Metis II
Added: Aug 05, 2015 10:58 am Metis II1. This is a synopsis for a competitive, Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA) services acquisition as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.2. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. VENDORS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT FORMAL PROPOSALS UNTIL THE RFP IS POSTED TO THE WEBSITE. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Additionally, no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests. 2. The primary objective of this effort is for data capture, format transition, software, and application development tasks including: (a) The capture and transfer of reports of various formats including hardcopy, microfiche, and film into electronic media format. (b) Automated and human Optical Character Recognition (OCR) of digitized reports including a 100 percent review of all documents that have been tough the OCR process to ensure key words and pases relating to the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) nuclear mission are properly captured for later searchability. (c) Content enhancement including the addition of metadata to each digitized file to allow for rapid and thorough retrieval of relevant information.(d) Develop software tools and applications to improve and expand upon information evaluation, analysis, visualization, data publishing, and database integration. 3. This acquisition will be conducted on a restricted basis. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541512 Computer Systems Design Services the size standard is $27.5M. The RFP will be available electronically on the Federal Business Opportunity website only. Fax, telephone, written, or email requests for the solicitation package will not be honored. Contract award is anticipated for February 2016. An Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is contemplated with an ordering period of 60-months. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded using Cost-Plus-Fixed-Price (CPFF) for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Contract Line Item Number (CLINs) with a cost reimbursement line item for other direct costs. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award (see https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM#1). It is mandatory to obtain a DUNS number prior to registering in SAM by calling Dun & Bradstreet at 1-800-234-3867. All responsible firms may submit a proposal (after issuance of the RFP) and shall be considered for contract award. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Firms responding must state whether they are a Small Business (SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone Small Business (HSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Business (EDWOSB) Historically Black College or University or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI), an 8(a) firm, an Indian Tribe or Alaskan Native Corporation. In addition, you must state if your company is able to perform at least fifty percent (50%) of the work required under this acquisition. 4. AFFARS clause 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (Apr, 2014) is applicable. (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Cistopher S. Williams, OL KC AFICA, 129 Andrews Street, Suite 102, Langley AFB, VA 23665-2769, Telephone: (757)764-2769, FAX: (757)764-6512, Email: cistopher.williams.196@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause)5. Point of contact is Contract Specialist Karen Hayes, karen.hayes.1@us.af.mil, 25 AF/PKR, 10989 South Patrick Drive, Patrick AFB, Florida 32925.
FA7022-15-R-MetisII Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command
8/5/15, 10:58 AM Metis II
Added: Jul 03, 2014 12:32 pm Metis II Sources Sought1.0 Description1.1 The Air Force Applications Center (AFTAC) Metis Project and AFISRA/A7KR are conducting Market Research for non-personal services to provide expert technical services. This sources sought is one of the elements of our Market Research, and it will be used to determine the acquisition approach. Therefore, if your company has the capabilities to participate as a subcontractor, please let us know.1.2 This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Government may use the information obtained from responses to this notice in determining its acquisition approach, but the issuance of this notice does not restrict the Government's acquisition approach. The Government contemplates award of an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 5-year ordering period.1.3 Interested firms should submit information as to the capabilities, capacity and experience to perform the tasks set forth in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), you must state if you are interested in participating as a prime contractor or as subcontractor. The subcontracting information is very important because it will assist the Government, if needed, to determine subcontracting goals. The PWS for this acquisition is classified, please contact Maria Vasile at (321) 494-8349 for instruction on obtaining a copy.1.4 The capabilities package should describe relevant contract experience offered to Government and commercial customers. Include a reference to the contract number, magnitude, place of performance, and points of contact for each example provided (name of the point of contact, address, e-mail, telephone number, fax number, and the company's web page, if applicable). Submitted information shall be UNCLASSFIED.1.5 The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541512 Computer Systems Design Services. The small business size standard is $25.5M (annual average gross revenue for the last tee fiscal years not to exceed $25.5M).2.0 Background2.1 Metis is a knowledge discovery and management web-based application that integrates various Commercial-of-the-Shelf (COTS) software and hardware components into a single program that provides a flexible data processing pipeline for conversion and enrichment, indexes and catalogs content for rapid search and retrieval, controls access tough user permissions, and provides personnel the ability to automate, create and manage metadata. The Metis project consists of two efforts; document conversion to digital format and the development and maintenance of software tools and applications for file display, data research and analysis. The conversion portion includes converting paper, fiche, and film products into an electronic format including performing automated and human optical character recognition and the addition of metadata to each digitized file to allow for rapid and thorough retrieval of relevant information. The software tools and applications portion includes