Phase 1_RFI TIGS1421 Rev2.pdf

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Revision 2

Program Executive Office, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors

(PEO IEW&S)

Product Lead (PdL) Tactical Space Superiority (TSS), Tactical Integrated Ground Suite (TIGS) Family of Systems (FoS)

30 MAY 2024

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH

PURPOSES, AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A SOLICITATION

ANNOUNCEMENT, INVITATION FOR BIDS, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTES

OR AN INDICATION THAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL CONTRACT FOR THE ITEMS

CONTAINED IN THIS NOTICE.

THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR ANY COST

ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUBMIT OR REIMBURSE EXPENSES INCURRED TO THE

INTERESTED PARTIES FOR REPONSES.

(U) FOREWORD. The Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (PEO IEW&S) is dedicated to delivering and maintaining state-of-the-art technologies that deliver our Soldiers unparalleled strategic advantage. Under PEO IEW&S, a diverse team of Soldiers, Department of Defense (DoD) Civilians, and Contractors work collaboratively to craft and implement solutions that address a broad spectrum of military challenges. This Request for Information (RFI) specifically concerns the Product Lead for Tactical Space Superiority (PdL TSS) within PEO IEW&S.

(U) PdL TSS is currently conducting market research with the goal of identifying non-traditional defense contractors, small businesses, and traditional defense contractors, which meet the Government’s stringent security and technical standards on this requirement. The objective is to identify and assess the pool of potential contractors which may have the technical expertise to understand the Government’s requirement, and at the same time, validate the capabilities of potential vendors; and subsequently, utilize this information as the foundation for future strategic initiatives and requirements.

(U) DESCRIPTION. The PEO IEW&S, Project Manager Electronic Warfare & Sensors (PM EW&C), PdL is undertaking comprehensive market research to identify potential contractors capable of producing and manufacturing the Tactical Integrated Ground Suite (TIGS) Family of Systems (FoS). This effort includes exploring strategies for implementing pre-planned product improvements (P3I) throughout the system's lifecycle. The aim is to ensure that these systems can effectively counter evolving operational threats and maintain their relevance in operational environments.

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(U) BACKGROUND: The TIGS FoS represents a sophisticated ensemble of satellite communication systems, embodying a comprehensive suite designed to meet heterogeneous operational requirements. At the heart of the TIGS FoS constellation lies the prominent TIGS system, a multifaceted platform that integrates an array of vehicles and custom shelters. These shelters are equipped with computer and communications system equipment racks filled with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), Government Off- The-Shelf (GOTS) items; additionally custom software solutions, complemented by an assortment of commercial and tailor-made trailers, a variety of antennas, and power generators which provide a complete tactical integrated ground systems solution.

(U) Complementing the core TIGS system are several smaller, yet equally vital, components of the TIGS FoS constellation. These include the Daytona Site Survey Kit (SSK), and the Talladega Kit, along with both the Organizational and Institutional Trainers. These elements are encapsulated within ruggedized transit cases, housing computer hardware that operates on a mix of COTS, GOTS, and specialized software applications. More importantly, the Daytona SSK and Talladega Kit both extend the systems’ reach through the inclusion of antennas specific to each kit, enhancing connectivity across different operational theaters.

(U) The primary objective of PEO IEW&S, PdL TSS is to advance the deployment of the TIGS FoS. In order to accomplish this goal, the PEO IEW&S PdL TSS seeks a Defense Industrial Base institution capable of producing and delivering the advanced components of the TIGS FoS. The prospective institution must ensure that the systems meet the high standards of safety, survivability, reliability, and functionality required for their ambitious satellite communication needs.

(U) REQUESTED INFORMATION. The Government exclusively seeks comprehensive responses from companies that can affirmatively answer YES to all three (3) of the following questions. To guarantee the integrity of our market research, we strongly emphasize that only companies meeting these criteria should respond. If your company cannot confirm YES to each of these questions, we encourage you to stay updated with https://sam.gov/content/home for upcoming PEO IEW&S RFIs.

