, HIPPI, VME, IDE, EIDE/FAST-ATA, SCSI-3, Ultra SCSI.
(4) Printers (CLIN 4300). Printers will be capable of printing in all industry standard fonts, (i.e., standardized sets of type characters of particular designs and sizes). Fonts are defined by precise characteristics (e.g., typeface, orientation, symbol set, spacing, pitch, point size, style and stroke weight). Printers will provide a wide range of performance (e.g., pages-per-minute, multi-sheet feed), functional capabilities (e.g., color graphics, barcode printing), and interfaces from low-end models to high-end models. Additionally, printers that are capable of producing "photographic quality prints" are also required. These printers can range from high quality grey scale laser/dot matrix printers to full color ink jet and dye sublimation printers.
They will support combinations of capabilities used by the DoDIIS Community to include, but not be limited to:
o Support graphics printing tasks such as image rotation and shading.
o Print the 95-character ASCII subset (FIPS 1-2).
o Print horizontal (landscape) and vertical (portrait) formats.
o Provide various styles and fonts for both landscape and portrait orientations.
o Print barcode labels.
o Print on paper or transparency.
o Support single or multiple sheet feeding.
o Print in color.
o Print in gray scale (series of shades from white to black).
o Print on 8.5" x 11" (letter-size) or 8.5" x 14" (legal size) plain paper.
(a) High Resolution Image Printers (CLIN 4310). The Contractor will offer a wide range of High Resolution Image Printers (dye sublimation, ink jet or film recorders) that support a minimum file input size of 1200 by 1200 pixels, network and SCSI interfaces, oversize paper/media support, continuous tone printing, 8-bit resolution for black and white and 24-bit resolution for color (8-bits per red, green, and blue image component). Within the range of Printers offered, both halftone and continuous tone printing will be supported.
(b) Laser/Page Printers (CLIN 4330). The Government's requirement is for a wide variety of Laser/Page Printers to satisfy the following:
o Support a minimum of 34 fonts/typefaces, including the following (or their equivalent):
oo Times (roman, bold, italic, bold italic).
oo Helvetica (roman, italic, bold, bold italic).
oo Courier (roman, italic, bold, bold italic).
oo Helvetica narrow (normal, oblique, bold, bold oblique).
oo Palatino (roman, italic, bold, bold italic).
oo ITC Bookman (roman, italic, bold, bold italic).
oo ITC Zap Chancery medium italic.
oo ITC Zap Dingbats.
oo ITC Avant Garde Gothic (book, book oblique, demi, demi oblique).
oo New Century Schoolbook (Roman, italic, bold, bold italic).
o Ability to upgrade (via font cartridges/cards) to add additional required fonts (i.e., CR-A, OCR-B, BAR CODE fonts).
o Support several resolutions, from a minimum of 300 x 300 dpi to 600x600 or higher.
o Provide hardware support for scalable fonts in PCL5, PCL6 (or higher) and/or Postscript Level 2.
o Print at low (8 ppm or greater), medium (12 ppm or greater) and high (20 ppm or greater) speeds.
o Memory must be upgradable to 10 MB or more.
o May support other size paper, including large format (11" x 17" or greater) output.
(c) Ink-jet Printers (CLIN 4350). The Government's requirement is for a wide variety of Ink-jet Printers to satisfy the following:
o Support a minimum of 4 fonts/typefaces.
o Support a minimum of 300 x 300 dpi in both color or black.
o Print at low (80 cps or greater), medium (240 cps or greater) and high (400 cps or greater) speeds.
(d) Thermal Transfer Printers (CLIN 4370). The Government's requirement is for Thermal Transfer Printers which satisfy the following:
o Support a minimum of 34 font typefaces.
o Support a minimum of 300 x 300 dpi.
o Print at low (0.3 ppm or greater), medium (1 ppm or greater) and high (2 ppm or greater) speeds.
(e) Special Purpose Printers (CLIN 4390). The Government requires a variety of Special Purpose Printers designed to satisfy dedicated specialized functions such as printing bar code and mailing address labels, multi part forms or oversize printouts.
(5) Plotters (CLIN 4400). The Government requires a variety of Plotters which will be compatible with Government approved control languages; capable of using ANSI A-size and ANSI B-size drafting media; and will support one or more of, but not be limited to, the following interfaces: parallel, serial (RS-232-C or CCITT V.24), or other Government approved interface specifications.
