FUSIONS II RFI FollowUp.pdf

FULL SPECTRUM ISR OPERATIONAL NAF SUPPORT II

(FUSIONS II)

616 OPERATIONS CENTER – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO

FOLLOW-UP REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Purpose/Description:

This Request for Information (RFI) is a follow-up to the original RFI posted to SAM.gov titled “ FUSIONS II SUPPORT - 616 Operations Center - JBSA-Lackland - Request For Information (RFI).”

The verbiage below is a copy of what was originally posed, but we are seeking feedback to the RFI FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS listed at the bottom.

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for industry comment.

The information obtained in this RFI will be used to build an acquisition strategy for FUSIONS II Services at various installations. This RFI is issued in an effort to survey the market to identify potential business sources that can provide services to support the 616 Operations Center (616 OC) and its mission to deliver timely and relevant intelligence data/products to the war fighter. This RFI intends to survey what industry is capable/willing to perform specifically in the areas of Information Warfare Support, Datalink Support, Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) Support, and IT – Software/Programming Support. We intend to determine industry capabilities in these areas IAW the 616 OC’s mission objectives, and our attached draft PWS. The 616 OC Joint Interface Control Cell (JICC) manages datalink connectivity for assigned, attached, and supporting Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions to ensure reliable connectivity and data flow as well as providing global link 16 common operating picture (COP) to external entities. The ISR Integration Branch supports planning, execution and assessment for Information Warfare (IW) activities across a wide range of air, space and cyber operations. The branch drives operations convergence for 24 diverse AF National to Tactical Integration (NTI) teams, champions analysis convergence for 13 Tactics and Adversary Studies Element (TASEs)/15 Tactics Analysis Team (TATs) and responds to AFCYBER intelligence requirements focused on defensive cyber operations missions. The Government currently estimates this effort to have a ceiling of approximately $500M across five years.

The primary location for this acquisition is Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (JBSA-Lackland) Air Force Base (AFB). As planned Operations Centers mature throughout the duration of the contract, additional primary work locations may include, but are not limited to, the following sites:

- Langley AFB, Virginia

- Nellis AFB, Nevada

- NIWC, San Diego, CA

- Camp Pendleton, CA

- Ramstein AB, Germany

- Austin, TX

- Little Rock, AFB

- Shriever AFB, CO

The Facility Clearance Level is TS/SCI.

Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation RFI.

Any information submitted by respondents to this request is strictly voluntary. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does its issuance obligate or restrict the Government to an eventual acquisition approach. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses from this RFI or pay for the preparation of any information submitted or for the use of such information. All information received from this RFI will be used for planning and market research purposes only.

To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Should any proprietary information be submitted, be sure to clearly identify the section(s) of the submission that are proprietary.

The Government shall not be liable for damages related to proprietary information that is not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Responses to the RFI will not be returned.

Please Note: A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for FUSIONS II Services, is attached for your review.

Please, do NOT submit actual quotes, prices, marketing materials, or any other deliverables in your company's RFI response. DO NOT submit item prices or product information.

Small business participants are specifically invited to respond to this RFI. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are also encouraged and acceptable.

Questions relative to this RFI should be addressed to the following individuals: Mr. Andrew Geisel, Contracting Officer (CO) and Mr. Conner Nichols, Contract Specialist (CS), at conner.nichols@us.af.mil.

RFI FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

1. Were there any perceived risks or disadvantages within the RFI that dissuaded you from responding?

2. Did you perceive the RFI as being tailored to a specific type of organization, limiting your ability to participate?

3. Are there specific types of information, support, or clarifications that would have helped facilitate a response?

4. Please share any additional comments or insights regarding your decision not to respond to the original RFI.