Notice of Intent to Accept MITRE 5620FIN.pdf

Due Diligence Posting of Notice of Intent to Accept a Best Value Offer

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (“MassDOT”), by and through its Aeronautics

Division, of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts announces its intent to “Accept a Best Value

Offer” pursuant to the Commonwealth’s Due Diligence Posting policy, to contract for the following with MITRE Corporation (“Offeror”), pending the results of this Notice of Intent

(“Notice”):

Description

The MassDOT Drone Program is a multi-year, multi-faceted program that includes four major emerging technology categories of focus: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Counter

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS), Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), and Urban Air

Mobility (UAM). The MassDOT Drone Program requires additional professional services intended to augment the specialized technical knowledge and skills currently available to

MassDOT Drone Program Team. Specifically. the MassDOT Drone Program has identified the need to pursue professional services in the areas of C-UAS, BVLOS and Maritime Other

Unmanned Systems. MITRE Corporation operates as a Federally Funded Research and

Development Center (FFRDC) and assists the United States government with scientific research and analysis; development and acquisition; and systems engineering and integration. MITRE

Corporation is qualified to supply the following:

• Define the threat concerns, risks, and impact to operations of a UAS attack by interviewing the critical asset list owners and other C-UAS and UAS stakeholders

• Document the current Federal/state regulatory environment and existing authorities

• Define key C-UAS Stakeholders and their key responsibilities

• Develop performance criteria for C-UAS framework elements including how to assess individual system performance and “Deltas” between various systems

• Develop a C-UAS Roadmap that enables acquisition and implementation of solutions based on the regulatory environment, including a roadmap for State/Local C-UAS efforts if Federal regulations change

• Document the MassDOT BVLOS mission requirements for UAS and C-UAS operations

• Assess existing DoD BLVOS capabilities to determine suitability for MassDOT UAS and C-

UAS activities

• Collaborate with MassDOT to document and define the current needs and requirements, Stakeholders (Federal/State/Local), the current system capabilities, and deficiencies in maritime infrastructure surveying and security. Define problem and scope, identify current capabilities, deficiencies

It is expected the start date for this engagement will be May 2020 and the end date will be

December 31, 2021. The estimated value of purchase resulting from this Bid is $1,500,000.00.

The Department is posting this Notice rather than conducting a full procurement because the

Department 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.

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

4:00PM (prevailing Eastern Time) on Friday, 05/21/2020.

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.

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 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.

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.

Standard Contract Form and Instructions Read and agree. Sign and submit original with wet signature upon Award, if any.

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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;

• 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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