iSToRE RFI_v3.0.docx

UNCLASSIFIED

ISTORE FOLLOW-ON

UNCLASSIFIED

ISTORE FOLLOW-ON

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Information Store (iSToRE) Follow-On

1.0 DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE

NGA has a mission-critical need for timely replacement of the current Application Service Provider (ASP) portion of the current iSToRE baseline, which is hosted on an NGA-determined Infrastructure Service Provider (ISP) architecture with a common software baseline. Replacement must be performed without interruptions to iSToRE User Site GEOINT Missions. This RFI defines the iSToRE contractor management, procurement, transition, and sustainment activities necessary to operate and maintain the awarded contractor’s developed iSToRE software operational baseline.

The scope of this contract requires the integration and deployment of the Contractor’s software application, henceforward to be known as the Information Store (iSToRE), onto a maximum of approximately 75 systems worldwide with ability to provide connectivity and data similar to NGA Consolidated Library (NCL) & Open Data Store (ODS).

The contractor shall provide an iSToRE solution which replaces support capabilities configurable to various site Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) and architectures.

The concept for deployment of iSToRE is limited on-site, contractor-assisted installations, with a majority of deployments accomplished without the need for any on-site contractor support.

The contractor shall transition specified iSToRE Sites from current iSToRE ASP software to the Contractor’s software application with no or only minimal interruption to iSToRE Site on-going GEOINT operations, thus, the need for vendor understanding of NGA and iSToRE GEOINT and Site needs.

The contractor shall provide all the necessary personnel, contractor facilities and services required to expand, sustain and support deployment of the software baseline capabilities. The scope of work shall include the following activities:

· Software baseline enhancements

· CDRL development and delivery

· Test and evaluation

· Integration and deployment

· Operations and sustainment

· Security

· Program Management and Engineering

· Training

· Travel

· Site Transition

· Decommissioning Replication & Synchronization: The contractor shall meet replication and synchronization capabilities as defined in the iSToRE System Requirements Document (S1C100)

Sensor Data: The contractor’s software shall provide software capabilities to manage (i.e., ingest, store, catalog, discretionary access controls to include both catalog metadata and separately protect file-based access to iSToRE data files separate from and in addition to catalog protection, pixel processing to include examples such as pixel processing, chipping, mensuration using the Government of the Shelf Mensuration Service Program (MSP) tools and algorithms, data conversion, mandatory validation of GEOINT data compliance to specified Specifications, & disseminate) GEOINT data as described in System Requirements Document (SRD).

Contractor personnel performing information assurance (IA) functions shall possess and maintain appropriate certifications. Personnel performing IA functions shall achieve and maintain the relevant IA training certifications as specified by the current versions of DoD 8570.01-M and NGA Instruction 8010.2 which includes reference to NGA Instruction 8010.

· Security certification and accreditation expertise shall include, but is not limited to: Community Directive ICD 503, FISMA, and XACTA 360.

2.4 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The following security requirements are anticipated to apply to this acquisition: (Note that all of the personnel the responder anticipates would perform the needed services would need possess the appropriate security clearance at the time of proposal or quotation submission.)

· The contractor shall design and submit for review a Security Plan. The plan shall describe, in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), integrated contractor procedures and a disciplined approach for managing contractor personnel and facilities associated with the effort. It shall provide an organizational outline and address all iSToRE contract activities. It shall ensure that all contractor employees and subcontractors must abide with the DD 254, Contract Security Classification Specification; and are compliant with all applicable NGA, DoD, IC policies, instructions, and guidance for security-related matters. The Security Plan shall be the security guide for all iSToRE contract activities.

· Throughout the duration of this contract, the contractor shall provide, as required, physical security, security briefings and debriefings, discussions with program security offices, security arrangements for project meetings, project security plans and coordination of special courier support, if required.

2.5 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: This acquisition is for commercial services and items. In accordance with FAR Part 9.5, please discuss any performance which may lead to an OCI and how the Offeror would mitigate, avoid, or neutralize the conflict.

3.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION

Responses must only contain UNCLASSIFIED information and be marked “UNCLASSIFIED” on all pages in both the header and footer. No classified information may be included in your response.

Neither proprietary or classified concepts, nor classified information should be included in the submittal. Input on the information contained in the responses may be solicited and reviewed by NGA non-Government consultants or experts who are bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements.

3.1 ADMINISTRATIVE

Information to include the following as a minimum:

Based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541511 applicable to this acquisition, the responder is to provide answers to the following questions:

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

3.1.11 Are you registered in SAM?

3.1.12 Are you interested in: Prime contract? Teaming to include Joint Venture? Subcontractor opportunities?

Provide relevant details on the responder providing the same or similar services offered or made to the general public or to non-governmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to NGA’s proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to, information regarding the contract value, size and length of the effort, responder performing as a prime or subcontractor, customary practices (warranty, financing, discounts, contract types, etc.) under which the sales of the service(s) are made, security details, the customary practices regarding customizing, modifying, or tailoring of a service(s) to meet customer needs and associated costs, the kinds of factors that are used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives used; the kinds of performance assessment methods commonly used; the common qualifications of the people performing the services; and requirements of law and/or regulations unique to these service(s), that can demonstrate the responder’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s statement of objectives.

3.2.2 GOVERNMENT.

Provide relevant details on the responder providing the same or similar services offered or made to Government agencies other than NGA in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to NGA’s proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to contract value, information regarding the contract number, agency, responder performing as a prime or subcontractor, size and length of the effort, type of pricing and/or cost, security details, the kinds of factors used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives; the kinds of performance assessment methods; the qualifications of the people performing the services; and any unique terms and conditions, that can demonstrate the responder’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s statement of objectives.

3.2.3 NGA.

Provide relevant details on the responder providing the same or similar services offered or made to NGA in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to NGA’s proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to contract value, information regarding the contract number, program name, size and length of the effort, responder performing as a prime or subcontractor, type of pricing and/or cost, security details, the kinds of factors used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives; the kinds of performance assessment methods; the qualifications of the people performing the services; and any unique terms and conditions, that can demonstrate the responder’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s statement of objectives.

3.3 CAPABILITIES

The following is the responder’s capabilities to meet the proposed acquisition set forth in section 2 of this RFI including the Performance Work Statement.

The responder is invited to provide information and recommendations for fashioning this proposed acquisition. Recommendation areas may include the type of contract, anticipated contract terms & conditions, incentives, variations in delivery schedule, price and/or cost proposal support, and data requirements, contract pricing, and any other areas that the responder believes is relevant for the Government to achieve its stated objectives. The responder may opine regarding what portion of the work could be set-aside for small businesses if all the required work cannot be provided by a small business. Details to support any recommendations for partial small business set-asides should be included.

The Government representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential RFI service provider. Such meetings and discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability, especially any development and certification risks.

6.0 QUESTIONS

Questions and the whitepaper regarding this RFI should be submitted in writing by e-mail to Victoria Le at Victoria.K.Le@nga.mil and Justin Ninomiya at Justin.M.Ninomiya@nga.mil no later than 12:00 PM on 26 January 2026.

7.0 SUMMARY

This RFI is only intended for the Government to identify sources that can provide the needed services to fulfill the Government’s statement of objectives. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. 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.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

COMMENT MATRIX FOR THE iSToRE Follow-On

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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