DRAS-24-881-1-W56KGY-24-R-1110 RFI_dated 1AUG24.pdf

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

Request for Information (RFI)

Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e)

W56KGY-24-R-1110

12 August 2024

Classification Code:

A – Research and Development

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

541 – Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Synopsis:

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. THIS REQUEST IS FOR PLANNING

PURPOSES, AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN INVITATION FOR BIDS, REQUESTS FOR

PROPOSALS, QUOTES, OR AN INDICATION THAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL CONTRACT

FOR THE ITEMS CONTAINED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A

SUPPLY OR SERVICE. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR

ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUBMISSION OF THE INFORMATION BEING

REQUESTED OR REIMBURSE EXPENSES INCURRED TO THE INTERESTED PARTIES

FOR RESPONSES.

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center, Research & Technology Integration Directorate (RTI) – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, 21005 is conducting a Market Survey to identify potential sources for the procurement of research and development services in the area of Cyber Electro- Magnetic Activities (CEMA) Cyber Operations.

The U.S. Army DEVCOM, C5ISR Center, RTI intends for its subject matter experts to review submissions to gain knowledge of technology. Proprietary information should be clearly marked.

The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released. In accordance with FAR 15.201 (e) responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government may utilize responses received as market research to support a future award decision for a contract action.

Background and Description:

This RFI by the U.S. Army seeks industry interest, feedback, and expertise for Science and Technology (S&T)/Research and Development (R&D) support of Cyberspace Operations (CO) technology development.

Research and development services support is anticipated to be performed off-site at the contractor facility(s). This RFI is related to a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W56KGU-23- R-RTID. Contractors must provide a CAGE code and point of contact (POC) information so that a link to the BAA and Attachment 01 list of BAA research topics of interest can be provided. The details of specific technologies, development efforts, and technical requirements are classified.

Interested parties are required to have an ICD 705 compliant accredited facility(s) and access to classified email at the time of this RFI to be able to receive the classified portion of this RFI. To receive a copy of the classified RFI, interested parties should contact troy.l.mcclanahan.civ@army.mil and provide the following information:

• Company name

• Mailing address

• Point(s) of contact

• Facility Security Officer (FSO) contact information

• Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code

• Facility accreditation information

• Unclassified and classified email address

The classified portion of this RFI will be provided within 3-5 business days after first contacting Troy McClanahan as stated above. Questions and requests will only be accepted in writing, phone calls will not be accepted. Contractors that do not have the ability to receive, transmit, store, and process information at the appropriate classification level and do not have access to a classified collateral network and email at the time of this RFI will not be able to respond to this

RFI.

Submission Instructions

Interested sources are requested to submit a brief Summary of Capabilities. The classified portion of this RFI provides additional RFI submission instructions.

Contractors may only provide ONE (1) submission per CAGE code. Contractors may submit multiple capabilities within one submission. Additional capabilities must be provided within the confines of the page limits provided below. If your company has different business sectors which hold different CAGE codes, each sector can submit a capability package. In addition, each CAGE code must provide separate facility clearance documentation. If teaming, use the Prime Contractor's CAGE code in the response.

Submission of proprietary and other sensitive information must be marked and identified with disposition instructions. Submitted material will not be returned. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damage for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with applicable government regulations and requirements.

Submit UNCLASSIFIED RFI questions to troy.l.mcclanahan.civ@army.mil. All submissions of questions must have the RFI # listed in the subject. DO NOT SEND CLASSIFIED INFORMATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. Questions will only be accepted in writing. No phone calls will be accepted.

Detailed submission instructions will be provided with the classified portion of the RFI once the information as stated above is provided and verified by ACC-APG.

All submissions must have the RFI # listed in the subject and all material must be formatted in PDF format. Submissions may be submitted as separate documents for the Summary of Capabilities and the Market Survey Questionnaire, or as a single document containing both. The page limits provided below must be observed in either case. When your company submits a classified response, you also must send an UNCLASSIFIED notice to troy.l.mcclanahan.civ@army.mil stating that classified submission has occurred, this notice must have the RFI # listed in the subject. DO NOT SEND CLASSIFIED INFORMATION TO THIS

EMAIL ADDRESS.

All responses that contain classified information must be handled and protected in accordance with applicable regulations.

The page limitation for the Statement of Capabilities is 10 pages, including pictures, figures and tables. The page limitation for the Market Survey Questionnaire is 10 pages. The entire package can be no more than 20 pages. Documents shall be formatted with 1" margins and 12 point Arial or Times New Roman font.

The information provided and received in response to this announcement is subject to the conditions set forth in FAR 52.215-3 - Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes.

Suspense date to respond to this RFI is 23 August 2024. Suspense date for white paper responses is provided in the classified portion of this RFI.