1. (U) Does your company currently employ a Program Manager, Systems Engineer, AND Security Officer that possess a current Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance?

2. (U) Do you have a facility that meets the Physical and Technical Security Standards for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (ICS-705-1) AND Standards for Accreditation and Reciprocal Use of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities

(ICS-705-2)?

***NOTE: (U) Only if your company facility meets BOTH standards should your response be YES. The ability to build these facilities or obtain them in the future should result in a NEGATIVE response to this question. ***

3. (U) Are you capable of providing a response via email on the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System (JWICS)?

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(U) IF YOUR COMPANY ANSWERED YES TO THE THREE PRECEDING

QUESTIONS. We encourage you to review the following questions related to the activities outlined in the Description and Background sections of this RFI.

(U) REQUESTED INFORMATION

(U) GENERAL QUESTIONS.

1. (U) Does your Company consider this effort to be a Firm Fixed Price, Cost-Plus- Fixed-Fee or a hybrid of a Firm Fixed Price, Cost- Plus-Fixed Fee, and Cost type CLIN’s?

a. (U) If CPFF, does industry consider this a completion or term effort?

b. (U) Given your answer to item 1a above, what type of additional data/metrics/etc. if any, would need to be included in the RFP package to be proposed as a CPFF (term or completion) or FFP effort?

2. (U) If a Request for Proposal (RFP) is solicited for the described requirement will your Company propose on this effort? Yes, or No?

a. (U) If yes, please indicate the amount of time required to develop a complete proposal, 7, 14 or 30 days.

b. (U) If yes, please indicate whether your company is a small business.

i. (U) If a small business, please indicate if your company would be capable and intend for at least 50% of the cost of performance incurred for personnel to be expended for employees of your company (See

FAR 52.219-14)

c. (U) If your company does not plan to propose, please explain.

3. (U) Do you consider this effort to be a commercial requirement as defined in FAR 2.101? Please explain the reason if yes or no.

4. (U) Does your company have a Defense Contract Management Agency approved Earned Value Management System?

(U) (U) EXISTING CONTRACTS.

1. (U) Identify current contract vehicle(s) [i.e., Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MA IDIQ), Other Transactional Authority (OTA) Consortium, et al] with adequate scope and ceiling to support activities outlined in this RFI.

(U) FACILITIES-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS.

1. (U) Does your company currently possess an indoor high bay SCIF capable of maintaining, storing, testing, and operating a Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle (FMTV)-mounted classified system (ICS-705-1 and ICS-705-2)?

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2. (U) Does your company currently possess an indoor high bay facility capable of maintaining, storing, testing, and operating an UNCLASS FMTV-mounted system?

Within one year, could you upgrade this facility to a SCIF (ICS-705-1 and ICS-705- 2)?

(U) PRODUCTION SPECIFIC QUESTIONS.

1. (U) Explain in detail your company’s experience and organizational capacity to Produce/ Manufacture a classified tactical Electronic Warfare system given a ‘build-to-print’ Technical Data Package (TDP) that was developed in accordance with MIL-

STD-31000B.

2. (U) Provide examples of previous projects where your organization successfully transitioned from TDP to full-scale production for unclassified or classified government systems, including any challenges encountered and how they were resolved.

3. (U) Describe your organization’s experience in collaborating with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and system designers, in order to ensure the transition from TDP to full-scale production maintains fidelity to the design specifications.

4. (U) Describe your approach to managing and securing the supply chain to ensure all materials and components meet required security standards.

5. (U) Does your company have the capability to integrate anti-tamper technologies, cross-domain solutions, or data diodes into secure systems? Please provide specific project examples.

6. (U) Could you confirm whether your company has experience with administrative declassification procedures for transitioning a system and/or individual components from TS/SCI to an UNCLASSIFIED state, in accordance with the NSA CSS Policy Manual 9-12, dated December 4, 2020?

(U) PRE-PLANNED PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT (P3I) SPECIFIC QUESTIONS.

