DSFS RFI Final 19 Feb 2025.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Support to the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Systems Field Support (DSFS)

Description:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise and the capabilities to meet the qualification requirements to provide the Radio Frequency (RF) services needed to support the Air Force (AF) Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Systems Field Support (DSFS). DSFS services, support the sustainment of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems used for collection, correlation of data, and collaboration of signals of interest from airborne, ground, and other systems to provide near real time actionable intelligence to the AF DCGS analysts, the warfighter, Combatant Commanders, national mission partners, and others.

The main objective of this contracting effort provides sustainment and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support of the AF DCGS RF systems for the enterprise. AF DCGS is a critical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) system used by intelligence agencies world-wide. AF DCGS allows the warfighters and national decision makers to have up-to-date information on high valued targets by providing the Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) data in near real-time. Additionally, follow-on RF mission application sustainment requirements will be required until AF DCGS is removed from the Air Force inventory.

All tasks will be specifically directed by individual Task Descriptions (TD) issued under an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract. Major tasks include program management and support functions including Agile project management, finance, contracts, quality assurance, configuration management, support mission operations, logistics support, data management, systems administration, RF sensor management/operation, hardware maintenance, incident resolution, to include furnishing the necessary personnel, software/system analysis for Deficiency Reports (DRs) and Problem Reports (Serena tickets, or any repository specified by the Government) as prioritized by the Government, testing, delivery of software, network security, and remote & phone support. Additionally, the contractor shall support the AF DCGS and provide, modernization and development support at DGS-X thru software/systems testing, and sustainment services, including testing software applications and software fixes in a classified System Integration Lab (SIL) and delivering classified releasable software for the Classified site. This includes updates to engineering documentation, training material, user documentation, and fielding documentation. This is not a software development contract.

Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than 4 PM EDT 28 March 2025. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. DODsafe delivery acceptable with notification to the PCO/CS listed below.

Responses must be sent via email to the following:

Scope:

This effort provides sustainment and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support of the AF DCGS RF systems. AF DCGS is a critical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) system used by intelligence agencies world-wide. AF DCGS allows the warfighters and national decision makers to have up-to-date information on high valued targets by providing the Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) data in near real-time. Additionally, follow-on RF mission application sustainment requirements will be required until AF DCGS is removed from the Air Force inventory.

DSFS services required to support the AF DCGS includes but will not be limited to support for the following: Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) software and services, Communications Intelligence (COMINT) software and services, management of airborne RF sensors, National Mission Partner (NMP) software and services, Multi-Source Correlation System (MSCS) – transitioning to hub based and cloud based services; Joint Signal Processor (JSP); RF Sensor Simulators; and other systems/software. As AF DCGS prepares for Great Power Competition support for Denied, Degraded, Intermittent and Limited (DDIL) communications may be required for DGS-4, DGS-5, and PCS. This does not necessarily mean we will need personnel at these sites. Our primary strategy is to provide support for DDIL requirements remotely from the East (Langley AFB, VA) and West (Beale AFB, CA) Coast hubs with blue suit support for limited disconnects. A separate CLIN will be used if a minimal support capability is required at DDIL sites. Contractor will provide emergency response capability from ECH/WCH. The DSFS contract shall be responsible and accountable for, but not limited to the following:

• Sustainment responsibilities essential for maintaining AF DCGS HW and SW, specifically:

o System maintenance o Integration o Configuration management (PWS paragraph 4.9) o User training (PWS paragraph 4.16 and 4.17) o System administration for OEM, Government Off the Shelf

(GOTS), Free Open Source Software (FOSS), and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) SW o Program management o Hardware support is only required for sites indicated in PWS para

4.1.3 o SW support in accordance with Software Version Description

Documents (SVDD) for the DSFS systems. These documents will be provided to the contractor.

• Performs Sensors Resource Management (SRM) duties (Centralized) for the enterprise until the U2 divests

• Performs Maintenance Technician (MT) duties (Site based - SMCB 2.0).

Will continue to be performed at PCS until U-2 divests or centralized support is possible.

• Performs Low Band System (LBS) SW and High Band System (HBS) SW duties (Centralized). Our desire is for individuals to be able to support both bands. However, this is not a requirement.

• Possession of detailed technical knowledge and demonstrates operation proficiencies of the AF DCGS RF Intelligence systems and associated sub-systems

• Responsible for providing HW and SW deficiency analysis (related to AF DCGS RF Intelligence HW and SW)

• Responsible for providing HW and SW corrective actions (related to AF DCGS RF Intelligence HW and SW)

• Responsible for providing HW and SW configuration management (related to AF DCGS RF Intelligence HW and SW)

• Responsible for following all security direction during mission operations, integration, sustainment, and training activities

• Follows all policies, processes and procedures as prescribed by the Government Program Management Office (PMO) and site leadership.

