COMDTINST 5230.49
MAR 5 1993
(1)
Raised computer floor
(2)
Conditioned power (uninterruptible power supply, emergency generators, and
diverse commercial power supplies from two power grids)
(3) Extensive data and voice communications capacities, including Coast Guard
Data Network (CGDN), Defense Data Network (DDN), Automatic Digital
Network (AUTODIN), FTS 2000 (voice/data), dedicated service to COMSAT
for INMARSAT connectivity, Western Union EasyLink, and dedicated line
capabilities
(4) Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
(5) Internal networking including connection to external networks
(6) Security (physical, national security)
(7) TEMPEST qualified installation criteria where needed
(8) Office space
(9) Twenty-four hours a day operations/365 days per year
(10) Operations and maintenance (O&M) support contract currently in place; a new
fully competitive, flexible O&M contract will be awarded in FY95
(11) On-site contracting officer (KO)
(12) Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for the AFCAC 300
super minicomputer contract
In addition, the OSC will develop centralized disaster recovery plans.
b.
Facilities and support costs are an integral part of the life cycle cost of any system, as
discussed in references (a) and (b). Over many years, support costs may become one
of the largest portions of life cycle costs. Since the OSC deals with system support
issues daily, including contracting, the OSC staff is uniquely capable of advising
system sponsors about planning for the long term operation and maintenance of their
systems. Responsibility for contracting support for computer and data
communications systems rests with the Office of Acquisition (G-A) while
procurement policy direction is provided by the Procurement Management Division
(G-CPM). Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) issues are processed by the
Strategic Planning and Architecture Staff (G-TA). OSC can provide advice which
will enable system sponsors to better define their requirements and help coordinate
those requirements with G-A, G-CPM, and G-TA.
c.
Not all systems will be appropriate for O&M support by the OSC. Each system must
be considered on an individual basis. In planning for system life cycle support, the
OSC shall be considered the primary operating facility unless another alternative has a
greater cost/benefit ratio. The following is a sample list of the issues that must be
considered:
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