DISPLAY UNIT
The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command awarded a contract to EFW INC of Fort Worth, Texas on April 2, 2020 for the provision of display units. The contract, numbered N0038320CH018, was awarded without a set-aside designation and is valued at $584,935. No additional details were provided regarding quantities, specifications, or period of performance for the display units covered by this contract award.
N0038319RH202 Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command
5/21/20, 1:57 PM Disk Array
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Arnold AFB, Tennessee has concluded their market research and intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a sole source firm-fixed price (FFP) purchase order under FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, to Ardera Technologies & Solutions, LLC, 4713 Gann Store Rd.,Hixon, TN 37343-4609. The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 518210, size standard is $32,500,000.00. This purchase order will provide a computer storage disk array to supply sufficient digital storage to meet current and future test projects' requirements for data processing and data archival functions at AEDC IAW the specification sheet.
The anticipated award date is 21 January 2020. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Although the Government intends to solicit and award a sole source purchase order under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the Government if received no later than 15 January 2020 at 12:00 PM Central Time. Capabilities shall be submitted electronically to the following:
Contracting Officer: John Stewart john.stewart.33@us.af.mil
FA9101-20-Q-0011 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center
1/7/20, 1:51 PM Sole Source to Proteus Technologies, LLC for Bottom Sediment Classifier for unit part BSCADIF 20-06
Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Sole Source Justification.”
This is a sole source justification. Contracting activity is NSWC-PCD, Code 024, 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL, 32407.
Nature and/or description of the action being approved.
This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order to Proteus Technologies, LLC, 1040 Old Spanish Rail, STE7, Slidell, LA 770458 to acquire BSC units for the AN/SSN-2 Precise Integrated Navigation System (PINS).
A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs
(including the estimated value).
The following items are being acquired:
Item Part Number Quantity
Bottom Sediment Classifier (BSC) BSCADIF20-06 15
This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value of approximately. The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This purchase will be funded with 2019 Other Procurement, Navy (OPN) funds.
Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.
10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(B). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B).
Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), this procurement is sole source for the following reasons. Proteus Technologies, LLC is the sole manufacturer of the BSC needed for the PINS System. The AN/SSN-2 Precise Integrated Navigation System (PINS) is comprised of commercial hardware integrated and controlled by dedicated mine countermeasures (MCM) software. The PINS system provides the means to locate the ship and the target precisely. The system maintains and displays the ship’s track, and integrates the target mine information into the navigation plot. The computer-controlled navigation process can select the most accurate of the several navigational inputs available. This BSC acquisition upgrades the existing BSC unit’s internal hardware components from part # BSCADIF10-07 to BSCADIF20-06 to be compatible with the PINS Build 5.0. Proteus is the original equipment developer and manufacturer of the BSC unit and is the only supplier at this time that can upgrade the BSC box to meet the specific needs of PINS. No technical data package was originally procured for these items so the parts are unable to be open competed. Navy environmental requirements of MIL-STD-810E, the critical shock requirements of MIL-S-901D, the vibration requirements of MIL-STD-167, and the EMI/EMC requirements of MIL-STD-461E. In addition, the BSC units meet the strict Navy navigation safety requirements. As such, the Government does not expect significant savings through competition and does expect significant and unacceptable delays that will negatively impact this requirement. Therefore, it is in the Governments’ best interest to award, on a sole source basis, to Proteus Technologies, LLC.
A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(b).
The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.
A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.
For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, Proteus Technologies, LLC is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized in the government point of entry Beta.SAM.gov.
Any other facts supporting the justification.
None
A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.
As stated in paragraph 4 above, Proteus Technologies is the only source that can meet this requirement.
Section C – Specifications
Minimum Requirements for Access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Prior to access contractor personnel requiring access to DON controlled unclassified information (CUI) or "user level access to DON or DoD networks and information systems system security and network defense systems or to system resources providing visual access and/or ability to input delete or otherwise manipulate sensitive information without controls to identify and deny sensitive information" contractors must have clearance eligibility or submit an Electronic Questionnaire for Investigation Processing (SF 86) to NSWC PCD Security for processing and subsequent adjudication by the DOD Consolidated Adjudications Facility.
