2024.07.11 Request for Information (RFI).pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

Web Services Oxygenated (WSO2)

TRANSCOM24D008

1. RFI Overview

In 2024, USTRANSCOM plans to have a contract in place for WSO2 that will provide production level technical support, software upgrades and development tools to SDDC, as part of its Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) efforts, has used an open source product, WSO2 to develop a standardized Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) which supports all SDDC transportation systems. USTRANSCOM seeks a solution that will continue current development and enhancements of the ESB, production and development software support is required. USTRANSCOM is seeking information about what solutions currently exist in the market and is interested in learning about what information industry may need to scope a logical roadmap to succeed.

This announcement constitutes an RFI for informational and planning purposes only.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No contract will be awarded as a result. Industry’s response to the RFI—or lack thereof—will have no impact on the evaluation of responses to any subsequent RFP or Request for Quote (RFQ) released. The information requested will be used within USTRANSCOM as market research to facilitate decision making (e.g., determining acquisition strategy, small business concerns) and will not be disclosed outside the Government.

Proprietary information submitted shall be appropriately marked. Do not submit confidential information in your response.

**Note** USTRANSCOM will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this RFI.

1.1. RFI Contact(s)

We have designated the following individuals to serve as the official points of contact POCs for this RFI. These individuals are the only authorized contacts permitted to communicate on behalf of USTRANSCOM about this RFI.

Contact information for RFI POC(s):

NAME TITLE OFFICE EMAIL PHONE

Chad S.

Lindauer

Contracting Officer TCAQ-DI Chad.s.lindauer.civ@mail.mil 618-817-9392

John M.

Mooney Jr.

Contract Specialist TCAQ-DI John.m.mooney.mil@mail.mil 618-817-9432

1.2. Submission Details

Please submit your response to this RFI via email to the RFI POCs identified in Section

1.1. and ensure it is received prior to the due date identified in Section 1.3. If you have any questions about this RFI, please direct them to the RFI POCs listed in Section 1.1.

Physical (paper) copies of RFI responses will not be accepted.

1.3. RFI Timeline

The RFI timeline is outlined below. Dates may be modified by USTRANSCOM and posted as an amendment to this RFI.

RFI Released: 11 July 2024

Deadline for Questions: 10:00 AM CT on 17 July 2024 Responses Due: 10:00 AM CT on 24 July 2024

2. Background Information

The Surface Deployment Distribution Command’s mission is to plan, coordinate, and synchronize global end-to-end deployment and distribution services to protect and sustain our nation's Warfighters in support of national objectives.

2.1. Scope of the Requirement

SDDC requires technical support on WSO2 Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) software and development support on other WSO2 software development tools. This will provide production level technical support, software upgrades and development tools. SDDC, as part of its Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) efforts, has used an open source product, WSO2 to develop a standardized ESB which supports all SDDC transportation systems.

The service bus has been adopted by all transportation systems. In order to continue development and enhancements of the ESB, production and development software support is required.

2.2. Place of Performance

Efforts under this Requirement shall be performed at Contractor facilities and at Scott

AFB, IL.

2.3. Anticipated Award Timeline

The current contract expires 30 September 2024. A follow-on contract is anticipated to be awarded on or about 01 October 2024.

3. Information Requested

Parties interested in assisting USTRANSCOM with this market research are requested to submit the following information in the format outlined below. The response should be detailed (but no more than 5 pages). Title pages and cover letter will not count against the page limit. Respondents are highly encouraged to submit a tailored response rather than a generic capability statement to ensure the requested information is provided.

3.1. Company Information

• Company Name

• Unique Entity ID

• CAGE Code

• POCs, to include name, title, phone number, and email address

3.2. Business Size

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this effort is 541519 Other Computer Related Services. The Small Business Administration’s small business size standard for this NAICS is $34 Million. Based on this NAICS, identify your business size as a LARGE or SMALL business. If a small business, identify any of the following socio-economic categories that apply to your business under this NAICS: Historically Under-utilized Business Zones (known as “HUBZone”), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Women-Owned, or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned.

3.3. Who We’re Looking For

USTRANSCOM is seeking responses from contractors in the Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development Program.

3.4. What We’re Looking For

Interested Parties are invited to provide information on the following subjects of interest, specifically describing your capabilities in successfully executing the following:

Annual WSO2 Integration Platform Subscription

Provide the following project or contract information for requirements deemed similar to this effort:

• A brief description of the project

• Contract number

• Period of performance

• Was your company a prime or subcontractor?

• Dollar value of the project

• Scope of the portion of the effort your company supported

If your company is a large business, specify whether you partnered or subcontracted with small business concerns to provide the same or similar services as this requirement.

If your company has no direct performance or experience with the above, explain how you will perform tasks utilizing experienced subcontractors through a proposed teaming arrangement or the hiring of qualified personnel.

3.5. Commercial Availability

Commercial Practices. Request responses to the following questions as they pertain to providing WSO2 support.

• Is this service available commercially? If so, what commercial solutions can address the requirement?

• Are there any organizational conflict of interest concerns?

4. Other Important Information

Please list existing contract vehicles available for use in procuring this effort to include Federal Supply Schedules, GSA Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, DoD Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts (known as “IDIQs”), or any other Government Agency contract vehicles. (This information on available contract vehicles is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)

Please list any existing contracts you have which could be used to procure this effort.

Provide any other suggestions or considerations to improve this procurement. Are there software advancements, industry developments, or innovative solutions to be considered?

5. Conclusion

USTRANSCOM would like to thank you for taking the time to review this important RFI, and we look forward to reviewing your response.