1. (U) Describe how your company integrates P3I strategies into the lifecycle management of DoD systems? Describe your process for identifying, planning, and implementing product improvements.

2. (U) How do you engage with DoD stakeholders (e.g., end-users, program managers) to gather requirements and feedback for P3I initiatives? Describe your process for incorporating this feedback into your improvement plans.

3. (U) Describe your process for technology scouting and integration within P3I efforts.

How do you stay abreast of technological advancements and determine their applicability to ongoing projects?

4. (U) How do you manage documentation and configuration changes resulting from P3I? Describe your process for ensuring all modifications are accurately tracked and recorded.

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(U) HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS RFI.

1. (U) Respondents that do not answer YES to the initial three (3) security questions WILL NOT be included in the resulting Market Research.

2. (U) Any company that provides a response, emails, or contacts individuals outside the contact information listed below, WILL NOT be included in the resulting Market Research.

3. (U) Companies should submit an email JWICS that provides the following information in the body of the email:

a. (U) Company Name

b. (U) Company Cage Code (If Applicable)

c. (U) Company DUNS Number (If Applicable)

d. (U) Company POC Name

e. Company POC JWICS Email Address (plus up to three additional JWICS addresses)

f. (U) Company UNCLASSIFIED Phone Number and UNCLASSIFIED e-mail address for Primary POC and an Alternate POC

g. (U) Identify if your company is a nontraditional defense contractor, nonprofit research institution, small business, traditional defense contractor and/or other ***NOTE: If ‘other’, provide type of business. ***

h. (U) State if your company has a Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) approved cost accounting system. (Yes/ No)

i. (U) State if your company has a Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) approved Earned Value Management System (EVMS). (Yes/ No)

4. (U) If your Company affirms YES to the initial three (3) questions above, then send a response (classified up to TS/SCI) on JWICS that addresses the targeted questions.

Companies must address each Question. Companies should utilize Arial Font 12 on letter size (8.5’ x 11”) format. Responses on JWICS should be 10 pages or less.

5. (U) Responses are due no later than 1400 CT, 07 JUN 2024. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information (included in the page limit). Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

6. (U) Send JWICS response to Contracting Officers Christina Lord Wimberly;

christina.m.lord.civ@army.ic.gov, Ernest Snyder; ernest.l.snyder.civ@army.ic.gov and Program Managers Frank Graham; frank.b.graham.civ@army.ic.gov , and Mike Knapp; michael.j.knapp.civ@army.ic.gov . Please copy furnish (cc:) up to three additional JWICS addresses for alternate personnel in your company. Make sure a company’s officer signs the response.

(U) The Government reserves the right to contact those companies that provide a response for further information if determined to be in the best interest of the government.

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(U) This RFI should not be construed as market research associated with an RFP or a commitment by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI. The information obtained from this request will be utilized for market research purposes only.

(U) NOTICE: The government may utilize System Engineering and Technical Assistance Contractors (SETAC) and Federally Funded Research Development Centers (FFRDC) to provide subject matter expert advice during review of the responses. All Contractors have an appropriate Non-Disclosure Agreement in place with the government.

(U) Contracting Office Address

(U) ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - REDSTONE ARSENAL, BUILDING 7696;

REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL 35898-5090; USA.

(U) Primary Point of Contact

(U) Christina Lord Wimberly

(U) Contracting Officer

(U) (256) 876-6753

(U) christina.l.wimberly.civ@army.mil

(U) THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF TASK ORDER RFP ISSUANCE. This request is issued for the purpose of developing a viable RFP that will best communicate the Government's requirements to industry through this exchange of information.

Responses to this request are voluntary and will not affect any contractor's ability to submit a proposal if, or when, an RFP is released. The requested information is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued.

(U) No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this request.

Proprietary information shall NOT be submitted.

(U) The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information.

(U) No award will be made as a result of this request. This request is for informational purposes only to promote exchanges of information with industry in accordance with FAR part 16.505. The Government will not pay for any information and/or materials received in response to this request for information and is in no way obligated by the information received.