Sources Sought_Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf

Sea-Based Weapon Systems (AB) Aegis BMD Weapon System (ABS)

Sources Sought

Agency: Missile Defense Agency Office: Sea-Based Weapon Systems Location: Dahlgren, VA NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences PSC: AC13 and various RFI Number: MDA-22-AB-RFI-02 Notice Type: Sources Sought

1. Purpose: The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is conducting market research for sources to support computer program development integration with Aegis Guam System (AG) development, Integrated Combat System (ICS), Glide Phase Intercept (GPI) weapon system development; Digital Receive Upgrade (DRU) for the AN/SPY-1D(V) RADAR, and continuation of computer program development, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) support, ground and flight test support, model and simulation (M&S), concept development, system installation and test, operations and sustainment of Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Test Complex (AAMDTC) and Aegis Ashore (AA) sites, and weapons system sustainment. The information herein only initiates communication with industry in order to assess market potential. No solicitation document exists at this time. This Request for Information (RFI) constitutes no Government obligation to procure these items or issue a solicitation. The Government does not have an obligation to pay for information responding to this RFI and will not accept any responses as offers.

2. Requirements: MDA is seeking alternate sources that can complete the below requirements starting Fiscal Year (FY) 2024:

a. Execution of future studies, concepts and computer program development to achieve capability improvements across all phases of the fire control loop (plan, detect, control, engage, and assess) in accordance with Government provided interface requirements that can be delivered to the Combat Systems Engineering Agent or other Government designated agents for integration into the Common Source Library (CSL), and/or ICS environment (e.g., advanced discrimination to counter advanced threats, closure of potential missile defense gaps and enhanced defense against adversary advanced threats, improved single-ship performance of current-dual tier engagement schemes and expansion to incorporate multi-tier weapons, and integration of advancements in Tactical Data Link architectures).

b. Execution of Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Weapon Systems analysis, design and development of DRU which includes Radar sensitivity improvements or improved Radar resource utilization for the AN/SPY-1 RADAR.

c. Execution of Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) system engineering integration and test for post certification Aegis BMD In-Service baselines (e.g., investigation and root cause analysis of weapon system test observation reports and Computer Program Change Requests).

d. Execution of all systems engineering artifacts will be derived from Model Based Systems Engineering models developed in accordance with Unified Acquisition Framework and Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems Style Guide.

Models will be provided to AB as a product deliverable.

e. An accredited facility to accommodate Special Access Program and a facility clearance for processing, transmitting and storing classified information up to Top Secret in support of engineering analysis, computer program development, and testing.

f. Execution of flight test support to include test requirements definition, pre-mission predictive analysis, event execution, post mission analysis and reporting, and visual documentation.

g. Facilitation of land and sea based International initiatives and FMS to include engineering/technical studies (e.g., solid state radar integration), feasibility studies, equipment definition to implement BMD capabilities on international platforms, computer program development, training documentation and support, design documentation, simulation and live fire testing, Combat System Ship Qualification Trial support, Waterfront Integration testing support, weapon system engineering for non-Aegis Navies, and AA facilities development support in host nations.

h. Execution of BMD System Level test support as required for the Aegis BMD element participation in BMDS system level flight tests, BMDS distributed ground tests, BMDS integrated ground tests, BMDS focused ground tests and Verification and Validation efforts.

i. Execution of M&S and analysis/infrastructure to support engineering initiatives (e.g., feasibility and performance analysis) and represent Aegis BMD Aegis Weapon System (AWS) current and future capabilities in real-time system-level ground testing, BMD War-games and Exercises, operational level concept development exercise venues, and Aegis BMD hardware in the loop participation in MDA system-level test venues.

j. Execution of ship installation and testing to include Fleet planning, engineering and material (installation and diminishing manufacturing sources) procurements, installation, test and training services for all weapon system baselines and upgrades on board United States Navy (USN) cruisers, destroyers, and land based facilities and Aegis Guam.

k. Facilitation of weapon system operations and analysis to include staffing and material resources to execute operations and maintenance of all systems at the AAMDTC and AA sites.

l. Technical engineering support and execution of baseline maintenance updates that resolve open high priority issues of fielded Aegis BMD AWS baselines.

m. Implementation of a closed-loop fire control system addressing the ability to plan, detect, control, engage, and assess lethality, as well as missile communications.

n. Modification of the Aegis BL 10, compatible for operations in the USN DDG 51 Class Flight III ships/DDG 51 Flight IIA, and with the USN's Advanced Capability Build 20/Technology Insertion 16, as well as the USN's Air and Missile Defense Radar, now designated AN/SPY-6(V1) and AN/SPY-6(V4).

o. Modifications to the Aegis Baseline 9 Weapon System to provide an Aegis Sea-Based capability against hypersonic threats in glide phase, in defense of the sea-base and regional forces ashore. The Aegis Sea-Based GPI Mission includes the ability to plan, detect, track, and defeat threats, and support integrated layered multiple engagement opportunities.

p. Design, develop, test and integrate the AG weapon system; leveraging existing AWS

CSL software and production hardware, to ensure an incremental delivery of AG on Guam, beginning in FY 2024. This includes integration and testing of AN/TPY-X Radar. Effort also requires design of a new launcher interface and non-recurring engineering efforts for a new launcher to support integration.

3. Other Information:

a. Contractor will be expected to provide qualified personnel capable of performing highly technical efforts, to include but not limited to, engineering, design, development, coding, integration, and test. Demonstrated performance in program and project management, to include risk management, and efficient business operations processes and practices is expected, while application of effective system and program security measures will be required.

b. The MDA will not provide materials, nor the technical data package to prospective offerers.

4. Submission Instructions: The Government is requesting interested sources provide a white paper containing sufficient information to demonstrate recent experience (within four years) of providing effort to meet the capabilities as noted in Section ii of this RFI.

Interested sources should clearly indicate whether their company can perform all of the aforementioned requirements in their responses. In addressing demonstrated capabilities, responses shall not exceed 20 total pages and shall include previous scenarios and examples of past projects and deliverables that demonstrate experience and success in each interest area. Pages in excess of the 20 page limit for Section ii will not be reviewed. If a particular interest area falls outside of previous experience, it should be acknowledged as being new and include a description of how it would be approached.

In addition to providing a response for Section ii, interested sources must also address the following Market Survey Questionnaire:

a. Administrative Information

1) Company Name

2) Mailing Address and Website

3) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

4) NAICS number, with associated Business size and eligibility under U.S.

Government social-economic programs and preference (i.e., type of business -large, small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned or 8(a))

5) Data Universal Numbering System number

6) Location of facility/facilities

7) Subcontracting Plan (if applicable)

b. Person(s) Responding to RFI

1) Name

2) Title

3) Company Responsibility/Position

4) Telephone Number/Fax Number

5) Email Address

c. Security

1) Do you have a Facility Security Officer? If yes, provide contact information.

2) Is your company foreign owned, either directly or indirectly? If yes, what is the country of origin and is the company fully or partially foreign owned?

3) Do you have foreign national employees? If yes, what is the country of origin?

4) Has your company implemented an Operations Security Plan?

5) Does your company have experience with Program Protection planning and

Program Protection Implementation Planning?

6) Is your company currently able to transmit unclassified and Controlled

Unclassified Information (CUI) data in accordance with U.S. Government data encryption requirements?

7) Does your company have experience with compliance of DD Form 254 - Contract Security Classification Specification? If yes, what procedures does your company use to enforce DD Form 254 compliance with subcontractors?

8) Does your company have the ability to operate and maintain a secure shared data collection site (manpower, estimate labor hours, contract deliverables, etc.)

between contractor and Government? If yes, what systems are used?

9) Any potential sources shall have, at a minimum, a valid accreditation from the Defense Intelligence Agency, or equivalent accreditation authority, at the TOP SECRET/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) level with TS/SCI safeguarding capability.

