Data Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Development (DRAID) Services; Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC)
JOINT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER (JAIC) DATA READINESS for ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT (DRAID) BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT (BOA) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
The purpose of this solicitation is to form multiple Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs) with Offerors who can provide Data Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Development (DRAID) services available to the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), Department of Defense, and the entire U.S. Government as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS.) This BOA will be open for ordering to the U.S. Government in support of AI data preparation.
All questions must be submitted in writing via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist no later than 12:00 pm CST, 07 April 2021. See Contact Information at the base of the announcement.
Proposal submissions to this solicitation shall be received no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time (CT), 28 April 2021. Proposals received after this time will not be considered.
The solicitation documents include:
1. W52P1J-21-R-0030
2. Attachment 0001 DRAID BOA Questionnaire
3. Attachment 0002 DRAID BOA PWS
4. Attachment 0003 DRAID BOA Instructions and Evaluation Criteria
5. Attachment 0004 DRAID BOA PWS Appendix A LCAT Table
6. Attachment 0005 DRAID BOA PWS Appendix B DoD AI Ethical Principles
Additionally, the U.S. Government is providing an Accessibility Guide to assist new businesses with the registration process. See the attachment labeled, “DRAID Accessibility Guide” for more information.
W52P1J-21-R-0030 Department of the Army Materiel Command Joint Munitions Command
3/31/21, 5:57 PM Draft Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) Data Readiness Artificial Intelligence Development (DRAID) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Data Readiness Artificial Intelligence Development (DRAID) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Draft Request for Proposal (RFP)
I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Notice Number: PANROC-21-P-0000 001481
Notice Issue Date: 18 December 2020
Description of Services: Data Readiness Artificial Intelligence Development (DRAID) Support Services
Ordering Agency: Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI)
Ordering Agency Point of Contact:
Meagan Cagle, Contract Specialist, 309-782-4485, meagan.b.cagle.civ@mail.mil
Mark Martinez, Contracting Officer, 309-782-5211, mark.martinez2.civ@mail.mil
Contract Instrument: Government Portal - beta.SAM.gov
NAICS Code and Size Standard: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 518210. The small business size standard is $30,000,000.00.
Questions/Comment Due: 15 January 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time
II. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. Purpose
U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island is releasing this DRAFT
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Readiness Support Services Performance Work Statement (PWS), Questionnaire, Instructions and Evaluation for two purposes:
Purpose 1: To inform the eligible vendors of the intent to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) to fulfill the requirements outlined in the attached PWS via beta.SAM.gov.
The formal release of the RFP is currently anticipated to be released February 2021.
Purpose 2: Provide vendors the opportunity to view the DRAFT (PWS), Questionnaire, Instructions and Evaluation and submit comments and/or questions. ALL comments/questions shall be submitted via email using the spreadsheet Attachment 0004 – JAIC Data Questions Matrix.
Purpose 3: Conduct market research into which pools in Attachment 0003 – Instruction and Evaluation can be conducted by Small Businesses and which ones have Small Business subcontracting opportunities. For Small Businesses indicate which pools your company has the capabilities to conduct in full and which ones you hold expertise in to perform subcontracting support.
b. Scope
The key services under this BPA are as follows:
Project and Program Management
Data Science
Data Engineering
Data Architecture
Data Quality and Analysis
Synthetic Data Generation and Data Anonymization
Software Development, Modification and Configuration
Enterprise Information Management and Governance
c. Contract Type
This is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Type of contract(s) allowed under this agreement are Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), and FFP – T&M hybrid. The type of contract(s) will be established by the Ordering Contracting Officer (OCO) at the individual call order level.
III. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the PWS (reference Attachment 0002, JAIC Data Performance Work Statement).
IV. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (PoP)
The anticipated PoP the BPA will consist of call orders with a base period of one year, plus four one-year options, for a total of five years of performance if all options are exercised. The BPA will be reviewed annually, and, if necessary, updated at that time. During the final option, year five, the BPA will be reviewed to determine if it will be renewed.
V. EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 0001 – JAIC Data BPA Questionnaire
Attachment 0002 – JAIC Data BPA Performance Work Statement
Appendix A – Labor Categories
Attachment 0003 – JAIC Data BPA – Instructions
JAIC Data BPA– Evaluation
Attachment 0004 – JAIC Data BPA Questions Matrix
VI. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Per FAR 52.213-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items), each Offeror shall complete their certification and representations online using SAM.gov.
Disclaimer: THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS DRAFT RFP OR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREPARATION OF RESPONSES.
This announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses will not be returned nor will the Government confirm receipt. Whatever information is provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for determining how to proceed in the acquisition process. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. All Government and Contractor personnel reviewing responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.
PANROC21P0000001481 Department of the Army Materiel Command Joint Munitions Command
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