FA2517PARCS2023 Sources Sought.pdf

Action Code: Sources Sought

Reference Number: FA2517PARCS2023

Description: Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS) Operations, Maintenance and Support (OM&S)

Response Date: Responses will be accepted up to issuance of official Solicitation

Anticipated Award Date: January 2023

Contracting Office Address: 21st Contracting Squadron

135 Dover Street, Peterson-Schriever Garrison (PS-GAR)

Colorado 80914

Product Service Code: M1BG

NAICS Code: 517919 – All Other Telecommunication

SUBJECT: FA2517PARCS2023 Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS)

Operations, Maintenance and Support (OM&S)

The 21st Contracting Squadron at PS-GAR is issuing this Sources Sought to conduct market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this non-personal services requirement for 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week (24/7/365) phased-array ground-based radar OM&S for the PARCS requirement. Responses from industry are being requested and will be used for market research purposes. Information submitted will be used by the United States Space Force to facilitate acquisition planning and will not be disclosed outside the agency. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow-up information requests.

This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the

Government for any purpose other than market research. Submission of information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this market research.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME.

NAICS Code: 517919 – All Other Telecommunications

The Government anticipates that North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 517919, with a

Small Business Size Standard of $35M will apply; however, no set-aside determination has been made by the

Government at this time. The Government is interested in responses from all businesses to include Large

Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small

Businesses, HUB Zone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice and identify their business size status under the identified NAICS code.

Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS)

Space Delta 4 under the United States Space Force (USSF), Space Operations Center (SpOC) has been assigned the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System mission and is responsible for site operations as well as operations, maintenance and support of the radar site to be accomplished through this OM&S contract. 21st Contracting Squadron at PS-GAR Colorado seeks potential sources to provide 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week (24/7/365) OM&S services for the PARCS requirement.

The PARCS mission provides tactical warning and attack assessment of sea-launched and intercontinental ballistic missiles launched against the continental United States and southern Canada; continuously provides critical missile warning and space surveillance data to North American Aerospace Defense Command, United

States Strategic Command, and regional combatant commanders; and monitors and tracks earth-orbiting objects to enable space situational awareness and space control.

Contract Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal services to operate, maintain, and support the

PARCS at Cavalier Air Force Station (AFS), ND. Services encompass base support including management of radar and mission computer maintenance, civil engineering, environmental functions, security, logistics, sensitive and non-sensitive communications. The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, administrative, and managerial resources necessary on a continuous, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week (24/7) basis to meet Air Force Station operations and maintenance requirements as specified in the performance work statement (PWS). Support radar operational time as specified in the PWS. Services shall include support for system upgrades and modifications, as well as provide day-to-day support services. The Contractor shall perform organizational level maintenance on system upgrades and modifications once they are accepted by the

Government.

The Government will consider any submitted information in order to ascertain potential Industry capacity to:

1) Provide services consistence in scope and scale with those described in this notice and attached performance work statement;

2) Secure corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements;

3) Implement a successful project management plan; and

4) Provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.

Response:

Interested sources should complete the Sources Sought Matrix, attaching up to two (2) additional pages if necessary, and email the responses to Jennifer Allen, Contracting Officer, at jennifer.allen.15@spaceforce.mil with a copy to MSgt Angelica Pequeno and Jennifer Glover, Contract Specialists, at angelica.pequeno@spacefore.mil and jennifer.glover.1@spaceforce.mil. The contracting officer and specialist are the only Government authorized points of contact for this Sources Sought; all correspondence must be directed only to them.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Primary Contact:

Jennifer Allen

Contracting Officer

21 CONS/PKD

Jennifer.allen.15@spaceforce.mil

Alternate Contacts:

MSgt Angelica Pequeno

Contract Specialist

Angelica.pequeno@spaceforce.mil

And

Jennifer Glover

Contract Specialist

21 CONS/PKD

Jennifer.glover.1@spaceforce.mil

Definitions:

Remote – implies isolated from services to all practical purposes.

Semi-remote – means that there is access to services in as much as a few hours or so of travel time.

