Data Correlation Fusion RFI.pdf

SSC/SZBN

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FA8723-25-R-0005

DATA CORRELATION, and FUSION

1.0 Description

1.1 The Space Systems Command (SSC) in support of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex-Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) Program Office is seeking information on how an interested contractor could provide information relative to advanced correlation and fusion processing being introduced within Combatant Commanders Integrated Command and Control System (CCIC2S) near real-time processing. As additional data sources are integrated into CCIC2S, correlation/fusion will be required on tracks received from non-persistent sources, traditional ITW/AA sources, non-ITW/AA sources (e.g. Global Defense Integration and C2BMC), and non-traditional sources (e.g. Intel and Theater). The process will involve an introduction to advance correlation and fusion for CCIC2S of data displayed to the warfighter with other NORAD-NORTHCOM Joint Operations Center (N-NC JOC) systems. The result will be to ensure accuracy of data and maximize the consolidation of information captured, characterize threats more precisely and provide continuous tracking to the warfighter.

1.2 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Space Force is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Those responding are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

2.0 Background

Combatant Commanders Integrated Command and Control System (CCIC2S) provides timely, unambiguous, and continuous warning and attack assessment of air, missile and space threats to North America, and geographical theaters. This system integrates and correlates missile launch and surveillance information from certified sources to assess the nature of an enemy launch/attack and issues warnings to the US National Command Authority, Canadian National Leadership, the National Military Command Center and war-fighting Combatant Commanders (C2). NCMC-ITW/AA and Legacy Space C2 systems provided NORAD/NORTHCOM, USSTRATCOM, and US Space Force command structures with the information management, decision aids, and connectivity required to monitor, assess, plan, and execute assigned strategic, space operations, and missile defense missions.

The Combatant Commanders Integrated Command and Control System (CCIC2S) is a unique, integrated, C2 “system of systems,” to provide data communication between external sensors and end users; mission processing for air and missile warning mission and system operations functions. The system supports nation strategic objectives with Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and provides missile and air warning cueing, and engagement information to theater combatant commanders. The system consists of terrestrial and space-based sensor outputs, C2 nodes, and communication and dissemination links, connecting the US and Canadian defense information networks.

3.0 Problem Set

Emerging threats require new and innovative Strategic C2 approaches for strategic warning time analysis, attack origination identification, weapon system identification, multi-phenomenology track custody, event correlation, threat determination, and multi-domain attack characterization within the CCIC2S System of Systems.

The Government is in need of solutions which integrate, process, and evaluate high fidelity data from traditional ITW/AA, non-ITW/AA (Global Defense Integration and Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC)), and non-traditional data sources (Intel and theater) for interoperability into the CCIC2S enterprise to introduce advanced correlation, and fusion, of data displayed to the warfighter to improve prediction accuracy and tracking to increase time available for critical decisions and responses.

3.1 Delivery Period: TBD based on responses.

3.2 Limitations: The contractor must have previous experience developing advanced correlation, and fusion of data displayed to the warfighter to improve prediction accuracy and tracking to increase the time critical decisions and responses.

3.3 Security Requirements: Responses shall be Unclassified and Classified up to SECRET.

The Solution to this RFI must be able to be developed to operate within the CCIC2S Systems approval boundary at the Secret level. Through initial evaluations the Government has determined support up to the TS/SCI level may be needed. The Government requires integration and test to be performed in the NCMC/ITWAA test and development facilities.

The Government is curious if the contractor prefers development at a pre-approved/existing Contractor facility and/or a Government facility.

4.0 Requested Information

The Government is seeking to identify potential vendors who have experience in developing advanced models and deploying to an operational environment to correlate and fuse data to achieve the objectives outlined below:

4.1 Develop low latency, high fidelity source geolocation fused state estimates from multiple data sources, with corresponding association, correlation and fusion algorithm changes that are directed by the Government in support of NCMC ITW/AA mission specific objectives.

4.2 Identify solutions for deficiencies and enhanced NCMC/ITW/AA capabilities to include modifications to subsystems to include changes to message processing redesign, algorithm changes, internal interface changes, graphical user interface changes, or addition of new message types.

4.3 Identify Hardware and Software solution expansion required for operational and development sites that are modernized, scalable, and extensible properties consistent with modern industry standards.

4.4 Demonstrated experience with interoperability between existing systems and to potentially enable additional future data sources, i.e., make algorithm scalable for additional potential future sources to include code standardization.

4.5 Introduce advanced correlation/fusion and decision support system (DSS). As required;

update, implement, test, and demonstrate associated software and/or hardware within the CCIC2S baseline and across the CCIC2S development environment to ingest, process, and display data.

5.0 Responses

5.1 Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a white paper.

5.2 White papers are due no later than 12 December 2024, 1700 MST. Responses shall be clearly marked as “Unclassified” in classification and limited to ten pages relative to paragraph four above and submitted via e-mail to Ms. Heather Baldwin @ heather.baldwin.4@spaceforce.mil or Lt. Makayla Hansen @ Makayla.hansen.2@spaceforce.mil Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned

5.3 Classified White papers up to SECRET only are due no later than 12 December 2024, 1700 MST. Responses shall be clearly marked as “Classified” in classification and limited to ten pages relative to paragraph four above and submitted via SIPR e-mail to Ms. Heather Baldwin @ heather.baldwin.civ@mail.smil.mil or Michael Maule @ michael.e.maule.civ@mail.smil.mil Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned

5.4 The white paper shall provide administrative information, and shall include the following as a minimum:

5.4.1 Name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and e-mail of designated point of contact.

5.4.2 Recommended contracting strategy.

5.4.3 Recommended staffing plan/skillsets to complete the proposed effort.

5.4.4 Recommended Level of Effort (LoE) estimated total hours to complete project.

5.4.5 Business type (large business, small business, small, disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small, disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 518210, Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services. “Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13 CFR part 121. A small business concern for the purposes of this procurement is generally defined as a business, including its affiliates, averaging no more than 35 million dollars in annual receipts. Respondents are cautioned, however, that this is a general description only. Additional standards and conditions apply. Please refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 19 for additional detailed information on Small Business Size Standards. The FAR is available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

5.4.6 The facility security clearance of the respondent.

The number of pages in the administrative section of the white paper shall not be included in the 10-page limitation. The 10-page limitation applies only to the technical portion of the white paper.

6.0 Industry Discussions

SSC representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential respondents. Such discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements, especially any development and certification risks.

7.0 Questions

Unclassified questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to Ms.

Heather Baldwin @ heather.baldwin.4@spaceforce.mil or Lt. Makayla Hansen @ Makayla.hansen.2@spaceforce.mil by 22 November 2024, 1700 MST and shall clearly be marked as UNCLASSIFIED classification. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered by posting answers in response to this RFI. Accordingly, questions shall NOT contain proprietary information and shall be Unclassified. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 22 November 2024, 1700 MST will be answered.

Classified questions no higher than SECRET regarding this announcement shall be marked appropriately submitted in writing by e-mail to Ms. Heather Baldwin @ heather.baldwin.civ@mail.smil.mil or Mr. Michael Maule @ michael.e.maule.civ@mail.smil.mil by 22 November 2024, 1700 MST and shall clearly be properly marked as CLASSIFIED SECRET only classification. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered by posting answers in response to this RFI. Accordingly, questions shall NOT contain proprietary information and shall be Unclassified. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 22 November 2024, 1700 MST will be answered.

8.0 Summary

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can establish a data harmonization solution. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Space Force has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.