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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Tracking Number 832571258

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Acquisition Directorate, Program Executive Office Transport (PEO Transport) is seeking sources for the Infrastructure, Systems, and Network Enhancement Program (ISNEP).

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

DISA/DITCO/ PS8313

2300 East Drive, Bldg. 3600 Scott AFB, 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 (SDVOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Small Businesses and Woman-Owned Small Businesses) to provide the required products and/or services.

The Implementation and Installation Division of PEO Transport, is seeking information from potential sources to deliver comprehensive support for the implementation, integration, and operational transition of advanced networking capabilities across the Department of Defense (DoD) Information Network (DODIN) and DISN. This effort supports both DoD and non-DoD entities and aligns with DISA's mission to enable information superiority through enhanced infrastructure and services.

The anticipated Period of Performance is September 2026 to September 2033. The base Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity contract ordering period will be seven (7) years; a three-year base period plus two (2), 24-month options.

The anticipated Place of Performance is Ft. Meade, MD with global mission support.

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:

Contract Number: HC1028-22-D-0001 (Technologies Refreshment and Implementation - Global Solutions Management (TRI-GSM)) Contract Vehicle: Open Market Incumbent and their size: Competitive Range Solutions, LLC, Small Business/SDVOSB Method of previous acquisition: Small business set-aside Period of performance: April 18, 2022 – April 17, 2027 (Three-year base period, with 2, one-year option periods)

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

1. Program and Project Management:

Effective program and project management is critical to DISA’s ability to execute its strategic objectives, ensuring timely and cost-efficient delivery of high-priority projects supporting DODIN/DISN operations. Describe and provide an example of your company's experience managing numerous, complex, multi-faceted projects, particularly in coordinating multiple stakeholders, meeting critical deadlines, and ensuring cost efficiency within a constrained budget.

2. Seamless Integration and Transition Management:

Seamless integration and transition of new technologies into existing infrastructure are essential to maintain uninterrupted operations and ensure mission readiness across the DODIN/DISN. Describe and provide an example of your company's experience in integrating advanced technologies and systems into existing infrastructure while ensuring uninterrupted operations. How has your company managed transitions involving legacy system decommissioning and the activation of new capabilities?

3. Advanced Network Implementation Expertise:

DISA requires advanced network implementation expertise to modernize its global communications infrastructure, ensuring secure, high-performance, and reliable connectivity for DoD missions. Describe and provide an example of your company's experience in implementing and managing global network systems, including technologies such as optical transport, Internet Protocol Label Switching, encryption, or timing synchronization. How has your company ensured compliance with regulatory standards during these implementations?

4. Comprehensive Logistics Support, Warehousing, and Asset Management:

Reliable logistics, warehousing, and asset management are critical to ensuring the timely availability of resources and equipment to support global operations, including the secure handling of sensitive materials. Describe and provide an example of your company's experience managing end-to-end logistics and warehousing support for global operations. How has your company handled the receipt, staging, deployment, and lifecycle management of sensitive equipment such as Communications Security devices?

5. Rapid Response and Flexibility:

Rapid response and flexibility are essential for DISA to address emergent challenges and evolving operational requirements without compromising mission success. Describe and provide an example of your company's experience in providing rapid response capabilities for emergent operational needs. How has your company demonstrated the ability to quickly scale resources and personnel to address unforeseen challenges or shifting project priorities?

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have Top Secret Facility Clearance. Please provide your current Facility Clearance level.

SOURCES SOUGHT:

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541512, 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) Facility Clearance

6) Prime contract vehicles; to include ENCORE III, SETI, NIH CIO-SP, 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 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on January 21, 2025 to shamra.y.joiner.civ@mail.mil, vanessa.m.gonzalez2.civ@mail.mil and daniel.j.spicer.civ@mail.mil. Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package addressing the specific questions above (no more than ten pages) demonstrating the ability to perform the services listed under Required Capabilities.

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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