RFI 3D Monitor and TAW REV1.pdf

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

(RFI)

AFLCMC HBB/ Unit Level Intelligence (ULI) Program Management Office (PMO)

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This notice is for information and planning purposes only. In accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Government is conducting market research to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources in developing the software identified below that meets the Government's requirements. While industry sources are requested to provide full and comprehensive responses to this request, they are reminded that all information is voluntary.

This Request for Information (RFI) does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract. No award will be made under this Request for Information (RFI). Proprietary information will be accepted and handled appropriately. Responders should indicate which portions of their responses are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFI, before the closing date. 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 party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued. The Air Force reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).

This RFI is from the AFLCMC HBBW/ULI PMO, PEO Digital located at 11 Barksdale Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731.

**THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. THIS IS NOT A

REQUEST FOR QUOTES. PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION

REGARDING THE INFORMATION BELOW. **

1.0 Description

1.1 The AFLCMC HBB/ULI PMO is soliciting feedback on procurement methods, timing and cost from industry to procure approximately 44 TAW systems and 16 Pluraview monitors that are approved by National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) for the Targeting Application Workstation requirement (TAW). The 3D Monitor required for this procurement require specific configuration in order to remain consistent with targeteers in the field. Specifics are identified in Attachment 1.

1.2 System Description: ULI TAW is an ACC sponsored capability which provides Computers with a series of applications to support Unit Level targeting and intelligence analysis.

2.0 Background

The AFLCMC HBB PMO is pursuing market research to anticipate supply system availability of the required system configuration, delivery capability and ROM cost data to plan a near term procurement of 44 TAW systems and 16 Pluraview monitors.. The Government plans to restrict competition IAW FAR 6.302-1 due to a constraint from the NGA to procure the only approved passive monitor system, TAW Targeting Application Workstation (TAW) systems and Pluraview monitors. The purpose of this Request for Information is to assess the current marketplace of 44 TAW systems and 16 Pluraview monitors. This RFI is targeted to the stated specifications and no alternatives are considered acceptable. The anticipated contract award is planned for as early as September 2024.

Recipients must adhere to configuration requirements in Table 1.

2.1 See attached documentation on 44 TAW systems and 16 Pluraview monitors.

Attachment I: Pluraview monitors Attachment II: TAW Systems

2.2 The Government will award a FFP contract for the procurement of approximately 44 TAW systems and 16 Pluraview monitors.

3.0 Requested Information

Please provide a White Paper response (no more than 5 pages) that contains the following information:

3.1 Company Overview: A brief overview of your company and personnel and ability to deliver on this requirement or a portion of this requirement. Please provide a list of contracts where you have delivered on a comparable procurement.

3.2 Technical Question Responses: Provide a response answering as many of the following questions as feasible. Responses should address how your company has procured, delivered, and met Government requirements for delivery, inventory accountability of equipment and IUID compliance as it applies to contracts your company has worked on or delivered.

Ensure that your response directly links your answers to the questions below:

1. Provide a brief overview of your experience procuring these systems and delivering all units for the total order or partial delivery within 120

DARO.

2. Describe supply chain availability of the Taw systems and 3D Monitor configuration to meet the requirements.

a. TAA compliant to the component level.

b. Components must be from TAA compliant countries.

c. Components shall meet the DODI POLICY for use in a classified network.

d. Specifications are within parameters set in paragraph 1.

3. Describe how your company is able to comply with entering equipment into WAWF property accountability and IUID reporting requirements in PIEE upon delivery.

a. Contractor shall comply with DFARS 252.211-7003

4. Describe how quickly your company can deliver these units and timeline(s) for full or partial/phased delivery. A proposed delivery schedule should be included in your response to meet the overall 120 DARO requirement.

All of units are expected to be shipped to a government warehouse in Nashua, NH (03060).

5. Provide a ROM estimate of per unit costs and total costs including shipping and any warranty service (Non OEM warranties are not acceptable alternatives).

6. Provide Volume discounts if available, and any specifics required to obtain those discounts.

4.0 Responses

4.1 Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a white paper, providing information to the questions in section 3.0 above.

4.2 White papers in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx) are due no later than 1500 EST 23 September 2024. Responses shall be limited to 5 pages and submitted via e- mail charles.gill.2@us.af.mil and ashley.blaess@us.af.mil.

Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned or distributed. Responses will be treated as proprietary to the contractor submitting the response.

4.3. The forepart of the white paper shall provide administrative information (not included in the page count), and shall include the following as a minimum:

4.3.1. Company name, mailing address, CAGE code, UEI, phone number, fax number, and e- mail of designated point of contact for the company.

4.3.2. Based upon the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334111, Computer Systems Design Services,, identify your company’s business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business).

mailto:Rachyl.cushman@us.af.mil

5.0 Questions

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting Officer, MSgt Charles Gill charles.gill.2@us.af.mil and Contract Specialist, Ashley Blaess ashley.blaess@us.af.mil

6.0 Summary

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES . It does not constitute a request for quote (RFQ) or request for proposal (RFP), or a promise to issue an RFQ or RFP in the future.

The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Air Force has not made a commitment to procure any of the services discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought.

** Ensuring adherence to the below specifications and the use of an approved product from the NGA are critical** mailto:Ashley