(U) 20220921_SABRE_RFI_QA.pdf

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SAF/CDMX Mission Partners Capability Office Date Posted: 09/21/2022 SABRE Request for Information Q&A

No. Question from Respondents Answer from MPCO

1 Will the Government establish a separate budget to procure hardware and software? The Government is still evaluating options and will clarify in a future update.

2 Will the contractor have the responsibility for procuring materials? The Government is still evaluating options and will clarify in a future update.

Will the Government consider a hybrid work arrangement, including a mix of on-site and remote support, to meet the requirements of the SOO?

The request for proposal will clarify primary place(s) of performance. A mix of performance on-site at Government facilities and in contractor facilities is anticipated.

What is the hardware and software bill of material for SABRE v1.0 to define purchase or subscription costs, training required, and effort necessary for cloud deployment, ATO package development, and TNE integration?

The solicitation will clarify performance expectations to include a suggested bill of materials if applicable. Hardware and software lists, if applicable, will be posted in the bidders library.

Will the MPCO’s Impact Level 6 Virtual Private Cloud accreditation noted in the RFI be available for operational SABRE hosting at all deployment locations?

The Government is evaluating all cloud options including hybrid, on prem, and commercial cloud service providers. Any cloud to be developed or utilized for SABRE will comply with the risk management framework and accreditation procedures in the DODI 8540.

What is expected number of users/pre-existing data to be tagged/migrated into the operational SABRE system, and how many other mission applications will be required to be integrated?

Greater than 5,000 user are anticipated at this time. Further direction will be provided in the solicitation.

What is the general design and throughput capacity of the current data center network point of presence / access points? The Government is still evaluating options and will clarify in a future update.

Will the SABRE network and security operation center be required to have a backup or failover to a geographically separate location? The Government is still evaluating options and will clarify in a future update.

what is the current status of SABRE prototype to include design, maturity, performance, and limitations?

Government anticipates the current developer will complete and deliver a minimum viable product by the end of CY22.

Can the Government provide description of the user tasks and activities intended to be conducted on the network (Communication platform/information exchange or development environment enabling big data processing?)

In general, the intent of SABRE is to support command and control (C2), Cyber, Intelligence, and Logistics needs. It is the intent of the Government to include user stories or "Day in the Life" in the bidders library.

11 what are the Data size and file types?

SABRE as a network will enable chat, email, and file sharing. The Government has not yet quantified limitations or constraints regarding data/file size, but anticipated common data types and sizes shared on existing C2 and ISR platforms.

what are the number of users supported, and any nuances associated with the support of these users (location, accessibility, language?)

Greater than 5,000 user are anticipated at this time. Location are global data centers with 24/7 operation. Default language shall be English but some features involving additional languages may be included. Further direction will be provided in the solicitation

13 what is the Physical footprint of the network - reference installation and locations?

The Government is still evaluating options and will communicate the footprint in the solicitation.

14 what Tiers of support required (I, II, III)? Tiered support is not a requirement of this procurement.

15 are there Performance expectations, transport, or speed SLA agreements? The Government is evaluating and will provide clarification in the solicitation.

Hardware or software support expectations, local processing, or storage requirements? See number 4 above.

Can the government provide scaling, sizing and quantity data, with metrics and level of effort information? The Government is evaluating and will provide clarification in the solicitation.

What level of documentation is available from Dreamport or MPCO and will it be accessible early for successful transition-in activities?

Associate contractor agreements are required to support this acquisition. The Government will ensure availability of all information necessary for contractor performance.

Is it to be assumed that the GNOSC is at one of the listed four sites? How many sites should be factored in an offeror’s bid? The Government is evaluating and will provide clarification in the solicitation.

Will the SABRE effort include a 24/7 requirement or just transitioning the prototype to be capable of 24/7 operations? The government desired end state is a 24/7 operational capability.

Is the government anticipating that the selected vendor will scale the current prototype 'as-is' or is a re-architecture/redesign/upgrade anticipated?

The government intends to utilize the architecture of the prototype, but scaling will be required.

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