Sources Sought_ANRS.docx

Sources Sought Automated Notification Recall System

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY

This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB) or solicitation nor does it represent any commitment by the government. Since this is a sources sought announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist. All responses shall comply with the criteria established in this document to be considered for review.

Purpose:

The 21st Contracting Squadron at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB) is conducting market research to determine interest and capability of potential sources. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

Description of Requirement:

NORAD and USNORTHCOM (N&NC) seeks to continue annual maintenance and support services for its current Automated Notification and Recall System (ANRS). The ANRS directly supports mission sets critical for maintaining N&NC’s Command and Control (C2) effectiveness. This system must be interoperable with current and planned operational C2 and SECDEF-directed Mass Notification System (MNS) roadmaps and hybrid cloud-based capabilities. It ensures N&NC directorates, components, separates, and Inter-Agency Partners are able to maintain near real-time situational awareness of Homeland Defense (HD), Defense Support to Civilian Authorities (DSCA) and internal dual-command alerting and recall mission set requirements.

Current Contract and Incumbent:

FA251722P0058 FSPS Inc. F

Anticipated Solicitation Date:

Q4 of Fiscal Year 2025

Please see the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and provide the following in your response:

1. Name, address, CAGE code, and POC for your company.

2. Specify your business type, does your company fall under any small business concerns under NAICS 541512? List all that apply. (small disadvantage business, 8(a) certified small, disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, women-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business)

3. Do you agree with the NAICS Code classification of 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services? Or would you suggest another more suitable to the requirement? Additionally, the Government is soliciting input on whether the services requested can be provided under a subscription-type of support or whether a services contract is appropriate/applicable.

4. Would your organization propose on this contract as a prime contractor, prime contractor with subcontractor or another joint venture?

5. Do you anticipate any challenges in providing service to Motorola’s Vesta Communicator systems when the system is transitioned to an equivalent system?

6. Is your company able to provide subscriptions for the systems indicated in the PWS?

7. In the event of a Mission Essential Escalation, do you have any issues providing short notice (4-hour response time) support?

8. Does your company currently have a TOP SECRET Facility Clearance?

9. Do you find any of the PWS requirement impossible to perform or requiring further clarification?

10. Can you tell us how you would transition Vesta Communicator remote hosted MNS service with a seamless transition to a N&NC selected replacement solution with no interruption of ANRS MNS mission system support.

11. This requirement has historically been met through a sole-source contract. However, N&NC is seeking information from industry to determine if other qualified sources exist that can provide similar or improved services for the ANRS maintenance and support.

12. Do you intend to provide a quote for this requirement? How many days would you need to prepare a quote?

13. Could you offer guidance on the government's preferred Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure for this project?

All responses shall be received by Monday 31 March 2025 @ 10:00 AM Mountain Time. Send responses via email to Contract Specialist, Tiffany Harley at tiffany.harley.2@spaceforce.mil and Contracting Officer, Stephen Carr, stephen.carr.12@spaceforce.mil.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

1. ANRS PWS_Draft_13Feb25