RFI_CD_SEI Services_v1 (002).docx

Space Systems Command (SSC)/SZQC

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

COBRA DANE Systems Engineering & Integration Services Contract Number: FA8723-23-R-0001

This RFI is for market research purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment by the United States Space Force to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kinds of offers will be considered in response to this RFI.

The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information. Companies responding to this RFI are advised that participation does not ensure involvement in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparation or participation in this RFI. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

Information Sought This RFI is requesting information from interested small and large businesses on capabilities to meet draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements. The information provided will be used by the Government to help define the acquisition. Companies should not solely rely on the exact technical accuracy of the information presented herein to develop formal responses. The data are provided as a general reference only.

Background

The AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE (CD) is a ground-based, computer-driven L-band (1175-1375 MHz) phased-array radar located at Eareckson Air Station, Shemya, Alaska. The system was operationally fielded in 1977 and later underwent a major system modernization program that was completed in 1993. CD is undergoing a number of modernization and Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) efforts. CD’s primary missions are Missile Defense (MD) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) used for maintaining the catalog of near-earth orbiting satellites, including space debris, and providing early observation of new foreign launches (NFLs).

SSC/SCQZ is the Government Program Management Office (PMO) (the ‘PMO’) responsible for the Operations, Maintenance and Sustainment (OM&S) of CD. The PMO includes personnel matrixed from the Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Directorate. The PMO employs one prime contractor to provide vertically integrated OM&S services and additional contractors for modernization and SLEP projects. The PMO obtains program support through multiple contracts including this SE&I contract. This PWS only addresses the requirements for this SE&I services contract (the ‘Contractor’). The PMO is located at Peterson Space Force Base (SFB), Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Contractor will interact with other Government offices and agencies (the ‘Government’) at various locations.

COBRA DANE SE&I Overview Response Information All interested parties are invited to submit their response to this RFI. Please limit your response to the request above to no more than 10 pages in a PDF or MS Office Word 2010 compatible format with 11-point Times New Roman font. The information received will be handled as competition sensitive and will assist in formulating an acquisition strategy decision. If there is any question for the Government, please provide at the end of your response within the 10-page limit; use caution in this area as the questions received and Government responses may be made public for information parity. Responses are due no later than 30 business days after RFI posting.

Approaches need to focus on the delivery of requirements in a fiscally responsive, severable approach that fully considers the Fundamental requirements listed below as they relate to the PWS requirements:

Ensure the response includes capabilities for access and storage of classified information. The Fundamental requirements are:

· CD Radar

· CD Systems

· CD Missions

· Software Support Capability

· Quality Deficiency Reports Analysis

· On-site Technical Advisor and Monitoring

· Specialized Analysis and Data Processing

· Performance Monitoring of CD

· Program Office support with third party vendors

· Program Office Process Support

· Program Office Requirements Support

· CD Stakeholder support (including chain of command for missions and responsibilities)

· CD User Community Support Ensure any approaches submitted containing Company proprietary approaches and/or information are properly marked. In addition to the general approach requested above, the Government is seeking industry feedback on the questions located at the end of the document.

Responses shall be emailed to, and all questions addressed to: Mr. Kevin Sibley, Contracting Officer, Email: kevin.sibley@us.af.mil

COBRA DANE SE&I Services MARKET RESEARCH

Reference Number: FA8723-23-R-0001

*Please note: The only authorized Point of Contact for this requirement is: Mr. Kevin Sibley, Contracting Officer, at kevin.sibley@us.af.mil

Contractor Business Name:

Address:

Phone:

Primary Point of Contact:

Email:

Cage Code – Size:

NAICS Code(s):

Please provide answers to all the questions below. Limit responses to the yes/no questions to the table. Numbered questions responses can be continued on additional pages within the page limit as needed. Past Performance will be requested by the Government as needed.

TECHNICAL SKILLS – All responses should be given as they relate to the background and requirements in the PWS.

Information submitted by the respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. The Government will use this information as part of our on-going market research. All responses should be given as they relate to the background and requirements in the PWS. If any RFI content is unclear, please identify and clearly state the ambiguity.

1. Please provide your recommendations, with rationale, for the acquisition approach to this effort. Include suggestions for contract type, and available contract vehicles (e.g., IDIQ).

2. Detail expertise with Missile Defense, Missile Warning, and Space Domain Awareness operations, communications, and data.

3. Detail expertise with large, phased-array ground-based radar(s), especially expertise with traveling wave tube amplified, L-band (1175-1375 MHz) systems.

4. Detail expertise with COBRA DANE relevant hardware and software systems and platforms.

5. Detail expertise with DoD Government Program Management Office processes and execution including requirements definition, risk assessment, safety assessment, cybersecurity risk management framework, cost estimation, proposal technical evaluation, formal source selection evaluation technical advisory, program/design/milestone reviews, earned value management, test & evaluation, deficiency resolution for development, procurement, and sustainment programs.

6. Detail expertise communicating and interacting with DoD Government PMO functionals (program management, engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, finance, contracting).

7. Detail expertise with Integrated Logistics Support especially RAM, systems engineering, supply support, technical data packages to include technical orders and drawings, and training.

8. Detail Software Support Capability to include a classified laboratory with tools to independently investigate, analyze, and report issues with: mission software source code; radar performance data; operations, maintenance & sustainment data; observed and simulated launch events; and system/subsystem level deficiency resolution and optimization.

9. Detail experience with DoD contract compliance including systems, information, communications & personnel security; cost accounting & reporting; and travel regulations.

10. Detail ability to obtain and retain exceptionally well qualified personnel with required security clearances and flex to changing requirements.

11. Detail ability to provide personnel with required security clearances and Software Support Capability to meet full requirements within 30-day phase-in transition period.

12. Detail what specific technical information you require to support a response to a potential, formal solicitation for this work.

13. Detail any need to subcontract any portion of the work/requirements in the PWS. Do you have existing teaming arrangement(s)?