RFI for Support to the High Band Mission Application Software service AFDCGS.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Support to the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System(DCGS) High Band Mission Application Services support

Description:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise and the capabilities to meet the qualification requirements to provide the services needed to support the Air force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) High Band Mission Application Services (HBMAS) support suite. AF DCGS is the lead Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) System used by intelligence agencies world-wide. Allowing system upgrades enables the DCGS enterprise network to maintain a high level of Operations Tempo and a high security posture.

The main objective of this contracting effort is the Development, Modernization, Integration, Fielding, Cyber Security and Sustainment activities required to meet AF DCGS Operational Requirements Document (ORD) requirements to maintain compliance with the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Architecture Framework, and the Joint Technical Architecture guidance to the maximum extent possible. Other DCGS ground and air elements will be supported as directed.

All tasks are specifically directed by the Performance Work Statement that will be included on the solicitation and award. Major tasks include program management and support functions including Agile Project Management, Finance, Contracts, Quality Assurance, Configuration Management, Data Management, Systems Administration, In-plant engineering, Software Maintenance, and Security. Additionally, the Contractor shall support the DCGS and provide logistics support, modernization support, development support, and sustainment services to include: Furnishing the necessary personnel and facilities, software fixes for Deficiency Reports (DRs) and Problem Reports (Serena tickets, or any repository specified by the Government) as prioritized by the Government, testing, delivery of software, and remote & phone support as required to support mission operation including developing and testing software applications and software fixes in a classified System Integration Lab (SIL) and delivering classified releasable software for the Classified site. This includes updates to engineering documentation, training material, user documentation, and fielding documentation.

Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than 4 PM EST 14 March , 2025. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. DODsafe delivery acceptable with notification to the PCO/CS listed below. Responses must be sent via email to the following:

· Eric R. Jackson, Procuring Contracting Officer (eric.jackson.36@us.af.mil) and

· Lauren Wettlaufer, Contract Specialist (lauren.wettlaufer@us.af.mil) Scope:

The scope of this effort will provide support for the High Band Mission Application Services (HBMAS) products and services utilized for collection, correlation of data, collaboration and dissemination of signals of interest and imagery intelligence from airborne, ground, and other systems in order to provide more accurate near-real time actionable intelligence to war fighters.

The HBMAS provided products and services to be supported include, but are not limited to, the following within the AF DCGS Ground Segment:

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As part of the development effort, the Contractor will serve as the Design Agent for these products and services and shall be the single point of responsibility for cybersecurity compliance, configuration control, modification, integration, and sustainment of the baseline products and services. Software will be delivered and integrated using infrastructure as a service (IaaS) technique to data centers to the greatest extent possible.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

High Band Mission Application Services (HBMAS) Suite Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

· Company/Institute Name:

· Address:

· Point of Contact:

· CAGE Code:

· Phone Number:

· E-mail Address:

· Web Page URL:

· Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:541330

Based on the Government proposed NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

· A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Part II. Capability Survey Questions Please provide answers to the following questions:

1. Provide insight into the capability of performing this effort based on the PWS presented.

2. Provide insight into the capability of providing an effective proposal from a solicitation using this PWS.

3. Are there areas of the PWS that are unclear, vague, and/or need improvement to provide an effective proposal?

4. Provide your understanding of the requirements being outlined in this PWS. How would you best perform this requirement.

5. What would your firm need to successfully fulfil this requirement?

6. What documentation would your firm require in a Software data package to successfully perform this requirement?

7. How long would the ideal transition timeline be? What is your minimum transition period?

8. Provide any additional feedback relevant to this PWS.