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NAVSEA SDREN Enclave and IFF Tech Support Sources Sought 24 October 2024

Title: NAVSEA SDREN Enclave and IFF Tech Support Description:

This is a sources sought announcement in accordance with FAR 15.201. The Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command is conducting market research to determine industry interest and capability to provide continued Secure Data Research Engineering Network (SDREN) enclave capabilities and AN/UPX-45 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Technician support located at Moorestown, New Jersey. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement.

NAICS: 334511

PSC: 5840

Background:

Secure Data Research Engineering Network (SDREN) supports the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) networking mission to provide robust, high-capacity, low-latency connectivity between the HPCMP’s Department of Defense (DoD) Supercomputing Resource Centers (DSRCs) and user sites. SDREN also supports the DoD research, test and engineering missions. This procurement action will also provide for the AN/UPX-37, AN/UPX-41 and AN/UPX-45 IFF systems technician to support onsite troubleshooting and repair for the IFF systems as associated equipment support.

The SDREN capability consists of an enclave of computers and network hardware located within Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (LM RMS) facilities in Moorestown, NJ. It is leveraged by multiple programs including AEGIS Integrated Combat Systems, Littoral Class Ship (LCS), Frigate (FFG), Surface Ship Self Defense (SSDS), Unmanned Surface Vehicle, and Foreign Military Sales customers and their supporting contracts. The estimated period of performance for this procurement is from FY2025 through FY2028, composed of four (4) one-year options.

The IFF Tech support is intended to fulfill a gap in the operation and maintenance of the IFF systems at the Combat Systems Engineering Development Site (CSEDS) Naval facility located in Moorestown, NJ.

Scope of Effort:

The Contractor shall provide cybersecurity compliance in accordance with the Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA) and applicable Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) regulation including assistance with maintaining the Authority to Operate (ATO) and Authority to Connect (ATC) certifications. Furthermore, the Contractor shall perform network maintenance and administrative support in support of maintenance and sustainment of the SDREN enclave at the Naval Systems Computer Center (NSCC) building within the LM RMS Main Plant. The Contractor shall perform interoperability and integration testing by connecting to remote sites as well as providing the distribution of data directed by the Government.

For the IFF Tech position, the individual will perform onsite troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of the AN/UPX-37, AN/UPX-41 and AN/UPX-45 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems to maintain a state of readiness. The individual performing this task will need the pre-requisite knowledge and be able to obtain a security clearance.

How to Submit:

It is requested that interested businesses submit a brief capabilities statement, limited to a maximum of 5 pages in length (single-spaced, 10-point font minimum) that demonstrates the potential capacity to perform the contract services. The capability statement shall include the following information:

a) Provide company name, address, DUNS number, CAGE code, tax identification number, designated representative name(s) and point of contact, including phone numbers and e-mail addresses

b) Business Size Status (based on NAICS code for this notice). If a small business, type of small business (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB), and women-owned small business (WOSB) under the WOSB Program)

c) Must provide a capability statement that clearly details the firm's qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described Scope of Effort section of this Sources Sought. In addition, each submittal should address:

· Managing and updating existing government data/software (inclusive of coding) on a third party information technology network

· Supporting hardware changes within the 3rd party network in the third party locations.

· If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, the capability statement should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements as well as describing any/all risk factors along with the proposed mitigating strategy.

d) Provide number of employees employed by company, and annual revenue/receipts for the last 3 completed company fiscal years

e) Identify contracts within the last five (5) years with similar size and scope requirements and provide brief overview of company responsibilities

f) Identify classified equipment, facility and secured spaces by CAGE code able to handle design, production, and system level testing to SECRET.

Disclaimer:

The Navy is conducting market research to identify qualified and responsible sources that may be interested in the requirements described in this notice. This Sources Sought is issued for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a Request for Quote (RFQ). This Sources Sought is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. In accordance with FAR 15.201, responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. As such, the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to this notice. Information submitted in response to this Sources Sought will become the property of the United States Government. Submitters should properly mark their responses with the appropriate restrictive markings. All information received that includes proprietary markings will be handled in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations. Information that is proprietary or competition sensitive will be protected from disclosure under the public records law only if properly labeled as such. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

When/Where to Submit:

Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 1700 EST, 25 November 2024. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Cady Ramirez, at Ramirez, cady.h.ramirez.civ@us.navy.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Jessica Zhang, at jessica.p.zhang.civ@us.navy.mil with AEGIS TECHREP SDREN Sources Sought Response” in the subject field and hand or digitally sign your letter of interest.

Responses to this notice will not be returned. An acknowledgement of receipt will be provided for all responses received. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within two working days, please notify the points of listed in this notice.