ESCAPE Sources Sought_QandAs.docx
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- FA8109-20-SS-0001
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This sources sought synopsis requests information from potential offerors to support the development of an acquisition strategy for the ESCAPE follow-on contract. Offerors are sought to provide a fully compliant Impact Level 5 hosting environment and deliver Service Parts Management software via SaaS. The synopsis also requests demonstration of an Impact Level 6 hosting environment and SPM delivery. Responses are due by October 2, 2020 and should include company information, security clearance level, and affirmative or negative responses regarding capability to fulfill requirements, with substantiation of plans to acquire capability for any negative responses. The synopsis does not constitute a solicitation and will be used to refine requirements for the ESCAPE follow-on acquisition.
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| ESCAPE Sources Sought_QandAs 22 Oct 20.docx | DOCX document | |
| ESCAPE - Questions for Gov re Sources Sought Notice.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| FA8109-20-SS-0001_ESCAPE_SSS_ Follow_On v1.docx | DOCX document |
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ESCAPE Sources Sought Synopsis Questions and Answers
1. Is it the Government’s intent to have the Contractor to host the IL5 SaaS in a contractor owned facility or assist in a Government Owned facility?
Government Response: Contractor shall host and deliver an IL5 & IL6 platform with requested SPM software.
2. Are you targeting any specific MAAC contract vehicles for this work?
Government Response: The Government is currently conducting Market Research and has not made a determination of the contract vehicle at this time.
3. With respect to the IL5 certification, is it necessary for a potential prime contractor to currently hold IL5/IL6 or simply to be able to obtain IL5/IL6 upon contract award? Alternatively, would it be sufficient for a sub-contractor to hold IL5/IL6?
Government Response: Contractor(s) should have a readily deliverable IL5 Software as a Service (SaaS) environment and must deliver an IL6.
4. With respect to the Service Parts Management (SPM) system mentioned, do you have an SPM system already built which you need migrated to a cloud environment, or do you require a cloud-native SPM system to be built from scratch?
Government Response: Yes, SPM is currently licensed to the AF
5. Could you help us understand how SPM is defined and used in this context? It may be helpful for us to understand the end-user organization, e.g. depot-level maintainers for a specific airframe.
Government Response: SPM is a software the AF is licensing from a third party vendor.
6. Is there a possibility for granting an extension to the Sources Sought response deadline were we to ask for one?
Government Response: The Government currently does not anticipate extending the closing date of the Sources Sought Synopsis.
7. Is the Service Parts Management (SPM) System already built? I reviewed the 2016 PWS and believe it is already in production, you are looking to move it to the cloud?
Government Response: Yes, it is a vendor software the AF licenses. SPM is already built and fully configured including data automation between the SaaS and the AF. The IL5 side is already in production with Authority-to-Operate through DISA. The AF is looking for an IL6 with the follow-on contract to install the already configured and built SPM.
8. Does both the Prime and Sub-Contractor need to hold IL5-6 certification or be able to obtain IL5-6 upon contract award?
Government Response: Potential offerors should have an existing IL5 SaaS platform. IL6 SaaS platform is awarded on the contract. Currently, sub-contractor has the IL5.
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