(6) Multifunction Devices (CLIN 4500). Multifunction Devices combine several features of standalone office machines into an all-in-one machine. A typical Multifunction Device is a combination of any of the following: Printer, Facsimile Machine, Scanner, Copier. As Multifunction Device technology emerges/matures, the Government intends to implement those determined to be operationally and cost efficient.
(7) Facsimile Devices (CLIN 4600). A facsimile device is defined as a functional unit that converts file or hardcopy images to signals for transmission over suitable transmission media and converts received facsimile-generated signals to file or hardcopy images. Facsimile Modems are Facsimile Devices that provide Modem functionality as described in paragraph 8.5. Facsimile Machines are standalone Facsimile Devices (desk/table top or portable) that provide the capability to input information from hard copy (document scanning) and output information to hard copy (document printing). The range of Facsimile Devices offered will support combinations of capabilities used by the Intelligence Community to include, but not be limited to:
o Convert images to signals for transmission over suitable transmission media, and convert received facsimile-generated signals to images.
o Error correcting when sending and receiving.
o CONUS (110v/60hz) and OCONUS (220-240v/50hz) power.
o Use plain paper.
o TEMPEST and nonTEMPESTdevices.
o Secure and non-secure devices.
o Support for utilizing communications networks and the following standards for facsimile:
oo V.17 Uses T.M. modulation at 12000 and 14400 B.S. for Group 3 Facsimile.
oo V.29 Synchronous 4800, 7200, 9600 B.S. full duplex; Group 3 Facsimile.
oo V.27 Synchronous 2400 and 4800 B.S.; Group 3 Facsimile.
oo V.21
Facsimile Devices will provide a wide range of performance (e.g., for facsimile machines, pages-per-minutes, color), functional capabilities (e.g., error correction, auto-dial, dial retry, and document memory), and diverse interface capabilities (e.g., bus mount, data and telephone network) from low-end models to high-end models.
(8) Multimedia Collaborative Environment (CLIN 4700). With the advent of high speed networks and workstations capable of performing many complex applications concurrently, the Government is able to meet the needs of both the production and end-user intelligence analyst. A full suite Multimedia Collaborative System which includes both hardware and software is being incorporated at the Analyst Workstation. Refer to the Baseline Inventory at Attachment C. Multimedia Collaborative Systems will:
o Meet but are not inclusive of the following; NTSC, PAL, RGB, SECAM, H.22Z, H.245, H.261, H.323(320), 256+ color SVGA,
o Have Auto Answer, native mode ATM, Dial up, Desktop Telephony, Whiteboard, Chat tool, point-to-point and multi point (multicast) applications.
o Be fully compatible and board level interchangeable with the Government's baseline collaborative environment.
(9) Projection Systems (CLIN 4800). Contractor will offer a range of projection systems in various configurations, supporting the platforms offered in response to the PC-Based Systems and UNIX-Based Systems RAs. Types of systems should include:
o High resolution, large screen, tube projection systems - must display 2500x2000 pixel resolutions up to 135 Khz scan rates. Auto locking must be supported. Auto convergence and setup must be supported.
o High resolution, large screen, light valve projection systems - must display 1280x1024 resolutions up to 80 KHz @ 1200 ansi lumens minimum. Auto locking and image resizing must be supported. Must support HDTV projection configurations.
o High resolution LCD projection panels - must be capable of displaying resolutions up to 1280x1024, 80 Khz minimum at 16.7 million colors, NTSC video and audio playback.
o Mid-range LCD projection panels must display SVHS minimum resolutions at 16.7 million colors. Must support graphics tablet, NTSC video and audio playback.
o LCD desktop projectors must display resolutions up to 1280x1024, 80 Khz minimum at 16.7 million colors, NTSC video and audio playback.
(10) Power Protection Units (CLIN 4900).
(a) Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) will be capable of functioning as an alternative source of power (usually provided by battery) that takes over the job of supplying power to a computer system when regular electrical power fails. Contractors will offer a wide range of UPS, which support/interface with the platforms/peripherals offered, and, as a minimum provide an alternative source of power to a system for a minimum of 15 minutes. UPS will be offered to support both CONUS and OCONUS use (220-240volt, 50 Hz).
