JTLS-GO RFI.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

This Request for Information (RFI) is a Government effort in accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition

Regulation to conduct Market Research to support potential future planning initiatives through data collection. This

RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the

Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, we are not seeking proposals or quotes at this time. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP/RFQ, if any is issued. At present, based on current market research, it is expected that any future synopsis and solicitation will be posted on www.SAM.gov. A solicitation may be posted on SeaPort-NxG dependent on the results of market research. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors/quoters to monitor these websites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Contracting Department, Pentagon Directorate announces a Request for Information (RFI) related to the purchase of technical and engineering support services. This requirement for the

Joint Staff, J7, Deputy Director Joint Training (DDJT) is for the acquisition of services in support of its Joint Theater

Level Simulation-Global Operations (JTLS-GO) application. JTLS-GO is an interactive, internet-enabled, multi-sided simulation designed to support multi-level, multi-echelon training, analysis, and the development and evaluation of contingency plans, operations plan, and joint tactics. Please see the attached draft Performance Work

Statement (PWS) which details the types of tasks that contractors will be required to perform under the contract/task order. The Government’s Estimated Level of Effort for the requirement is detailed below:

Total Combine Level of Effort

(O&M + RDT&E)

Base Option Year 1 Option Year 2 Total

Hours Hours Hours Hours

Program Manager 800 800 800 2,400

Senior Engineer 24,000 24,000 24,000 72,000

Engineer 500 500 500 1,500

Data Analyst 320 320 320 960

Technical Writer 1,800 1,800 1,800 5,400

System Administrator 700 700 700 2,100

Database Engineer 400 400 400 1,200

Total 28,520 28,520 28,520 85,560

Any resultant solicitation may include an estimated level of effort that is drastically different from the above information.

The subject requirement will provide technical, analytical, engineering, and operations support, as well as continuity of support currently and previously being satisfied under contract N0018922CZ025 with Valkyrie. Contract

N0018922CZ025 has a period of performance of 30 September 2022 to 29 September 2025. Award of the resultant follow-on contract is anticipated before the beginning of September 2025, with services scheduled to commence by

30 September 2025.

It is anticipated to award a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee contract with Not-To-Exceed CLINs for ODCs and Travel. The period of performance consists of a one-year base and two one-year option periods.

It is anticipated that this requirement, if solicited, will be under NAICS code 541330. Interested contractors are required to possess a TS-SCI security clearance as indicated in the performance work statement to perform the requested services.

This RFI notice has been posted on both www.SAM.gov and SeaPort-NxG.

Responses from interested parties shall include the following information:

A summary of capabilities (3-page limitation not including the cover page):

- Cover Page with organization name, address, a point of contact, telephone number, email address, business size (and relevant NAICS), UEI number, and CAGE Code.

- Relevant information addressing how your firm can provide support to the Joint Staff, with specific attention paid to the existing and future data rights of the JTLS-GO software.

- Relevant information addressing personnel qualifications as required by the attached PWS (demonstrating appropriate licenses, credentials, skills, security clearance, education or experience).

- Security clearance information.

Any relevant past performance (limited to 3 references)

- Past performance information should clearly state if the responder was a prime or subcontractor under the effort, describe the work performed, outcomes, period of performance, and magnitude (in terms of dollars and personnel).

All submissions must be received by 5PM EST on 28 April 2025. Responses to this RFI are required to be provided by e-mail to Martyn Piggott at martyn.t.piggott.civ@us.navy.mil.

The submission of this information is for planning purposes only and is not be construed as a commitment by the

Government to procure any supplies/services, or for the Government to pay for the information received. No solicitation document exists at this time. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various interested business including but not limited to members of the Small Business

Community such as Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), and Service-Disabled

Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to compete and perform a CPFF contract supporting JS J7 with JTLS-

GO.

All information received in response to this RFI that is marked PROPRIETARY will be handled accordingly. The

Government shall not be liable or suffer any consequential damage for any proprietary information not identified.

Proprietary information or trade secrets shall be clearly identified. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Navy will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative as a result of the RFI.