Pre Sol Synopsis MOSES II.pdf

MODELING, SOFTWARE, AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT (MOSES) II

(FA702224R0006)

Pre-Solicitation Synopsis 12 Aug 2024

This is a synopsis for a follow-on competitive, 100% Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA), non-personal services acquisition as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.2. Services are non-commercial. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). VENDORS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT

FORMAL PROPOSALS UNTIL THE RFP/SOLICITATION IS POSTED TO THE GOVERNMENT

POINT OF ENTRY (GPE), SAM.gov. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Additionally, no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.

Acquisition Description:

The Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) via AMIC DET 2/OL/PKA (Patrick SFB, FL) intends to solicit, through a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), for services in support of hardware/software maintenance and software/tool development associated with Air Force Technical Application Center (AFTAC), 709th Surveillance and Analysis Group (709 SAG Services include assisting in interfacing between existing software/hardware and databases and modernization efforts which will include different software tool applications that may replace currently used tools. The systems developed under previous MOSES contracts include the AFTAC Information Management System (AIMS) (to include Workflow, Applications, Models, Support, and admin functions), Sensor Placement Optimization Tool (SPOT), Sampler Operations and Maintenance Information System (SOMIS), Hydrological Execution Framework (HEF) Database, Geospatial Weather Affected Terrain Conditions and Hazards (GeoWatch) application, Weather Models (i.e. Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF), Unified Post Processor (UPP), Meteorological (MET), WebTak, Model for Prodiction Across Scales (MPAS), and Joules), and Transport Dispersion Models (i.e. Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory (HYSPLIT), Environmental Modeling and Simulation (EMS) , Environmental Decision Aid Product Tool (EDAPT), and WebTak).

Type of support includes Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and Research and Development (R&D). The services provided under this contract will provide maintenance and continued development of a suite of software and hardware systems originally developed to manage data ingestion, sample logistics and analytical information.

The services provided under this contract will provide for maintenance and continued development of a suite of software and hardware systems developed to manage data ingestion, sample logistics and analytical information.

The procurement is anticipated to be conducted in accordance with DoD Source Selection Procedures, (dated 20 Aug 2022), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) Part 215, and Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DAFFARS) Mandatory Procedures (MP) 5315.3.

Background:

During previous contracts, individual contracts provided scientific and technological support for requirements for research, development, maintenance, sustainment, and enhancement of complex systems through both on-site and off-site personnel. The suite of software applications was developed or acquired for Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) evaluators to collect, process, analyze mission data and generate scientific and technical reports. These applications include databases and tools needed to model terrestrial phenomenology with material interactions to include transport and dispersion, nuclear and industrial processes, and production. Software was developed to provide easy to use user interfaces for running applications and analyzing data on computer systems with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) too.

Scope of Requirement:

The contractor shall have a Top Secret Facility Clearance with Secret Safeguarding capability. Additionally, the contractor shall have the ability to provide ICD 704 eligible personnel to conduct the scope outlined in Section 2 of the PWS to be posted with the RFP.

The objective of this contract is to acquire contracted services for Modeling, Software, and Engineering Support at AFTAC. The requirements for contractor-provided services will include, but not be limited to technical, programmatic, acquisition, expert panel, analyses, engineering, logistical, and consultation support on a Task Order (TO) basis. The contractor shall meet all requirements and responsibilities in support of AFTAC as identified in the PWS including all subsequent TOs. All support and staff shall be fully trained, professional, and customer oriented to consistently provide responsive, flexible, innovative, and cost-effective support services. The contractor shall provide qualified personnel, services, materials, equipment, supplies and facilities necessary to perform scientific and technical support and services needed during the life of the contract. Task requirements include, but not limited to, those listed in Section 2 of the PWS. Specific task requirements will be further identified at the individual TO level.

Security Requirements: Future contractor personnel must be US citizens; and shall be required to have a final U.S. Government current TOP SECRET eligibility and be ICD 704 eligible based on a current Tier 5 (T5), Tier 5 Reinvestigation (T5R) or continuous evaluation upon award of contract. Further details will be provided in the solicitation’s DD Form 254 (DD254).

