70FA3020I00000004_MSAT G2 alternatives.pdf

Request for Information (RFI)

MSAT G2 Alternatives

Office of the Chief Inofrmation Officer (OCIO)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

April 2020

Table of Contents

1 Synopsis

2 Program Background

3 Program Solution

3.1 Business Capabilities

3.2 Operational Requirements

3.3 Non-Functional Requirements

3.4 Constraints

4 Requested Information

4.1 Company Information

4.2 General Information

5 RFI Response Instructions

5.1 Response Format Requested

5.2 How to Deliver the Response

5.3 Information for the Response

Request for Information

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1 Synopsis

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) for the Federal Emergency Management

Agency (FEMA) currently deploys several communications capabilities in response to declared emergencies. One of our programs uses MSAT G2 terminals over the Ligado Network. This program provides a commercial satellite based subscription service for two-way, push-to-talk, dispatch radio, SMART talk groups, and voice telephony service for use by FEMA emergency responders. The service supports FEMA disaster response and recovery efforts and the continuity of operations (COOP) program nationwide.

This is a market research tool being used to determine the availability of other existing technologies that can provide these capabilities and services. FEMA is seeking contracting / aquistioins alternatives and sources to meet these requirements.

This RFI is for research purposes only.

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2 Background

FEMA’s MSAT G2 program has effectively been utilized during disaters for many years. Our current terminals are aging and are being replaced on an as needed basis. FEMA is looking for cost effective alternatives for this program.

3 Program Solution

FEMA is exploring the option of systematically replacing our current MSAT G2 terminals. The purpose of the acquisition is to procure both monthly recurring services, and hardware.

These new services and hardware will need to be available on demand and during disaster (surge capabilities). In addition to this redundancy will need to be provided by the satellite network provider to ensure the continued use of the communications assets in the event of either terrestrial or satellite (space) based anomalies.

3.1 Business Capabilities

Vendors should address how their approaches and methodologies can address the following business capabilities.

ID Business Capabilities

Ability to delivery hardware

Web based login for tracking usage and billing for each device

Anamoly and fault isolation

Ability to handle surge capabilities

3.2 Operational Requirements

Vendors should address how their approaches and methodologies can address the following operational requirements in concert with the business capabilities.

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ID Operational Requirements

Commercial off the shelf solution

Software licenses for FEMA-wide use (if needed)

Network redundancy

Network / satellite bandwidth saturation during and after disaster response

Talk groups / SMART talk groups

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3.3 Non-Functional Requirements

Vendors should address how their approaches and methodologies can address the following non-functional requirements in concert with the business capabilities.

ID Non-Functional Requirements

Technical and troubleshooting support

In-person training for the duration of at least one (1) week

3.4 Constraints

All hardware must be GSA / TAA compliant.

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4 Requested Information

The capability statement should include the following:

4.1 Company Information

Please provide the following information:

a. A brief description of your company.

b. Dun & Bradstreet DUNS number.

c. Contact information (address, telephone, e-mail, website address).

d. Commercial, U.S government, and international government insurance markets for which your company provides services similar to what the NFIP is seeking.

e. If designated as a small business, please provide more information below:

To be considered for a Small Business set-aside, at least 50 % of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the responder.

RESPONSE

Small Business? (FAR 19.102) □ YES □ NO

Small Disadvantaged small business? (FAR 19.304) □ YES □ NO

Service Disabled small business? (FAR 19.14) □ YES □ NO

8(a) small disadvantaged small business? (FAR 19.8) □ YES □ NO

HUBZone small business? (FAR 19.13) □ YES □ NO

Woman-Owned Small Business? (FAR 19.15) □ YES □ NO

Involved in a mentor and/or protégé program? (DFARS 219.71) □ YES □ NO

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 517410 – Satellite Telecommunications. However, the Government is open to other NAICS suggestions that might be more appropriate. A justification explaining why another NAICS would be more appropriate must be included in your statement. The

Government will make the final determination as to what NAICS is more appropriate.

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4.2 General Information

Interested parties are being asked to provide the following information:

a. A general statement of their capabilities as it relates to the business, operational and non-functional requirements set forth in Section 3 (no more than 20 pages).

b. Company information (Section 4) (no more than two pages and does not count against the 20-page limitation).

c. Examples of their commercial pricing for Government customers for market research purposes only. Responders will not be held to this amount if a solicitation arises out of this market research effort. Examples of pricing should show any distinctions in pricing during the program office’s build and testing phases and during actual sale of policies.

5 RFI Response Instructions

5.1 Response Format Requested

Reponses in Microsoft Word for Office 2013 compatible format or PDF are due no later than May

13, 2020, 12:00 PM EST. Page size shall be no greater than 8 1/2" x 11”. The top, bottom, left and right margins shall be a minimum of one inch each. Reponses shall be in 12-point, Times

New Roman font. Line spacing shall be set at 1.0 or 1.5. As stated above, statements shall be no more than 22 pages, including a two-page limit for company information. Hyperlinks are prohibited.

Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

The responses to this RFI will be reviewed by staff from the FEMA OCIO MSAT G2 program team and may be used to develop requirements for potential future acquisitions.

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5.2 How to Deliver the Response

Questions and requests for clarifications must be sent to Colin Galvin, Contracting Officer, at colin.galvin@fema.dhs.gov no later than 12:00 PM EST, May 4, 2020. No telephonic questions will be accepted. Questions received after the deadline will not be answered.

Responses shall be sent via email to Colin Galvin, Contracting Officer, at colin.galvin@fema.dhs.gov. The subject line of all submittals shall include “MSAT G2 Alternative

RFI”.

Responses are due no later than May 13, 2020, 12:00 PM EST.

5.3 Information for the Response

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10.002(b)(2)(i), this notice is issued for the purpose of gauging the interest in this opportunity as well as determing market capabilities to meet requirements. This request is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute a solicitation or an indication the government will contract for the items contained in this notice.

This notice is not to be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP), nor is there any commitment on the part of the government to award a contract implied, nor does the government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. The government does not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this notice. Any response received will not be used as a proposal. FEMA is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept or evaluate any unsolicited proposals. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on Beta.SAM.gov, competed using a Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), or a

Government Federal Supply Schedule (FSS). It is the responsibility of potential Offerors to monitor Beta.SAM.gov, GWACs, and FSS for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

mailto:colin.galvin@fema.dhs.gov