MAF TDL SAOS Request For Information (RFI) MAFTDL-0001.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Announcement MAFTDL-0001

MOBILITY AIR FORCES (MAF) TACTICAL DATA LINK (TDL) SITUATIONAL

AWARENESS SYSTEMS OPERATIONAL SUPPORT (OS)

Notice Type: Request for Information

NAICS Code: R706 Logistics Support Services

1. DISCLAIMER

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) or a promise to issue an FOPR in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service.

Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with responding to this notice.

2. PURPOSE

The Department of Defense (DoD) is conducting market research to identify responsible sources capable of providing operational support for Mobility Air Forces (MAF) Tactical Data Link (TDL) situational awareness systems, encompassing depot support, maintenance, technical refresh, training, and troubleshooting across various air platforms, to enable MAF aircrews with real-time mission re-tasking, improved battle space situational awareness (SA) through real-time mission change reception/transmission, threat environment monitoring, and close air support de-confliction, ultimately informing future acquisition strategies focused on expertise in real-time data link management, interoperability with existing systems, and the ability to support dynamic operational environments.

3. REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION

Provide MAF TDL Operations Support (OS), Program Management (PM) in the form of:

• Planning and Control: Develop, maintain, and implement detailed program plans and control mechanisms to ensure successful project execution.

• Financial Management (FM): Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, and resource allocation to align with organizational goals.

• Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR): Provide regular updates on the status of contract funds to ensure transparency and accuracy in financial tracking.

• Service Contract Reporting (SCR): Maintain detailed service contract reports to ensure compliance with reporting obligations.

• Meetings and Reviews: Conduct and participate in regular program reviews and stakeholder meetings to assess progress and address issues.

• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and watch items to proactively manage potential project obstacles.

• Security Management: Implement and maintain robust security measures to safeguard program information and assets. Utilize the Risk Management Framework for Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance and sustainment. Coordinate authorization actions such as Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC), and security assessments with the Command & Control Authorizing Official (C2AO). Support Program Security documentation.

• Configuration Management (CM): Establish configuration control processes to maintain consistency and traceability of system configurations. Adhere to Government configuration control procedures.

• Performance Based Reporting: Monitor and report on performance metrics to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Theater Exit Plan (TEP): Develop and implement a comprehensive exit plan for theater operations to ensure a seamless transition.

• Labor Hour Reporting: Accurately track and report labor hours in alignment with contract requirements.

Provide Depot Support in the form of:

• Planning: Develop detailed plans for depot support activities, ensuring they align with overall program objectives.

• Management: Oversee depot operations to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in support delivery.

• Technical Refresh & Integration: Replace legacy radios, LRUs, waveforms, etc. to improve performance, security, efficiency and and address obsolescence. Combine different hardware components or systems to work together as a unified solution. This can involve physical connections, hardware modifications, software configuration, and ensuring compatibility between the various parts.

• Depot Level Repairs, Shipping and Spares: Ensure adequate and effective shipping, spares and repairs to maintain optimum operational availability and effectiveness.

• Supervision & Reporting for Logistics: Supervise logistics activities and provide regular reports to ensure transparency and accountability.

• Organic Depot Activation Support: Support the activation of organic depots to enhance self-sufficiency and responsiveness; to include Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) development and support.

• Site Surveys CONUS and OCONUS: Conduct site surveys both within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS) to assess and plan support needs.

• Field Support (FS): Provide on-site support CONUS and OCONUS to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of systems in the field.

• Training: Deliver comprehensive training programs to ensure personnel are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.

• Exercise Support (ES): Offer support for exercises to ensure readiness and effectiveness of systems and personnel to include ATO and IATT support.

• Help Desk Support: Help Desk support for program software and equipment. 24-hour response time with qualified expert required for technical, training, or logistics support.

4. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Interested businesses are invited to respond by providing the following:

Part I – Business Information:

• Company Name:

• Address:

• CAGE Code and UEI:

• Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone):

• Website:

• Business Size and Socioeconomic Status under NAICS R706 Logistics Support Services: Small Business / Woman-Owned / Veteran-Owned / 8(a) / HUBZone / etc.

Part II – Capabilities and Experience:

Here is a bulleted list of capabilities and experience that a vendor should describe in response to the RFI for MAF TDL Operations Support and Depot Support:

MAF TDL Operations Support (OS) and Program Management (PM)

• Operational Support Capabilities: Experience providing Operating System (OS) support for Tactical Data Link (TDL) systems at various locations. This support includes secure data exchanges over multiple network types, enabling users to access critical information. Vendors should demonstrate experience in maintaining and securing OS environments that facilitate reliable data delivery.

Please detail your experience with similar systems, including OS platforms supported, security protocols, and network integration expertise.

• Program Management (PM): Overview of planning and control methodologies implemented. Provide examples of financial management practices, including cost estimation and budget tracking. Description of Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR) preparation and submission.

• Meetings and Reviews: Experience organizing and conducting program reviews, status meetings, and technical interchange meetings.

• Risk Management: Proven risk management strategies used in past contracts, detailing risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation. Knowledge of the Risk Mangement Framework (RMF) NIST SP 800-53 and its application to assess the risk through applicable security controls as required by the ATO.

• Security Management: Description of security management practices, compliance with DoD Directive 8570.01-M, and handling classified information. Ability to generate ATO artifacts and evidence such as network diagrams, Security Impact Analysis (SIA), and other RMF documentation and support as requested.

• Configuration Management (CM): Examples of configuration management processes and tools used to maintain system integrity and performance.

• Performance Based Reporting: Methodologies for developing and delivering performance-based progress reports with metrics and measurables.

• Theater Exit Plan (TEP): Experience drafting and implementing Theater Exit Plans for operational transitions.

• Service Contract Reporting (SCR) and Labor Hour Reporting:

Processes for accurate SCR and labor hour reporting in compliance with FAR 4.1703.

Depot Support

• Depot Level Repairs, Shipping, Spares and Data: Experience producing deliverables such as Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO), Technical Orders (TO), Material Data Reports, Technical

Data Package (TDP), Counterfeit Prevention Plan/Activities, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), Qualification Test Report (QTR), Test Plan, Site Preparation Requirements and Installation Plan (SPRIP) and other relevant reporting as requested by the Government.

• Planning, Management, Supervision, and Reporting: Description of planning, management, and supervision methods for logistics and depot support.

• Organic Depot Activation Support: Examples of past projects involving organic depot activation and support infrastructure provision.

• Site Surveys (CONUS and OCONUS): Experience conducting comprehensive site surveys, including tools and methodologies used.

• CONUS & OCONUS Field Support (FS): Description of field support activities for deployed systems, detailing rapid response capabilities for troubleshooting and maintenance.

• Training and Exercise Support (ES): Types of training programs developed and conducted, including curriculum development and training delivery methods. Description of exercise support, including planning, execution, and post-exercise analysis.

• Help Desk Support: Experience providing technical, training, or logistics support with quick turnaround times on solutions.

Additionally, include any modular design attributes, open architecture design efforts, teaming arrangements, or integration partners that streamline processes and support efforts. Each experience or capability should be backed with specific examples, outcomes, and metrics to demonstrate competency and effectiveness.

5. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Responses must be submitted electronically to Paul Amicangelo, paul.amicangelo@us.af.mil no later than 3 July 25. Responses should not exceed 10 pages, excluding brochures or appendices.

6. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions concerning this announcement, please contact:

James Faria, Contracting Officer, 781-225-1750, james.faria.3@us.af.mil

Aidan Conlon, Contract Specialist, +1 380-456-0425, aidan.conlon@us.af.mil

5. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS