NETWORK ANALYST

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: ANTHONY P VANDERWALL ANTHONY P VANDERWALL 9 ROBINHOOD COURT NORTH BAY Ontario Canada P1C1L3 Nature of Requirements: COMMAND AND CONTROL NETWORK ANALYST

"THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A SECURITY REQUIREMENT"

The Department of National Defence (DND), in North Bay, ON, has a requirement for a Operations, Command and Control Network Analyst who can perform the Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) function.

The work will consist of

Determining the impact of Joint Data Networks and Operations in the area of operations and report potential problems and solutions. Providing requirements for data link and associated voice communications to communication planners to include secure communications requirements to the Theatre Crypto Manager and verify all units receive the required secure communications items. Assessing multi-Tactical Data Link (TDL) architecture against requirements, and provide feedback and alternatives, ensuring network architecture supports the air defence plans, including friendly unit identification. Gathers requirements found during Gap Analysis of Operations and data link system enhancements and maintenance using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, regulations and checklists, observation, event reports, exercise lessons-learned, threat analysis, task and workflow analysis considering demographics and characteristics of operators, and existing project research, asking the right questions to surface essential requirements information. Research adjacent NORAD Sector, CF Navy, CF Army, Canada Command and Northern Command Requirements for overlap with existing or proposed requirements.

The contractor will require an extensive knowledge of

· Gap Analysis to determine the specific difference between actual capabilities and the mission requirements. · Strategic Analysis for determining the Canadian NORAD Region and 22 Wing's internal weaknesses and strengths as contrasted against external regulated requirements and the myriad of threats, both foreign and domestic. · Analysis for evaluation of operational systems to identify desired capabilities and determine procedures for efficiently attaining them. · Change Management to aid in evolution, composition and policy management of the design and implementation of a project. · Conflict Resolution for fostering communication among disputants, problem solving, and drafting agreements that meet their underlying needs. · Negotiating Skills to resolve disputes and produce an agreement on courses of action as well as bargain and craft outcomes to satisfy requirements. · Presentation Skills for precisely presenting reports and requirements to diverse audiences using various appropriate media. · Communication Skills for conveying messages to others clearly and unambiguously, and for receiving information from others, with as little distortion as possible. · Writing and Editing Skills for understanding technical and abstract concepts and documents, improving them for readability and understanding, as well as the ability to draft documents requiring minimal revision. · Joint Interface Control Officer Skills and certification: IAW CJCSM 6120.01C Ch1, 1 June 2003 A-3-7 Enclosure A, at the NORAD Regional Interface Control Officer level. · All NORAD and Canadian multi-tactical data link architectures, equipment capabilities and limitations, information exchange requirements, networks used, and future plans. · Creating a North American OPTASKLINK message coordinating and planning US DoD and Canadian Forces data link interoperability.

· Hardware/Software: Must be proficient in using PC-based computer hardware devices and Microsoft Office software applications, with emphasis upon word processing, briefing development, and electronic information exchange using the Outlook system. A minimum of six years experience in automated tools such as Microsoft application is required. · Teleprocessing: Must be able to use compatible E-mail to transfer electronic documents and information. · Ability to gain approval for access to classified and unclassified military local area networks in the performance of work responsibilities. · Trouble-Shooting skills for finding the root cause behind capability deficiencies and interface problems. · Project Management skills for assisting in timely project completion and understanding of the project management process for milestone accomplishment. · Research skills for finding all governing regulations and directives and understanding how they will affect operational capability reporting. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. · Interpersonal skills for building credibility and conveying integrity. · Team building skills for facilitating a synergetic outcome from working groups.

SECURITY REQUIREMENT FOR CANADIAN SUPPLIER

1. The Contractor must, at all times during the performance of the Contract, hold a valid Facility Security Clearance at the level of NATO SECRET, issued by the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).

2. This contract includes access to controlled goods. Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada.

3. The Contractor personnel requiring access to CLASSIFIED information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must EACH hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of SECRET, granted or approved by CISD/PWGSC.

4. The Contractor personnel requiring access to NATO CLASSIFIED information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must be permanent residents of Canada or citizens of a NATO member country and EACH hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of NATO SECRET, granted or approved by the appropriate delegated Nato Security Authority.

5. The Contractor MUST NOT remove any CLASSIFIED information from the identified work site(s), and the Contractor must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction.

6. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are NOT to be awarded without the prior written permission of CISD/PWGSC.

7. The Contractor must comply with the provisions of the

(a) Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex ____ (b) Industrial Security Manual (Latest Edition).

Anthony's Analysis Services is the only known supplier that is uniquely qualified, skilled, and experienced to undertake the above work.

For reasons of exclusive rights, and only one firm being capable of performing the contract, it is Canada's intention to negotiate directly with Anthony's Analysis Services.

Single sourcing applies under Government Contract Regulations Section 6 (d) - "only one person or firm is capable of performing the contract". The Agreement on Internal Trade is applicable to this requirement. Limited Tendering is applicable under Article 506.12 (b) where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons and the goods can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no alternative or substitute exists. to ensure compatibility with existing products. The North American Free Trade Agreement is applicable to this requirement. Limited tendering is applicable under Article 1016 (b), where for works of art, or for reasons connected with the protection of patents, copyrights, or other exclusive rights, or proprietary information or where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons, the goods could not be obtained in time by means of open or selective tendering procedures.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.

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Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

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