Sources-Sought--- WIDS.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

The 375th Contracting Squadron (375 CONS) is seeking sources for a Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS)

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

375th Contracting Squadron/PKB2 201 E. Winters St., Bldg. 52 Scott AFB, IL 62225-5015

INTRODUCTION:

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT to determine the availability and technical capability of large and small businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms; Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Woman Owned Small Business) to provide the required products and/or services.

The 375 CONS is seeking information for potential sources for a deployable wireless intrusion detection system for the Air Mobility Command (AMC).

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND

SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.

RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO

OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND: This is a new effort and prior acquisition information is not available.

Contract Number: N/A Contract Type: N/A Incumbent and their size: N/A Method of previous acquisition: N/A

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

The AMC requires a deployable wireless detection intrusion system (WIDS). The proposed deployable wireless intrusion system shall protect a classified environment, can detect, locate, and monitor devices within a 3-5ft radius continuously and while in motion, the detection device must be 100% passive in such that it does not transmit any data. It should accurately classify and identify the type of device (Cellular/Bluetooth/Low Energy/Medical devices/WiFi/802.15.4 devices/etc..), be able to detect if these devices connect to other nearby devices, be upgradeable to detect new technologies as they emerge, be capable of creating adjustable Geo-

Fencing areas within the secure spaces, provide real-time alerts and recordings of movements within the secure spaces, must be adjustable to allow certain devices within the secure areas without setting off alarms, and have the ability to integrate the system via an application programming interface (API).

You must identify how your company can accomplish tasks associated with this requirement and include supporting information which demonstrates your capabilities. Supporting information shall not reiterate the language provided in the description, but rather it shall provide details regarding your company's capabilities to execute the requirement. Past performance information that is related to the requiement is requested if available.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must support security levels for Unclassified; Unclassified, but sensitive; for official use only.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 561621, with the corresponding size standard of $25M. The Government is seeking feedback on the NAICS for this requirement. If your company proposes the use of another NAICS, please provide associated award information, if applicable.

To assist 375 CONS in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirement’s areas contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.

To make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1) Business name and address

2) Name of company representative, business title and email

3) Large or Small Business Size and Type of Small Business (if applicable).

4) Cage Code/UEI Number

5) DUNS Number

6) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product and service, to include ENCORE II, General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other

Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)

7) Please provide any questions or concerns you have on the description and/or NAICS code provided.

8) Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten pages) demonstrating the ability to perform the services listed in this Technical Description. Documentation should be in bullet format.

Vendors who wish to respond to this should send responses via email NLT 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on Wednesday, 19 September 2023, to the following:

Contract Specialist: Linday Ashford, linday.ashford.1@us.af.mil Contracting Officer: MSgt Chrissina Dural, chrissina.dural@us.af.mil

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contractor personal reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

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