Source Sought Synopsis (SSS) DIMINISHING MANUFACTURING SOURCES AND MATERIAL SHORTAGES 2024_CR.pdf

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DIMINISHING MANUFACTURING SOURCES AND MATERIAL SHORTAGES (DMSMS) SUPPORT-DMSMS

Predic�ve Tool

Source Sought Synopsis:

This market survey is being conducted to iden�fy poten�al sources that may possess the exper�se, capabili�es, and experience to meet the requirements for qualifica�on and perform Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) Support. Contractors/Ins�tu�ons responding to this market research are placed on no�ce that par�cipa�on in this survey may not ensure par�cipa�on in future solicita�ons or contract awards. The government will not reimburse par�cipants for any expenses associated with their par�cipa�on in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This document contains a descrip�on of the item(s) and func�on(s) sought and has three atachments - a Dra� Performance Work Statement, a Sample Data Set and a Contractor Capability Survey- a survey which allows you to provide your company's capability to the government contact listed below.

2. If, a�er reviewing this document, you desire to par�cipate in the market research, you should provide documenta�on that supports your company's capability in mee�ng these requirements. Failure to provide documenta�on may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabili�es. If you lack sufficient experience in a par�cular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabili�es in order to perform that por�on of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontrac�ng, etc.)

a. Iden�fy any areas of work that your organiza�on believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

b. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to par�cipate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. The proposed North American Industry Classifica�on Systems (NAICS) Code is 518210 Data Processing, Hos�ng, and Related Services, which has a corresponding Size Standard of $90M.

3. This SSS is issued solely for informa�onal and planning purposes. No funds are available to fund the informa�on requested. The informa�on in this no�ce is current as of the publica�on date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of informa�on are not acceptable.

4. Ques�ons rela�ve to this market survey should be addressed to the requiring ac�vity, through the contact informa�on listed below.

DIMINISHING MANUFACTURING SOURCES AND MATERIAL SHORTAGES (DMSMS) SUPPORT

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing infrastructure for hos�ng or data processing services. These establishments may provide specialized hos�ng ac�vi�es, such as web hos�ng, streaming services, or applica�on hos�ng; provide applica�on service provisioning; or may provide general �me- share mainframe facili�es to clients. Data processing establishments provide complete processing and specialized reports from data supplied by clients or provide automated data processing and data entry services.

Illustra�ve Examples: Applica�on hos�ng, Op�cal scanning services, Applica�on service providers, Web hos�ng, Computer data storage services, Video and audio streaming service, Computer input prepara�on services, Microfilm imaging services, and Computer �me rental.

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) announcement. This is not a solicita�on for proposal; therefore, a solicita�on number has not been assigned. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing informa�on in response to this synopsis or any follow-up informa�on requests. This SSS is issued for the purpose of collec�ng market research, solely for informa�onal, planning, iden�fica�on of capable sources/recommended strategy and if this effort can be compe��ve or a Small Business Set- Aside. The informa�on provided in response to this SSS is for discussion purposes and any poten�al strategy that may be developed from these discussions would be the subject of a separate, future announcement.

The informa�on received in response to this SSS may be u�lized by the Government in developing an acquisi�on strategy, and requirements documents (i.e., Statement of Objec�ves, Performance Work Statement (PWS), or Purchase Descrip�on). A DRAFT PWS has been atached to this SSS. The Air Force requires that only non- proprietary informa�on be submited in response to this SSS. The Air Force shall not be liable for or suffer any consequen�al damages for the use of any proprietary informa�on submited.

The planned service acquisi�on is for five years; a one-year basic ordering period and four, one-year priced op�on periods and a 6-month extension for the a foremen�oned contract for services for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC). Please see the atached DRAFT PWS for specific contractor requirements. The Government requests interested par�es to provide insight/recommenda�ons regarding the atached PWS. As stated earlier, the Government may use the recommenda�ons as a basis for determining the final acquisi�on strategy and poten�al contract requirements.

This effort is to provide Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material shortages (DMSMS) support for all Air Force (AF) users to proac�vely reduce mission capability impacts. The AF must con�nue to proac�vely improve logis�cs support and system sustainability. The AF users must be able to status parts across mul�ple weapon system pla�orms which require linking of the data to run necessary queries and reports from a single access point. This effort will help assure all required parts and materials to support AFSC managed weapon systems are available within acceptable produc�on lead �mes. In addi�on, the effort will reduce the overall cost of ownership of the weapon systems by, (1) facilita�ng economical DMSMS resolu�on costs, (2) reducing the number of reac�ve solu�ons, (3) minimizing any delays in organic depot-level repair as well as Contractor repair, and (4) improving system availability.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AF technical data is considered Controlled Unclassified Informa�on (CUI) and must be protected as such. The contractor shall have a current Cer�fica�on and Accredita�on (C&A) with an Authority to Operate (ATO) for the Tool at �me of proposal submission. Contractor shall submit a copy of the C&A and signed ATO with the proposal. Contractor shall maintain the C&A and ATO as updates are released. Contractor shall maintain a current C&A and ATO throughout the period of performance of this requirement. The contractor shall provide services for the management of the AF owned parts data. The contractor shall furnish an Informa�on Technology (IT) capability that can perform the requirements of this PWS (see atached DRAFT). The contractor's IT capability, combined with the AF owned parts data, shall herea�er be called the "Tool". The contractor shall provide the necessary capabili�es required to support the 448 Supply Chain Management Wing (SCMW) obsolescence management ini�a�ves as described in this PWS. The contractor's Tool shall meet all requirements of this PWS at �me of proposal.

The contractor shall also provide engineering, technical and program support services for the effort. This requirement is considered Sustainment and does not allow for development or moderniza�on of a contractor's IT capability. This requirement does not allow for the Government purchase of so�ware modifica�ons or so�ware enhancements. This requirement does not allow for the Government purchase of computer hardware. At �me of proposal, the contractor shall have a complete IT capability which has the ability to perform the requirements as stated in this PWS.

The Government will host an Industry Day which will be announced on SAM.gov. The Government may limit the number of atendees from each company depending on number of interested par�es and/or mee�ng venue. The Government shall not reimburse or be liable for any travel expenses. All expenses related to this SSS and/or industry day shall be at contractor expense. A one-on-one session may be available if requested in advance.

Point of Contact- Procuring Contrac�ng Officer: Angela Harkey, (405) 739-4212 E-mail:

angela.harkey@us.af.mil or alternate, joshua.ta�@us.af.mil Government responses may be provided on SAM.gov or at the Industry day event.

If a company believes it is capable of mee�ng the Government's requirement/perform the contract services, the company may iden�fy their interest and capability to the POC listed within this synopsis.

Those interested companies must indicate whether they are a large, small, and small-disadvantaged, 8(a), women owned, or a Veteran/Service-Disable Veteran Owned Business as well as a HubZone small business and whether they are U.S. or foreign owned.

mailto:angela.harkey@us.af.mil mailto:joshua.taft@us.af.mil