Sources_Sought_832268575.pdf

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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

832268575

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking sources for Outside the Continental

United States (OCONUS) Information Technology (IT) Solutions II in support of the United

States European Command (USEUCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR).

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

DISA/DITCO-Scott PL8312

Brenda Green

Contracting Officer

Email: brenda.f.green6.civ@mail.mil

Phone: 618-418-6326

INTRODUCTION:

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the availability and technical capability of large and small businesses (including the following subsets: Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses and Woman-Owned Small Businesses) to provide the required products and/or services.

USEUCOM, in conjunction with Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, are seeking information from potential sources for the delivery of IT solutions to the warfighter at shore installations in USEUCOM’s AOR. The scope covers the entire spectrum of outcomes associated with the full lifecycle of delivery and support of IT capabilities to include engineering development, design, procurement, fabrication, configuration, integration, installation, logistics, maintenance, and life cycle support solutions for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance/ Information Technology (C4ISR), IT, Electronic Security System (ESS) systems, Emergency Management System (EMS)

Equipment, Audiovisual (AV), and Cybersecurity.

In order to successfully operate in an OCONUS location it is equally important to have a robust system capable in the following areas: System Environment, Personnel Accreditation, OCONUS

Resource Management, OCONUS Logistics, and Off-base Contractor Facility.

The anticipated Period of Performance is one (1) 12-month base year plus four (4) 12-month options.

The anticipated Place of Performance is USEUCOM Headquarters at Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS

IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION

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AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.

RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER

NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE. NO

FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS

NOTICE. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS IS STRICTLY

VOLUNTARY.

CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

Contract Number: HC1028-18-D-0046

Contract Vehicle: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Contract

Incumbent and their size: M.C. Dean, Inc., Tyson, VA, Large Business

Method of previous acquisition: Full and Open

Period of performance: Aug 2018 - Aug 2023

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

1) USEUCOM requires contractor support with broad technical experience and expertise of

C4ISR, IT, ESS, and AV to provide turnkey OCONUS IT solutions. Describe and provide your company’s experience in providing and executing C4ISR, IT, and ESS systems projects in an OCONUS environment up to ICD 705 with a focus on the processes, technical standards, and a list of the provided deliverables. The contractor may provide a sample design that demonstrates their capability to produce complex C4ISR, IT, ESS, and AV for Department of Defense (DoD) customers. IT can include Inside

Plant (ISP), Outside Plant (OSP), desktop integration, active networking, virtualization, cloud computing, and zero trust networking.

2) To successfully execute the contract, the contractor will need to have extensive experience completing logistics requirements in an OCONUS environment. Describe your company’s experience in establishing OCONUS logistics processes and capability to include handling of foreign customs for receiving and shipping, warehousing, secure shipments and secure storage in accordance with Intelligence Community Directive

(ICD) 705 standards, logistics staffing, and facility clearances.

3) Describe and provide an example of your company’s experience developing

Cybersecurity artifacts that are compliant with the Department of Defense (DoD) and

Army Cybersecurity policies and standards including DoD 8500.1, DoD 8510.1//Risk

Management Framework (RMF), and National Institute of Standard and Technology

(NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53.

4) The contractor may work primarily with or be required to obtain approved host nation

Technical Expert Status Accreditation (TESA) personnel for extended assignment and on a permanent status. Also, as mandated by the Federal Republic of Germany, contractor personnel on extended assignment working in Germany under this contract shall obtain

TESA accreditation. It is anticipated that TESA status shall be granted at the base contract level. In addition, some of the individual TOs issued against this contract shall

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Compartmented Information (SCI). Describe and provide your company’s experience in providing a technically capable and consistent OCONUS workforce who met contract personnel qualifications (proposing an appropriate mix of the labor categories) and agreements, registrations, Visas, Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status, and TESA to be onboarded within four (4) months from contract award and on a permanent basis.

5) To successfully execute, for the life of the contract, the contractor needs to be prepared to establish a local facility within a 50-km radius from USEUCOM, Patch Barracks, in

Stuttgart, Germany. The contractor’s facility is not necessary for the exclusive use of this contract and can be utilized on a shared basis. The contractor’s facility shall include sufficient physical security to protect Government assets, and meet all location and size requirements to perform work requirements within 240 days after contract award.

Facility space shall include offices, conference rooms, lab work, and a staging area for materials and equipment, as required. Describe and provide an example of your company’s experience in providing and maintaining a facility with focus on the amount of time in days it took to stand up the facility OCONUS and the specific use and size in square meters of the referenced facility.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall establish a local facility within a 50-km radius from USEUCOM, Patch

Barracks, in Stuttgart, Germany within 240 days after contract award.

The work to be performed under this contract/order is up to the Top Secret level and will require

Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access eligibility for some personnel. Therefore, the company must have an interim or final Top Secret Facility Clearance from the Defense

Counterintelligence and Security Agency.

SOURCES SOUGHT:

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is

541519 (other computer related services, with the corresponding size standard of $30 million. In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.

To assist DISA in determining the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought Notice, provide information regarding any plans to use joint ventures (JVs) or partnering. Please outline the company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner who combined can meet the specific requirements contained in this notice.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1) Business name and address;

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2) Name of company representative and their business title;

3) Small Business Socio-economic status (if small);

4) CAGE Code;

5) Prime contract vehicles; to include ENCORE III, SETI, NIH CIO-SP4, NASA SEWP V, General Service Administration (GSA): OASIS, ALLIANT II, VETS II, STARS III, MAS (including applicable SIN(s), groups or pools), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle that allows for decentralized ordering. (This information is for market research only and businesses with a valid cage that lack prime contract vehicles are still encouraged to respond to this notice.)

Businesses who wish to respond must send a response via email NLT 2:00 PM Central Daylight

Time (CDT) on August 30, 2022 to Barbara Miner barbara.d.miner.civ@mail.mil. Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package addressing the specific questions above (no more than five pages) demonstrating the ability to perform the services listed under

Required Capabilities.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government and contractor personnel reviewing submitted responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as pursuant to 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.