2024.09.16 Request for Information (RFI) TRANSVIZ.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

TRANSPORTATION VISUALIZER (TransViz)

RFI # TRANSCOM25D001

1. RFI Overview

In 2025, USTRANSCOM plans to have a contract in place for TransViz which is a web-based analysis tool that provides graphic visualization of Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) data in support of distribution strategic planning, deliberate planning, crisis action planning, theater level planning, and manipulation of Unit Line Numbers (ULNs) to time phase requirements, ensuring transportation feasibility and port life-support capability. TransViz provides an environment for collaboration among Combatant Commands (CCMDs), their component commands, supporting commands, USTRANSCOM and its components to quickly agree on proposed changes in support of making force movement decisions and writeback to JOPES. It provides the user the ability to data mine, identify trends, problems, and opportunities to improve movement options for requirements, as well as assisting in the flow of force requirements.

USTRANSCOM seeks a solution that fulfills the objective of this requirement to provide software development support, IT security, administration, and expertise for TransViz. This includes all software code and associated components and integrations. Software development support shall include any phase of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including concept development, planning, requirements elicitation and analysis, systems design and development, coding and testing, deployment, implementation, integration, troubleshooting, security posture, documentation, software application maintenance, and cloud migration. Responsibilities include managing the code baseline, the hosted environment, and system interfaces. The code baseline may change as a result of user preference, latent defects, change requests, security requirements, or updates to Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products used by the system. Additionally, provide production support to include troubleshooting and resolving user problems as well as identifying opportunities to improve the system. Overall, software development support shall include all aspects of the SDLC necessary to sustain and modify the system baseline.

USTRANSCOM is specifically seeking information about vendor capability to obtain and provide CoMotion Software in support of TransViz.

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 individual(s) to serve as the official point(s) of contact (POCs) for this RFI. These individual(s) are the only authorized contact(s) permitted to communicate on behalf of USTRANSCOM about this RFI.

Contact information for RFI POC(s):

1.2. Submission Details

Please submit your response to this RFI via email to the RFI POC(s) 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 POC(s) 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.

2. Background Information

USTRANSCOM conducts globally integrated mobility operations, leads the broader Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise, and provides enabling capabilities in order to project and sustain the Joint Force in support of national objectives.

2.1. Scope of the Requirement

The Contractor shall provide software development support for TransViz. The Contractor shall provide solution consulting and programming to: (1) implement new system capabilities; (2) implement change requests; (3) sustain deployed capabilities by rapidly troubleshooting and repairing software issues (i.e. correct software defects); (4) provide technical expertise to ensure high availability of the application to meet the USTRANSCOM mission; (5) receive and respond to problems reported by system users (i.e. correct incidents); (6) support security documentation and continuous monitoring; and (7) improve the system’s security posture. The Contractor shall provide support in achieving the discipline of Development/Security/Operations (DevSecOps).

This support shall include expertise with CoMotion® Application Development Kit Framework (the CoMotion® platform is a desktop that contains various tools such as charts, tables, and customized appliances specific to the application), Java Software Development Kit (SDK), Oracle Procedural Language/Structured Query Language (PL/SQL), Type Script, Java Script, React/Redux, Websocket, Cesium Maps, and Selenium.

2.2. Place of Performance

Tasks shall be performed at the Contractor’s facility and at Scott AFB IL. Workspace for no more than one (1) Contractor will be available onsite at USTRANSCOM facilities. On occasion, Contractors who normally work at Contractor facilities will be required to attend meetings at USTRANSCOM, Scott AFB, IL. Contractor personnel are expected to conform to agency operating hours (0730 – 1630 Central Standard Time) unless otherwise agreed upon. Work will generally consist of forty (40) hour workweek, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Personnel may be required to support short notice adjustments to the daily work hours. To accommodate the Contractor’s onsite support personnel, the Government will provide controlled working space, phone, computer, fax, and connections to the NIPRNET and SIPRNET, as required, at no cost to the Contractor.

2.3. Anticipated Award Timeline

The current contract expires 30-SEP-25. A follow-on contract is anticipated to be awarded on or about 01-JUL-25.

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 2 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

· This contract is expected to require access to classified information or require a Facility Security Clearance (FCL) at the level of Secret. Based on this expectation, does your company currently meet the requirement(s)? If no, provide a brief statement describing how and/or when your company plans to have a clearance? A final determination of required accesses/FCLs will be detailed in any resultant solicitation.

3.2. Business Size

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this effort is 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services. The Small Business Administration’s small business size standard for this NAICS is $30.0 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 highly encourages responses from capable businesses of all sizes, including large and small business concerns and all socioeconomic categories.

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:

A. Experience with CoMotion® to create Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) artifacts for any CoMotion®-related bugs/issues, to stay abreast of changes in upcoming releases and their effects on TransViz, and to ensure TransViz utilizes a supported version of CoMotion®.

B. Capability of obtaining TransViz CoMotion Software license and maintenance.

If your company has no direct performance or experience with the above or does not have the ability to obtain necessary software license, please provide rationale.

3.5. Commercial Availability

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

· Is this license and maintenance available commercially? If so, what commercial solutions can address the requirement?

4. Other Important Information

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

Please feel free to provide questions and/or comments on the draft Performance Work Statement (attached), citing any information you feel may improve/innovate this requirement.

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.

Attachment:

1. DRAFT Performance Work Statement V3