The following questions shall also be answered as part of your submittal:

• Does your company have an accredited Sensitive Compartmented Information

Facility (SCIF) and Letter? If yes, who is the accreditation authority?

• When does the SCIF accreditation expire? Please provide a copy of the accreditation.

• Does your company have experience with Special Access Programs?

10) Does your company have an established Operational Security program?

d. Cybersecurity

1) Are you in compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012? If yes, please provide your

SPURS record or Systems Security Plan and Plan of Action and Milestones.

2) Do you have an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Information

Systems Security Officer (ISSO), and Systems Administrator (SA) supporting each classified Information System covered under a Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency issued Authorization to Operate?

3) Do all employees who support a Cybersecurity role within the organization (i.e.

ISSM, ISSO, SA, System Security Engineer, software developers, etc) all possess a Department of Defense (DoD) 8570/DoD 8140 Cybersecurity certification? If not, what is you plan to achieve compliance?

4) Do you have a current Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification and/or Capability Maturity Model Integration Certification level? If so, what level for each?

5) Do you Development, Security, and Operations methodology planned or currently in place for all software development efforts? If not, is this a consideration within the organization and is there a timeline to achieve this industry best practice? Do you have the infrastructure on the unclassified development environment and any classified development environments?

6) Do you employ Multifactor Authentication for all unclassified communications, and tools that process CUI?

7) Do you employ PKI capabilities for corporate e-Mail to support encryption?

e. Core Competencies/Core Lines of Business for DoD-centric Research and Development. Briefly describe your company's demonstrated core competencies or existing lines of business under the realm of DoD Research and Development.

Interested sources may only provide one submission per CAGE code. Multiple capabilities may be submitted within one submission. All capabilities must be provided within the confines of the page limits provided in Section iv above. If your company has different business sectors which hold different CAGE codes, each sector can submit a capability package. In addition, each CAGE code must provide separate facility clearance documentation. If teaming, use the Prime Contractor's CAGE code in the response.

f. All responses must be in electronic format and emailed to the contracting officer, Derek Tenney, at email: derek.tenney@mda.mil or phone at 540-663-1836. All responses must be received no later than September 14, 2022, 10 AM EST.

Responses shall be marked as follows: “MDA-22-AB-RFI-02 ABS.” Responses shall be in typed format, font style Times New Roman, no smaller than 12 point font.

No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

The Government highly discourages submitting proprietary or business sensitive information.

Vendors submitting proprietary or business sensitive information bear the sole responsibility for marking the information for appropriate safeguarding. Proprietary information will be protected from unauthorized disclosure as required by Subsection 27 of the Office of Procurement Policy Act as amended (41 U.S.C. 423) (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”), as implemented in the

FAR.

This is a Request for Information only. The Government will not pay for information or administrative costs submitted in response to this notice and/or any follow-up information requests. Any subsequent actions resulting from the evaluation of the information provided in response to this RFI may be synopsized at a future date. If synopsized, information detailing the specific requirements of this procurement will be included. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal (RFP), if issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized https://sam.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential respondents to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The Government will not provide feedback to any vendor regarding individual capabilities in response to this RFI.

DISCLAIMER: This RFI is not an RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals nor will any award be made as a result of this synopsis. All information contained in the RFI is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. FAR clause 52.215-3, “Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes”, is incorporated by reference in this RFI. The Government does not intend to pay for information received in response to this RFI. Responders to this invitation are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. This RFI will be the basis for collecting information on available capabilities and responses indicating partial capabilities will not be accepted. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received in this RFI that is marked “Proprietary” will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned nor will receipt be confirmed. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract

Approved for Public Release: 22-MDA-11237

Contracting Office Address:

Missile Defense Agency, MDA-ABK

17211 AVENUE D SUITE 160

DAHLGREN VA 22448-5154

Point of Contacts:

Derek Tenney, Procuring Contracting Officer Phone: 540-663-1836 Email: derek.tenney@mda.mil

Robert Edwards, Contract Specialist Phone: 540-663-1743 Email: Robert.Edwards@mda.mil