Minimum Protection Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information: Security classification guides (OPNAVINST 5513 series) and unclassified limited documents (e.g. FOUO Distribution Statement Controlled) are not authorized for public release and therefore cannot be posted on a publicly accessible webserver or transmitted over the Internet unless appropriately encrypted.
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Controlled unclassified information (CUI) is official information that requires the application of controls and protective measures for a variety of reasons and has not been approved for public release to include technical information proprietary data information requiring protection under the Privacy Act of 1974 and Government-developed privileged information involving the award of contracts. CUI is a categorical designation that refers to unclassified information that does not meet the standards for National Security Classification under Executive Order 13526 but is (a) pertinent to the national interest of the United States or to the important interests of entities outside the Federal Government and (b) under law or policy requires protection from unauthorized disclosure special handling safeguards or prescribed limits on exchange or dissemination.
For Official use Only (FOUO) is a document designation not a classification. This designation is used by Department of Defense (DoD) and a number of other federal agencies to identify information or material which although unclassified disclosure to the public of the information would reasonably be expected to cause a foreseeable harm to an interest protected by one or more provisions of the FOIA. This includes information that qualifies for protection pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 as amended. FOUO must be marked controlled and safeguarded in accordance with DoD 5200.01 Vol. 4 DoD Information Security Program: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) February 24 2012
Security of Unclassified DoD Information on Non-DoD Information Systems (DoD 8582.01)
DoD policy: adequate security be provided for all unclassified DoD information on non-DoD information systems. Appropriate requirements shall be incorporated into all contracts grants and other legal agreements with non-DoD entities.
Information Safeguards are applicable to unclassified DoD information in the possession or control of non-DoD entities on non-DoD information systems to the extent provided by the applicable contract grant or other legal agreement with the DoD.
Information Safeguards
Unclassified DoD information that has not been cleared for public release may be disseminated by the contractor grantee or awardee to the extent required to further the contract grant or agreement objectives provided that the information is disseminated within the scope of assigned duties and with a clear expectation that confidentiality will be preserved. Examples include:
a. Non-public information provided to a contractor (e.g. with a request for proposal)
b. Information developed during the course of a contract grant or other legal agreement (e.g. draft documents reports or briefings and deliverables)
c. Privileged information contained in transactions (e.g. privileged contract information program schedules contract-related event tracking)
It is recognized that adequate security will vary depending on the nature and sensitivity of the information on any given non-DoD information system. However all unclassified DoD information in the possession or control of non-DoD entities on non-DoD information systems shall minimally be safeguarded as follows:
a. Do not process unclassified DoD information on publically available computers (e.g. those available for use by the general public in kiosks or hotel business centers)
b. Protect unclassified DoD information by at least one physical or electronic barrier (e.g. locked container or room logical authentication or logon procedure) when not under direct individual control of an authorized user.
c. At a minimum overwrite media that have been used to process unclassified DoD information before external release or disposal.
d. Encrypt all information that has been identified as CUI when it is stored on mobile computing devices such as laptops and personal digital assistants compact disks or authorized removable storage media such as thumb drives and compact disks using the best encryption technology available to the contractor or teaming partner.
e. Limit transfer of unclassified DoD information to subcontractors or teaming partners with a need to know and obtain a commitment from them to protect the information they receive to at least the same level of protection as that specified in the contract or other written agreement.
f. Transmit e-mail text messages and similar communications containing unclassified DoD information using technology and processes that provide the best level of privacy available given facilities conditions and environment. Examples of recommended technologies or processes include closed networks virtual private networks public key-enabled encryption and transport layer security (TLS)
g. Encrypt organizational wireless connections and use encrypted wireless connections where available when traveling. If encrypted wireless is not available encrypt document files (e.g. spreadsheet and word processing files) using at least application-provided password protected level encryption.
h. Transmit voice and fax transmissions only when there is a reasonable assurance that access is limited to authorized recipients.
i. Do not post unclassified DoD information to website pages that are publicly available or have access limited only by domain or Internet protocol restriction. Such information may be posted to website pages that control access by user identification and password user certificates or other technical means and provide protection via use of TLS or other equivalent technologies during transmission. Access control may be provided by the intranet (vice the website itself or the application it hosts)
j. Provide protection against computer network intrusions and data exfiltration minimally including:
(1) Current and regularly updated malware protection services e.g. anti-virus anti-spyware.
