RFI_CoverSheet_SABRE_18Jan2022.pdf

SAF/CDMX REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE, CONCEPTS, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT (SAF/CDM)

MISSION PARTNER CAPABILITY OFFICE (MPCO)

SECRET AND BELOW RELEASABLE ENVIRONMENT (SABRE)

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This announcement constitutes a request for information. No solicitation exists. This is not a request for quote, request for proposal, or an invitation to bid and is not to be construed as a commitment by the US Government to form a binding contract.

The Government will not reimburse or pay for any information submitted in response to this RFI.

We are performing market research and assessing acquisition strategies. In the event a small business set-aside evolves, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations in Subcontracting applies. Note that, if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small business contractors, a key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a Small Business Set-Aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. If your company anticipates participating as the prime contractor for a future solicitation with a small business set-aside, Please provide information on potential teaming or mentor/mentee arrangements. All efforts will be made to identify applicable sources.

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this action is 541512, COMPUTER SYSTEM DESIGN SERVICES, size standard $30M; please indicate your company’s aggregate dollar amount relative to the indicated size standard. The Government is also contemplating FAR-based contracts and non-FAR based agreements. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to an award.

SECTION 1: PROGRAM OVERVIEW

SAF/CDMX is the DoD Executive Agent for the Mission Partner Environment (MPE). The MPCO (office symbol SAF/CDMX), in coordination with CYBERCOMMAND has developed a prototype for a Secret and Below Releasable Environment (SABRE). The MPCO is also developing a virtual private cloud to impact level 6 (IL-6) accredidation standards.

SECTION 2: SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

The Government requirement includes contractor assistance with the integration, assembly, and operationalization of the SABRE prototype, cloud, and various commercial-off-the-shelf solutions in a way that facilitates ZTA. The Government (MPCO) will own the baseline for SABRE and be the lead integrator.

See the Statement of Objectives (SOO) for additional details.

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SECTION 3: SCOPE OF WORK

Prospective contractors should have an understanding of and experience with the following:

- DoD Risk management framework (RMF)

- Establish an IL-6 accredited space

- Air Force and DoD authority to operate (ATO) process

- Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) integration and interoperability

- Coordinating with other contractors on a single effort

- Agile SAFe, DevSecOps, and information technology service management (ITSM)

- Procuring a bill of materials and installation services

The MPCO is not looking for a commercial cloud provider or a commercial cloud solution.

See the SOO for specific objectives

SECTION 4: CONTEMPLATED ACQUISITION STRATEGY

The need to award date is March 2022. SAF/CDMX is seeking an existing multiple award contract vehicle, basic ordering agreement, blanket purchase agreement, and or Government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC) for this scope of work. Please include in your response if your company has a contract or agreement on one of these vehicles that can facilitate a streamlined award.

This contract or agreement will be awarded by the SAF/CDM Contracting Office. We anticipate a 36 month contract funded primarily with research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) but other fund types may be utilized as well. We are still evaluating contract types, and welcome industry’s feedback. This contract will transition into the Mission Partner Environment (MPE) contract anticipated for award in FY24-FY25.

The procurement may be suitable for competitive acquisition. The Government is also open to utilizing other transaction authorities if deemed appropriate.

The contract/agreement will require an Associate Contractor Agreement (ACA) (see Attachment 2).

SECTION 5: RESPONSES

Suggested content of responses to this RFI:

1. Feedback: on the Government’s requirements and contemplated acquisition strategies

2. Experience: An outline of projects previously performed relevant to the anticipated scope of this effort, to include any pertinent experience performing similar tasks within the commercial environment.

3. Facilities: Availability and description of special facilities required to perform in the specified technical areas.

4. Alternative Solutions: Identify any non-traditional approaches to satisfy the Government’s requirements.

5. Cost Estimates: Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROM) – please do not submit a proposal or detailed cost estimate.

6. Please notify SAF.CDMX.Contracts@us.af.mil of your intent to respond to this RFI within 3 days.

Respondents shall provide responses no later than Noon EST 28 January 2022.

mailto:SAF.CDMX.Contracts@us.af.mil

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7. All RFI submissions shall not exceed 10 pages in length. Include your CAGE code and business profile for NAICS 541512.

There is no restriction on who can respond to this RFI. If submitting company proprietary information, please be sure it is clearly marked. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information to the maximum extent possible.

Do not submit classified materials to the email address. If you plan to submit classified information, please contact that org box and request directions on how to provide a classified response.

Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) contractors may be reviewing data submitted in response to this RFI; respective A&AS contractors have a standard Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) on file with the cognizant Government contracting offices. Responses will not be disseminated outside of the RFI review team.