Intent to Award Sole Source Synopsis.docx

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

The United States Air Force (the Government) intends to issue a Purchase Order to a single source, Raytheon, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) (only one source reasonably available) with an estimated award date of 27 September 2024. The period of performance (PoP) shall be from 30 September 2024 to 29 September 2025.

PSC: R423

NAICS: 541715 Exception A

Size Standard: 1,500

Requirements Title: Non-Dedicated Radar O&M Support

BACKGROUND

The National Air and Space Intelligence Center requires technical services to support intelligence requirements.

SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of the work performed under this contract includes the activities necessary to provide integration and analysis of technical collection waveforms on the Non-Dedicated LOS Radars, provide enhancements and modifications to update the Non-Dedicated LOS Radars’ processing and data dissemination tools, and support data collection for ground testing.

Operational Mission Profile Analysis, Integration, Ground Testing, Data Processing, Transfer, and Improvements.

The contractor shall analyze the performance of technical collections, which use the modified, Operational Mission Profiles (OMPs). The contractor shall provide recommended improvements to the OMPs and the radar scheduler, based on integrated performance on the sensors and post mission analysis. The contractor shall summarize the collection method, collected data, and review results with the GTM and subject matter expert (SME). The contractor shall facilitate and integrate any updates to OMPs and radar scheduler for applicable radar sites through existing system control boards and processes. The contractor shall ensure sensor profile enhancements/ updates are consistent with Non-Dedicated LOS Radar site requirements and support existing physical and data interfaces to host and include new radar software builds. The contractor shall keep NASIC appraised of any OMP data collection for ground testing and report key findings that pertain to NASIC’s objectives. The contractor shall verify that modified OMP’s are included in the operational configuration of the sensors following the ground testing.

The contractor shall process and transmit data to NASIC. The contractor shall provide sustainment and maintenance of data processing software for the Non-Dedicated LOS Radars and for all sensors that can be processed into Generic Line of Sight Standard (GLOSS) format. The contractor shall provide GLOSS-formatted sensor data to NASIC for analysis within two (2) business days of sensor data arrival at the contractor facility. The contractor shall secure necessary data access agreements and mitigate data configuration control concerns. The contractor shall modify/update the data processing software for any necessary bug fixes and improvements required to output accurate GLOSS data formats for the Non-Dedicated LOS Radars.

Program Management

The contractor shall conduct management activities to accomplish the contract objectives. The contractor shall plan, coordinate, control, and report on actions designed to accomplish the specific objectives of this effort. The contractor shall document cost, schedule, contract, and programmatic management data. The contractor shall identify and allocate resources for schedule and performance to accomplish required activities. The contractor shall develop a baseline Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to manage this effort. The contractor shall conduct a kick-off meeting with the Government Task Manager (GTM).

The contractor shall manage and monitor all travel and material purchases. The contractor shall comply with all Joint Travel Regulation requirements. The contractor shall obtain approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to all travel and material purchases. The contractor shall provide a detailed trip report upon return from travel.

The contractor shall conduct performance assessment activities to accomplish the objectives of this effort. The contractor shall report associated performance metrics and plan corrective actions. The contractor shall assess internal cost or price performance in accordance with the contract baseline. The contractor shall assess schedule performance and compare progress with the contract baseline and applicable internal and external program and contract milestones. The contractor shall assess contract management and technical performance and compare with the contract baseline.

The contractor shall provide up-to-date status through Monthly Status/Financial Reports.

The contractor shall conduct a Task Manager Program Management Review (TM-PMR) and an overall contract PMR with the NASIC Program Office. The contractor shall submit a contract Invoicing and Payment Report. The contractor shall generate a final report containing all deliverables at the conclusion of the contracts period of performance.

The Government will consider responses received within 15 days of issuance of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set aside competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement.

If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply. Therefore, small businesses that want to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they intend to comply.

A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is an administrative decision by the Government that is solely within its discretion.

Contractors should be aware of the following information:

1. Contractors must include the following information:

a. Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers.

b. Identification as a large U.S. business, a small U.S. business, or a foreign business. Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above.

c. Identification of any other socioeconomic status including: Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business or HUBZone.

d. Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number.

e. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide services in accordance with the requirements described above. A brief history of the organization.

f. Describe your company’s ability obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI level cleared personnel.

2. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED.

3. Responses are limited to of 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format.

Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not reimburse the respondents for any costs associated with their response. This synopsis does not constitute a Request for Proposals nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government reserves the right to contact the submitting parties, on an as required basis, for further clarification on material provided. Respondents should not construe this notice as a commitment by the Air Force for any purpose.

Responses should be emailed to Maranda Weber (maranda.weber@us.af.mil) and Ashley Collins (ashley.collins.5@us.af.mil) by no later than 08 August 2024, 2:00 PM EST. Questions relative to this notice should be addressed via email to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Ashley Collins (AFLCMC/PZIEC), ashley.collins.5@us.af.mil.