RFI for Security 19 Sep 24.docx

Request for Information in support of the F-35 Joint Program Office Security Support Services

INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE ONLY. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) is requesting information pertaining to Security Knowledge Based Services support for the F-35 Lighting II JPO and associated Air Systems.

The F-35 JPO, is releasing a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), Attachment 1, as part of an RFI to identify interested parties and solicit comments to improve the quality and clarity of the requirements for Security Support Services. The Government’s intent is to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) which will result in a single award Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract consisting of a five year ordering period, Multiple annual task orders are anticipated.

The F-35 JPO requires Security Support to be provided to the Directorates, Functional and Integrated Product Teams which reside within the F-35 JPO and consist of – but not limited to - Systems Engineering, Contracting, Security, Legal, Business Financial Management, Logistics, Information Technology, Program Management, International, Development, Production, Sustainment, Program Control, Air Vehicle, Mission Systems, Propulsion, Autonomous Logistics Information System, and Logistics & Support Products. The specific security tasks are outlined in the Draft PWS, Attachment 1.

The Government anticipates the RFP will be released under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services. Under this classification, small business is identified as a business having less than $19.5 million dollars in annual receipts. Personnel and facility security requirements are included in the attached PWS. Any resulting solicitation related to this RFI will officially be released via the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

RFI RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Any response shall be submitted as UNCLASSIFIED.

The Government may elect not to discuss submissions received in response to this RFI with individual responders. There is no requirement to respond to the RFI to be eligible to propose on the planned RFP. However, the Government intends to review and consider all information received to finalize its acquisition strategy. This information will be used to determine to what extent the requirement is suitable to be set aside for small business and whether the requirement is suitable to be awarded on a firm fixed price basis. Respondents may fully use this opportunity to describe proven capabilities in performing services similar to those described in the tasks.

Any questions or responses should be sent to Ms. Carla McCoy at Carla.McCoy@jsf.mil no later than 5:00PM EST 21 October 2024.

The Government would like specific feedback on the following:

1. Company Information: Name, address, POC, Cage, DUNS, Business concern, Business size under NAICS code 541990. Complete Questionnaire on Pages 4 and 5.

2. Are there any specific areas of the PWS that are unclear or you feel could be improved? The Government welcomes comments from industry on perceived ambiguities in the tasks that make it difficult to estimate the work required (e.g., are the sub tasks in alignment with current industry standards, unclear, or in conflict with each-other; are we missing any task areas).

3. What are the apparent high risk areas from your initial review that would preclude your firm from bidding or otherwise providing a proposal?

4. The Government is interested in obtaining information from industry concerning capabilities to meet the requirements of the major tasks outlined in the attached PWS. Specifically, the Government requests that respondents address each portion of the PWS and indicate their capability of meeting requirements and performing each task. This RFI is for market research purposes only and is not part of any down-selection process.

5. Provide a brief synopsis on experience and training your workforce has that would be applicable to the PWS.

6. Are you currently on any contract vehicles that could be utilized aside from a distinct and separate effort? (e.g. NASA SEWP, GSA or other applicable GWAC.)

7. Please describe teaming arrangement if any.

8. The Government is considering annual Firm Fixed Price task orders to meet the program’s security needs. Please provide your firm’s opinion on the suitability of FFP and/or discuss any gaps in requirements, incompatible terms or tasks that should be further developed to facilitate the success performance on a FFP basis.

DISCLAIMER

The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI. This is not a RFP. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e) responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract/agreement. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the review. Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response. The Government will not be liable for, or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly marked and clearly identified. Proprietary information received in response to this sources sought will be safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations.

NO FORMAL SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME.

QUESTIONNAIRE

Name of Company

Name of Business Unit Responding to the RFI (if applicable)

DUNS Number

CAGE Code

CAGE Code (for classified storage, if different than above)

Corporate Address

Total Number of Full Time Employees

Number of Full-Time Consultants

Date of Establishment

Website URL

□ Small □ Large

Indicate whether your company is a current SBA 8(a) BD Program participant.

Additional Type of Small Business, if Applicable (e.g. Woman-Owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, HUBZone)

One Point of Contact Name (Enter Name, phone number and email address)

1. Have you ever been a Prime Contractor before on this size effort?

Yes No

2. Have you been a prime on a contract that has managed subcontracts, if so please provide no more than 5 contract numbers with associated contract value.

3. Does your company have the resources and capability to support multiple resultant task orders, at one time, with services that cover several task areas at one time, in multiple locations both CONUS and OCONUS on its own without teaming/subcontracting/partnering/etc. with another firm?

Yes No

4. Does your company plan on submitting a proposal to this requirement as a Prime Contractor? If so, does your company plan on teaming with another firm?

Yes No

5. Do you want to be on the list of interested vendors for purposes of teaming? This list will be made public to all interested parties.

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