RFI_Integrated_Scheduling.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

AFLCMC/ HIBX

1.0 Description

AFLCM/HIBX (Acquisition Systems Branch) in support of SAF/AQX is seeking information regarding an Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) tool capability for Acquisition programs/projects, available in today’s marketplace, which could satisfy the Air Force’s Acquisition enterprise business requirements, as indicated below.

Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), the purpose of this notice is to: (1) determine what sources are capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements; (2) ascertain potential market capacity; (3) determine the small business presence in the market; and (4) collect industry experience with successful fielding of integrated master scheduling capabilities, focusing on COTS and GOTS, with minimal customization.

DISCLAIMER: THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION is for Market Research purposes only and is being used as an instrument to identify potential sources that can provide the capabilities described within this notice. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject services. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this notification. Additionally, all submissions become government property and will not be returned. No basis for a claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this RFI.

2.0 Background

In accordance with Acquisition policy and guidance, all Acquisition programs/projects are required to conduct IMS tasks and activities on a frequent basis, and provide status reporting to senior leadership. Populating and maintaining the program IMS is currently very time-consuming (i.e., requires more program office personnel and increases complexity if resource loading is a requirement), and would be increasingly more time-consuming if it requires the integration of schedules from multiple programs/projects. Currently, all schedules need to be in the same format to support integration, and could require costly contract modifications to have schedules delivered in the PMO’s selected (correct) format.

3.0 Anticipated Capability

In accordance with AFPD 63-1/AFPD 20-1, Acquisition/Logistics, Integrated Life Cycle Management, 7 August 2018, and AFI 63-101, Integrated Life Cycle Management, 9 May 2017, future state business capabilities are needed in order to achieve higher-order IMS requirements.

3.0.1 The initial IMS capability will facilitate the following abilities for customers:

--Ability to populate a program schedule and make changes. This includes the ability to create events, milestones, and timeframes, as well as change them.

--Ability to resource load a program schedule, if required.

--Ability to integrate schedules from various projects related to the program.

--Ability to conduct "what-if" analysis on a version of the program schedule.

--Ability to migrate schedule information from one document to another, and preserve the ability to make changes to the schedule after it is moved.

--Ability to identify program interdependencies within and across program management offices (PMOs).

3.0.2 The AF needs to be able to move data between scheduling tools and not have to enter the data from one to another tool manually. This reflects the facilitation of interoperability between scheduling tools.

3.0.3 The AF needs to be able to standardize on an Acquisition program integrated master scheduling capability, which would facilitate comparison and analysis within and across AFPEO portfolios.

4.0 HOW TO RESPOND:

All responses are to be provided utilizing Survey Monkey at the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NQFMX6W The survey will be activated concurrently with the posting of this RFI and remain active until 12:00 P.M. (Noon), 26 July 2019.

Please provide the most appropriate answer possible as it applies at the time of taking the survey. The survey gathers information using a variety of question types, such as yes/no, multiple choice and specialized responses.

NOTE: SurveyMonkey allows respondents to exit the survey and return later if needed. However, in order to take advantage of this functionality there are some important things to keep in mind:

**Paper submissions sent to our office will not be accepted or reviewed at this time. All responses to this RFI MUST utilize the SurveyMonkey link above. Any paper submissions received on behalf of this RFI will be discarded and will not be returned.

5. POINTS OF CONTACT:

Questions regarding this RFI should be submitted to the Procuring Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist identified below:

Air Force Procuring Contracting Officer, James Wilson, at james.wilson.11@us.af.mil Contract Specialist, Jonathan Ketter, at jonathan.ketter@us.af.mil