Request for Information - Theater Deployable Communications Contractor Logistics Support.pdf

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MARKET RESEARCH

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

For Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) Contractor Logistic Support (CLS)

3 April 2024

AFLCMC/HNIB is seeking information in support of market research being conducted by the United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HNI) to procure contractor logistic support for the subject program.

Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. This RFI does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. There is no solicitation available at this time. The Government will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this notice, nor pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this RFI.

I. Introduction: Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) provides an extension of the Global Information Grid (GIG) and provides the warfighter with flexible, lightweight, modular, scalable, and integrated deployable communications to support the execution of command and control, intelligence, surveillance and combat support missions.

The mission of Expeditionary Communications and Information (EC&I) is to provide operational commanders with communications capabilities throughout the full spectrum of conflict and non-combat operations.

The CLS Contractor shall support the whole of the fielded TDC system, and their associated capabilities using established Government, contractor, and industry processes and practices per the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The anticipated Period of Performance (PoP) is a one year for the base Contract Line Items (CLINS) and four one year option periods totaling five (5) years of performance.

This RFI seeks industry feedback to identify viable Hub Zone Small Business’s that provide comprehensive contractor support in providing global sustainment services for the USAF TDC Program. These services include, but are not limited to, depot level logistical support in equipment sourcing, replacement, and inventory, systems configuration, including technical and engineering support to sites requesting TDC assistance, and program management.

II. Scope: The requirement is comprised of help desk functions, failure diagnostics, equipment functional testing, equipment repair, material purchasing, spares analysis, shipping and receiving services, inventory management, equipment warranty management, costs management and troubleshooting techniques.

• TDC CLS shall provide the operational community with these support functions for all of the TDC program.

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III. Data Submission Requirements: The Government requests that interested

Offerors create and provide a description of the manpower estimates, best practices for IT services and performance based incentives that provide a stable, proficient and adaptable workforce which will depict how Offerors will meet the requirements of the PWS.

Interested Offerors shall provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) detailing the cost of providing this support and warehouse space. Offerors are encouraged to provide comments and ask questions on the draft requirements.

# Deliverable Format Criteria

1 Performance Plan Word or

PDF

Describe how your company is capable of handling the magnitude of requirements stated in the PWS?

Describe your personnel staffing plan to meet the PWS requirements Describe how you will manage the contract Describe your transition plan in reference to PWS Section 6

Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM)

Excel

Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude of estimated cost data

Offerors are required to include their business category (i.e. HubZone Small Business, HubZone Small Disadvantaged Business, etc.) and their North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) or Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code.

IV. Submittal: The Government requests unclassified responses to this RFI be delivered via email no later than 3 May 2024 at 1:00 PM ET.

Respondents should identify their company name, CAGE Code, address, telephone number, and point of contact (name, phone, e-mail) on responses to this RFI including title pages. The company name should appear clearly on every page of your submittal and proprietary information must also be clearly marked. Please limit responses to 10 pages or less excluding title page, specification sheets. The font should be Times New Roman and no smaller than 10pt for deliverables. The Government requests responses and any supplemental information are delivered via email addressed to Mr. Adam Walker, Contract Specialist, email adam.walker.26@us.af.mil and to Ms. Filomena Gomez, Contracting Officer, e-mail filomena.gomez@us.af.mil.

The Government will review Industry responses in detail.

1. Please refer any questions regarding this RFI to Mr. Adam Walker, Contract Specialist, email adam. walker.26@us.af.mil and to Ms. Filomena Gomez, Contracting Officer e-mail filomena.gomez@us.af.milmailto:.

mailto:adam.walker.26@us.af.mil mailto:

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2. Target date and time for questions is 13 April 2024 at 1:00 PM ET with the Government’s responses to be provided not later than 23 April 2024 at 1:00 PM ET. Questions received after the target date and time may not be answered.

3. Please be advised that responses to this RFI will be reviewed by HNI members and/or contractors that may include but are not limited to the following corporations:

a. Specialized Cost Services (SCS)

b. Engineering Professional Acquisition Support Services

(EPASS)

c. Federally Funded Research and Development Corporation

(FFRDC) professionals

d. Contractors from Applied Research Solutions (ARS)

e. Astrion

The above list is not all inclusive and may change based upon the needs of the Government.

4. This RFI is issued solely for information purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service in any manner. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested parties' expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any.

Attachment:

1. PWS

2. Preliminary GFE/GFP lists