832470771 Sources_Sought Notice FINAL.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

832470771 - REVISED

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking resources for the J-3/5/7 (Operations, Planning, and Exercises) Directorate that will support the new requirements of J-3/5/7 Operational Planning and Strategic Support.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

DISA/DITCO-Scott 2300 East Drive Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225

INTRODUCTION:

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the availability and technical capability of small businesses (including the following subsets: Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses and Woman-Owned Small Businesses) to provide the required products and/or services.

Note that a Sources Sought Notice was previously posted to only certified 8(a)s. However, the task requirements of this effort “832470771” have changed and only include tasks for new work.

The J-3/5/7 is seeking information from potential sources to support and maintain the DISA Operation, Planning & Exercise Directorate within the J-3/5/7 Front Office. Specifically, subject matter expert support requirements for the Operational Planning Directorate.

The anticipated Period of Performance is:

Base Period: 1 June 2025 – 31 May 2026 Option Period 1: 1 June 2026 – 31 May 2027 Option Period 2: 1 June 2027 – 31 May 2028 Option Period 3: 1 June 2028 – 31 May 2029 Option Period 4: 1 June 2029 – 31 May 2030

The anticipated Place of Performance is DISA Headquarters, Fort Meade, MD 20755

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The J-3/5/7 Directorate directs and synchronizes the DISA Network (DISN) in support of Joint Cyberspace Operations. The Directorate exercises under the authority and direction of the DISA Director over assigned DISA Network Operations (NetOps) forces in the execution of the cyber mission. The Planning Directorate (J5) has been stood up and directed to implement the DISA Next Strategy across the agency; coordinating with the Combatant Commands, Defense Agency Field Activities, and Military Departments to create integrated DISA Support Plans for priority Operational Plans. Due to the nature of the requirement, this Directorate requires resources to coordinate across the agency and operate independently or in teams at a strategic level.

The J-3/5/7 Operational Planning and Strategic Support requirement is a new requirement that requires Subject Matter Experts with Operational Planning experience that can support and synchronize agency capabilities across the full range of operations, provide planning analysis to operate and defend the enterprise infrastructure, and prepare and exercise continuity of operations and crisis action planning/execution. Details of the new task requirements are provided in the draft Performance Work Statement including in the posting.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

1) Describe your experience in providing support and input to Operations Planning, Future Operations Planning, and Future Cyber Operations as it relates to the Department of Defense overall.

2) Describe your experience in assessing risk & resource alignment to Strategy and Plans to achieve strategic effects on Agency priorities.

3) Describe your technical experience using Military Joint Planning to develop strategic and operational plans resulting from the joint planning process (JPP) that contains a variety of viable cyberspace options.

4) Describe your experience in the design and development of cyberspace plans and orders documents for designated frameworks and cyberspace operations efforts to include collaboration among DOD cyberspace areas of operation, sectors, and organizations with cyber-related missions that would have supported military communication operations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Interested sources must have a Top-Secret Facility Clearance with SCI level of Classified Access. Provide a copy of your current facility clearance level.

All performance must comply with section 508 accessibility standards. Provide confirmation that your capabilities will comply with these standards.

SOURCES SOUGHT:

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541519 with the corresponding size standard of $34 million.

In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.

To assist DISA in determining the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought Notice, provide information regarding any plans to use joint ventures (JVs) or partnering. Please outline the company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner who combined can meet the specific requirements contained in this notice.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative and their business title;

3) Small Business Socio-economic status (if small);

4) CAGE Code;

5) Prime contract vehicles; to include ENCORE III, SETI, NIH CIO-SP4, NASA SEWP V, General Service Administration (GSA): OASIS, ALLIANT II, VETS II, STARS III, MAS (including applicable SIN(s), groups or pools), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle that allows for decentralized ordering. (This information is for market research only and businesses with a valid cage that lack prime contract vehicles are still encouraged to respond to this notice.)

Businesses who wish to respond must send a response via email NLT 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on March 19, 2025 to olivia.m.koch3.civ@mail.mil. Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package addressing the specific questions above (no more than five pages) demonstrating the ability to perform the services listed under Required Capabilities and Special Requirements.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government and contractor personnel reviewing submitted responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as pursuant to 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

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