HM047618Q0024_RFI_Fairchild_22_May_2018.pdf

UNCLASSIFIED

Wet Film as a Service

“Fairchild”

Request for Information (RFI)

HM0476-18-Q-0024

22 May 2018

A. Description and Purpose

(U) 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. While this RFI indicates currently planned contracts, it does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the National

Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders 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.

B. Scope

(U) NGA has a persistent mission to process original negative “wet” film as well as a mission to reproduce positive film copies from original negatives. This mission supports U.S. treaty obligations, with predetermined specifications for how much film will be received, timelines in which it must be processed, and how it must be delivered for follow-on analysis.

(U) To meet these obligations, NGA requires up to 10,000 feet of wet film to be processed, twice per month. Due to the legacy technology required for this processing, NGA shall provide Versamat automatic film processors and Niagra printers as Government-furnished equipment (GFE). NGA’s intent is for the storage, maintenance, and utilization of this GFE to occur at a Contractor-owned and operated facility, but the Government is open to technically feasible alternatives.

(U) NGA envisions fulfilling this mission support requirement through a “film as a service” based model where the processing of wet film would be bought on a per-unit basis, resulting in delivery of one fully processed film roll. The service provider would be responsible for acquiring all required processing materials, the processing of the film, the disposal of all waste, and the shipping of all processed film. It is estimated that each production run requires the following:

The tables below are unclassified

Chemistry Quantity Film Quantity

641 Dev Starter 2 9000 ft ON (3409) 18

641 Dev Replinisher 2

9000 ft Dupe (18-19 rolls) SO-

192 18

885 Fixer Replinisher 2

1000 ft flashed film (2+ rolls per mission) SO-192 2

(U) One of the primary objectives of the wet film mission is to ensure that all processed film meets the quality standards required for the film to be used for imagery exploitation. NGA seeks industry input on the most effective method for quality assurance of processed film, given the unique mission requirements and the legacy technology/techniques that must be utilized.

C. Responses

(U) Interested parties are directed to respond to this RFI by specifically addressing the questions described in Section D of this RFI.

(U) Written responses shall not include proprietary information. Any responses that are marked proprietary will not be considered. Responses to this RFI shall be UNCLASSIFIED. Classification markings shall be on every page of the response.

(U) All responses to this RFI must be received by 12:00 Noon ET, 11 June 2018.

(U) To aid in Government review, the response shall be in Microsoft Word or compatible format and shall not exceed 15 pages. A page is defined as each face of an 8½” x 11” sheet with information contained within a one-inch margin on all sides. Font type shall be Times Roman 12 point. The first page of the submission must state the RFI title and provide the name, mailing address, phone number, fax number, company website, and e-mail of designated point(s) of contact.

The Section E response table provided below is not included in this page limitation.

(U) Method of Submittal: All responses must be submitted via the UNCLASSIFIED IC-ARC

(Intelligence Community – Acquisition Research Center) Website at URL: https://acq.westfields.net for “FAIRCHILD.” Responses shall be submitted as a one file upload by following the directions for submitting a final RFI response under the RFI Tab on the “FAIRCHILD” – RFI Site. RFI responses will not be accepted after the cut-off time and date stated above and will not be accepted via email, fax, or other means.

For Unclassified ARC assistance, please contact the ACE Helpdesk at 703-230-6300 or acehelpdesk@westfields.net.

(U) Questions and Answers (Q&As). The Government will entertain questions on a case by basis, and the Government will endeavor to answer all questions that are posted. Vendor questions shall be uploaded via the unclassified IC-ARC website, as appropriate. Email and telephone questions will not be accepted. Respondents should be advised that all questions submitted to the Unclassified

ARC will be posted for all respondents to view, although the identity of the requesting organization will be withheld.

(U) The deadline for submitting questions is 12:00 Noon ET, 30 May 2018.

(U) Respondents are hereby notified that more than one Government Agency may be provided the responses for review, and the Government may utilize Federally Funded Research and Development mailto:acehelpdesk@westfields.net

Centers (FFRDC) and/or Support Contractors to provide technical advice on the responses.

