RFI_GDTS IV_FINAL.docx

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GDTS-IV RFI

GDTS-IV RFI

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Geospatial-Intelligence (GEOINT) Data Transformation Service (GDTS) IV

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 RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. 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, if any is issued.

1.0 DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE

2.0 BACKGROUND

The GDTS system was developed under the legacy Information Dissemination Service—Direct Delivery (IDS-D) contract and started operations in June 2010. The GDTS software (Application Service Provider (ASP) component) was maintained as part of the IDS-D delivery order under the Total Application Services for Enterprise Requirements (TASER) contract from 2011 through 2015. The GDTS system (Infrastructure Service Provider (ISP) component) was operating under the Information Technology/Information Services (IT/IS) contract as part of the overall IDS-D effort from 2011 to 2017. Since 2017, the ISP and ASP were placed on the same contract (GDTS-II). The GDTS software was developed as internal web services with the capability to be installed in a virtualized environment. NGA administers the current contract, GDTS-III, currently being performed by Raytheon.

3.0 ACQUISTION DETAILS

· The contractor shall ensure contractor personnel performing information assurance (IA) functions possess and maintain appropriate certifications. Personnel performing IA functions shall achieve and maintain the relevant IA training certifications as specified by the current versions of DoD 8570.01-M and NGA Instruction 8010.2 which includes reference to NGA Instruction 8010.

· Security certification and accreditation expertise shall include, but is not limited to: Intelligence Community Directive ICD 503, FISMA, and Xacta.

3.4 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The following security requirements are anticipated to apply to this acquisition:

· The contractor shall design and submit for review a Security Plan. The plan shall describe, in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), integrated contractor procedures and a disciplined approach for managing contractor personnel and facilities associated with the effort. It shall provide an organizational outline and address all GDTS-IV contract activities. It shall ensure that all contractor employees and subcontractors must abide with the DD 254, Contract Security Classification Specification; and are compliant with all applicable NGA, DoD, IC policies, instructions, and guidance for security-related matters. The Security Plan shall be the security guide for all GDTS-IV contract activities.

· Throughout the duration of this contract, the contractor shall provide, as required, physical security, security briefings and debriefings, discussions with program security offices, security arrangements for project meetings, project security plans and coordination of special courier support, if required.

· Performance under any potential contract will likely require a Top Secret facility clearance.

4.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION

Responses must only contain UNCLASSIFIED information and be marked “UNCLASSIFIED” on all pages in both the header and footer. No classified information may be included in your response.

Neither proprietary or classified concepts, nor classified information should be included in the submittal. Input on the information contained in the responses may be solicited and reviewed by NGA non-Government consultants or experts who are bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements.

4.1 ADMINISTRATIVE

The following administrative information must be included at a minimum:

4.1.1 Name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, company website, and e-mail of designated point(s) of contact.

4.1.2 BUSINESS TYPE:

Based upon the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541512 - Computer Systems Design Services applicable to this acquisition, the responder is to provide answers to the following questions:

4.1.10 Do you hold a GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract applicable to the NAICS code (s) identified above? If yes, provide contract number(s).

4.1.11 Are you registered in SAM?

4.1.12 Are you interested in: Prime contract? Teaming to include Joint Venture? Subcontractor opportunities?

4.1.13 Do you possess an active Facility Clearance? If so, at what level?

4.1.14 Include additional details that are not already requested based on the constraints of the information request.

Provide relevant details on the responder providing the same or similar services offered or made to the general public or to non-governmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to NGA’s proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to, information regarding the contract value, size and length of the effort, responder performing as a prime or subcontractor, customary practices (warranty, financing, discounts, contract types, etc.) under which the sales of the service(s) are made, security details, the customary practices regarding customizing, modifying, or tailoring of a service(s) to meet customer needs and associated costs, the kinds of factors that are used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives used; the kinds of performance assessment methods commonly used; the common qualifications of the people performing the services; and requirements of law and/or regulations unique to these service(s), that can demonstrate the responder’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s SOW.

4.2.2 GOVERNMENT:

Provide relevant details on the responder providing the same or similar services offered or made to Government agencies other than NGA in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to NGA’s proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to contract value, information regarding the contract number, agency, responder performing as a prime or subcontractor, size and length of the effort, type of pricing and/or cost, security details, the kinds of factors used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives; the kinds of performance assessment methods; the qualifications of the people performing the services; and any unique terms and conditions, that can demonstrate the responder’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s SOW.

4.2.3 NGA:

Provide relevant details on the responder providing the same or similar services offered or made to NGA in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to NGA’s proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to: contract value, information regarding the contract number, program name, size and length of the effort, responder performing as a prime or subcontractor, type of pricing and/or cost, security details, the kinds of factors used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives; the kinds of performance assessment methods; the qualifications of the people performing the services; and any unique terms and conditions, that can demonstrate the responder’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s SOW.

4.3 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

This acquisition is for developmental items. In accordance with FAR Subpart 9.5, please discuss any performance which may lead to an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) and how the Offeror would mitigate, avoid, or neutralize the conflict.

4.4 CAPABILITIES

The following is the responder’s capabilities to meet the proposed acquisition set forth in this RFI and the attached SOW.

The responder is invited to provide information and recommendations for fashioning this proposed acquisition. Recommendation areas may include the type of contract, anticipated contract terms & conditions, incentives, variations in delivery schedule, price and/or cost proposal support, and data requirements, contract pricing, and any other areas that the responder believes is relevant for the Government to achieve its stated objectives. The responder may opine regarding what portion of the work could be set-aside for small businesses if all the required work cannot be provided by a small business. Details to support any recommendations for partial small business set-asides should be included.

5.0 RESPONSES

6.0 MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS

The Government representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential RFI service providers. Such meetings and discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability, especially any development and certification risks.

7.0 QUESTIONS

Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to Bradley Austin at Bradley.R.Austin@nga.mil.

8.0 SUMMARY

This RFI is only intended for the Government to identify sources that can provide the needed services to fulfill the Government’s SOW. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. The Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the RFI requirements discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Appendix A. Comment Matrix Format

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

COMMENT MATRIX FOR THE GDTS-IV PROGRAM

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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