Sources Sought Notice - PD SAI DIABLO.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

The Project Director, Sensors-Aerial intelligence (PD SAI) is seeking sources capable of providing Development, Integration, Acquisition and Bridging to Logistics & Operations (DIABLO) services and supplies for portfolio requirements.

INTRODUCTION:

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 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.

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.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

The Project Director, Sensors Aerial Intelligence (PD SAI) is chartered under the Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (PEO IEW&S) to provide tactically relevant manned Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR) to the United States (U.S.) Army, U.S. Army Reserves, U.S.

Army National Guard and Department of Defense (DoD) Aerial Exploitation Battalions (AEBs), Combatant Commanders (COCOMs) and Task Forces (TFs) in support of both persistent missions and current, and emerging Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO).

The PD SAI portfolio encompass wide ranging requirements, including, but not limited to: acquisition, integration, modification, modernization, operations and support (O&S), and system fielding for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.

This portfolio supports Aerial Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR) collection, air and ground based Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED), including the use of Airborne Sensor Operators (ASOs), Sensor Maintainers, Intelligence Analysts, Mission Planning and Coordination before, during, and after active missions.

PD SAI develops, integrates, and supports integrated sensors and integrated systems across a broad spectrum of Multiple Intelligence (MULTI-INT) capabilities, including but not limited to: Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR), Synthetic Aperture Radar/Ground Moving Target Indicators (SAR/GMTI), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT).

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

Interested sources must be able to provide DIABLO services for the Mission Equipment Payloads (MEP) for selected platforms on Government Owned, Government Operated (GOGO), Government Owned, Contractor Operated (GOCO) and/or Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated (COCO) sensor systems, subsystems and items. Attachment (1) of this announcement provides a listing of key technologies to be supported; however, other technologies/programs may integrate with these capabilities and/or be added to the requirement portfolio. *Due to the high complexity and low density of the systems and sensors, the Government may have limited data rights on key technologies. It is anticipated that Interested Sources will maximize business relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) in order to meet performance requirements.

Interested sources will need to meet and address the following objectives for key technologies listed in Attachment (1) in their response:

a. Reduce life-cycle costs through:

1. Use of alternatives in system configurations that utilize current technology components or adapt common equipment to multiple requirements and applications.

2. Development of new approaches to system development and support, such as improved specifications, standards, and processes, using techniques such as process baselining, modeling, and simulation.

3. Improved management techniques, process improvement techniques, process re-engineering, automation, configuration management, and quality assurance.

b. Increase system operational life and performance through:

1. Evaluation and insertion of new technology and software into existing systems, including their support systems, and modernizing and improving existing operational support, maintenance, and repair processes.

2. Improved performance, accuracy, reliability, maintainability, deployability, survivability, and supportability of systems, subsystems, and equipment (including support equipment).

c. Improve system sustainment through:

1. Development and production of technical documentation to include changes in Technical Orders, Technical Data Packages, Technical Manuals, engineering drawings, associated parts lists, and specifications for existing systems that require improved documentation or as a result of newly developed and/or modified systems or software provided.

2. Improved productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of maintenance, repair, operational support activities, and related processes. When appropriate, provide for the automation of such processes.

3. Redesign efforts in support of diminishing material and manufacturing sources including efforts such as reverse engineering.

d. Improve system and personnel safety and environmental friendliness through:

1. Review and implementation of the environmentally friendly efforts to improve maintenance, repair, operational support activities, and related processes.

2. Provide engineering and other professional services for pollution prevention, environmental compliance, and actively pursue the health and wellbeing of personnel (military, civilian, and contractor). Improve the environmental friendliness, and environmental protection and remediation of existing sites and vulnerability. Develop alternate fuel sources.

Improve hazardous material management.

e. Provide operations support, maintenance, and other sustainment activities through:

1. Evaluation of system and subsystem readiness in order to maintain operational readiness and support operations in Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS)

f. Provide training through:

1. Development, implementation, and conduct of training programs including modification, validation, and upgrade of training manuals and other training documentation or training aids and courseware materials.

g. Provide engineering services in support of systems and infrastructure critical to the performance of their identified roles through:

1. Evaluation of specific problems or issues related to their core operations and/or functions

2. Design, development, prototyping, and demonstrations of systems or processes to resolve specific problems or issues

REQUESTED INFORMATION:

Respondents will provide the below information in their response:

1. Provide brief description of approach and capabilities available to meet Government requirements as shown in the Sources Sought Required Capabilities section (items a through g) and key technologies provided via Attachment 1.