(b) Power Conditioners will remove surges, spikes and noise as well as frequency and voltage variations from AC power. Contractors will offer Power Conditioners which provide visual and/or audible power warning indicators. Power Conditioners will be offered to support both CONUS and OCONUS use (220-240volt, 50 Hz).
(11) Transport Cases (CLIN 5000). Transport Cases for portable data processing components as described in paragraphs 5.e. and 7.c. will vary in construction from rigid to soft. The Government's requirements for Transport Cases ruggedized/designed to withstand mobile environments such as airborne, vehicle and shipboard use will vary based on operational situations. As specialized requirements become known, they will be provided to the Contractor with a request for a technical update offer to the Product Tables.
(12) Digital Cameras (CLIN 5100). Digital Cameras capture and display an entire picture at once via a two dimensional CCD array. The Contractor will offer a range of Digital Cameras which, at a minimum, include software and interface card (a lense may be included). All other items, such as lens accessories must be offered separately. The Digital Cameras will:
o Be capable of capturing a 1000x1000 pixel image, a 2000x2000 pixel image, or a 4000x4000 pixel image. (Within the range of cameras offered, all resolutions must be supported).
o Have adequate light sensitivity, spectral response, dynamic range, density discrimination to .02, predictable linear response, and suitable mounting hardware to be able to operate on standard reflective/transmissive copy stands that employ quartz halogen lamps.
(13) Network Enhancement Devices (CLIN 5200). Network Enhancement Devices are devices designed specifically to enhance network performance; for example, single purpose file, print and communications servers designed specifically for high performance in their respective specific functions.
(14) Assistive Device Requirements (CLIN 5300). In order to support its goals of equal opportunities for all, the Government desires access to assistive devices which enable employees with special needs to maximize their use of IT equipment. Because of the specialized nature of these components/systems, Contractors are not required to offer products against this CLIN in order to be considered eligible for award. Rather, the Government will identify specific requirements on a case by case basis, allowing awardees an opportunity to propose/provide equipment as needed. (Refer to Paragraph 4.o.)
9. COMMUNICATIONS COMPONENTS (CLINs 6000-7000).
a. ATM/SONET Devices (CLIN 6000).
The Government has embarked on an extensive effort to upgrade the internal infrastructure of its local area network and its wide area network with Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) devices. The primary goal is to provide a single network architecture capable of supporting high bandwidth applications such as video teleconferencing, full frame imagery and collaboration applications such as White Board, chat tools and World Wide Web. Full multimedia applications such as on-line dynamic video editing in real-time are a required resource at the workstation level. To meet these high speed applications the network resources within the Government are being upgraded to an OC-12c/OC-3c ATM network (with OC-48c within the next year). Therefore, the Government requires ATM network devices and workstation Network Interface Cards (NIC) which support ATM Forum, IETF, CCITT and IEEE standards for ATM and SONET. Within the range of network devices and NICs offered, products must be offered which support ATM standards including, but not limited to User Network Interface (UNI), Network to Network Interface (NNI), Next Hop Resolution Protocol, Multi-Protocols Over ATM (MPOA), ATM SNMP and SPANS/ForeIP/ForeNNI. The Government requires ATM equipment which is fully compatible with the Government's existing inventory of ATM network devices (refer to Attachment C.).
b. Routers (CLIN 6100).
(1) General Definition. A Router is defined as an intermediary computing device on a communications network capable of providing connection services between two or more local or remote networks, determining the path of network traffic flow. Connected networks can be of either LAN or WAN type and may use differing network technologies and communications protocols. When forwarding data from one network to another, a Router actively selects a network path between source and destination nodes, basing its selection on factors such as transmission cost, transit delay, network availability and/or distance between message source and destination.
