Notice of Intent MITRE.pdf

Revised: June 30, 2016

Due Diligence Posting of Notice of Intent to

Accept a Best Value Offer

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (“MassDOT” or “Department”), by and through its Aeronautics Division, announces its intent to Purchase a Service pursuant to the Commonwealth’s Due Diligence Posting policy, to contract with MITRE Corporation (“Offeror”), pending the results of this Notice of Intent (“Notice”).

Description MassDOT seeks to execute a rate-based price contract for professional services to include technical expertise and experience in the area of advanced autonomous aviation, assisting MassDOT with translating uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), Counter UAS (c-UAS), and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) visions and goals into actionable implementation plans for the development of operational capabilities. The proposed tasks will have a proposed duration of 3 years and will cost a total of approximately $3,000,000.

MassDOT is embarking on a multi-year program to enable UAS operations (including BEYOND Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations), to develop c-UAS detection tools, and to lay a groundwork for AAM capabilities on a state-wide basis. The goal of the c-UAS program is to develop detection capabilities to support safety across Commonwealth airports, critical infrastructure facilities, and soft target events from the evolving UAS threat, and to standup and implement the National c-UAS Center of Excellence. The goal of the Enabling UAS effort is to expand BVLOS capabilities and develop UAS traffic awareness tools to support MassDOT’s mission of ensuring a safe and reliable state transportation infrastructure and to foster the development of public and commercial UAS ecosystem within Massachusetts and the region.

The goal of AAM effort is to strategically plan and further the development of advanced aviation transportation capabilities within Massachusetts and the region.

MassDOT is posting this Notice rather than conducting a full procurement because it believes this opportunity represents best value to the Commonwealth and is utilizing this Due Diligence Posting to ensure that the process is open, fair, and competitive.

MITRE is uniquely qualified to perform services as required. The Offeror is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) with the mission to provide technical expertise to government entities. Based on MITRE’s prior experiences it is well-suited to provide technical support for developing c-UAS capabilities at the state-level, and for providing technical support and regulatory guidance to enable UAS and AAM operations including airspace awareness capabilities. In addition, Offeror has an extensive understanding of the FAA regulatory and national airspace issues and, by virtual of its role as an FFRDC, provides unparalleled insight into FAA regulatory processes. Also, by virtual of its governmental support role for DOTs across other states, MITRE is able to convene leaders and to identify and share best practices for state-level development of UAS, AAM, and c-UAS programs.

Key Deliverables Offeror will provide professional services in advanced autonomous aviation in assisting MassDOT with translating UAS, c-UAS, and AAM visions and goals into actionable implementation plans for the development of operational capabilities. This includes activities such as:

• Provide engineering support to MassDOT in defining a c-UAS requirements baseline and the desired future c-UAS capabilities; support MassDOT’s ability to evaluate and deploy c-UAS capabilities; and provide technology insight, regulatory guidance, and strategic planning support regarding c-UAS.

• Provide support for the development and implementation of the National c-UAS Center of Excellence. Support includes technical expertise, industry collaboration and insights and guidance in federal c-UAS policy and guidance.

• Provide engineering support, technology insight, regulatory guidance, safety risk assessment, and strategic planning to support MassDOT’s enabling UAS BVLOS development efforts.

• Assess existing federal capabilities to determine suitability for MassDOT UAS and c-UAS activities and develop pathways to access any federal capabilities that may be shared.

• Provide technical and strategic expertise support for the development and implementation of AAM for the future of aviation transportation in the Commonwealth through the development of AAM use cases, technology assessments to determine functional and regulatory pathways, and by identifying collaboration opportunities and facilitating the transfer of information between AAM stakeholders.

• Provide support for conducting collaboration with key stakeholders to include federal and state agencies, industry and multi state AAM engagements.

• Provide strategic planning, technical support, engineering expertise, and facilitate transfer of information between stakeholders for the development of a comprehensive intermodal transportation plan for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

• Provide strategic planning, and technical support for the design, development and implementation of a UAS traffic awareness capability.

• Provide project management services for the provided work, including development of a project management plan and updates on status.

Determination of Other Interested Vendors The intent of this posting is to determine if there are any other interested and qualified vendors. Any such vendors must:

• Submit documentation that they can provide a comparable or better offer.

Response Requirement and Deadline All Interested Vendors and Offerors interested in responding to this Notice, regardless of prior communications with the Department, must submit a Response to this posting containing evidence of their qualification and interest. All required information must be submitted by 3pm on 06/30/2025.

If, after the posting deadline has passed, interest is generated by this Notice, the Department will review all Responses and will determine whether they will: (i) withdraw the notice and not accept the Offeror’s offer (and cancel the Notice of Intent) or (ii) accept the offer from the Offeror or (iii) accept an offer from another vendor offering a comparable or better value than the Offeror in their Response or (iv) accept the offer from the Offeror and from any other offerors offering similar value in their response.

Additional Terms Required for Doing Business with the Commonwealth

Names of Standard Forms Instructions Instructions for Vendors Responding to Bids Electronically

Read and agree prior to submitting a Response.

RFR - Required Specifications Read and agree prior to submitting a Response.

Prompt Payment Discount Form Complete electronically and submit as an attachment to Quote.

Supplier Diversity Plan (SDP) Attached in COMMBUYS.

Commonwealth Terms & Conditions Read and agree. Sign and submit original with wet signature upon Award, if any.

Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing Read and agree. Sign and submit original with wet signature upon Award, if any.

Authorization for Electronic Funds Transfer Read and agree. Sign and submit original with wet signature upon Award, if any.

Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (W-9)

Read and agree. Sign and submit original with wet signature upon Award, if any.

MassDOT Standard Contract Form and Instructions

Attached in COMMBUYS.

Quote Submission Method Online Quote Submission via COMMBUYS is required. All Interested Vendors and Offerors must submit Quotes online using tools available only to Sellers registered in COMMBUYS.

COMMBUYS provides Seller registration functionality at no charge. To register, go to www.COMMBUYS.com and click on the “Register” link on the front page. All Interested Vendors and Offerors who are awarded a contract resulting from this Notice, if any, will be required to maintain an active account during the duration of the Contract, by reviewing their registration information regularly and maintaining its accuracy.

COMMBUYS Quote Submission Training and Instructions The following resources are provided to assist Interested Vendors and Offerors in submitting Quotes:

• An online job aid on How to Create a Quote;

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• Webcast video on How to Find Bids (Solicitations) and Submit Quotes (Responses) through COMMBUYS;

• Instructor-led trainings (ILT) and live webinar sessions on “How to Locate and Respond to Bids” may also be available. Check the OSD Training Courses schedule for Sellers/Business Entities for available locations, dates and times. Note that space is limited and pre-registration for trainings is required to attend. Follow instructions on the course schedule to register.

COMMBUYS Support Technical assistance is available during the procurement process. Every effort is made to respond to inquiries within one business day.

• Website: Go to www.mass.gov/osd/commbuys and select the COMMBUYS Resource Center link offered under Key Resources.

• Email: Send inquiries to the COMMBUYS Helpdesk at COMMBUYS@state.ma.us

• Telephone: Call the COMMBUYS Help Desk at 1-888-MA-STATE (1-888-627-

8283). The Help Desk is staffed from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday Eastern Standard or Daylight time, as applicable, except on federal and state holidays.

Interested Vendors and Offerors are advised that COMMBUYS will be unavailable during regularly scheduled maintenance hours of which all users will be notified.

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