10 October 1999
[Printed Issue Date: September 27, 1999] From the Commerce Business Daily Online via GPO Access [cbdnet.access.gpo.gov] PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS SUBPART: SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL CLASSCOD: 70--General-Purpose Information Technology Equipment OFFADD: DISA/DITCO/DTS6, 2300 East Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225- 5406 SUBJECT: 70--DOD PUBLIC KEY INFRASTRUCTURE CRYPTOGRAPHIC MODULES SOL DCA200-99-T-5038 DUE 101299 POC Debra D. Santoro, 618-229-9710 DESC: (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) DCA200-99-T-5038. This solicitation is an RFQ. (iii) The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 91-31 and DAC 91-13. (iv) SIC Code 5045, Computers and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software, Size Standard, 100 employees. This RFQ is issued under Full and Open Competition. (v) Price each basic and Option CLIN. Specifications in para (vi). CLIN 0001, DoD PKI Root Certificate Authority Cryptographic Modules; SubCLIN 0001AA, Hardware, para (vi)(1), 2 Each; 0001AB, Maintenance for SubCLIN 0001AA, para (vi)(4)(a), 24 Months; SubCLIN 0001AC, Option, Hardware, para (vi)(1), 4 Each; SubCLIN 0001AD, Option, Maintenance for SubCLIN 0001AC, para (vi)(4)(b), 48 Months. CLIN 0002, DoD PKI Intermediate Certificate Authority Cryptographic Modules; subCLIN 0002AA, Hardware, para (vi)(2), 4 Each; SubCLIN 0002AB, Maintenance for SubCLIN 0002AA, para (vi)(4)(a), 48 Months; SubCLIN 0002AC, Option, Hardware, para (vi)(2), 9 Each; SubCLIN 0002AD, Option, Maintenance for SubCLIN 0002AC, para (vi)(4)(b), 108 Months. CLIN 0003, DoD PKI Infrastructure Components Cryptographic Modules; SubCLIN 0003AA, Hardware, para (vi)(3), 2 Each; 0003AB, Maintenance for SubCLIN 0003AA, para (vi)(4)(a); 24 Months, subCLIN 0003AC, Option, Hardware, para (vi)(3), 6 Each; subCLIN 0003AD, OPTION, Maintenance for SubCLIN 0003AC, para (vi)(4)(c), 72 Months. CLIN 0004, Option, Hourly Technical Support for Installation, para (vi)(5), 1 Hour. (vi) Specifications: (1)The hardware cryptographic modules used by the Root Certificate Authority must meet the following minimum requirements: Meet the requirements of the Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules (FIPS 140-1) for Level 3, Support the Public Key Cryptography Standard (PCKS) #11, Support Ron Rivest, Adi Shamir, Leonard Adleman (RSA) and Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA) key generation, Support Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA-1), Support Data Encryption Standard (DES) and Triple DES, Support "N of M" user processing for Root CA Key activation, Provide for Backup of Certificate Authority signing Keys using "N of M" user protection, Support X.509 V3 Certificate Issuance, Support 1024 bit RSA Key Signing at least at a 20/sec rate, Interoperable with Sun Ultra Enterprise 2 (Solaris Operation System 2.7(64 Bit) or higher) hardware, and Must be compatible with Netscape Certificate Manager (CMS) 4.1. (2) The hardware cryptographic modules used by the Intermediate Certificate Authority(s) must meet the following minimum requirements: Meet the requirements of the FIPS 140-1 for Level 3, Support PCKS #11, RSA and DSA key generation, SHA-1, Support DES and Triple DES, Provide for Backup of Certificate Authority signing Keys using "N of M" user protection, Simultaneously Support Secure Sockets Layer protocol and 1024 bit RSA Key Signing at least at a 300/sec rate, Support X.509 V3 Certificate Issuance, Interoperable with Sun Enterprise 3500 (Solaris Operation System 2.7 (64 bit) or higher) hardware, and Must be compatible with Netscape Certificate Manager (CMS) 4.1. (3) The hardware cryptographic modules used by the other infrastructure components to support secure communication between severs/clients must meet the following minimum requirements: Meet the requirements of the FIPS 140-1 for Level 2, Support the PCKS #11, Support RSA and DSA key generation, SHA-1, Support DES and Triple DES, Support Secure Sockets Layer protocol, Support 1024 bit RSA Key change at least at a 300/sec rate, Interoperable with Sun Enterprise 3500 (Solaris Operation System 2.7 (64 bit) or higher) hardware, and Must be compatible with Netscape Certificate Manager (CMS) 4.1. (4) Maintenance. Provide 24x7 technical support to assist in problem identification and resolution, which may include assisting Government personnel with removing, installing, and testing of government owned installed or backup modules and/or vendor provided temporary replacement modules. Additional maintenance requirements by CLIN are: (a) CLINs 0001AB, 0002AB and 0003AB. Provide on-site support within 1 work day of notice; Provide a temporary replacement module within 1 work day of notice; Return modules within 3 work days when a module is returned to the vendor for maintenance, which may be the same module corrected or a replacement module, which will become the property of the Government if the original module can not be fixed. (b) CLINs 0001AD and 0002AD. Provide on-site support within 6 hours of notice; Provide a temporary replacement module within 1 