INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT_final.docx

INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT

for Atmosphere and Space Mission Systems Support 2: Maintenance, Sustainment and Development of Operational Information System

Related Request for Information: FA7022-21-RFI-A001 Host: Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC)

Day of Event: 29 January 2020 Registration Deadline: 22 January 2020

Event POC:

· Ms. Donna Miller Email: donna.miller.16@us.af.mil

INTRODUCTION:

The Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) will conduct an Industry Day event on January 29th, 2020 for the Atmosphere and Space (A&S) Mission System Support (MSS) 2 effort at Patrick AFB, Florida. The Industry Day event is in support of acquisition planning and market research; the event is open to large and small businesses. The purpose of the Industry Day is to reduce performance risk by engaging with industry representatives early in the acquisition planning stage to share information and gain insight into industry capabilities as they related to the planned MSS 2 requirement. The DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) is classified at the SECRET level.

Attendees for this event must register not later than 5pm EST on 22 January, 2020 by sending and email to: donna.miller.16@us.af.mil. See registration section for additional details.

Any information provided or discussed by attendees must not reference or contain company proprietary or business sensitive information. Any information or ideas shared during the Industry Day or one-on-one sessions may be used to develop AFTAC technical and acquisition documents.

This is NOT a Request for Proposal. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS EXIST AT THIS TIME. The government will not assume any liability for any contractor expenses for responding to this notice or participating in the Industry Day.

Clearance requirement: Industry Day will be held at the SECRET level.

BACKGROUND:

AFTAC provides national authorities with quality technical measurements to monitor nuclear treaty compliance and develops advanced proliferation monitoring technologies to preserve our nation’s security. It is the sole organization in the federal government whose mission is to detect and report technical data from foreign nuclear explosions.

AFTAC uses automated information systems and software applications in the fulfillment of its mission. Systems and software require maintenance and sustainment to ensure cybersecurity and reliability. In addition to maintenance and sustainment, software development is required to keep pace with newly identified areas of interest and technological advancements.

The A&S mission systems are part of a virtualized network located at AFTAC, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida and alternate locations. The system consists of a development domain, test domain, and an operational (production) domain and supports storage, retrieval, and analysis of data.

Similar services are currently being provided under contract FA7022-16-C-0007 by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, a large business. The current contract contains options which, if exercised, provide for performance until 31 July 2021.

GOALS:

The goals of the Industry Day are:

1. Foster AFTAC – Industry engagement.

2. Provide industry representatives with an overview of the A&S mission and the planned requirement and hold question and answer forum.

3. Identify companies interested in responding to a solicitation, should a solicitation be issued.

4. Glean information for acquisition planning purposes.

SCHEDULE:

DATE: 29 January 2020

Time slots for One-on-One sessions will be provided within 48 hrs, but NLT 24 hrs of Industry Day.

One-on-One Sessions: One-on-One sessions provide attendees with an opportunity to convey their organization’s ability to support the planned A&S MSS 2 requirement.

REGISTRATION:

Registration will be conducted by e-mail. Registration requests should include a maximum of three (3) individuals per company. Requests will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis; requests may be denied due to venue size restrictions. Reservation requests must specify the name (s) of those attending, number of individuals in group, and whether or not members of group have existing rights to access a military installation (i.e., valid Retired/Reserve military I.D. card, Common Access Card, etc.). Send reservation requests to Ms. Donna Miller, donna.miller.16@us.af.mil not later than 5pm EST on 22 January 2020. A final adjudicated SECRET clearance is required to attend this event.

The preferred method to submit clearances is via JPAS, please utilize Security Management Code (SMO): PF2LFFHP6 identify POC: Donna Miller. Alternate method: email to James.Smith.297@us.af.mil with password protected document. Send password in a separate email. AFTAC Security POC info: Failure to submit security clearances in a timely manner will result in denied access to the briefing. Provide the necessary information as stated above. All security clearance information is DUE no later than 12:00 pm EST 23 January 2020.

DUE TO TIME REQUIRED TO VALIDATE SECURITY CLEARANCES NO REGISTRATION REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED AFTER 22 JANUARY 2020.

