RFI for Support to the Multi Stream Platform Support (MSPS) AFDCGS.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Support to the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System(DCGS) Multi Stream Platform Support (MSPS) Suite

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) Multi Stream Platform Support (MSPS) 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 will be specifically directed by individual Task Descriptions (TD) issued under an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract. 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 20 December , 2024. 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 Multi Stream Platform Support (MSPS) 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 MSPS 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

Multi Stream Platform Support (MSPS) 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:

NOTE: For the proper NAICS code, consult with the Buyer/PCO

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. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regards to the requirements of this effort.

2. Does your company have TS/SCI personnel on staff, and if so, how many?

3. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). If classified, we can provide a SIPRNet or JWICS POC to receive the information.

4. Does your company possess individuals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide software support, system administration, and maintenance of DCGS based systems?

5. Is your company familiar with the Air Force Planning and Direction, Collection, Processing and Exploitation, Analysis and Dissemination (PCPAD) process? Provide examples of successful application/interaction with PCPAD.

6. Does your company have any experience with live airborne management of an airborne sensor related to associated ground systems?

7. Does your company have experience with military related mission planning with regards to Intelligence based missions or operations?

8. Describe your relevant past experience (Government and Commercial) in the following areas:

a. Familiarization with Intelligence community policies, standards, IT security controls.

b. Familiarization with ISR sensors.

9. Describe your hiring strategy to meet the DoD 8570.01M Certification Requirements for Information Assurance Training.

10. How familiar is you company and personnel with NSA/CSS, Intelligence Community, and DoD directives, policies and operating procedures?

11. Is your company familiar with the Air Force Configuration Management protocol for weapon system support?

12. Describe your capabilities and experience assuring system compliance with NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework system accreditation and cybersecurity processes and guidelines.

13. Is your company familiar with the Air Force Systems Integration Test (AFSIT) events for MIL-STD-6016, 6018, and 6020 service-level certification process?

14. Does your company have experience with support JADC2 and Operation Center requirements for implementation of Thresher CONEMP requirements?

15. If needed, does your company have personnel available to travel for temporary assignments in support of DCGS sensor maintenance/management requirements?

a. Does your company have experience and the ability to place employees in overseas (possibly austere) locations?

16. Does your company have the ability to execute and safeguard special access programs?