(2) Router Requirements. The Government requires Routers which will:
o Support combinations of LAN interfaces used by the Intelligence Community to include, but not limited to RS-232, V.35, RS-449, X.21, NRZ or NRZI, DCE or DTE, SLIP, HSSI.
o Support the routing of combinations of the protocols most commonly used by the Intelligence Community including, but not limited to TCP/IP, OSI CLNS, OSI CMNS, IPX, X.25, DDN X.25, Frame Relay, SMDS, HDLC, LAPB, ISDN, ATM and PPP.
o Support combinations of routing protocols used by the Intelligence Community to include, but not limited to TCP/IP, OSI, IGRP, EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, EGP, EGP, ES-IS, IS-IS.
o Be capable of protocol translation services to include route redistribution between dissimilar routing protocols.
o Support variable length subnet masks and multiple IP addresses per interface.
o Be capable of router management/security capabilities through SNMP Agent support and administrative utilities (i.e., user name & password, telnet remote access, access lists, filtering, debugging, event logging, performance tuning).
o Be capable of providing bridging services which interconnects two LANs that use the same logical link control (LLC) protocol, but may use different medium access control (MAC) protocols.
o Provide a wide range of performance (e.g., packet-per-second throughput), functional capabilities (e.g., routing, bridging, protocol translation, and management), and system configurations (e.g., multiple and diverse network connections) from low-models to high-end models.
o Be rack mountable.
o Be fully compatible with the current installed Router baseline.
c. Bridges and Brouters (Bridge-Routers) (CLIN 6200)
(1) General Definitions.
(a) Bridge. A Bridge is defined as a functional unit that interconnects two or more LANs, or LAN segments. Bridges are normally divided into two broad categories: local and remote. Local Bridges connect networks in a single location, such as a building or campus. Remote Bridges connect distant networks through serial lines when it is not practical to implement a direct connection.
(b) Brouter. A Brouter is a communications device that performs functions of both a Bridge and a Router. Like a Bridge, the Brouter functions at the data link level (layer 2 of the OSI model), and remains independent of higher protocols, but like a Router, it manages multiple lines and routes messages accordingly.
Bridges and Brouters may be configured as standalone devices, or may be integrated components of a Hub, Concentrator, Multiplexor, or some other chassis.
(2) Bridge Requirements. The Government requires Bridges which will provide combinations of Bridging services including, but not limited to:
o Transparent Bridging: for LANs that employ identical protocols at the data link and physical layers.
o Translational Bridging: for LANs that employ different protocols at the data link and physical layers.
o FDDI translation: for LANs that employ identical protocols at the data link and physical layers and are associated via an Internet work, such as an FDDI backbone.
o Source-route: Bridging for LANs where message sources (not the bridge) supply the information needed to deliver a message to its intended recipient.
o Filtering: determination of which frames/packets are allowed to pass through the Bridge.
o Management: local and remote bridge SNMP-based management, including statistics gathering and corrective action initiation.
o Be fully compatible and interchangeable with the Bridges currently in the baseline inventory (Attachment C.).
(3) Brouter Requirements. The Government requires Brouters which will provide the functionality of Bridges combined with the functionality of Routers as described in paragraph 9.b. above. Brouters will:
o Provide support for combinations of WAN services including, but not limited to HDLC, X.25, T1, Fractional T1, T3, E1, E3, Frame Relay, ISDN, SMDS and ATM.
o Provide Bridging and Routing services to support the following network connectivity:
oo Ethernet - Ethernet.
oo Token Ring - Token Ring.
oo Ethernet - Token Ring.
oo Ethernet - Wide Area.
oo Token Ring - Wide Area.
oo Ethernet - FDDI.
o Provide a wide range of performance (e.g., frames/packets-per-second throughput), functional capabilities (e.g., protocol translation, encapsulation, source Routing, filtering, management, data compression, error correction and load balancing), and system configurations (e.g., multiple and diverse network connections, including WAN connectivity) from low-end models to high-end models.
o Be rack mountable.
o Be fully compatible and interchangeable with the Brouters currently in the baseline inventory (Attachment C.).
d. Hubs (CLIN 6300).
(1) Hub Definition. A Hub is defined as a hardware/software device that contains multiple but independent connected modules of network and Internet work equipment. Hubs will provide combinations of capabilities including, but not limited to:
o Redundant systems.
o Fault tolerance.
o High processing power.
o Multiple technologies.
o Integrated routing.
o Integrated transparent bridging.
o Integrated transparent switching.
o Remote access.
o Hub management.
(2) Hub Requirements. The Government's requirement is for a broad range of Hubs which:
o Support connectivity and communications through compliance with one or more of the following standards and specifications:
IEEE All applicable IEEE standards including: MAC (802.1d), Ethernet (802.3), Token Ring (802.5).
ISO All applicable ISO standards including: X.25 (8208), LLC (8802/2), CSMA/CD (8802/3).
