Sources Sought_ISSM Service_30 Jan 2025.docx

Sources Sought Synopsis

Information System Security Manager (ISSM) Service

NAICS: 541511

Size Standard: $34.0

CAUTION:

This market survey and request for information is being conducted to identify potential sources who may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the ISSM Service for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.

The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has been determined. Security clearance of any level is not required. Foreign participation is not permitted, and Contractor personnel who are foreign nationals are not permitted entry to perform the contract requirements within the USAF facility. Contractor personnel performing work within the USAF facility shall be US Citizens. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards as this survey is for planning purposes and may not result in a solicitation or contract. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a document containing a description of the ISSM Service requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability and answers to the Request for Information (RFI).

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. All submissions will be reviewed IAW FAR Part 19 procedures.

4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to

(1) Primary: Janee’ Nesbit, janee.nesbit@us.af.mil and (2) Alternate: Tony Dollard, anthony.dollard@us.af.mil.

Sources Sought Information System Security Manager (ISSM) Service, Tinker AFB

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess approved reseller relationships for information technology items, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to complete the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) Service located at Tinker Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma.

This is an acquisition for the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) Service. The Government anticipates utilizing a one-time purchase order contract.

The purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to outline the requirements and expectations for Information System Security Manager (ISSM) labor services, which are necessary to manage the 76 Software Engineering Group SWEG organization’s cybersecurity policies, protocols, and compliance with federal and organizational regulations. The organization requires the ISSM’s expertise to maintain the Authority to Operate (ATO), to oversee its information system security programs, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical information while enforcing compliance with pertinent regulatory standards. The ISSM shall serve as the primary authority on all security-related processes and shall respond to incidents, assess risks, and work proactively to protect the organization from cyber threats.

NOTE: Attached is the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS)

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Information System Security Manager (ISSM) Service, Tinker AFB

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

· SAM EUI:

· Phone Number:

· E-mail Address:

· Web Page URL:

Is your company interested in possible subcontracting opportunities? If so please describe in detail what part or parts of this requirement that your company capable or interested in performing.

All responses should be sent via: email response. Responses must be received no later than close of business (March 18, 2025).

When submitting email responses, please email:

(1) Primary: Janee’ Nesbit, janee.nesbit@us.af.mil and

(2) Alternate: Tony Dollard, anthony.dollard@us.af.mil.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Briefly describe the abilities and backgrounds of key personnel within your staff and management.

3. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Previous projects should demonstrate your specialized experience and technical competence for upgrading flight simulators. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

4. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ?

5. How do you measure the quality of your work?

6. What tools or software do you use to ensure the quality and accuracy of your work?

7. What type of service guarantees do you offer? What actions do you take if a customer is not satisfied with the results of the project?

8. What is your average on-time completion rate?

9. How many projects does your company typically take at a given time?

10. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.

11. Provide a timeline of stages for the proposed process.

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

2. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.

C. Services Questions

1. Describe your services capabilities and experience regarding the requirements of this effort.

2. Demonstrate your ability and experience for the same or similar services, which are currently provided in the commercial and/or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items:

a. Contract Number

b. Procuring Agency

c. Contract Value

d. Services Provided

3. Describe your company’s Test and Acceptance Procedures as well as any test reports, etc., regarding the requirements of this effort.

4. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of the requirements of this effort.

5. Describe your company’s procedures for submitting designs for customer review and approval.

6. If your company can not perform the entirety of the requirement what part could or would your company be able to perform. Provide specific info on what could be broken out for your company’s performance.