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Contractor Business Name:

Address:

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Primary Point of Contact:

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Cage Code - Size:

NAICS Code(s):

PARCS Operations, Maintenance and Support, Cavalier Air Force Station, ND : Responsible for providing operations and maintenance support (O&M) for a tactical missile warning and space surveillance radar system. Services encompassing base support that include management of radar and mission computer maintenance, civil engineering, environmental functions, security, logistics, sensitive and non-sensitive communications on a continuous, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week (24/7) basis.

a. As a prime contractor, I have performed these services in a semi-remote/remote location.

Yes No Yes No

b. As a subcontractor, I have performed these services in a semi-remote/remote location.

Yes No Yes No

Quality Program Plan (QPP): Responsible for implementing a Quality Program IAW ISO 9000 or greater and uses processes as such as internal audits including procedures and oversight, identification of deficiencies, prevention of nonconforming services, and corrective measures if performance requirements are not attained.

a. As a prime contractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

b. As a subcontractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

PERIMETER ACQUISITION RADAR ATTACK CHARACTERIZATION SYSTEM MARKET RESEARCH

*Please note: The only authorized Points of Contact for this requirement are:

Jennifer Allen at jennifer.allen.15@spaceforce.mil or MSgt Angelica Pequeno at angelica.pequeno@spaceforce.mil or

Jennifer Glover at jennifer.glover.1@spaceforce.mil.

Reference Number: FA2517PARCS2023

Please provide answers to all of the questions below. If additional pages are required, provide as an attachment.

A. TECHNICAL SKILLS - All responses should be given as they relate to the requirements described below and in the attached Performance Work Statement

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (PRIME) could provide past performance to validate my answer

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (SUB) could provide past performance to validate my answer

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (PRIME) could provide past performance to validate my answer

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (SUB) could provide past performance to validate my answer

Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Facility (SCIF). Responsible for providing Top Secret (TS)/SCI cleared personnel for Communications Security (COMSEC), Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), and Specialty Security Representative (SSR) in support of equipment maintenance for Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) in a SCIF.

a. As a prime contractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

b. As a subcontractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

On-site Operational System Analysis. Responsible for performing on-site operational system analysis support of a tactical missile warning and space surveillance radar system.

a. As a prime contractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

b. As a subcontractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

Mission System Maintenance Management: Responsible for performing organizational-level, intermediate-level, and depot-level maintenance. Plan, schedule, direct, organize, coordinate, control, document, report, and execute all actions necessary to maintain mission equipment operability and availability. Maintain logs, records, inspection forms and Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) reflecting equipment status, inspections, and maintenance performed.

a. As a prime contractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

b. As a subcontractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

Communications Operations & Maintenance: Responsible for providing Network Management, Cybersecurity to include a Mission System, Base Telephone Service, e911 Base Telephone Service, Technical Control/Patch and Test Facility support, Land Mobile Radio, Frequency Management, Television Service, Communications Program Management and Communication Center operations and support within a Service Area.

Performs all aspects of a communications squadron.

a. As a prime contractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

b. As a subcontractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

CYBERSECURITY: Responsible for developing, documenting, and/or providing input to update the existing primary NIPR and SIPR enclave, mission systems, and Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) to facilitate the security assessment and authorization of the systems IAW Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements and the associated security controls. Provide supporting cyber security documentation/DoD Information Technology (IT) packages.

a. As a prime contractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

b. As a subcontractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (PRIME) could provide past performance to validate my answer

I (PRIME) could provide past performance to validate my answer

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (PRIME) could provide past performance to validate my answer

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (SUB) could provide past performance to validate my answer

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I (SUB) could provide past performance to validate my answer

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (PRIME) could provide past performance to validate my answer

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (PRIME) could provide past performance to validate my answer

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (SUB) could provide past performance to validate my answer

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I (SUB) could provide past performance to validate my answer

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Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (SUB) could provide past performance to validate my

Security Information and Event Manager Subsystem (SIEMS). Responsible for providing daily on-site SIEMS operations, maintenance, monitoring and 24/7 on-scene annunciator alarm response. Investigation, corrective actions, and/or notification of resolution of alarm conditions. Restoral of system, accomplish daily monitoring of SIEMS logs to detect low level alerts and other alerts, taking action when necessary. Services include support for system upgrades, testing, and modifications.