Otherwise, information submitted under this RFI will be limited only to the Program Management

Office and to the support contractors who have signed the requisite non-disclosure agreements.

(U) The Government may use the information provided to develop a comprehensive procurement strategy and solicitation. Any information used will be on a non-attribution basis. The Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the RFI requirements 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.

D. Information Requested

(U) NGA is requesting feedback and responses on the following:

1. Service Model: NGA intends to acquire wet film processing on a per-canister basis:

a. Do you currently have the capability to process and duplicate canisters of wet film?

Can you estimate your annual capacity?

b. Please weigh in on the pros and cons of using a per-canister service model and provide an explanation if you believe there is a more effective model for acquiring wet film processing services.

2. Equipment:

a. Do you have experience using the equipment listed in Appendix A, and experience performing maintenance on the equipment?

b. In the event of an equipment failure, do you have a way of procuring parts no longer produced by the manufacturer?

3. Continuity of Operations (COOP): NGA may serve as the COOP provider for certain airborne platforms related to NGA’s own wet film processing requirements.

a. Do you have a fully accredited SCIF?

b. Do you have warehouse space currently available?

4. Safety: Safety of personnel performing work under this contract is a top priority for NGA

a. Do you have experience ensuring that federal, state and local environmental protection laws are adhered to?

b. Do you have experience acquiring, handling, and disposing of chemicals?

5. Transport & Shipping: NGA is seeking an efficient and effective way to securely transport original negatives.

a. Please describe the technology or process that you see as the best fit for accomplishing this.

b. Do you have experience shipping classified material to other CONUS locations?

6. Business opportunities: NGA would like to gauge the availability of businesses (small and large) who would be capable of performing some or all of the anticipated requirements.

Please include in your response a capability statement regarding one or more of the following:

a. Film processing

b. Production of positive film copies

c. Chemical distribution

d. Chemical disposal

e. Film processing equipment maintenance

E. ADMINISTRATIVE

(U) Provide the following information, using the table provided below. The entire table must be included in your response as the last item in your response. This table is not counted as part of the page limit specified in Section C.

(U) Business Type: based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code

00000–Computer Systems Design Services – planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software and communication technologies. The responder is to provide answers to the following questions:

The table below is unclassified

To be considered for a Small Business set-aside, at least 50 % of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the responder.( FAR 52.219-14, Limitation of Subcontracting)

RESPONSE

Are you a Small Business? (FAR 19.102), If so, which type: □ YES □ NO

Small Disadvantaged small business? (FAR 19.304) □ YES □ NO

Service Disabled small business? (FAR 19.14) □ YES □ NO

8(a) Small Disadvantaged small business? (FAR 19.8) □ YES □ NO

HUBZone small business? (FAR 19.13) □ YES □ NO

Woman-Owned Small Business? (FAR 19.15) □ YES □ NO

Involved in a mentor and/or protégé program? (DFARS 219.71) □ YES □ NO

Recommendation for alternative NAICS Code? □ YES □ NO

If Yes, provide brief rationale for any NAICS Code applicable to the planned acquisition other than one of the NAICS codes identified above.

DUNS Number? If Yes, please provide. □ YES □ NO

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code? If Yes, please provide.

□ YES □ NO

Defense facility security clearance? If Yes, What type? What level?

Do you have an approved Accounting system? □ YES □ NO

What is the Date of last audit? □ Not Applicable http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/sssd/naics/naicsrch?chart=2012 http://www.naics.com/naicsfiles/Size_Standards_Table2013.pdf http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2019_1.html http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2019_3.html http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2019_14.html#wp1093836 http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2019_8.html#wp1092796 http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2019_13.html#wp1094801 http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2019_15.html#wp1094868 http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/219_71.htm

Who performed the audit?

□ Not Applicable

Was your accounting system determined adequate/inadequate?

If No, please explain.

