DC3.CTA RFI.docx

Request for Information ______________________________________________________________________

1. Purpose THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Vendors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP that may be issued.

2. Objectives One objective of this RFI is to identify potential vendors (large, small, and socioeconomic concerns) who have the experience and capabilities to successfully perform this work. Vendors are also encouraged to provide information regarding plans to use joint venturing (JV), partnering or consortiums to meet the requirements areas contained herein. Details pertaining to the entire scope of work are contained in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

A second objective is to engage industry to identify risks and opportunities, provide recommendations and other insights as it pertains to the acquisition and the work contemplated in the PWS.

Additionally, if an RFP is subsequently issued, the Government anticipates a compressed response cycle; therefore, this RFI will provide advanced delivery of the attached Draft PWS, which should allow qualified vendors the necessary time to consider a potential RFP response/proposal and to build necessary teaming relationships.

3. Background

The DC3 Cyber Training Academy (CTA), provides DC3 developed and branded cyber investigative training of various types to the Defense Criminal Investigative Organizations (DCIOs), Military Department Counterintelligence Organizations (MDCOs), Service Cyber Components (SCCs), DoD, Federal and International Partners. CTA provides certification of DoD personnel in the areas of computer incident response, forensic examination(s), and cyber investigations. CTA also provides cyber training to the Cyber Mission Forces (CMF) at a service level support function.

The Academy also supports unclassified CONUS and OCONUS cyber training to the nation’s FVEY partners, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies, and many other international partners (Attachment X – ICFC).

CTA’s training is delivered via in-residence, Mobile Training Teams (MTTs), Instructor Led Virtual (ILV) and online training via a contractor owned and operated distance learning platform (Blackboard as LMS – VMs via Amazon).

The Contractor shall provide all services, materials, supplies, equipment as required in connection with this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

4. Instructions and Response Guidelines Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a detailed capability statement in support of the sections below. If an interested party has previously responded please state as such.

Section 1 – Administrative Information Provide administrative information including the following as a minimum:

· Name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail of designated point of contact.

· Identify the respondents CAGE code and UEI number.

· Proprietary information must be clearly marked as such.

· Small Business/Socio-Economic status of respondent, if any, (i.e. small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, and economically-disadvantaged women-owned small business).

Section 2 – Statements and Questions for the Vendor The Government seeks feedback and comments on the attached Draft PWS in general, with specific interest in written comments/feedback on the following considerations/sections:

1. Approach: Describe your approach for accomplishing all the requirements outlined in the PWS based upon your experience performing under similar efforts.

2. Past Performance: Identify previous contracts which are relevant to the scope of the PWS. Include contract number, period of performance, whether performance was completed as a prime or subcontractor, and a summary of services provided.

3. Timeline: Attach your timeline for obtaining the required skill set for contract award. This timeline should include time for any applicable transition period, clearances (if required), and any other information that would be crucial to successfully transition to contract award.

4. Contract Type: Inputs on and the appropriateness of the Government’s planning to utilize a single IDIQ/Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract type for this effort.

5. Subcontract Opportunities: Can you support the entire scope of the PWS, If, no will you consider subcontracting with another vendor.

6. Strategic Vehicles: What contract vehicle would you recommend for this effort? Please list any existing contract vehicles you hold, i.e. NASA SEWP, OASIS.

7. Industry Discussions: The Government may choose to meet with companies who responded to this RFI to hold one-on-one discussions. Discussions would only be held to obtain further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirement.

8. Industry Feedback Regarding Requirement: While the Government is the final decision regarding the requirement, we would like to solicit industry feedback regarding the requirements description attached requirements documentation and where industry thinks that we could improve the overall quality of the product/service received by updating/clarifying our requirement.

9. Classroom Availability (1): What is your availability to provide classroom facilities for the required training courses as outlined in the PWS? Please include details such as classroom capacity, location(s), and any time constraints or scheduling limitations

10. Classroom Availability (2): Can you guarantee classroom availability for both onsite and virtual environments, and if so, please specify any potential conflicts or overlaps with existing commitments during the contract period.

11. Page Limit: Capability Statements are limited to 15 pages in length, single spaced, and 11-point font and accessible by either Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat.

12. Any other questions/concerns related to the attached PWS.

*Interested parties are advised to examine this RFI and the supplemental documents in the attachments in their entirety to ensure its response provides all information requested. Interested parties are cautioned that merely re-stating the requirements with a statement of intent to perform DOES NOT reflect an understanding of the requirements or capability to perform. Statements such as “the Offeror understands” and “the Offeror has a long history of outstanding support” along with responses that paraphrase the Request for Information and supplemental documents will be considered as insufficient information to support a firm’s capability. Phrases such as “standard procedures shall be employed” or “well known techniques will be utilized” will also not be considered sufficient.

Capability statements should be submitted in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat compatible format and are due no later than 31 October 2024, 1200hrs EST. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Capability statements should be submitted via email to Ms. Jesica Hunt at jesica.hunt@us.af.mil and TSgt Parris Kennedy at parris.kennedy@us.af.mil.

5. Questions Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted to Ms. Jesica Hunt at jesica.hunt@us.af.mil. and TSgt Parris Kennedy at parris.kennedy@us.af.mil within 5 business days of release of this RFI. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions may be answered by email if the Government feels that the answer would better inform the potential Offerors; accordingly, questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 09 October 2024, 1700hrs EST will be answered.

6. Summary The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Director of Programs, Headquarters Air Force, United States Air Force (HAF/A8P), and Director of Plans, Headquarters Air Force, United States Air Force has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

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