Facility Requirements: A current TOP SECRET facility clearance (FCL) granted by Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) as indicated in the subsequent solicitation’s Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the DD254 is required at time of award. Note that the offeror/contractor will NOT require their facility to meet SCIF requirements. Details will be provided in the solicitation.

Other Acquisition Details:

This acquisition will be conducted as full & open after exclusion of sources (i.e., a total small business set-aside (SBSA)). The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and the size standard is 1,000 employees. In addition, the applicable Product Service Code (PSC) is AC32- National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research. The subsequent RFP will be publicly released and available electronically through the GPE only (i.e., SAM.gov). Fax, telephone, written, or email requests/inquiries for the solicitation package, prior to the release of the RFP, WILL NOT be honored. Future RFP Questions and Answers will be addressed as appropriate.

Contract award is anticipated for March 2025. A single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract is contemplated with an ordering period of 90 months, including a 60-month base period and one

(1) 30-month optional period. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded utilizing Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Cost Reimbursement (CR) CLINs.

Offeror Requirements:

In accordance with FAR provision 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM), a potential offeror is required to be registered in SAM (see https://www.sam.gov/SAM/) when submitting an offer, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ or task order resulting from the upcoming solicitation/RFP for the subject acquisition. All responsible firms may submit a proposal (only after issuance of the RFP) to be considered for contract award. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Firms responding to the solicitation/RFP must state whether they are a Small Business (SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone Small Business (HSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Business (EDWOSB) Historically Black College or University or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI), an 8(a) firm, an Indian Tribe or Alaskan Native Corporation. Moreover, the potential offeror’s firm shall also have an accounting system that has been determined adequate for determining costs applicable to the contract or order to receive a cost type contract in accordance with (IAW) FAR 16.301-3(3) and DFARS 252.242- 7006. In addition, your firm shall be required to state if is able to perform at least fifty percent (50%) of the services required under this acquisition.

DAFFARS Provision 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman The Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman, is applicable and follows below. Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution.

Point of contact are:

Mr. Ranada Lowe, Contracting Officer sent via the Contract Specialist, Rebecca DeMitchell, AMIC DET 2 OL/PKA (Patrick SFB FL) 1020 South Patrick Drive, Patrick SFB FL 32925, at e-mail: rebecca.demitchell@us.af.mil; and cc:

ranada.lowe@us.af.mil.

As prescribed in DAFFARS 5301.9103, the following provision applies:

5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (JUL 2023)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Deputy Director of Contracting

AFICC/KC (OL-ACC)

114 Thompson Street Bldg. 586, Room 129 Langley AFB, VA, 23665 Telephone 757-764-5372 (DSN 574-5372).

Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/FLDCOM/DRU ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Department of the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number

(571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer.

(End of clause)

FAR 5.207 Synopsis Summary:

(1) Action Code: A – RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - (Service)

(2) Date: 12 August 2024

(3) Year: 2024

(4) Contracting Office ZIP Code: 32925

(5) Product or Service Code: AC32- National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities;

Applied Research.

(6) Contracting Office Address: 1020 S Patrick Dr, Patrick SFB, FL 32925

(7) Subject: Proposed Contract Action Announcement

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: For future reference, the RFP number will be FA702224R0006

(9) Closing Response Date: N/A

(10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer: Ms. Rebecca DeMitchell, Contract Specialist, rebecca.demitchell@us.af.mil. and Ms. Ranada Lowe, Contracting Officer, ranada.lowe@us.af.mil.

(11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number. TBD and FA702224R0006

(12) Contract Award Dollar Amount: N/A

(13) Line-Item Number:

CLIN 0001, O&M

CLIN 0002, O&M

CLIN 0003, R&D

CLIN 0004, Equipment CLIN 0005, Travel

CLIN 0006, ODC

CLIN 0007, CDRLs

(14) Contract Award Date: Anticipated Mar 2025.

(15) Contractor: TBD.

Incumbent Contractor for MOSES:

ENSCO, INC.

MELBOURNE, FL 32940

(16) Description: See above detailed description provided.

(17) Place of Contract Performance: At future contractor’s facility, AFTAC at Patrick SFB, FL 32925, and CONUS.

(18) Set-aside Status: 100% Small Business Set-Aside