work day of notice; Provide modules within 3 work days when a module is returned to the vendor for maintenance, which may be the same module corrected or a replacement module, which will become the property of the Government if the original module can not be fixed. In the event all government backup modules have been installed due to maintenance problems with other modules, the vendor shall provide a temporary backup within 6 hours of notice. (c) CLIN 0003AD. Provide on-site support within 1 work day of notice; Provide a temporary replacement module within 1 work day of notice; Provide modules within 3 work days when a module is returned to the vendor for maintenance, which may be the same module corrected or a replacement module, which will become the property of the Government if the original module can not be fixed. In the event all government backup modules have been installed due to maintenance problems with other modules, the vendor shall provide a temporary backup within 1 work day of notice. (5) The Government intends to perform all hardware installations. However, as an option, the government may order contractor hourly support under CLIN 0004. (vii) FOB Destination. Deliver 1 Each, SubCLIN 0001AA, 2 Each subCLIN 0002AA, and 1 Each subCLIN 0003AA to: NSA, 9800 Savage Road SAB3, Ft Meade MD 20755-6734, Attn: Wayne Meckling, V51, Point of contact is Ray Mielke, 410-854-4509. Deliver 1 Each, SubCLIN 0001AA, 2 Each subCLIN 0002AA, and 1 Each subCLIN 0003AA to: SAIC, 10260 Campus Point Drive, MS B-1-E, San Diego CA 92121, Attn: Jamil Nimeh, 619-552-5403. Deliver all hardware within 5 work days after award. Maintenance is to be performed at delivery locations and shall be for 12 months from date of installation. Installation shall generally be completed within 5 work days of delivery. Depending on hardware warranty, if any, maintenance period may be reduced at award. Delivery address and date for option CLINs will be as mutually agreed. (viii) The following FAR clauses or provisions apply: 52.212-1 applies, (b)(5): Specify warranty, if any, for hardware CLINs. h): Multiple awards may be made. Therefore, all or none quotes are not required. Quotes may be submitted for CLINs 0001, 0002, or 0003 only or any combination thereof; 52.212-2, (a) Award shall be made to the lowest price offer that complies with all requirements of this quote, including specifications in para (vi); 52.212-4; 52.212-5, (b) 52.203-6, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37; 52.212-7, Options may be exercised at any time during the life of the order; 52.239-1, 52.233-3, and 52.232-33,. (ix) The following DFARS clauses apply: 252.212-7001, (b): 252.225-7001 and 252.247-7024; 252.204-7004. (x) Quotes shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, and DFARS 252.212-7000, 252.225-7000 and 252.247-7022. (xi) Additional Requirements. (1) The quantities set forth in paragraph (v) above for CLINs 0001 through 0003 shall be used for evaluation purposes. CLIN 0004, 150 hours shall be used for evaluation purposes. (2) Any order awarded as a result of this RFQ shall be for one year. Note maintenance may extend beyond this period. (3) Contract type shall be firm fixed price. (xii) Year 2000 Compliance: (a) All information technology provided under, or in support of, this contract by the contractor and all subcontractors shall be Year 2000 compliant. "Year 2000 compliant" means, with respect to information technology, that the information technology accurately processes date/time data (including, but not limited to, calculating, comparing, and sequencing) from, into, and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and the years 1999 and 2000 and leap year calculations, to the extent that other information technology, used in combination with the information technology being acquired, properly exchanges date/time data with it. (b) To ensure Year 2000 compliance, the contractor shall, at a minimum, test a representative sampling of the information technology, or same type of information technology, that will be provided under the contract. Testing will be accomplished and documented in accordance with generally accepted commercial standards/practices. If requested, the contractor shall provide the Government with a copy of such Year 2000 compliance test documentation at no additional cost to the Government. (xiii) DPAS, N/A. (xiv) CDB Number Notes, N/A. (xv) Quotes are due no later than 12:00 pm central time, 12 Oct 99. Quotes shall be prepared in 2 Volumes: Volume 1, Cost Proposal and Other Information Required by this RFQ. Volume 2, Technical Proposal which sets forth sufficient evidence to confirm compliance with the specifications. Original and one copy of Volumes 1 and 2 shall be delivered to DITCO/DTS6, Debi Santoro, 2300 East Drive, Scott AFB Il 62225-5406. Four copies of Volume 2 ONLY shall be delivered to DISA/D6/IAESO, 5600 Columbia Pike, Falls Church VA 22041-2717, Attn: Lee Nelson. (xvi) Contract Debi Santoro, 618-229-9710 (voice) or santorod@scott.disa.mil for information regarding this RFQ. EMAILADD: santorod@scott.disa.mil EMAILDESC: santorod@scott.disa.mil CITE: (W-266 SN383710)