SOURCES SOUGHT EACN_V3 -.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

The 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS) is seeking sources for the Executive Airlift Communications Network (EACN) Support at Scott AFB, Joint Base Lewis McChord, and Joint Base Andrews.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS), Flight PKB 510 POW/MIA Drive

Building P40, Suite E1004 Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225-5420

INTRODUCTION:

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

The 763 ESS is seeking information for potential sources for the Executive Airlift Communications Network (EACN) Support which provides in-flight Command, Control, Communications (C3) service for multiple critical U.S. Government missions via three Air to Global Information GRID (GIG) Gateways (A2G2’s) supported by a Systems Integration Lab. (SIL). The purpose of this requirement is to expand on existing U.S.

Senior Leader communications support to include clear and secure voice and video capabilities, access to the Secure Internet Protocol Routed Network (SIPRNet), and Non-secure Internet Protocol Routed Network (NIPRNet) data, and special long-haul circuits and network support while airborne.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS

NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A

SOLICITATION 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 ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY

FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY

INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL

DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

Contract Number: FA4452-22-F-0021 Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), General Services

Administration (GSA) Information Technology (IT) Professional Services Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 70 Incumbent and their size: FEDITC, LLC size $34M Method of previous acquisition: Full and Open

Description of the Current Task Order/Program: The Executive Airlift Communications Network (EACN) Support task order provides Command, Control, Communications (CS) service access to United States senior leaders while transiting in-flight via two Air to Global Information Grid (GIG) Gateways (A2G2) supported by a Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL). This Task Order also provides an Incident Response function support the Government Network Operations Center (GNOC). The GNOC is a Designed Operational Capability (DOC) mission of the 89th Communication Squadron (CS). The GNOC is located at Joint Base Andrews, MD, and serves as the primary reporting office for all Senior Leader Command Control Communications System-Airborne (SL3CS-A) operational and maintenance issues, to include all executive communication outages, degradations, and deficiencies. Other responsibilities collaboration with commercial service providers, prioritization, metrics, reporting, implementing INFOCON actions, and conducting cyber defense.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

The table below lists all of the main technical/task requirements of the Draft PWS. You must identify the percentage of the task that your company can accomplish and include supporting information which demonstrates your capabilities to meet that percentage.

Supporting information shall not reiterate the language of the tasks provided in the Draft

PWS, but rather, it shall provide details regarding your company's capabilities to execute these tasks. A cross-reference matrix is requested which links the Draft PWS task to the supporting information provided. Past Performance information that is related to the tasks in the Draft PWS is requested if available.

PWS Task PWS Para

Percentage of Work the Business

Submitting Capability

Package is to Perform

Percentage of Work

Potential Subcontractors are to Perform

Task Lead/Program Management Support

2.1 and subparagraphs

Task Support Specific to Scott AFB, IL

2.2 and

Task Support Applicable to All Locations

2.3 and

Network Tier 1 – SAFB, JBLM

2.4 and

Network Tier 2 Support – Location: SAFB, JBA, JBLM

2.5 and

Voice Tier 2 Support – Location: JBA, JBLM

2.6 and

Network Engineering Tier 3 Support – Location: SAFB

2.7 and

Lab/Test Technician Tier 1 Support – Location:

SAFB

2.8 and

Voice Engineering Tier 3 Support – Location:

SAFB

2.9 and

Information Assurance Management Support – Location: SAFB

2.10 and

Systems Engineer Tier 3

SAFB

2.11 and

Configuration Manager IV Support – Location:

SAFB

2.12 and

EACN Principal Engineer Support – Location: SAFB

2.13 and

DevOps Engineer

SAFB

2.14 and

GSOC Operations Support – Location: JBA

3.1 and

Incident Response Support – Location: JBA

3.2 and

Reports and Data Analysis Support – Location: JBA

3.3 and

Information Technology (IT) Service Management Support – Location: JBA

3.4 and

Service Now Development Support – Location: JBA

3.5 and

MAF Operations

Tier 3 Support – Location: SAFB

4.1 and

MAF Operations

Tier 2 Support- Scott

AFB, IL

4.2 and

MAF Operations DevOps Engineer Support- Scott

AFB, IL

4.3 and

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

All contractor personnel assigned to Joint Base Andrews (JBA) will be required to have a TOP SECRET security clearance. Contractor employees supporting the Network Engineering Tier 3 (PWS 2.7), Task Lead (PWS 2.1) and Principal Engineer (PWS 2.13) at Scott AFB, will be required to have a TOP SECRET security clearance, and be enrolled in Continuous Vetting. All other personnel shall possess a minimum of a SECRET security clearance granted by DOD.

In addition to security clearances, in accordance with PWS Paragraph 7.1.4.3 and sub paragraphs, contractor employees will be required to maintain the appropriate technical certifications, listed below, as applicable to each PWS section/task. Contractor personnel shall possess the applicable minimum certification(s) within six months of employment and maintain certification status thereafter.

• Network Tier 1 Support: Cisco Certified Technician (CCT)

• Network Tier 2 Support: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

• Network Engineer Tier 3 Support: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

• MAF Operations Network Engineer Tier 3 Support: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) )

• MAF Operations Network Tier 2 Support: Cisco Certified Network Associate

(CCNA)

• VoIP Tier 2 Support: Cisco Certified Network Associate

• VoIP Tier 3 Support: Cisco Certified Network Professional Collaboration (CCNP Collaboration)

• Systems Engineer Tier 3 Support: Microsoft 365 Certification: Enterprise Administrator Expert or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or VMWare Certified Professional (VCP).

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541519 Other Computer Related Services with the corresponding size standard of $34M.

SMALL BUSINESS

To assist 763 ESS in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, you are encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirements areas contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.

In order for the Government 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 the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Companies are requested to provide capability information as outlined below. The capability package must by clear, concise, and complete. The Air Force is under no obligation to provide feedback to the company, or to contact the company for clarification of any information submitted in response to this request.

Responses should include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative, business title and email;

3) CAGE Code;

4) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number;

5) Large or Small Business Size and Type of Small Business (if applicable);

6) List potential subcontractors anticipated to perform aspects of this effort, to include the percentage of anticipated performance in the table above;

7) Any known contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product and service, to include any Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC), Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.);

8) Please provide any questions or concerns you have on the NAICS code provided;

9) Please provide any comments/concerns with the Draft PWS you would like the

Government to consider;

10) Identify any major performance, schedule, or cost risks anticipated;

11) Interested businesses should submit a brief capability statement package that includes:

a. A description demonstrating your business’s ability to perform the services listed in the Required Capability section of this notice;

b. A brief description of experience (Commercial or Government) in providing requirements/tasks similar in the size and scope to those described in the attached Draft PWS;

c. Packages should be limited to no more than 10 pages. The 10-page limit should include all items listed in the submission details section of this notice;

d. Include the percentage your business plans to perform of the required capabilities outlined in the table above; and

e. Include a statement of intent regarding a submission of a proposal in response to any resulting solicitation.

Any questions regarding this Sources Sought shall be submitted in writing via email to Contract Specialist, Ms. Monica Holtmann at monica.holtmann@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Ms. Denise Cameron at denise.cameron.2@us.af.mil. Verbal questions will not be accepted. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 18 June 2025 will be answered.

Businesses who wish to respond to this should send responses via email NLT 10:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on 23 June 2025 to Ms. Monica Holtmann at monica.holtmann@us.af.mil and Ms. Denise Cameron at denise.cameron.2@us.af.mil.

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. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

All government personnel reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

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