Where conflicts occur, or in the absence of site guidance, the DSFS personnel shall default to specified Government PMO requirements or guidance as well as Department of Defense (DoD) and other Government agency instructions

Other service objectives include (PWS para 2.0):

• Maintain an Ao level of 99.5% minimum

• Provide qualified contractor personnel

• Meet quality and receipt of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) requirements

• Provide timely and accurate Contractor manpower reports

• Adhere to the Contractor’s Quality Management System (QMS).

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

AF DCGS Systems Field Support DSFS Support

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

NOTE: For the proper NAICS code, consult with the Buyer/PCO

• Is your company an awardee under General Services Administration’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services + (OASIS+)?

• Could your company become an awardee under OASIS+?

Based on the Government proposed NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

Small Business (Yes / No) Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) _ HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No) System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No) A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Part II. Capability Survey Questions Please provide answers to the following questions:

1. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regards to the requirements of this effort.

2. Does your company have TS/SCI personnel on staff, and if so, how many?

3. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). If classified, we can provide a SIPRNet or JWICS POC to receive the information.

4. Does your company possess individuals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide software support, system administration, and maintenance of AF DCGS RF based systems?

5. Is your company familiar with the Air Force Planning and Direction, Collection, Processing and Exploitation, Analysis and Dissemination (PCPAD) process? Provide examples of successful application/interaction with PCPAD.

6. Does your company have any experience with live airborne management of an airborne sensor related to associated ground systems?

7. Does your company have experience with military related mission planning with regards to Intelligence based missions or operations?

8. Describe your relevant past experience (Government and Commercial) in the following areas:

a. Familiarization with Intelligence community policies, standards, IT security controls.

b. Familiarization with ISR sensors.

c. Familiarization with NRO sensors.

9. Describe your hiring strategy to meet the DoDM 8570.03M Certification Requirements for Information Assurance Training.

10. Describe your hiring strategy to meet the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification requirements. Do you feel this certification is warranted for this contract based on the services provided?

11. How familiar is your company and personnel with NSA/CSS, NRO, Intelligence Community, and DoD directives, policies and operating procedures?

12. Is your company familiar with the Air Force Configuration Management protocol for weapon system support?

13. Describe your capabilities and experience assuring system compliance with NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework system accreditation and cybersecurity processes and guidelines.

14. Is your company familiar with the Air Force Systems Integration Test (AFSIT) events for MIL-STD-6016, 6018, and 6020 service-level certification process?

15. Does your company have experience supporting Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) and Operation Center requirements for implementation of Thresher CONEMP requirements?

16. If needed, does your company have personnel available to travel for temporary assignments in support of AF DCGS RF systems/software requirements?

a. Does your company have experience and the ability to place employees in overseas possibly austere) locations?

17. Does your company have the ability to execute and safeguard special access programs?

Additional Questions

1. Does your company provide experience with sustainment responsibilities essential for system maintenance, specifically Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS), Government Off the Shelf (GOTS), Free Open Source Software (FOSS), and Custom Software (CSW) system maintenance and integration, configuration management, user training, system administration, and program management to support the entire AF DCGS worldwide RF enterprise?

2. Does your company provide experience with sensor managers/operators that possess detailed technical knowledge and demonstrated operational proficiencies of the AF DCGS RF systems and associated sub-systems?

3. Will your company be able to provide all visas, Technical Expert Status Accreditation (TESA) approvals, and other documentation necessary for travel and in-country presence?

4. Will your company be able to provide all Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) approvals, and other documentation necessary for travel and in-country presence?

5. Does your company have experience complying with immunization and medical screening requirements established by the theater commanders?

6. Does your company have experience documenting and submitting AF Technical Order change requests (AFTO 22)?

7. Does your company have experience meeting emergency surge requirements for 24 hours/7 days a week coverage for a maximum of 30 days, up to twice a year, with a minimum of 30 days between surges?

8. Does your company have experience providing remote centralized support for IT based weapon systems and fly away support when remote support does not work?

9. Does your company have experience providing SW deficiency analysis (related to AF DCGS RF SW), corrective actions, and configuration management, including the submission of Deficiency Reports (DR) and Product Quality Deficiency Reports

(PQDR)?

10. Does your company have experience following security direction during mission operations, integration, SW/HW fielding, sustainment, and training activities?

11. Does your company have experience collaborating with Enterprise Service Desks (ESD), blue suit, other contracts or agencies providing information to answer incident tickets/change requests and for storage in the AF DCGS maintenance information systems and knowledge management database and performing to established standards contained within Department of Defense DoDM 8140.03 and other government guidance/standards?