Integrated Network Operations Center - Request For Information - Sources Sought.pdf

Name of Effort: Sustainment Tactical Network (STN) Integrated Network Operations Center (INOC)

Solicitation Number: TBD

Notice Type: Request for Information/ Sources Sought (NOT A SOLICITATION)

The United States Army Contracting Command at Rock Island (ACC-RI) is seeking industry feedback regarding a potential solicitation. This Request for Information (RFI)/ Sources Sought notice is being published for market research purposes only, to identify potential sources capable of supporting operations to maintain the operational capability of a world-wide network providing soldiers access to various Enterprise Information Systems. This requirement is a follow-on effort to an existing contract, which ends on 11 March 2022. A Draft General (High level) Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Draft PWS provides a top level identification of requirements. As a reminder, these are drafts and estimates which are subject to be changed.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is yet to be determined. RFIs will be posted under multiple NAICS codes. The table below lists NAICS codes and their corresponding RFI numbers.

RFI Number NAICS Code and Description W52P1J21INOC1 541512, Computer System Design Services W52P1J21INOC2 541513, Computer Facilities Management Services W52P1J21INOC3 541519, Other Computer Related Services W52P1J21INOC4 541330, Engineering Services W52P1J21INOC5 517410, Satellite Telecommunications

Note: Prospective Offerors are to only respond to a single RFI. Please do not respond to RFIs under each NAICS code.

The government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract. No set-aside decision has been made. Note that a key factor in determining an acquisition to be a Small Business Set Aside is that small business prime contractors must perform at least 50% of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14.

There are five basic functions being provided to DoD in support of this RFI (details are in the PWS). Places of Performance are as follows:

1. Network Operations of Sustainment Tactical Network (STN): Rock Island, IL

2. Help Desk: Rock Island IL

3. Technical Assistance: Currently Afghanistan; however, may be expanded/contracted based on Army mission.

4. Security/Cyber Security: Rock Island, IL

5. Additional customers (access to network): Rock Island, IL

The anticipated Period of Performance is one base year and four option years.

Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any Government assessments. The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition, sole source, set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business program.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The information below provides a "Contractor Capability Survey" to allow you to document your company's capabilities in meeting these requirements.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, please complete and return the Contractor Capability Survey below. Response format and due date information is specified at the bottom portion of this notice. Failure to provide a complete response may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed via email to john.g.fotos.civ@mail.mil and Michael.l.lansing2.civ@mail.mil.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY:

Part I. Business Information:

A. Please provide the following business information for your firm:

- Company/Institute Name:

- Address:

- Point of Contact:

- CAGE Code:

- Phone Number:

- Email Address:

- Web Page URL:

- Current Facility Security Clearance:

mailto:john.g.fotos.civ@mail.mil mailto:Michael.l.lansing2.civ@mail.mil

B. Based on the size standard for each NAICS code you are responding to, please respond Yes or No as to whether your company is:

- Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified

- Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified

- 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified

- HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified

- Veteran-Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified

- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business(Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party

Certified

- Women-Owned (WO) (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified

- Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified

C. Small business respondents who are interested in submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for this effort: The acquisition strategy for this requirement has not been decided;

however, the Government may provide an acquisition set aside for small businesses if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability. Note that a key factor in determining an acquisition to be a Small Business Set Aside is that two or more small business prime contractors must be capable of providing at least 50% of the entire scope of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc.

If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions:

1. DoD plans to award a services contract supporting of the STN which encompasses the following areas:

1.2. Network Operations of the STN: Perform all functions required to maintain the operational availability of the network 24 x 7 by uses accessing the system from almost any location around the world. Includes system/network administration and ability to operate from a COOP site.

1.3. Help Desk: Provide a help desk accessible 24 x 7 by users around the world.

1.4. Technical Assistance: Provide technical leads to perform maintenance/analysis on issues/corrective actions required by users to access network at GWOT locations.

1.5. Security/Cyber Security: Perform security functions/Maintain cyber security of network and implement cyber requirements to include directives/support to address ARCYBER.

1.6. Additional customers: Support other Army/DoD customers with access to/use of STN.

Describe how you would support each of the five functional areas above (additional details are contained in the PWS).

2. What is the length of time you anticipate would be required to be fully operational (what is the “transition time” required to gain the technical expertise on the network/functions)?

3. Please indicate if your company currently provides management of network operations and provide information on the size/complexity of current network (be sure to note if you support network operations for a DoD organization). Include how cyber security is addressed.

4. Does your company have a Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) approved accounting system?

Part III. Request for Information:

1. Of the NAICs codes listed, which is the most appropriate for this requirement? If a NAICS code that is not listed in the table above is more suitable, please provide that information and reasoning.

2. Attached PWS provides general requirements. What are specific areas you would require additional details to assist in accurately sizing/estimating workload?

3. Please provide any Government Wide Acquisition Contracts names and contract numbers you hold that you believe are suitable to this requirement.

Submission:

The Government's assessment of the capability statements and RFI responses may factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be solicited as a full and open competition, sole source, set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business program (e.g. SDVOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), etc.).

All interested firms shall submit a response demonstrating their capabilities and/ or responses to RFI questions to the primary point of contact listed below. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary.

As stipulated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201, responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary and will not be returned.

The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred or associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion.

Responses are limited to 10 pages and may be submitted electronically to the following email address: john.g.fotos.civ@mail.mil and michael.l.lansing2.civ@mail.mil in a mailto:john.g.fotos.civ@mail.mil mailto:michael.l.lansing2.civ@mail.mil

Microsoft Word compatible format to be received no later than 10:00 am, EST, Thursday, 17 November 2020.

Direct all questions concerning this acquisition to John Fotos and Michael Lansing.