SSS_AFLCMC_CITO_Unique_08March2016.pdf

ACQUISITION SENSITIVE

08 March 2016

Sources Sought

AFLCMC CITO Unique Communications and Information Technology

Small Business 8a Set-Aside Sources Sought

AFLCMC/PZIT, in support of AFLCMC/OZ Chief Information Technology Office (CITO), issues this sources sought synopsis for information and planning purposes in support of Unique

Communications & IT (Information Technology) support/services. This is not a Request for

Proposal; there is no solicitation available at this time. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. The services required for this effort support of this acquisition is to provide all personnel, supervision, and services necessary to accomplish organizational unique Communications and

Information Systems support for AFLCMC organizations for Information Technology functions considered to be outside the Core support definition. These functions include, but not limited to, support for:

Server and desktop support for Information Technology functions within Special

Access Required (SAR) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) environments for customers supported under this contract; Government to Business (G2B) communications interfaces that do not utilize the Wright Patterson AFB backbone; Information systems security functions (including IAO responsibility and secure equipment audits (JAFAN) and Communications Security (COMSEC)

Management oversight (including controlled authorization/custody receipt listing

(CA/CRL) responsibility) and support in compliance with DOD, AF, and local policy, guidance, and directives; Multimedia (Video Teleconferencing and Audio

Visual) set-up and operations support; Information Technology Equipment

Custodian (ITEC),Unit Software License Manager (ULSM), and hardware maintenance management support; Telephone Service Officer (TSO) and Mobile

Computing Device/wireless management support, including (1) preparing work request for phone/voice mail service and unique VTC requirements and (2) validating wireless bills for government approval and payment; Web based development, maintenance, administration and support, to include emphasis on

AF Portal, and Collaborative Work Environment (CWE); Full spectrum life-cycle management support for in-house software application systems, databases, and document imaging systems, including database administration, systems design, programming, enhancement, optimization, sustainment, testing, configuration, maintenance, deployment, and interface management activities (including secure systems, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, portfolio management requirements); User product training on selected software and hardware capabilities to enhance user effectiveness; Information Technology related special studies, product evaluations, requirements analysis and strategic planning support;

Development of organizational unique Information Technology Operating

Instructions and/or handbooks; Management and support of stand-alone work stations and networks.

A Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity, multiple year contract is contemplated. AFLCMC organizations will order services by means of task orders with specifically defined tasks, schedules, and performance criteria. This effort is anticipated to span a 5-year period.

The Government intends to limit this action to Small Business 8a Set-Aside concerns only. All respondents must be able to begin all required work with the necessary security clearances no later than 01 June 2016. All respondents are required to certify that they currently meet the small business requirements under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541519, “Other Computer Related Services,” with a small business size standard of $27.5M average annual receipts. Prospective sources must indicate both the size with respect to the above standard and if they are a Small Business (SB), Women-owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Black College or University or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI), an 8(a) firm, a

Native American Firm, a HUBZone firm, a Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern (VOSB), a

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSB), or a participant in the

Very Small Business Pilot Program. To be considered for this award, the company must be registered in System of Award Management (SAM).

Capabilities Packages

All interested companies should submit a capabilities package which explicitly demonstrates capabilities and expertise related to this effort as described above and in the attached Capabilities

Requirement Statement. The capabilities package requirements are to be presented in accordance with the attachment entitled "Capabilities package." Your package should also include specific examples of past performance relevant to these requirements. The date for the capability packages is not later than 12:00 pm, EST, 11 March, 2016.

As a Small Business Set Aside, it is required that small business prime contractors must perform at least 50% of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. The clause reads, in part, as follows: “Limitations on

Subcontracting (Dec 1996) … (b) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the

Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for – (1)

Services (except construction), at least 50 percent of the cost of contract Performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. (End of Clause).” Provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used.

The capabilities package shall be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Respondents shall also provide recent, relevant past performance experience examples for all work areas described in this sources sought and

Capabilities Requirement Statement. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated.

Please submit one (1) hardcopy of your response to AFLCMC/PZIT, Attn: Joseph McCartan, 2275 D St., Bldg. 16, Rm. 128, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 (937) 656-7475, and one (1)

PDF formatted copy via email to Joseph.McCartan@us.af.mil and Stephen.Wharton@us.af.mil.

The response must not exceed 16 pages. One page is considered 1 side of an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper with 1 inch margins (top, bottom, left and right). Font should be no smaller than 10 point font Times New Roman or equivalent. Your Capabilities Package shall include the following:

Company Name; Address; Point of Contact; Telephone number; E-Mail Address; CAGE Code;

Web Page URL; Certification of small business status; GSA Schedule 70 contract number and expiration. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

All questions to this sources sought shall be submitted via email to Joseph.McCartan@us.af.mil or the Contracting Officer, Stephen Wharton at Stephen.Wharton@us.af.mil. The Ombudsman appointed to this effort is Jill Willingham-Allen, 1790 10 th

St., WPAFB OH 45433-7404, jill.willinghamallen.1@wpafb.af.mil.

See attached:

1. Capabilities Package

2. Draft PWS mailto:Joseph.McCartan@us.af.mil mailto:Stephen.Wharton@us.af.mil mailto:Joseph.McCartan@us.af.mil mailto:Stephen.Wharton@us.af.mil mailto:jill.willinghamallen.1@wpafb.af.mil mailto:jill.willinghamallen.1@wpafb.af.mil