RFI_Sources_Sought_Synopsis_AbMN CLS Update 2.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis:

Service for the Airborne Mission Networking

(AbMN)

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to locate additional Sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to provide Contractor Logistics support (CLS) and Full Rate Production (FRP) of Airborne Mission Networking (AbMN). The AbMN Program was established to provide aircrew and mission personnel aboard the MC-130J with the ability to rapidly and effectively send and receive mission critical data to/from the necessary tactical and operational nodes in the battlespace. The MC-130J AbMN will provide an integrated network solution that includes force identification, mission tracking, threat identification, full-motion video, collaboration, chat, e-mail and data links. This capability improves Special Operation aviators’ ability to streamline command and control, improve situational awareness and reduce operational risk through the robust exchange of digital information between aircraft, Special Operations Forces (SOF) components and other nodes.

The Contractor shall provide mission system maintenance that includes fault isolation, remove and replace faulty hardware, and verifies repair for the mission systems. The Contractor shall also provide an on-site single point of contact for AFSOC personnel for inquiries/questions and shall interface via the local maintenance unit Supervision. The Contractor shall provide over- the-shoulder on-the-job training for mission system familiarization to AFSOC operators and maintenance personnel as directed within normal duty hours and shall be provided at the earliest convenience not to interfere with aircraft operations and maintenance. The Partial Task Trainer (PTT) will be maintained with currently stocked spares of existing AbMN components.

The final AbMN technical data package, software rights / data, and Technical Orders are currently in development pending integration and test and have not been delivered by the OEM.

The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. 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.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a document containing a description of the AbMN Contract Support services requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities.

If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

Contract Support Services Contract

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the full rate production, repair data, expertise, capabilities, engineering services and experience to meet technical, logistical, and maintenance qualification requirements for the AbMN system. Our acquisition strategy is a (10) Ten-year CLS contract (basic plus nine option years) and Full Rate Production (FRP) that will continue through FY32. The current strategy includes CLS assessment to identify areas throughout the contract Period of Performance that Blue Suiter Maintenance / Support can be implemented.

The purpose of this effort is to perform the CLS tasks required to sustain, future development, integration, and test of the Airborne Mission Networking (AbMN) system on the MC-130J aircraft at a 80% Operational Availability.

1) Sustainment of the 1PPS Signal Distribution System

2) Procure Materials to support: FRP and Sustainment

3) Technical Order Data (in form of change pages)

4) Sustainment of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) keyboards, trackball, and USB matrix switch for the aircraft operator’s stations Field Service Rep

Currently there is no historical repair data on the new AbMN.

The Contractor shall identify, design, manage, implement, and verify cybersecurity requirements IAW the MC-130J AbMN SPS. The Contractor shall perform analyses and verifications and deliver necessary artifacts, source data, and verification results to the Government in order to obtain Authorization for the system to operate IAW DoDI 8500.01 and 8510.01.

The Contractor shall manage all subcontractors and supplier tasks to ensure the requirements of the AbMN SPS are met and ensure integration with required system interfaces referenced in Section 3.2.3.1.

The Contractor shall implement a proactive DMSMS management program encompassing the Group A/B delta resulting from the MC-130J AbMN configuration. The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Government support data for forecasting DMSMS in conjunction with Monthly Status reports.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY Interim Contractor Support Services Contract

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:

• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

334511 Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

• Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No)

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

Written responses, no facsimiles or e-mails please, must be received no later than close of business 1 July 2022. Please mail two (2) copies of your response to:

AFLCMC/WIU

Attn: Ryan Evangelo 235 Byron Street, Robins AFB GA 31098-1670

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to AbMN Contracting Ms. Pauline Forbes (e-mail: pauline.forbes@us.af.mil or Bryan Canady (bryan.canady@us.af.mil) mailto:pauline.forbes@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. 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).

3. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)

4. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

5. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.

6. Describe your company’s capability to obtain or manufacture special tools/test equipment.

7. What is your company’s current maximum production capacity per month? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase production capacity in the event of an immediate need due to critical operational mission requirements.

8. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.

a. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.

B. Hardware Production Questions:

1. Describe your capability and experiences in the manufacturing/fabrication of components.

C. Software Development Questions:

1. Is your company's software development processes certified to the Carnegie Mellon Capability Maturity Model? If so what level of certification have you achieved and what is the date of your certification.

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in managing software development projects, including subcontractor involvement. Include any experience in project planning, work breakdown structures, resource allocations, schedule tracking, risk analysis and cost management.

D. Repair Questions:

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in modifying existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment.

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying repair or maintenance procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

3. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems.

4. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/in work balances and repair status to your customer.

E. Commerciality Questions:

1. Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

2. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.