ID05180055_Human_Sensory_Exploitation_RFI.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ANNOUNCEMENT

The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking sources and requesting information on behalf of Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), 711th Human Performance Wing (HPW) to determine the availability and technical capability of schedule contractors to assist the Government research team in developing new measurement, modeling and simulation capability to predict aircraft audibility. Additionally the GSA is soliciting feedback regarding the Government’s Performance Work Statement (PWS).

CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

Contract Number: IT Schedule 70; SIN 132-51 Task Order Number:

Contract Type: FFP Task order with up to four option years Incumbent and their size: CDO Technologies, Inc.

Method of previous acquisition: Sole Source Description of Requirement:

Special Operations Aviation must anticipate acoustic (aural) detection of aircraft over hostile areas. Many mission sets require low level flight operations which are extremely susceptible to ground fire engagement. The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) requires decision support technology enabling planners and aircrews the ability to anticipate when and where special aviation activities will become acoustically detected by insurgents. The Battlespace Acoustics Branch within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing (AFRL/711 HPW) is leading an advanced research program to develop new measurement, modeling and simulation capability to predict aircraft audibility.

The Contractor will assist the Government research team in dealing with complex data sets from outdoor and indoor test facilities and laboratories. Reliable data capture, tracking, organization, networking, storage, processing and management inside government furnished high security areas will be essential. The Contractor’s team will be required to travel to key locations within the United States to accomplish the mission; however, majority of the work will be accomplished on Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio inside government furnished facilities. The Contractor’s team will facilitate acoustic flight testing, acoustic and meteorological measurement, outdoor sound modeling, human listener perception modeling and geospatial mapping of the modeled outputs for mission planning and simulation. The Contractor shall support the government by designing, developing, implementing, and testing of weapon systems and other identified assets sound signatures.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES/INFORMATION REQUESTED:

In order to successfully perform of this task order, the contactor team must have at least the following capabilities:

1. Qualified Technical Specialists as listed in the PWS

2. Provide Technical Modeling and Simulation Support

3. Provide Range support

4. Provide Program Management

GENERAL INFORMATION

Interested parties are being asked to provide the following:

1. Statements addressing all tasks listed, including capabilities and any recommended alternative approaches. (limit 5 page).

2. Response to all Government questions listed below. (no page restrictions).

GOVERNMENT QUESTIONS

1. Is the information provided within this RFI sufficient to craft a proposal for a solicitation for these services? If not, what other information would be helpful. In your response, please refer to specific tasks.

2. What contract type (e.g. firm fixed price, labor hours, etc.) do you believe is most appropriate for each of these tasks, and why?

3. What performance measures could you support or would recommend for the services requested?

4. Please provide representative resumes for personnel that demonstrate your organization’s ability to provide these services, and recommendations as to which tasks should require key personnel.

5. Please describe your organization’s ability to provide cleared personnel.

6. Please describe your organization’s experience in the science of acoustic modeling and visual stealth.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Key personnel must have a valid a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.

SMALL BUSINESS:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, with the corresponding size standard of 1000 employees. To assist GSA in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this announcement, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirements areas contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.

In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative and their business title;

3) Type of Small Business;

4) Cage Code;

5) GSA Schedules or other GSA contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of this service.

Interested respondents should send their responses via email NLT 12:00pm EST December 7, 2018 to Jennifer Wylie (Jennifer.wylie@gsa.gov). Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages) demonstrating ability to perform the services described in this announcement.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government and contractor personal reviewing RFI responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.