Specifically, describe if the respondant team is able to execute the entire range of capabilites requested and meet all Government requirements. If the respondent team is not able to meet all requirements, list those requirements that are not acheivable.

2. Provide description of corporate expertise and/or past performance via Attachment (within five years) for work of similar size type and comlexity for each reference available to meet Government requirements as shown in the Sources Sought Required Capabilities section and Attachment 1.

COMPLETE LIST OF SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ATTACHMENTS:

- Attachment 1: PD SAI Portfolio Technologies (CUI –secure release)

- Attachment 2: Non-Disclosure Agreement (Unclassified – public release)

- Attachment 3: Compliance Certification (CUI – secure release)

- Attachment 4: Corporate Experience Template (Unclassified – public release)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESS TO CUI ATTACHMENTs 1&3:

In order to be eligible to receive the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Attachments 1&3, interested parties must supply:

1) proof of International Traffic In Arms Regulation (ITAR) compliance by submitting a copy of their Department of State, Defense Trade Controls Compliance (DTCC) registration statement with valid date (vendor may redact vendor registrant code),

2) sign/return a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA),

3) sign/return a Compliance Certification, and

4) identify a Point of Contact (POC) for taking receipt of the CUI Technical

Attachment (Name, NIPR Email, and Phone required).

Once ITAR registration proof, signed NDA, signed Compliance Certification, and POC have been received/cleared, cleared POC will receive an email via DoD SAFE allowing them to download CUI Attachment 1.

Interested parties who wish to request access to CUI Attachments shall do so no later than 15 June 2022 at 1600 EST. Please contact Ellie Keele to gain access to NDA, Compliance Certification, and to complete necessary steps for accessing CUI Technical Attachment 1 at: elizabeth.a.keele.ctr@army.mil.

SOURCES SOUGHT:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541330, Engineering Services, with the corresponding size standard of $41.5M. This Sources Sought Synopsis is requesting responses to the following criteria from businesses that can provide the required services under the NAICS Code.

To assist PD SAI in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, interested parties are also encouraged to provide information regarding 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. Interested parties should provide information on how they would envision their 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 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).

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SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Interested parties are requested to respond to this Sources Sought with an Unclassified white paper. White paper submissions SHALL NOT CONTAIN CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. White paper submissions cannot exceed 15 pages (not inclusive of Attachment 4 submissions), single spaced, 12-point type with at least one-inch margins on 8 1/2”x11” page size. The response should not exceed a 10 MB e-mail limit for all items associated with the Sources Sought response. Responses must specifically describe the interested party’s capability to meet the requirements outlined in this Sources Sought Required Capabilities section and Attachment 2. Oral communications are not permissible. Sam.gov will be the sole repository for all information related to this Sources Sought.

Responses should include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative and their business title;

3) Type of Business;

4) Cage Code;

5) The facility security clearance of the respondent;

6) Describe any potential subcontracting/teaming arrangements that may be used to meet the requirements in this Sources Sought;

7) Response to “Requested Information” section and completed Attachment 4 submissions; and

8) Answers to the following questions:

a) What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or a similar requirement?

b) Can your company manage, or has your company managed, a task of this nature (over $100M)? If so, please provide specific details.

c) Can your company manage, or has your company managed, a team of 6+ subcontractors simultaneously before? If so, provide details.

d) What specific technical skills does your company possess that ensure the capability to perform the Required Capabilities?

e) Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of performance. Provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking discussed under the Required Capabilities section.

f) Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, DUNs number, etc.

g) Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business Concern

h) Does your company currently have the qualified TS/SCI cleared personnel to fulfill the requirements of this contract? If not, how would you be able to fulfill the personnel requirement by time of proposal submission?

i) Does your company plan to propose on this effort? Yes or no.

Vendors who wish to respond to this notice should send responses via email no later than 08 July 2022 1200 EST to: tyler.j.restrick.civ@army.mil, Jeffrey.s.kirk3.civ@army.mil and jesse.l.lefever.civ@army.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 and contractor 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.

QUESTIONS:

The Government will not entertain and will not address any questions from Industry at this time. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submissions of their responses.

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