ANSI All applicable ANSI standards including: FDDI MAC (X3.139), PHY (X3.148), PMD (X3.166), SMF-PMD (X3.184), HRC (X3.186), SMT (X3.229), PHY-2 (X3.231); Frame Relay (T1.617/618).
EIA All applicable EIA standards including: RS232, RS449, RS530.
ITU-TSS All applicable ITU-TSS standards including: X.25, V.35.
FIPS PUB SNMP, MIB I, MIB II, SNMP II, RMON.
ATM All applicable ATM Forum specifications and ITU-TSS specifications.
o Support a minimum LAN speed of 10 Megabits per second. Hubs will support LAN speeds greater than 10 Megabits per second.
o As required, combine the functionality of Routers, Bridges, ATM Switches and Repeaters as described in paragraph 8.
o Provide a wide range of performance (e.g., frames/packets-per-second throughput), functional capabilities (e.g., routing, bridging, switching, repeating and management), and system configurations (supporting multiple and diverse network connections) from low-end models to high-end models.
o Are fully compatible and interchangeable with the Hubs currently in the baseline inventory (Attachment C.).
e. Modems (CLIN 6400).
(1) General Definition. A Modem is defined as a functional unit that converts digital data to analog signals, then modulates and transmits those signals over suitable transmission media, including wireless. A Modem is also capable of receiving and demodulating analog signals before converting those signals back to digital data. Modems operate in either asynchronous or synchronous modes and may be configured as internal, external, rack mount, or plug-in (PC-Card) devices. Modems are classified into the following three (3) general categories:
o Voice band modems.
o External fax modems.
o Specialized modems, which includes ISDN, fiber optic and limited distance modems.
(2) Modem Requirements. The Contractor will offer a broad range of Modems. Within the range of products offered, modems must be offered which will:
o Operate in synchronous mode will support data rates that range from 9600 B.S. to 1.5 Mbps or higher.
o Operate in asynchronous mode will support data rates that range from 9600 B.S. to 28.8 Kbps or higher.
o Support one or more of the following "terminal/computer" electrical interfaces:
oo RS-232, RS-422, CCITT V.24/V.28, CCITT V.35, Bipolar AMI.
o Provide "terminal/computer" and "telephone line" mechanical interfaces, including two-wire and four-wire leased line interfaces capable of supporting one or more of the above-mentioned "terminal/computer" electrical interfaces.
o Comply with one or more of the following standards when providing required functionality:
oo V.Fast Class 19200 B.S. full duplex.
oo V.42 bis, MNP 5 data compression.
oo V.42, MNP 2-4 error checking/correction.
oo V.33 synchronous 12000 and 14400 B.S. full duplex.
oo V.32, V.32 bis high speed.
oo V.32 turbo
oo V.34 28800 B.S. full duplex.
oo V.29 synchronous 4800, 7200, 9600 B.S. full duplex; Group 3 fax.
oo V.25 bis auto call/answer.
oo V.22 bis asynchronous and synchronous 2400 B.S. full duplex.
o Provide Modem control capabilities, including Modem command sets.
o Provide a wide range of performance (e.g., frames/packets-per-second throughput), functional capabilities (e.g., error correction, data compression, command sets, security, auto dial/answer, and number storage), and electrical/mechanical interfaces (e.g., internal/external, two and four wire EIA and CCITT standards-based) from low-end models to high-end models.
f. Transceivers (CLIN 6500).
(1) General Definition. A Transceiver is defined as a functional unit capable of transmitting and receiving analog or digital signals. Transceivers are required to attach computing devices to a network, allowing them to communicate with other devices. Transceivers can be standalone units or can be incorporated in other network devices.
(2) Transceiver Requirements. Transceivers will:
o Be capable of connecting, through intrusive or nonintrusive means, to physical media including, but not limited to, shielded/unshielded twisted pair, fiber optic and thick/thin coaxial cable.
o Provide capabilities that include, but are not limited to, the ability to connect to a repeater or computer, the ability to be integrated into a computer, polarity detection and correction, Signal Quality Error (SQE) test, and LEDs indicating status for power, transmit, receive, collision, SQE test, polarity, and link.
o Provide a wide range of performance (e.g., throughput), functional capabilities (e.g., repeater or computer connection, polarity detection and correction, SQE, and status LEDs), and electrical/mechanical interfaces (e.g., conductive and optical) from low-end models to high-end models.
g. REPEATERS (CLIN 6600).