BASE ACCESS

Individuals without exisiting rights to access a military installation (current Common Access Card, Retired/Reserve military I.D. card, etc.), must provide the following in order to be granted access to the base:

a. Florida driver’s license number; OR

b. Driver’s license number, state of issuance, full Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth (if other than Florida driver’s license)

Under no circumstance should this information be e-mailed with your reservation except via encrypted means using the Trusted End Node Security (TENS) Encryption Wizard. If you do not possess the means to encrypt your e-mail, you may use the DoD SAFE file transfer site, https://safe.apps.mil/, to provide the information. When the SAFE site asks for an email address, please use donna.miller.16@us.af.mil. You may also provide the necessary information via telephone to Ms. Miller at (321) 494-0546. All base access information is DUE no later than 12:00 pm EST 23 January 2020.

Disclosure of the above is voluntary; however, failure to provide the requested information may result in denial of a badge or visitor pass and denial of entry to 45th Space Wing property (i.e., Patrick AFB). You must adhere to all directives pertaining to operating a vehicle on Patrick, AFB.

Authority: E.O. 9397; The Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 522a; DODD 8500.1 principal purpose (s): To provide necessary information to 45th Space Wing (45 SW) to determine if applicant meets access control requirements in accordance with HSPD12, DoD 5200.8, DTM 09-12 and FIPS201. Use of SSN is necessary to make positive identification of an applicant. Records in the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) are maintained to support DoD physical security and information assurance programs and are used for identity or other acceptable identification will be used to distinguish individuals who request entry to 45 SW property.

Base Directives (Overview):

No cell phone usage while driving (unless 100% hands free) No weapons or illegal contraband Must wear seatbelt at all times Must possess valid registration and insurance for all vehicles entering installation While on Patrick AFB, you are subject to random vehicle inspections Do not park in seeded areas (grass) Adhere to all traffic signs and rights-of-way Safely move to the side and stop when emergency vehicles are responding with lights and sirens

The main gate of Patrick Air Force Base located on Highway A1A is the only access point designated for individuals who do not have access to a military installation. Do not attempt to access the base using the South Patrick Drive gate, as access will be denied unless you possess the proper credentials for access.

VENUE INFORMATION

Electronic devices are NOT allowed in the building. Please secure your cellular phones, laptop computers, tablets, recording devices, or any other electronic device in your vehicle (to include Apple watches, smartwatches, fitbits, thumbdrives, and any Bluetooth capable device). In addition, note taking is NOT allowed and the PowerPoint presentation is NOT available after the meeting.

Parking: Use parking lot located east of the AFTAC building (across the street) as visitors are prohibited from utilizing the parking garage.

The briefing will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. with sign-in beginning at 12:30 p.m. The opportunity exists for one-on-one discussions after the main briefing. These sessions will be held in 10 minute scheduled increments.

SUBMISSION OF TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES DOCUMENTATION

Attendees, if not already provided in response to the Request for Information/Sources Sought notice, may submit unclassified technical capabilities statements up to 14 February 2020 at 3:00 PM EST. Please limit submissions to 10 pages. Be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Response shall include:

1) The Respondent Information table (below);

2) A narrative of capabilities, experience and summary of likely technical approach (10 page maximum)

Proprietary information is not desired. If the respondent determines proprietary information is essential to the response, the information MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED and separate from non-proprietary information. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified. All submissions will become Government property and will not be returned. Any Government or contractor personnel 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 in 41 USC 423. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed. Send responses to Ms. Donna Miller at donna.miller.16@us.af.mil .

ADMINISTRATIVE:

Dress Attire: Business Casual This announcement is not a request for proposals.

Attendance is voluntary and is not required to propose to subsequent Request for Proposal solicitations (if any). AFTAC will not provide reimbursement for costs incurred in responding to this special notice. Respondents are advised that AFTAC is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of any information received, or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this special notice.

RESPONDENT INFORMATION

1. Company Name and Address

2. Point of Contact name, email, phone

3. DUNS

4. CAGE

5. Facility Clearance

(TOP SECRET REQUIRED)

Current Facility Clearance Level

6. Cognizant DCMA

7. Cognizant DCAA

8. Company Size/Socio-economic status (check as appropriate)

NAICS Code: 541511; SBA size standard $30M

Small Business

Veteran-owned Small Business

Service-disabled, Veteran-owned Small Business

HUBZone

Small Disadvantaged Business

Woman/women-owned Small Business

Economically Disadvantaged Woman/women-owned Small Business

8(a) concern

Indian Tribe, Alaska Native Corporation, or Native Hawaiian Small Business

Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions

Large Business

11. List any Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts in which you participate and contract number (GSA OASIS, GSA Alliant SB, NASA SEWP, etc.)