Request for Information (RFI) for WHATSUP GOLD SOFTWARE LICENSE .docx

Request for Information (RFI) for

WHATSUP GOLD SOFTWARE LICENSE

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources who can provide a network monitoring software with a virtual topology, alerting system, analyzable real time data logging, network optimization, and security logging. personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items necessary to perform all services.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document below contains a description of the WhatsUp Gold Software License requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities.

3. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS:

a. No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability. Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question.

4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

5. Questions related to this market survey should be addressed to the CO (alycia.smith.6@us.af.mil) and Contract Specialist ( andrea.mclendon.1@us.af.mil)

WHATSUP GOLD SOFTWARE LICENSE

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources who can provide/ acquire the WhatsUp Gold Software. This software is currently utilized by the incoming mission system. It is critical that our crew and technicians have the same capabilities as what is currently being utilized.

The projected Period of Performance (PoP) for this requirement is 3 June 2025 through 30 September 2025.

NOTE: this is the 461st ACNS 'WhatsUp Gold' Contract Equipment List for this requirement below

1. Whats Up Gold License,

2. Whats Up Gold License Augment,

3. Whats up Gold Instructor Led Training

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

WHATSUP GOLD SOFTWARE LICENSE

Part I. Business Information Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

561621 (Security Systems Services, except Locksmiths)

Based on the Government proposed NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

• System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)

• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

This RFI will be posted for 7 days.

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than the close of business 21 May 2025. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses must be sent via email to the following:

Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO):

• Alycia Smith (alycia.smith.6@us.af.mil) and

Contract Specialist:

• Andrea’ McLendon (andrea.mclendon.1@us.af.mil)

Questions related to this market research should be addressed to the PCO and Contract Specialist.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's experience of previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization support, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?

C. Engineering Services Questions

(Engineering, advisory & assistance services, contractor logistic support, other services not listed)

1. Describe your company’s capability for providing the data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to identify requirements, tasks, data, deliverables, and infrastructure required to enable the Government to establish IOC pertaining to WhatsUp Gold Software License

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in any required test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures regarding WhatsUp Gold Software License

3. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.