(1) General Definition. A Repeater is defined as a functional unit that regenerates signals in order to extend the range of transmission between two data stations, or to extend two LANs or individual LAN segments.
(2) Repeater Requirements. Repeaters will:
o Provide one or more of the following capabilities:
oo Retiming and regeneration of data packets.
oo Auto partitioning (for isolation of malfunctioning LAN segments).
oo Reconnect and fragment extensions.
o Support, but not be limited to, interfaces with one or more of the following connection types:
oo Thick coaxial.
oo Thin coaxial.
oo Shielded Twisted Pair (STP).
oo Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).
oo Multimode Optical Fiber.
oo Single-mode Optical Fiber.
o Provide a wide range of performance (e.g., bits-per-second throughput), system capabilities (e.g., retiming, regeneration, auto partitioning, and reconnect and fragmentation extensions), and interface configurations (e.g., conductive and optical) from low-end models to high-end models.
h. Multiplexors (CLIN 6700).
(1) General Definition. A Multiplexor is defined as a point-to-point communications device that accepts input from a collection of synchronous and/or asynchronous lines in some static, predetermined sequence, and outputs the data onto a single output line in the same sequence. A Multiplexor at a destination station demultiplexes the signal and directs data to predetermined output lines.
(2) Multiplexor Requirements. Multiplexors will:
o Support the handling of different types of data, in combinations used by the Intelligence Community, to include, but not be limited to: Text, Binary, Graphics, Voice, Facsimile, and Video.
o Provide a wide range of performance (e.g., bits-per-second throughput), functional capabilities (e.g., statistical and time division multiplexing, T1, input line/output link status LEDs), and interfaces (e.g., number of input ports/output ports, varied conductive or optical input and output connections) from low-end models to high-end models.
o Include the following multiplexor types:
oo Statistical time slots for input channels are allocated dynamically on demand.
oo T1 has a minimum composite data rate of 1.544 Mbps.
oo Time Division multiple input signals are fragmented and interleaved on output.
oo Interface can interface with other data processing/communications components.
oo Fiber optic has fiber optic interfaces on input lines and/or on output composite line.
oo Coax has coaxial input interfaces.
i. Concentrators (CLIN 6800)
(1) General Definition. A Concentrator is defined as a functional unit that accepts input from a collection of lines in some static, predetermined sequence, and outputs the data onto a single output line in the same sequence. Unlike a Multiplexor, a Concentrator does not separate the original input signals back out again on the other end of the line.
(2) Concentrator Requirements. Concentrators will:
o Support FDDI and other networking technologies. For FDDI, Concentrators will support a wide range of media options, including shielded twisted pair, unshielded twisted pair and fiber optic cabling. FDDI concentrators will support single attachment and dual homing of FDDI stations. FDDI Concentrators will provide support for concentrator diagnostics, configuration and management. FDDI Concentrators will be fully compatible with all applicable ISO standards including:
oo ISO 9314-1, FDDI Physical Protocol (PHY) Standard.
oo ISO 9314-1, FDDI Physical Medium Dependent (PMD) Standard.
oo Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) and with all applicable ANSI standards including:
ooo ANSI Draft TP-PMD Specifications.
ooo ANSI FDDI X3T9.5 Station Management (SMT) Specification.
o Provide a wide range of performance (e.g., bits-per-second throughput), functional capabilities (e.g., optical bypass switch control, per-port LEDs), and interfaces (e.g., number of ports, varied conductive or optical network connections) from low-end models to high-end models.
10. REPORTS AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED.
The Contractor will provide a hardcopy Monthly Project Report on the status of delivery orders (for both DIA and DOA orders). The Contractor also will provide this data in softcopy to the Government in a format for direct publication on the INTERNET (Specific format to be determined after award). The Monthly Report will include the following:
a. Monthly Product Ordered and Shipped Summary listed by:
oo CLIN.
oo CLIN Description.
oo Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) Part Number.
oo Quantity Ordered.
oo Quantity Shipped.
b. Monthly Delivery Order and Invoice Summary listed by:
oo Delivery Order Number
oo Purchase Control Number.
oo Requisition Number (s).