Pre-Solicitation Synopsis - TSRS II.docx

TECHNICAL SENSOR RADAR SUPPORT (TSRS) PROGRAM

Notice of intent to award a sole source contract: This is a synopsis for an Advisory and Assistance Services acquisition intent to award as a sole source contract to Riverside Research Institute (RRI), as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.2. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. VENDORS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT FORMAL PROPOSALS.

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.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.

Proposed Solicitation Number: FA702222R0002

Description of Services: The Acquisition Management and Integration Center (AMIC) DET 2 OL/PKA (Patrick AFB FL) has been tasked to solicit for, the acquisition of radar sustainment support for Cobra King Radar, and for any replacement or additional sensors/systems that may be developed during this contract period. Sustainment activities include radar data analysis, radar performance monitoring, radar engineering support, logistics and budgetary support, software sustainment and test support, and special studies or investigations upon Government request.

The contractor will perform approximately 87,150 hours of specialized system engineering, system analysis, and information technology migration efforts at Patrick SFB Florida; Boston, Massachusetts; and onboard USNS Howard O. Lorenzen, which could be located worldwide. These hours are estimates and could fluctuate significantly based on real world tasks. These tasks will apply advanced software re-engineering technologies and capabilities to design information system modifications, and will support implementation of the results of these engineering and analysis activities. Specifically:

A. Evaluation of radar systems engineering. The contractor will be required to evaluate and make recommendations on the implementation of new, replacement, systems development and current system modifications as presented by third party contractors.

B. Data processing and analysis. The contractor will be required to evaluate, manipulate and analyze data collected at a mobile radar installation. Processed data will be presented to the Government.

C. Perform on-board technical advisory services for the USNS HOLO. The contractor will perform as the subject matter expert during live missions and provide real-time technical direction, mission guidance, and actionable instructions to the Mission Commander and console operators. This function requires the contractor to be present at all times during mission operations. The radars are physically on-board a sea-going vessel. The individuals currently performing these tasks are required to live aboard a ship on a rotating basis for up to twelve months per year with minimal contact with non-work related personnel due to mission security requirements and Operations Tempo (OPSTEMPO).

SECURITY REQUIREMENT: Department of Defense Form 254 (DD254), Contractor personnel will have access to classified information, up to and including, the Top Secret clearance level. Contractor personnel will require access to secured areas. The contractor must have a Top Secret facility clearance, and the capability to obtain Special Background Investigations (SBIs) prior to contract award.

This acquisition will be conducted per the FAR Part 6.302-1 – 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services and the size standard is $16.5M. The Product or Service Code is R499 – Support-Professional: Other. Contract award is anticipated for 1 November 2022 with a Base Period (12 months) and 6 Option Periods (12 months each) for a total Period of Performance not to exceed 7 years. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded using the following CLINS:

0001 – Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) - for Non-Personal Advisory and Assistance Services 0002 – Cost, No Fee – for Travel 0003 – NSP – for Data Deliverables Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award (see https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM#1). PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Firms responding must state whether they are a Small Business (SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUB Zone 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, an Alaskan Native Corporation, or a Large Business based on the size standard above.

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.

OMBUDSMAN AFFARS 5352.201-9101 (JUN 2016):

(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, Lt Col Aaron D. Judge, 114 Thompson St., Bldg. 586, Rm 129, Langley AFB, VA 23665-2769, Telephone: (757)764-5372, FAX: (757)764-4400, Email: aaron.judge@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to 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) Contracting Office Address:

AMIC DET 2 OL/PKA (Patrick AFB, FL), 1020 South Patrick Drive, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3002 Point of Contact:

Contracting Officer: Danny D Austin E-mail: danny.austin.3@us.af.mil Contracting Specialist: Laytesha N Batchelor E-mail: laytesha.batchelor.1@us.af.mil