20260403_AMA_RFI_Instructions.docx

UNCLASSIFIED

Aero App Software Enhancement & Support

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Aeronautical Mobile Application (AMA) & Support

1.0 DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE

NGA has a mission-critical need to provide time-sensitive Safety of Navigation (SoN) aeronautical data, information, and products to support the operational needs of the Department of War (DOW) and its foreign partners. This requirement is in response to a 2010 request from the United States Army for NGA to display Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) and Airport Diagrams (APDs) at the same size and clarity as the paper product, digitally. AMA is a suite of aviation applications that serve as part of what is known in the aviation industry as an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), also known as an Electronic Kneeboard (EKB). AMA’s success is dependent upon the immediate access and delivery of timely, relevant, and verified aeronautical data and products produced by NGA, in accordance with the Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycle schedule, every 28 days, especially to users in Denied, Degraded, Intermittent/Low Bandwidth (DDIL) environments. The dissemination of aeronautical data in accordance with the AIRAC cycle is critical to minimizing navigational risk during a pilot’s mission.

· AMA enhancements must be able to interface, replace or update current established identified Government software in accordance with the technical tasks discussed in the AMA SOW, Attachment 2

· Solution(s) must be available to DoW/US Government while being NGA managed software baseline(s) with a minimum of having Government Purpose Rights

· Solution(s) must be fully compliant with all applicable security directives, including DNI ICD 503 and implement robust access controls based on user roles and clearances.

· Familiar with NGA policies for software development to include the NGA Data Strategy and the NGA Software Way.

· Solution(s) must be backward compatible for at least three (3) versions

· Solution(s) must be able to be deployed on different platforms and operating systems to include cloud, desktop and mobile

· Solution(s) must be able to be utilized in a DDIL environment

· Solution(s) must contain protections for cybersecurity for data access and use

· Solutions(s) must be able to include commercial app stores (e.g., Google Play) for customer application download

· Solutions(s) must have an Application Program Interface (API) and/or Software Development Kit (SDK) with appropriate training material

3.0 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.

3.1 ADMINISTRATIVE

Information to include the following as a minimum:

Based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) or 541511 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services may be applicable to this acquisition, the responder is to provide answers to the following questions:

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

3.1.11 Are you registered in SAM?

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

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 statement of objectives.

3.2.2 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 statement of objectives.

3.2.3 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 statement of objectives.

3.3 CAPABILITIES

The following is the responder’s capabilities to meet the proposed acquisition set forth in section 2 of this RFI including the Statement of Objectives, Statement of Work, or Performance Work Statement.

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.

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.

6.0 QUESTIONS

Questions and the whitepaper regarding this RFI should be submitted in writing by e-mail to Matthew.A.Hoffman@nga.mil

7.0 SUMMARY

This RFI is only intended for the Government to identify sources that can provide the needed services to fulfill the Government’s statement of objectives. 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. Attachments and Appendices for this RFI include:

Attachment 1: AMA RFI Instructions Attachment 2: AMA SOW dated XX Month XXXX Attachment 3: AMA Questions and Answers Attachment 4: AMA RFI Questions Template Appendix A: NGA Data Strategy Appendix B: NGA Software Way

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

COMMENT MATRIX FOR THE AMA Program

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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