AMIC RFI Letter 23RCN15 NC Mexico Specialist Cyber Defense Training.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR COMBAT COMMAND

ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT AND INTEGRATION CENTER

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS VA

People First… Mission Always…

MEMORANDUM FOR Vendors

FROM: ACC AMIC/PKD

300 Exploration Way

Hampton, VA 23666

SUBJECT: Request For Information (RFI) – FA489023RCN15--NORTHCOM Mexico

Specialised Cyber Defense Training

1. The purpose of this announcement is for Market Research in accordance with (IAW)

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 under NAICS 611410. Acquisition

Management and Integration Center (AMIC) is currently conducting market research to determine market capability and understanding of the Government request. This is not a solicitation for proposals and this announcement does not commit the AMIC to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. No reimbursement shall be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or for any follow up information requests. Nothing shall be construed herein or through this market research process to commit or obligate the Government to further action as a result of this research.

2. The objective of this requirement is to provide specialized cyber security training to the

Mexican military.

3. The Government is requesting feedback to support development of the subject requirement. The below market survey will allow vendors to provide their company's feedback to meet the requirements of this potential contracting effort as well as provide industry insight. All large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this market survey.

4. Attached is the draft Perfomrance Work Statement (PWS - Attachment 1) for your review. If, after reviewing the document you believe that your firm is capable of supporting this effort, please provide responses to the following along with your

Company’s Capabilities Statement and any other suggestions or comments your firm may have:

a. What is the name, address, CAGE code, and DUNS number of your business?

b. Provide a point of contact (POC) to include name, telephone number and email address.

c. Specify your business type (large business, small business , small disadvantaged business, 8(a) certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business)

d. Please indicate which NAICS code(s) your company usually performs under

Government contracts for this type of requirement

e. Are the salient characteristics provided adequate enough to provide a valid quote?

f. Are there any unidentified items required for successful training of these courses?

g. Would a 15 day quote or proposal response time be sufficient if an Request for

Quote/Proposal?

h. Describe any relevant topics, concerns, or information that would assist the USG in formulating an acquisition strategy.

i. Please reference the PWS and validate that you are able to comply with all of the requirements to determine if one vendor is available/capable of providing all of the items listed under one contract. Shipping of items may include at a minimum JCP in Mechanicsburg, PA and/or OCONUS locations requiring all aspects of export compliance IAW the Export Administration Regulations, and Arms Export Control

Act, including registration with DDTC, licensing, ITAR, and technical assistance agreements; country locally imposed fees, taxes, VAT, etc., if not otherwise exempted.

j. Will your company submit a proposal in response to an RFQ for this requirement?

5. The Government anticipates issuing an official RFQ on or about XXX xx, 2023, with an expected award by XXX xx, 2023.

6. Please provide any inputs/feedback, questions, suggestions and/or concerns regarding

Attachment 1, to the Contract Manager at elizabeth.waller.2@us.af.mil and the

Contracting Officer at delvin.whitlock.1@us.af.mil NLT June 23, 2023 using the

Attachment 2 – RFI Memo QA template.

7. The USG will consider all input and revise the requirements package accordingly within the best interest of the Government. If there are any questions, the USG may provide responses to this RFI, or may include the reponses in the resulting Order.

Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.

Attachments:

Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement

Attachment 2 – RFI Memo QA Templat mailto:elizabeth.waller.2@us.af.mil mailto:delvin.whitlock.1@us.af.mil