RFI MSS2_rev2.docx

Request For Information (RFI) #: FA7022-21-RFI-A001 Notice Type: Sources Sought/Request for Information Title: Atmosphere and Space Mission Systems Support 2: Maintenance, Sustainment and Development of operational Information System Classification Code: A – Research and Development NAICS Code: 541511; SBA size standard $30M

PSC: AR45

RESPONSE DATE: 08 Jan 2020

Primary Point of Contact: Thomas Armstrong, Contract Specialist, UNCLASS email: thomas.armstrong.11@us.af.mil ; (321) 494-6537.

DISCLAIMER: This request is for informational purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposals, Request for Quotes, or Invitation for Bids. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e) the information requested is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. No award(s) will be made from responses to this announcement. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responses to this request for information. There is no solicitation available at this time; however, should a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this notice or the Government’s use of such information in development of the solicitation. Responses are voluntary. Information provided will not be disclosed outside the Agency unless subject to a Freedom of Information Act request.

This is a request for information (RFI) issued by AMIC Det 2 OL/PKA, supporting the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) System Development Directorate (SD) and is part of the market research effort for an anticipated requirement. The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources likely to respond to a solicitation, if issued, and to obtain industry comments on the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS). Information received in response to this RFI will be combined with other market research results to inform the Government’s acquisition approach.

Background AFTAC provides national authorities with quality technical measurements to monitor nuclear treaty compliance and develops advanced proliferation monitoring technologies to preserve our nation’s security. It is the sole organization in the federal government whose mission is to detect and report technical data from foreign nuclear explosions.

AFTAC uses automated information systems and software applications in the fulfillment of its mission. Systems and software require maintenance and sustainment to ensure cybersecurity and reliability. In addition to maintenance and sustainment, software development is required to keep pace with newly identified areas of interest and technological advancements.

The Atmosphere and Space (A&S) mission systems are part of a virtualized network located at AFTAC, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida and alternate locations. The systems consists of a development domain, test domain, and an operational (production) domain and supports storage, retrieval, and analysis of data.

The services described in the DRAFT PWS are currently being provided under contract FA7022-16-C-0007 by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, a large business. The current contract contains options which, if exercised, provide for performance until 31 July 2021.

Performance Work Statement The DRAFT PWS is classified SECRET with release restrictions. Contact Ms. Donna Miller at UNCLASS email donna.miller.16@us.af.mil for instructions and requirements to obtain a copy of the DRAFT PWS and instructions for submitting an RFI response.

Responses Interested parties are asked to submit the following:

1) The Respondent Information table;

2) A completed questionnaire;

3) DRAFT PWS comments;

4) A narrative of capabilities, experience and summary of likely technical approach (10 page maximum) Proprietary information is not desired. If the respondent determines proprietary information is essential to the response, the information MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED and separate from non-proprietary information. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified. All submissions will become Government property and will not be returned. Any Government or contractor personnel reviewing RFI responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed.

Send responses to Ms. Donna Miller.

DRAFT PWS IS CLASSIFIED - DO NOT RETURN DRAFT PWS WITH COMMENTS VIA UNCLASSIFIED NETWORK

RESPONDENT INFORMATION

1. Company Name and Address

2. Point of Contact name, email, phone

3. DUNS

4. CAGE

5. Facility Clearance

(TOP SECRET REQUIRED)

Current Facility Clearance Level

6. Cognizant DCMA

7. Cognizant DCAA

8. Company Size/Socio-economic status (check as appropriate)

NAICS Code: 541511; SBA size standard $30M

Small Business

Veteran-owned Small Business

Service-disabled, Veteran-owned Small Business

HUBZone

Small Disadvantaged Business

Woman/women-owned Small Business

Economically Disadvantaged Woman/women-owned Small Business

8(a) concern

Indian Tribe, Alaska Native Corporation, or Native Hawaiian Small Business

Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions

Large Business

11. List any Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts in which you participate and contract number (GSA OASIS, GSA Alliant SB, NASA SEWP, etc.)

QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Has the Government adequately described the proposed requirement in the DRAFT PWS? If not, how could the DRAFT PWS be improved?

2. Given what you know of the requirement from the DRAFT PWS, are there any potential positions you would consider to be key to successful accomplishment and/or management?

a. If so, what are they?

b. What would you consider to be adequate experience, capabilities and/or skills of those positions?

3. What problems/concerns might your company have with the approved SCIF requirement?

4. In your opinion, does the Services Summary measure the correct performance metrics? What performance metrics would you add or subtract?

5. Are the performance metrics, as stated in the DRAFT PWS, achievable?

6. Other areas not mentioned above.