RFI_SWAN.pdf

Description

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing non-personal services supporting the Bird of Prey POM trade-off analysis methodology leveraging the Systems Warfighting Architecture Navigator (SWAN).

SWAN is a Government-owned capability that supports mission thread analysis, enterprise decision support, and software operations and sustainment in support of Department of the Air

Force Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities.

The contemplated effort may include software operations and maintenance, agile software development, mission thread and effects chain analysis, data integration and analytics, executive decision support, and analysis supporting defense industrial base assessments. The effort may also include the integration of acquisition, mission, and related data to support strategic decision-making, identification of supply chain risks and industrial base vulnerabilities, and development of analytical products and recommendations for senior Department of Defense leadership.

The Government is considering NAICS 541611-Administrative Management and General

Management Consulting Services. Respondents are encouraged to identify any alternate NAICS they believe better aligns with the principal purpose of the contemplated requirement and provide supporting rationale.

The Government is seeking information regarding industry’s capabilities, relevant experience, recommended acquisition approaches, and overall ability to perform services of similar scope, complexity, and security. Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) will be used solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or commitment by the Government to award a contract.

Responses are requested no later than fourteen (14) Calendar days after publication of this

Request for Information (RFI) and limited to fifteen (15) pages.

Primary Point of Contact: Walter J. Cardenas, Contracting Officer, Walter.cardenas@us.af.mil,

(937) 522-3527

Alternate Point of Contact: Danielle Sookhai, Contracting Officer, danielle.sookhai.1@us.af.mil

Respondent Information

Interested parties shall provide the following information with their response:

• Company name;

• CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI);

• Business size and socioeconomic status under the recommended NAICS code;

• Headquarters location;

• Primary point of contact, including name, title, email address, and telephone number;

• Facility clearance level and current security clearance capability

Responses should address the questions below and provide sufficient detail for the Government to assess the respondent’s relevant capabilities and experience. General marketing materials are not required or requested.

Acquisition Planning

1. What NAICS code(s) do you believe are most appropriate for the capability described above?

Please provide the rationale for your recommendation.

2. What contract type (e.g., Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost-Reimbursement, Time-and-Materials, Hybrid) would you recommend for this effort? Please explain your rationale.

3. What contract vehicle(s) (e.g., GSA MAS, GWAC, IDIQ, MAC, BPA) would you recommend for acquiring these services?

4. What labor categories, education, certifications, and experience would you recommend for successful performance of this effort?

5. Are there any technical, security, transition, or performance considerations the Government should consider when developing its requirements? Please explain.

6. In your opinion, could a small business successfully perform this effort as the prime contractor? If yes, explain why. If no, identify the primary challenges.

Capability Assessment

7. Describe your company’s experience supporting Department of the Air Force (DAF), United

States Space Force (USSF), or other Department of Defense organizations performing:

- Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE);

- Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development;

- Mission thread analysis;

- Effects chain analysis; or

- Executive-level decision support.

Include customer, contract number (if releasable), period of performance, and a brief description of the work performed.

8. Describe your company’s experience operating, maintaining, or sustaining Government-owned software applications in classified and/or Special Access Program (SAP) environments.

9. Describe your company’s experience transitioning responsibility for an existing Government-owned software capability from another contractor while maintaining continuity of operations.

10. Describe your company’s experience using Agile software development methodologies to enhance and sustain operational software applications.

11. Describe your company’s experience supporting mission thread analysis, operational architecture, digital engineering, or comparable analytical capabilities supporting senior

Department of Defense decision makers.

12. Describe your company’s current ability to provide appropriately cleared personnel to support this effort. Include the approximate number of personnel currently holding relevant clearances and any anticipated staffing challenges.

13. Based on the capability described above, identify any technical, security, transition, or programmatic risks you believe the Government should consider.

14. Based on the capability described above, describe your company’s ability to perform the entire effort as the prime contractor. If there are areas where subcontractor support would be required, please identify those areas.