□ Not Applicable

Do you hold a GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract applicable to the NAICS code (s) identified above? If yes, provide contract number(s).

If this requirement is competed, will you submit a proposal as a

Prime or Subcontractor?

□ Yes – Prime

□ Yes – Subcontractor supporting a Prime

□ Do not know

□ Not Applicable

Are you interested in participating as a Joint Venture or Small

Business Set Aside? If Yes, briefly describe the type of work you are interested in performing.

□ Yes - Joint Venture

□ Yes - Small Business

Set Aside

□ No

(U) APPENDIX A

Asset Class Asset Type Asset Sub-Type Manufacturer/Publisher Name Manufacturer Model

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip SPLICER Eastman Kodak Co. N/A

Government Furnished Property MeasuringEquipment DENSITOMETER Eastman Kodak Co. 250-770

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip CLEANER FILM Eastman Kodak Co. 516-001

Government Furnished Property AudioVisualEquip PHOTOGRAPH Eastman Kodak Co. 072-101

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip TABLE EDITING Eastman Kodak Co. 233-001

Government Furnished Property MeasuringEquipment DENSITOMETER Macbeth TD903

Government Furnished Property MeasuringEquipment DENSITOMETER Macbeth TD903

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip TABLE EDITING Eastman Kodak Co. 218-001

Government Furnished Property MeasuringEquipment METER PH Thermo Electron Corp. Benchtop

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip SLITTER Eastman Kodak Co.

Government Furnished Property AudioVisualEquip PHOTOGRAPH Eastman Kodak Co. 840-001

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip READER CODE Eastman Kodak Co. Kodestar

Government Furnished Property MeasuringEquipment MICRODENSITOMETER PDS 1010MS

Government Furnished Property MeasuringEquipment MICRODENSITOMETER PDS II

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip OTHER - TECHNICAL Eastman Kodak Co. 260-001

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip FLASHER Eastman Kodak Co. 153-001

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip OTHER - TECHNICAL Eastman Kodak Co. 283-001

Government Furnished Property MeasuringEquipment DENSITOMETER Reading #4

Government Furnished Property OfficeEquip CUTTER FILM Thwing Albert

Government Furnished Property MeasuringEquipment DENSITOMETER Macbeth 6760PTD518

Government Furnished Property AudioVisualEquip PHOTOGRAPH Eastman Kodak Co. 008-001

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip TABLE EDITING Eastman Kodak Co. 223-001

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip TABLE EDITING Eastman Kodak Co. 222-001

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip OTHER - TECHNICAL Eastman Kodak Co. 1-119-E-001

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip OTHER - TECHNICAL International Light IL1700

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip OTHER - TECHNICAL Eastman Kodak Co. 263-001

Government Furnished Property MeasuringEquipment DENSITOMETER Reading

Government Furnished Property AudioVisualEquip PROCESSOR FILM Eastman Kodak Co. 1140

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip READER CODE Eastman Kodak Co. 842-2347

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip READER CODE Eastman Kodak Co.

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip CIRCULATOR IMMERSION VMR Scientific 13271-010

Government Furnished Property AudioVisualEquip PROCESSOR FILM Eastman Kodak Co. 674001076870

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip OTHER - TECHNICAL Eastman Kodak Co. 758-101

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip OTHER - TECHNICAL Burt LSF-105

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip OTHER - TECHNICAL Burt LSF-105

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip OTHER - TECHNICAL Burt LSF-105

Government Furnished Property MeasuringEquipment SENSITOMETER Eastman Kodak Co. 824-001

Government Furnished Property AudioVisualEquip PROCESSOR FILM Eastman Kodak Co. 1140

Government Furnished Property MeasuringEquipment VISCOMETER Brookfield

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip OTHER - TECHNICAL Eastman Kodak Co. II

Government Furnished Property TechnicalEquip OTHER - TECHNICAL Eastman Kodak Co. 263-001

Government Furnished Property AudioVisualEquip PHOTOGRAPH Eastman Kodak Co. III