C-sUAS RFI Instructions v.2.pdf

Request for Information (RFI) for

Force Protection Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Sustainment, Engineering and Integration Support (SEIS) Services

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE AND MANAGEMENT CENTER

FORCE PROTECTION SYSTEMS DIVISION (AFLCMC/ESS)

HANSCOM AFB, MA

12 Feb 26 i

Contents

1. Introduction/Purpose

2. Background and Objectives

2.1. Mission Overview

3. Requested Feedback

3.1. Draft IDIQ PWS

3.2. IDIQ Contract Gating Criteria

3.3. Draft Task Order-1 (TO-1)

3.4. Section L&M

4. Submission of Information

5. Points of Contact

6. Disclaimer

1. Introduction/Purpose AFLCMC/ESSK office is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to improve understanding of market landscape to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) integration, development, training, and sustainment services.

Additionally, this RFI seeks to enhance the Government’s understanding of the likelihood of vendors meeting the Sustainment, Engineering and Integration Support (SEIS) Services Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle’s Gating Criteria (see Section 4 of this RFI). Moreover, this RFI, help gage the vendors’ potential to compete for an initial task order based on the scope provided below.

All interested and qualified businesses (i.e., Small Business, Other than Small Business) are encouraged to respond to this notice in accordance with the instructions addressed herein.

2. Background and Objectives

2.1. Mission Overview

The C-sUAS mission for the USAF is the defense of critical assets from threats which includes, but is not limited to personnel, bases, flight lines, storage areas, and in transit equipment. Due to the widespread use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) technologies both for recreational and military use, the AF is tasked with protecting these critical assets from a diverse range of threats.

These threats are classified as Groups 1-3 UAS and have the following characteristics:

• Size: < 1,320 lbs.

• Speed: < 250 knots

• Operating altitude: < Flight Line 180 or < 3,500 ft AGL

These threats range further in capability from commercial or hobbyist to military UAS, which poses a diverse and ever evolving threat. The operators of these UAS and their respective intent can also range quite drastically. For example, commercial hobbyists with interest in the DoD and its activities or nefarious actors with intent to cause harm to personnel, gather intelligence about, or destroy military assets.

Overall, the USAF is tasked with protecting a diverse range of assets from a wide and ever evolving threat.

3. Requested Feedback The Government requests vendors provide feedback on the following documents attached to this RFI. Please use the attached Comment Resolution Matrix (CRM) for providing feedback. In particular, the Government is interested in feedback on the documents in the subsections below.

3.1. Draft IDIQ PWS

Please provide any relevant feedback for the IDIQ PWS (Attachment A) and if your company needs additional clarification on the scope required.

3.2. IDIQ Contract Gating Criteria

Please provide feedback on the on the IDIQ’s gating criteria listed in attachment X in the feedback excel file. Please provide any relevant artifacts to support your company’s ability to meet the Gating Criteria as able.

3.3. Draft Task Order-1 (TO-1)

Please provide feedback if your company can meet the scope required and would propose to the draft task order if it was released at the same time as the IDIQ. The Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) have been identified; however, the CDRL list is exclusive of tailored Data Item Descriptions (DIDs).

Specific questions requested to be answered C-sUAS RFI:

1. What technical data would be requested to support proposing to the draft TO?

2. What risks does a vendor incur entering this scope of effort? For any risk identified, please indicate how the Government could mitigate that risk?

3. What is a desired transition-in/out timeline?

a. Warehouse

b. FSR support

c. Software team stand-up

d. Any other efforts requiring a transition timeline?

4. What issues/risks do you anticipate supporting the draft list of systems listed in the supplemental info file?

a. Will teaming with OEMs be an issue?

b. Will working with a Government Depot be an issue?

5. CDRLs

a. Are the CDRLs identified appropriate for TO-1’s scope of work?

b. Are there any additional CDRLs that you believe are necessary for the successful execution of TO-1?

c. Do you consider all of the DIDs referenced in the Form 1423s are appropriate for each deliverable?

d. Labor Categories:

i. Are the labor categories identified sufficient and appropriate to facilitate a successful execution of TO-1?

ii. Are additional labor categories required for the effort?

iii. Are the labor category levels identified appropriate to hire high-quality employees?

6. CLIN Structure

a. Feedback on contract type for each CLIN and potential risk offeror may incur and may look for government adjustment

b. Feedback on “binning” of efforts inside the CLIN for contractor to propose to.

7. Please provide any other relevant feedback you deem appropriate and helpful to the

Government.

3.4. Section L&M

Please provide any feedback for all elements of the Section L&M. The Government, however, is very interested in receiving feedback on the self-scoring matrix for the evaluation of TO-1.

4. Submission of Information The information requested in support of the Request for Information must be submitted in writing. The submitted document shall not exceed twenty (20) pages, in addition to a one (1) page cover letter, for a total submission not to exceed twenty-one (21) pages.

Your submission should be organized in accordance with the instructions in this document to permit a thorough and accurate review and evaluation by the USAF. Responses to this RFI must be submitted to the USAF via electronic mail no later than 16 Mar 26 at 10:00AM EST to the following:

AFLCMC/HBUK Proposals at aflcmc.hbuk.proposals@us.af.mil

Mr. Robert Gill at Robert.Gill.12@us.af.mil

Ms. Kristen Rienzo at kristen.rienzo@us.af.mil

Capt Adam Factor at adam.factor.1@us.af.mil

Maj Sergio Dominguez at sergio.dominguez.1@us.af.mil

5. Points of Contact All comments, inquiries and responses should be directed to the following individuals:

Ms. Kristen Rienzo Contract Specialist kristen.rienzo@us.af.mil

Capt Adam Factor Procuring Contracting Officer adam.factor.1@us.af.mil

Mr. Robert Gill Procuring Contracting Officer robert.gill.12@us.af.mil

Maj Sergio Dominguez C-sUAS IPT Lead Sergio.dominguez.1@us.af.mil

6. Disclaimer

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND

PLANNING PURPOSES AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION.

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In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract, nor do they affect a potential offeror’s ability to respond to any future synopsis/solicitation, which may or may not follow or restrict the Government's eventual acquisition approach. The Government will not provide reimbursement for any information that may be submitted in response to this notice, and no basis for a claim against the Government shall arise from a response to this notice or Government use of any information provided. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.