integration of the electronic archive into current analyst tools and databases to include the commercial cloud and developing robust web-based interfaces for customers to search and visualize the information using a Mark Logic XML server, Net Owl entity extraction software, temporal application and Google MapsTM software. The contractor must be knowledgeable on the Federal Cloud Computing Strategy and Standards to include the Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) program. Additionally, the contractor will be required to develop and monitor a quality assurance program to ensure information is accurately digitized, indexed, and integrated. The conversion process requires 100 percent human review of scanned documents to ensure mission related information and terms are properly identified in the metadata for later retrieval and use by analysts. Some original documents are of very poor quality and require review by knowledgeable personnel in order to recognize and flag key terms. Personnel performing the conversion and optical character recognition must have significant experience with and knowledge of the AFTAC organization, its history, and its nuclear monitoring mission. Conversion will be performed at AFTAC using government furnished equipment including six high-speed scanners, one microfiche scanner, and computers. Software tools and application development may be performed at AFTAC and at the contractor facility.2.2 Estimated Period of Performance: A cost plus fixed price (CPFF) IDIQ contract is contemplated with a 5-year ordering period.2.3 Security Requirements: Personnel working on the contract must have Top Secret/SSBI/SSPR dates and a current DCID 6/4 at start of contract. Facility clearance requirement is Top Secret and protection level requirement is Secret.3.0 Requested Information3.1 Your capability statement shall provide administrative information, and shall include the following as a minimum:3.2 Name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail of designated point of contact.3.3 The facility security clearance of the offeror.3.4 Firms responding must state whether they are a Small Business (SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone Small Business (HSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Business (EDWOSB) Historically Black College or University or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI), an 8(a) firm, an Indian Tribe or Alaskan Native Corporation, or a large business based on the size standard in paragraph 1.5 above. In addition, you must state if your company is able to perform at least 50% of the work required under this acquisition.4.0 Responses4.1 Please submit your capabilities packages in accordance with paragraphs 2.0 tough 2.3 to AFISRA/A7KRB Attn: Karen Hayes, 10989 South Patrick Drive, Patrick AFB, FL 32925 or e-mail: karen.hayes.1@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer Michelle Raines at e-mail michelle.raines@us.af.mil. Any questions may be directed to the Contract Specialist Karen Hayes and to the Contracting Officer Michelle Raines, at the above listed e-mail addresses. Responses must be submitted no later than 1:00 p.m. ET on 31 July 2014. No facsimile responses will be accepted. The Government will not award a contract solely on the basis of this Sources Sought, nor will it reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice.4.2 Responses shall be limited to 10 pages. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.4.3 The submitter is solely responsible for verifying the package was delivered or the e-file was received and can be viewed.5.0 Industry DiscussionsThe Industry Day is scheduled for 24 July 2014 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the AFTAC building on Patrick, AFB, please monitor the FedBizOpps website for the announcement.6.0 Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) Clause 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Apr 2014)(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Ms. Veronica Solis, AF ISR Agency/A7K, 102 Hall Street, Ste 258, San Antonio, TX 78243-7091 (P) 210-977-4505, (F) 210-977-6414, e-mail: veronica.solis@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.(End of clause) 7.0 QuestionsQuestions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting Officer's, email address. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions will be addressed by posting responses to the FedBizOpps website; accordingly, questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 1:00 p.m. ET on 17 July 2014 will be answered.8.0 SummaryTHIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT to identify potential prime contractors or subcontractors that can provide expert technical services for the Metis II Project. The information provided in this announcement is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. AFTAC has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this Sources Sought should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
FA7022-15-R-MetisII Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command
7/3/14, 12:32 PM Metis II Industry Day
Added: Jul 03, 2014 12:48 pm Metis II INDUSTRY DAY1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 Headquarters Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (HQ AF ISR Agency) in support of the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC), Materials Technology (TM) Directorate, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, is hosting a program overview for the Metis Follow-On contract scheduled for 24 July 2014. The primary purpose of this program overview is to expand upon the technical requirements of the Metis II effort. This event is open to large and small businesses. Classification of this event will be at the SECRET level.1.2 This is NOT a Request for Proposal. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS EXIST AT THIS TIME. The government will not assume any liability for any contractor expenses for responding to this notice.1.3 The Air Force Technical Applications Center is the sole Department of Defense agency operating and maintaining a global network of nuclear event detection sensors entitled the U.S. Atomic Energy Detection System (USAEDS). Once the USAEDS detects an event underground, underwater, in the atmosphere, or in space, AFTAC analysts review the event for nuclear identification and report their findings to national decision-makers tough Headquarters Air Force.2.0 REQUIREMENTS2.1 Metis is a knowledge discovery and management web-based application that integrates various Commercial-of-the-Shelf (COTS) software and hardware components into a single program that provides a flexible data processing pipeline for conversion and enrichment, indexes and catalogs content for rapid search and retrieval, controls access tough user permissions, and provides personnel the ability to automate, create and manage metadata. The Metis project consists of two efforts; document conversion to digital format and the development and maintenance of software tools and applications for file display, data research and analysis. The conversion portion includes converting paper, fiche, and film products into an electronic format including performing automated and human optical character recognition and the addition of metadata to each digitized file to allow for rapid and thorough retrieval of relevant information. The software tools and applications portion includes integration of the electronic archive into current analyst tools and databases to include the commercial cloud and developing robust web-based interfaces for customers to search and visualize the information using a Mark Logic XML server, Net Owl entity extraction software, temporal application and Google MapsTM software. The contractor must be knowledgeable on the Federal Cloud Computing Strategy and Standards to include the Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) program.2.2 Additionally, the contractor will be required to develop and monitor a quality assurance program to ensure information is accurately digitized, indexed, and integrated. The conversion process requires 100 percent human review of scanned documents to ensure mission related information and terms are properly identified in the metadata for later retrieval and use by analysts. Some original documents are of very poor quality and require review by knowledgeable personnel in order to recognize and flag key terms. Personnel performing the conversion and optical character recognition must have significant experience with and knowledge of the AFTAC organization, its history, and its nuclear monitoring mission. Conversion will be performed at AFTAC using government furnished equipment including six high-speed scanners, one microfiche scanner, and computers. Software tools and application development may be performed at AFTAC and at the contractor facility.2.3 Any information provided or discussed by attendees must not be company proprietary or business sensitive information. Any information or ideas shared during this program brief may be used to develop the Metis II technical and acquisition documents.3.0 RESERVATIONS3.1 E-mail reservations will be taken for a maximum of tee (3) individuals per company on a first-come, first-served basis. Your reservation must specify the name (s), number of individuals in your party, and whether or not you have access to a military installation, i.e. valid military I.D. Send your reservation to Contracting Officer Michelle Raines at michelle.raines@us.af.mil and Contract Specialist Karen Hayes at karen.hayes.1@us.af.mil no later than noon, (Eastern Time) on 17 July 2014. NO REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED AFTER 17 July 2014.3.2 Due to the security level of this event, electronic devices are NOT allowed in the building. Please secure your cellular phones, laptop computers, tablets, or any other electronic device in your vehicle. In addition, note taking is NOT allowed and the PowerPoint presentation is NOT available after the meeting. A final secret clearance is required to attend this event.3.3 The preferred method to submit clearances is via JPAS, please utilize Security Management Code (SMO): PF2LFFHP6 or unclassified fax: (321) 494-5460. If there are any clearance questions, please contact Sandra Ale at sandra.ale@us.af.mil or (321) 494-5951. Failure to submit security clearances in a timely manner will result in denied access to the briefing.4.0 BASE ACCESS4.1 If you do not have access to a military installation, you must provide your driver's license number and issuing state. In addition, out of state individuals will need to provide their full Social Security Number (SSN) in order for access to the base. Under no circumstance should you e-mail this information with your reservation except via encryption. If you do not possess the means to encrypt your e-mail, please contact Maria Vasile at (321) 494-8349 and provide the necessary information as stated above.4.2 Disclosure of the above is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information may result in denial of a badge or visitor pass and denial of entry to 45 SW property. You must adhere to all directives pertaining to operating a vehicle on Patrick, AFB.4.3 Authority: E.O. 9397; The Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 522a; DODD 8500.1 principal purpose (s): To provide necessary information to 45th Space Wing (45 SW) to determine if applicant meets access control requirements in accordance with HSPD12, DoD 5200.8, DTM 09-12 and FIPS201. Use of SSN is necessary to make positive identification of an applicant. Records in the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) are maintained to support DoD physical security and information assurance programs and are used for identity or other acceptable identification will be used to distinguish individuals who request entry to 45 SW property.4.4 Base Directives (Overview):No cell phone usage while driving (unless 100% hands free)No weapons or illegal contrabandMust wear seatbelt at all timesMust possess valid registration and insurance for all vehicles entering installationWhile on Patrick AFB, you are subject to random vehicle inspectionsDo not park in seeded areas (grass)Adhere to all traffic signs and rights-of-waySafely move to the side and stop when emergency vehicles are responding with lights and sirens4.5 The main gate of Patrick, Air Force Base located on Highway A1A is the only access point designated for individuals who do not have access to a military installation. Do not attempt to access the base using the South Patrick Drive gate, as access will be denied unless you possess the proper credentials for access.5.0 VENUE INFORMATION5.1 The briefing begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. with registration at 8:30 a.m. so please plan accordingly. The opportunity exists for one-on-one discussions after the main briefing.5.2 Location:Date: 24 July 2014Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (REGISTRATION AT 8:30 a.m.)Location: The Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) BuildingConference Center 116110989 South Patrick Drive Patrick AFB, FL 329255.3 Parking: Please use the parking lot located east of the new AFTAC building (across the street) as visitors are prohibited from utilizing the parking garage.
FA7022-15-R-MetisII Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command
7/3/14, 12:48 PM