MOSES II Sources Sought 27 April 2024.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

This announcement is for information purposes only to identify sources that can provide the MODELING, SOFTWARE, AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT II at the AIR FORCE TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS CENTER. The information provided in this announcement is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. AFTAC has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this announcement should not be construed as a commitment or authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

INTRODUCTION:

This is a Sources Sought Announcement to provide a program overview for the METEORS contract. The content provides the technical requirements of the METEORS effort to support an availability determination of Industry’s technical capabilities. It also provides an opportunity for large and small businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms; Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Woman Owned Small Business) as well as any other than small business to show interest in this acquisition effort.

In accordance with FAR Part 10, Market Research, AMIC DET 2 OL/PKA is seeking information for potential sources for the METEORS contract. The anticipated contract value is $88M over a 7-year ordering period and will provide expert technical services to AFTAC in conducting a variety of projects with both Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Research and Development (R&D). The support provided under this contract will be used to advance AFTAC technical capabilities for its nuclear treaty monitoring mission and support various R&D activities for advanced nuclear technologies and projects. In order to effectively meet the program requirements, the contractor must have a specialized mix of professionals in radiochemistry laboratory support, radiation safety services, program management, administrative services, various acquisition support, simulation and modeling support, system integration services, and nuclear physics/engineering subject matter expertise. Experience with other nuclear missions and familiarity with applicable national agencies and Department of Energy National Laboratories in relevant areas is highly desired. Personnel must have clearances to support classified work at a level commensurate with the requirements, up to and including Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). Responders are advised that prospective offerors will be required to hold a current Secret facilities clearance. Due to the security requirements of the work location, no work can be performed until appropriate facility and personnel clearances are obtained.

1.0 REQUIREMENTS

1.1 AFTAC has a requirement for scientific and technological non-personal services on a recurring basis. These services shall include (a) Operations and Maintenance services, (b) Research and Development services, (c) On-Site Scientific Support services.

1.2 Any information provided or discussed by attendees must not be company proprietary or business sensitive information. Any information or ideas shared during this program brief may be used to develop the MOSES II technical and acquisition documents.

2.0 SOURCES SOUGHT

2.1 DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted to this announcement is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

2.2 PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

Contract Number: FA7022-17-D-0009, AFTAC Modeling, Software, and Engineering Support (MOSES) Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Cost-Plus- Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Reimbursable (CR) Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) Incumbent and their size: Ensco, Inc. Large Business Method of previous acquisition: Competitive

Description of the current program/effort: MOSES provides expert technical services to AFTAC in conducting a variety of projects in support of Operations and Maintenance (O&M), and Research and Development (R&D) efforts.

METEORS is a follow-on effort to the MOSES contract. The estimated Period of Performance is 1 April 2025 – 31 May 2035.

2.3 REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

The table below lists all the main technical/task requirements of the Draft PWS. You must identify the percentage of the task that your company can accomplish and include supporting information which demonstrates your capabilities to meet that percentage. Supporting information shall not reiterate the language of the tasks provided in the Draft PWS, but rather, it shall provide details regarding your company's capabilities to execute these tasks. A cross-reference matrix is requested which links the Draft PWS task to the supporting information provided. Past performance information that is related to the tasks in the Draft PWS is requested, if available.

2.4 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Personnel must have clearances to support classified work at contract start date.

Contractor personnel supporting PWS paragraphs 2.2 and 2.3 will require a current TOP SECRET security clearance. Contractor personnel supporting all other PWS paragraphs will require a final adjudicated current security clearance at the TOP SECRET, DCID 6/4 level. US Citizenship is required for all personnel supporting on the contract. TOP

SECRET Facility Clearance is required.

2.5 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE: The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541330 – Engineering Services, 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), 541990-Other professional, and technical services.

To assist in making a determination regarding the level of participation by Small Business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirement’s areas contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.

In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).

2.7 SUBMISSION DETAILS: Vendors interested in responding to this announcement should submit unclassified technical capabilities statement via email NLT 10 April 2024, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) to Contract Specialist Ms. Rebeca Demitchell at rebecca.demitchell@us.af.mil AND Contracting Officer Ms. Ranada Lowe at ranada.lowe@us.af.mil. If the technical capabilities response contains CLASSIFIED information, see section 2.10 below.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government personnel reviewing responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

2.8 RESPONSES SHALL INCLUDE:

a) Business name and address;

b) Name of company representative and their business title;

c) Business Size and Type of Small Business (if applicable);

d) Cage Code;

e) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) instead of the DUNS;

f) Capabilities statement package (no more than ten pages) demonstrating ability to perform in accordance with PWS paragraphs 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3.

g) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product and service, General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)

h) Provide a response on the 10-year ordering period, pricing of this period, desired options during this period for pricing and if this is a desired POP length for the requirement?

i) Provide whether or not Oral Presentations are a desirable method of evaluation for the technical approach.

j) Provide desired interest in a potential Industry Day, to be held virtually, for this acquisition.

2.9 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The potential sources for this effort will require contractor personnel to possess a TOP SECRET clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and shall be eligible for indoctrination to the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) level at contract start date.

2.10 CLASSIFIED INFORMATION: If the RFI response contains classified information (up to SECRET), the preferred method of receipt is the SIPR email to the Program Manager, Mr. David L. Kellam at david.l.kellam.civ@mail.smil.mil.

2.11 QUESTIONS: Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to rebecca.demitchell@us.af.mil and ranada.lowe@us.af.mil .