RFI_ A10 SPPSS 030226.pdf

Request for Information

1. Purpose THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future.

This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Vendors are advised that the 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 RFP that may be issued.

2. Objectives

* Please note that this RFI is to provide the current version of the A10 Strategic Plans and Policy Support Services (SPPSS) PWS that was previously posted on SAM.gov under Notice ID FA701426_SPPSS. If you have previously provided a Capability Statement in response to the prior RFI (FA701426_SPPSS), please acknowledge if the submitted Capability Statement requires no changes or please provide an updated capability statement if required. *

One objective of this RFI is to identify potential vendors (large, small, and socioeconomic concerns) who have the experience and capabilities to successfully perform this work. Vendors are also encouraged to provide information regarding plans to use joint venturing (JV), partnering or consortiums to meet the requirements areas contained herein. Details pertaining to the entire scope of work are contained in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

A second objective is to engage industry to identify risks and opportunities, provide recommendations and other insights as it pertains to the acquisition and the work contemplated in the PWS.

Additionally, if an RFP is subsequently issued, the Government anticipates a compressed response cycle;

therefore, this RFI will provide advanced delivery of the attached Draft PWS, which should allow qualified vendors the necessary time to consider a potential RFP response/proposal and to build necessary teaming relationships.

3. Background

Headquarters United States Air Force (AF/A10) provides Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration.

The purpose of this effort is to provide technical, analytical, operational, programmatic, and planning subject matter expertise support for AF/A10, and its component divisions. All work performed in support of this effort shall support AF national security strategic plans and policies, concepts, and initiatives. The Contractor support provided will cover International Treaties and Agreements, the Foreign Clearance Program (FCP), Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD), Nuclear Stockpile Management, Nuclear Enterprise Group Management, Missile Defense, Nuclear Deterrence Research and Education, Strategic Policy, Ancillary Information Technology Support and Program Management.

Historically, AF/A10 has relied on Contractor support to assist in the development and maintenance of policy on national security issues across its portfolio. The reliance on industry exists because much of the subject matter expertise resides in the Contractor community. It is the Contractor base that provides the Air Force (AF) with the institutional knowledge and continuity in implementation to support AF mission requirements.

The Contractor shall ensure Contractor personnel take action to fully integrate into AF/A10 creating a seamless Government-Contractor team. The Contractor shall manage Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall interface and provide services to support AF/A10 and subordinate divisions/branches as described in the corresponding sections of this work statement.

The applicable NAICS code for this effort is 541690, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services.

Respond to this RFI with a capability statement in support of the sections below.

Section 1 – Administrative Information

Provide administrative information including the following as a minimum:

• Name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail of designated point of contact.

• Identify the respondent’s CAGE code and DUNS number.

• Proprietary information must be clearly marked as such.

• Small Business/Socio-Economic status of respondent, if any, (i.e. small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, and economically-disadvantaged women-owned small business).

Section 2 – Statements and Questions for the Vendor

The Government seeks feedback and comments on the attached PWS in general, with specific interest in written comments/feedback on the following considerations/sections:

1. Based on industry experience with similar contracts, are the required tasks and performance objectives consistent with this type of effort or are there additional requirements the Government could include to ensure optimal performance of the contract?

2. Identify any areas where interested parties believe a potential risk exists or will present itself by fulfilling the terms of the PWS (e.g., identification of any deficiencies or false assumptions in the PWS)

3. Is there any area within the PWS where interested parties believe the Government could improve the stated requirements in a clear and unambiguous manner? If so, please identify them and provide recommended language.

4. Is there another NAICS Code that you think would be best suited for this effort? If so, please identify the NAICS and why you deem it more appropriate.

5. Can you support the entire scope of the PWS,

• If yes, will you team with other vendors or can you support on your own

• If, no will you consider subcontracting with another vendor

6. Based on your understanding of the PWS requirements, what percentage of work can be performed by small business. To satisfy all of the requirements, do you intend to partner with another or establish subcontracting relationships?

Section 3 – Capability Approach

Interested parties are requested to provide your capabilities detailing how you will be able to meet all the requirements outlined in the PWS based upon your experience performing under similar efforts.

Address all areas in Section II as they are identified in the PWS.

a) Identify your capabilities to fulfilling the requirements in the PWS. Include examples of technical capabilities, capacity, areas of expertise, and relevant experience (i.e., customer, period of performance, contract type, contract value, description of work performed relevant to the PWS).

b) Describe any teaming agreements that will allow you to successfully perform the requirements as outlined in the PWS. If you intend to use joint venturing (JV), partnering or consortiums to meet the requirements areas contained herein, provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partnering/consortium would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this PWS.

*Interested parties are advised to examine this RFI and the supplemental documents in the attachments in their entirety to ensure its response provides all information requested. Interested parties are cautioned that merely re-stating the requirements with a statement of intent to perform DOES NOT reflect an understanding of the requirements or capability to perform. Statements such as “the Offeror understands” and “the Offeror has a long history of outstanding support” along with responses that paraphrase the Request for Information and supplemental documents will be considered as insufficient information to support a firm’s capability. Phrases such as “standard procedures shall be employed” or “well known techniques will be utilized” will also not be considered sufficient.

Capability statements should be submitted in Microsoft Word compatible format and are due no later than 17 March 2025, 10:00am EST. Section 3-Capability Approach, responses shall be limited to 10 pages Calibri or Times new Roman, 11-point font, plus any supporting documents. Government Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Capability statements should be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Margaret Santos at margaret.santos@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Mr. Timothy Prymak at timothy.prymak@us.af.mil.

5. Questions Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted to Ms. Margaret Santos (margaret.santos@us.af.mil) and Mr. Timothy Prymak (timothy.prymak@us.af.mil ) by 17 March 2026, 10:00am EST. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions may be answered by email if the Government feels that the answer would better inform the potential Offerors; accordingly, questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after (31 July 2025) will be answered.

List of Attachments

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