A032005 - RFI Acoustic Mitigation.pdf

Readiness – F-35 – Community

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

48TH FIGHTER WING (USAFE)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

RFI - A032005

48th CONTRACTING SQUADRON (USAFE)

Issue Date: 5 September 2023 Response Due Date: 12 September 2023 1300 British Summer Time (BST) NAICS Code: 561621 – Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

Subject: Request for Information (RFI) – Acoustic Mitigation

Description:

The 48th Contracting Squadron at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom, seeks feedback from companies/entities capable of providing all management, personnel, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies, materials, supervision, and other incidentals necessary to ensure sound transmission mitigation. The mitigation must be TEMPEST-approved and in accordance with the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705, Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF), the Department of Defense (DoD) 5105.21-M-Volumes 1,2,3, Sensitive Compartmented Information Administrative Security Manual for classified portions of two buildings. A Lightning Modular Extendable Rigid Wall Shelter (LMERWS) Kit is also required. Finally, the Government seeks a Deployable Debrief Facility (DDF) Mobile Acoustic Protection device.

Background:

The 48th Fighter Wing is seeking acoustic mitigation to ensure SCIF accreditation for two buildings. All locations are on RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom (UK).

General Information:

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE

OF MARKET ANALYSIS ONLY. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions and FAR 10.001(a)(2)(i) which requires conducting market research before developing new requirements documents for an acquisition by that agency all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The Government is seeking industry’s input to determine the availability of qualified sources with the technical capability to fulfill the requirement described above. No contract awards will be made from this notice and no solicitation is available on SAM.gov or any other bulletin board, posting room, or clearinghouse at this time. In order to develop a sound acquisition strategy, early industry participation is highly encouraged; however, participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. The Government will not reimburse costs and will not be liable for any costs associated with responses to this RFI. Respondents will not be notified of the responses to this notice. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. All RFI responses will be used in whole or in part for determining the most effective acquisition strategy for Flight Line Communications Upgrade acquisitions or similar requirements. Requested information will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency.

Response Guidelines:

All responses to this RFI must be provided as an attachment in an e-mail message addressed to the Point of Contacts (POC) below, with the subject line “Response to RFI A032005” no later than 12 September 2023. Only electronic responses will be accepted. Responses submitted by any other means will not be considered.

Requested Information:

The following is requested from interested companies;

1. Please provide technical capability to meet the ICD-705 Chapter 9 section provided.

2. Please provide relevant past experience up to 6 years for providing the applicable items and service.

3. Please provide any other information that would need to be considered to provide a proposal for this potential requirement.

Please submit a written response via scan/email-attachment on company letter head to points of contract listed below.

Points of Contacts:

Primary POC: TSgt Yolanda Jackson, Contracting Officer Phone: 00 44 (0) 1638 522097 Email: yolanda.jackson.7@us.af.mil mailto:yolanda.jackson.7@us.af.mil