RFI Questionnaire - INSCOM G-7 SADES.docx

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.

This RFI is issued for the purpose of developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government's requirements to industry. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm's ability to submit an offer if, or when, a solicitation is released. The requested information is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this RFI. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations; formal notices will be released on https://www.sam.gov website. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the website for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy the INSCOM G7 System Admin and Depot Engineering Support (SADES) contract. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort contract, under NAICS Code 541330 –Engineering Services. The size standard associated with this NAICS code is $ $16,500,000. The Product Service Code is R425 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL. Additionally, the Government is considering a twenty-four (24) month contract for this service that may include: a base period of twelve (12) months and one (1) twelve (12) month option periods with the option for a six (6) month extension. System for Award Management (SAM) will be mandatory for this contract (see SAM website at https://sam.gov/). UEI information will be mandatory for this contract.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS: Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than two (2) pages in length in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 pitch. The deadline for response to this request is no later than 2:00 PM EST on 21 November 2024 to the following mailbox: Christina.l.cano-dickey.civ@army.mil.

A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for review. (Attachment 1) Please complete the Contractor Information Form (Attachment 2) and return with below responses:

1. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial, contract type), if submitter holds an enterprise solution or pre-existing IDIQ solution for this type of requirement (if so please provide award number and point of contact for solution)

2. Information to help determine if the requirement for Engineering Support (refer to draft PWS) are commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.

3. Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, provide details.

4. What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks?

5. Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of performance. Provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this draft PWS for the base period as well as the option periods.

6. Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, DUNs number, etc.

7. Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.

8. Include in your response your ability to meet the requirements in the Facility and Safeguarding requirements.

9. What comments and/or concerns do you have with the above RFI?

10. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns.

11. Identify any condition or action that may have the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion.

12. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS to acquiring the identified items/services.

13. What relevant industry certifications (e.g. ISO) does your company hold and when are they set to expire?

14. What is your industry certification registry numbers?

15. What industry process certifications does your company hold?

16. Please explain your QA/C management process?

0. What systems do you use? (ServiceNOW, Sharepoint, Excel spreadsheets, etc.)

17. Please provide previous CPARs scores from previous work/Government contracts, if any.

18. What your primary recruiting tools, especially for TS/SCI with a CI Poly to have cleared personnel on day one of the contract and to keep these positions filled throughout the life of the contract?

19. Can you process/handle the SOFA requirements for employees in GE and any other area we are asked to have a presence?

20. Do you have any experience procuring telecommunications hardware or software for the Army? If, YES, then please explain your procurement process.

21. From a network perspective, would you be able to: (1) Design, (2) Install, (3) Operate), & (4) Maintain/Troubleshoot? Please provide an example.

22. We may encounter random, short-notice, overseas deployment requirements (troubleshooting/repair or replacement of hardware). How would you respond to these types of circumstances?

23. Do you have experience with Low Earth Orbit (LEO)/Satellites? If YES, then please elaborate more.

24. How tied into commercial new technology capabilities is the business currently involved with? The G7 Modernization branch is routinely given time sensitive tasks leveraging vendors with the ability to respond and provide network solutions and services for an evolving and saturated intelligence sensors environment. Does the business have examples of being asked to provide a networking solution to a time sensitive requirement? Please include as much detail as possible.

25. Do you have a global presence to enter European countries with expedited employment capabilities? Countries such as Germany have a nearly year-long process before allowing new Contracted companies to work in their AOR. Does the business already have an established presence to perform work in Germany?

The Government encourages you to submit any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share with us regarding INSCOM G-7 SADES. Please note that official information will be provided by the Contracting Officer. Any information received from other sources should not be relied upon as official.

**The Contracting Officer will consolidate all inquiries and route to the appropriate person(s). Any questions /comments received from industry will NOT be posted on the public website.