(2) Monitoring and control of both inbound and outbound network traffic (e.g. at the external boundary sub-networks individual hosts) including blocking unauthorized ingress egress and exfiltration through technologies such as firewalls and router policies intrusion prevention or detection services and host-based security services.
(3) Prompt application of security-relevant software patches service packs and hot fixes.
k. Comply with other current Federal and DoD information protection and reporting requirements for specified categories of information (e.g. medical proprietary critical program information (CPI) personally identifiable information export controlled) as specified in contracts grants and other legal agreements.
l. Report loss or unauthorized disclosure of unclassified DoD information in accordance with contract grant or other legal agreement requirements and mechanisms.
m. Do not use external IT services (e.g. e-mail content hosting database document processing) unless they provide at least the same level of protection as that specified in the contract or other written agreement.
Operations Security
Operations Security (OPSEC) is concerned with the protection of critical information: facts about intentions capabilities operations or activities that are needed by adversaries or competitors to bring about failure or unacceptable consequences of mission accomplishment.
Critical information includes information regarding:
- Operations missions and exercises test schedules or locations;
- Location/movement of sensitive information equipment or facilities;
- Force structure and readiness (e.g. recall rosters);
- Capabilities vulnerabilities limitations security weaknesses;
- Intrusions/attacks of DoD networks or information systems;
- Network (and system) user IDs and passwords;
- Movements of key personnel or visitors (itineraries agendas etc.); and
- Security classification of equipment systems operations etc.
The contractor subcontractors and their personnel shall employ the following countermeasures to mitigate the susceptibility of critical information to exploitation when applicable:
- Practice OPSEC and facilitate OPSEC awareness;
- Immediately retrieve documents from printers assessable by the public;
- Shred sensitive and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) documents when no longer needed;
- Protect information from personnel without a need-to-know;
- When promulgating information limit details to that essential for legitimacy;
- During testing and evaluation practice OPSEC methodologies of staging out of sight desensitization or speed of execution whenever possible.
Section F Deliveries
52.247-29 Origin
Section G
252.232-7006
Section I – Contract Clauses
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013
52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 2015)
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items
Preselected:
52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statement (Jan 2017)
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)
52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996)
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)
Required:
52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015)
52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011)
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management JUL 2013
52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)
52.243-1 Changes Fixed-Price
52.245-1 Government Property (Jan 2017)
52.245-9 Use and Charges (April 2012)
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011)
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013)
252.204-7003 Control of Government Work Product (Apr 1992)
252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 2016)
252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information
252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support (May 2016)
252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting DEC 2015
252.211-7007 Reporting of Government-Furnished Property (Aug 2012)
252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of PPIRS (JUN 2015)
252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items (Jun 2013)
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006)
252.245-7001 Tagging, Labeling, and Marking of Government-Furnished Property (Apr 2012)
252.245-7002 Reporting Loss of Government Property DEC 2017
252.245-7003 Contractor Property Management System Administration (APR 2012)
252.245-7004 Reporting, Reutilization, and Disposal (DEC 2017)
252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Apr 2014)
Section K - Representations
52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation (Jan 2017)
52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014)
52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction (Feb 2016)
Section L - Instructions Conditions and Notices to Bidders
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013
52.211-14
N61331-20-Q-JK22 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
5/7/20, 12:15 PM Cisco Router with Security Bundle (Processor, Gateway)
This notice provides advance information on an anticipated Request for Quote for Cisco routers with security bundles. The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime seeks to procure 150 units of Cisco 3945E-SEC/K9 routers with part number 02-2827774-1. Interested vendors will have until September 2nd to submit any questions to the point of contact, Brittany Delaine of DLA Land and Maritime, in advance of the RFQ release.
There is no set-aside designated for this potential award. The goods in question have an NSN of 7025-01-611-2794 and part number of Cisco 3945E-SEC/K9 02-2827774-1. The notice specifies a quantity of 150 units but does not provide any information on the expected value of the award or period of performance for delivering the routers. This pre-solicitation synopsis is not itself a solicitation and does not commit the Government to any procurement action.
SPRBL1-20-Q-0090 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime
8/28/20, 11:48 AM