a. As a prime contractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

b. As a subcontractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

Logistics Management: Responsible for providing supply support for mission items. Maintain equipment accounts and supply point accountability at 100% for Integrated Logistics System-Supply (ILS-S) and the applicable sub-systems of Standard Base Supply System (SBSS)/Enterprise Solution-Supply (ES-S) Transaction Identification Codes (TRIC) Issue Request (ISU), Bench Stock Issue Request (1BS), Issue Request (MSI), Turnaround (TRN), Receipt (REC), Forced Shipment (SHP), Consolidated Transaction History (CTH), Inquiry (INQ), DIFM Detail Change (DFM), and Turn-In (TIN). Manually process TRICs through ILS-S, sub-systems SBSS/ES-S and use of local purchase procedures.

a. As a prime contractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

b. As a subcontractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

CIVIL ENGINEER: Responsible for inspecting, testing, operating, maintaining, and repairing real property (RP), real property installed equipment (RPIE), and appliances and fitness equipment to support the Service Area. This includes providing a Base Civil Engineer which functions as the BCE for all civil engineer-related matters. Responsible for performing all aspects of a civil engineering squadron.

a. As a prime contractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

b. As a subcontractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

Industrial, Physical, and Operational Security: Responsible for implementing and performing all required industrial/information security functions and actions IAW the certified DD Form 254 and DoD 5220.22-M.

Responsible for supporting all controlled area entry, internal controls, other physical security requirements, applicable security, law enforcement procedures, and plans.

a. As a prime contractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

b. As a subcontractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

OCCUPATIONAL AND BIOENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH): Responsible for complying with federal, state, and local Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations/standards. This includes Occupational and Environmental Health Coordinator, managing radiation safety and potable water programs, and supports outside agency inspections/visits.

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (PRIME) could provide past performance to validate my answer

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (SUB) could provide past performance to validate my answer

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (SUB) could provide past performance to validate my answer

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I (PRIME) could provide past performance to validate my answer

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I (SUB) could provide past performance to validate my

a. As a prime contractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

b. As a subcontractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Responsible for managing programs to include, air quality, wastewater, storm water, hazardous waste (disposal and storage), hazardous material, asbestos, lead-based paints, polychlorinated biphenyl (records and replacement), conservation of natural a cultural resources, green procurement, recycling, integrated solid waste, environmental impact analysis process, spill prevention, pest control, environmental planning/programming/budgeting to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and specified AF Environmental Compliance, Pollution Prevention, and Conservation program requirements.

a. As a prime contractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

b. As a subcontractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

Contract Transition: The Government shall define the contract transition period.

Develop and provide a Transition Plan to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Government Program Manager. The Transition Plan must address all actions necessary to ensure a seamless transition. Coordinate with the Incumbent, the AF Transition Team (AFTT), and the CO, before any transition efforts begin. Identify any conflicts to the CO. Perform a smooth and orderly transition with all parties to include the Successor, the Incumbent, and the AFTT while ensuring continued service.

Complete all activities necessary to ensure a successful transition.

a. As a prime contractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

b. As a subcontractor, I have performed these services. Yes No Yes No

Question

1. Would you submit an Offer as a Prime or Subcontractor?

1a. Do you have a teaming arrangement?

2. If you answered that you have provided these services in a remote/semi-remote location, please explain your staffing capability for successful mission support. Please also include any reachback capability.

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (SUB) could provide past performance to validate my answer

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (PRIME) could provide past performance to validate my answer

Information submitted by the respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. The Government will use this information as part of our on-going market research.

Response

I (SUB) could provide past performance to validate my answer

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (PRIME) could provide past performance to validate my answer

Circle/Shade Answer(s)That Apply:

I (SUB) could provide past performance to validate my

3. Please provide any information related to small business subcontracting opportunities.

4. The Government anticipates this effort to fall under NAICS Code 517919 - All Other Telecommunications based on the index entry: Radar Station Operations. Is there another NAICS code industry believes is more applicable? If so, please provide that code and rationale.

5. Have you participated in or managed an apprenticeship program?

Please provide detail in relation to the program and its success.

6. If this requirement where to go beyond 5 years, how many years would you recommend? Please provide your rational. (Note: There is a Collective Bargaining Agreement in place)

7. Are there any paragraphs in the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement that are unclear, if so please identify and state the ambiguity.

8. The Government is looking to revise the Knowledge Capture portion of the PWS (para 1.11.3) to bolster the requirement which includes recruitment, retention, and an apprenticeship program. Can you provide some language, ideas, or thoughts to assist in this development.