SSA_832571846 SATCOM WSOMS.docx

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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN)

832571846

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking sources for Project Office Wideband Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Operational Management System (WSOMS) Technical Support Services

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

DISA/Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO)/Non-DISA Services (PS8312) 2300 East Drive, Building 3600 Scott Air Force Base, Illinois 62225-5406

INTRODUCTION:

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

The US Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Enterprise Information Systems (EIS) Project Office Wideband Control (POWC) is seeking information from potential sources to provide engineering, technical, programmatic and administrative assistance efforts managed by Project Manager Integrated Enterprise Network (PM IEN) / Product Manager, Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PdM WESS) in support of the WSOMS Program of Record (PoR).

The anticipated Period of Performance is a 12-month Base Period plus four (4) 12-month Option Periods, estimated to be the following:

The anticipated Places of Performance are:

Chesapeake, VA

Lago Patria, Italy

Peterson AFB, CO

MacDill AFB, FL

Wheeler Army Airfield, HI

Stuttgart, Germany

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SSN 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 NOTICE. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

Contract Number: W15QKN2195599, Project NCS-22-Z081 Contract Vehicle: Other Transaction Agreement Incumbent and their size: Mag Aero / Large business Method of previous acquisition: Other Transaction Agreement Period of performance: September 29, 2022- August 26, 2025

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

1) The POWC supports the acquisition, installation, and life-cycle management of state-of-the-art strategic satellite network controls to include current and future capabilities. Describe and provide an example of your company’s knowledge in DoD SATCOM technology development, the integrations and operations of strategic satellite network controls.

2) WSOMS Technical Support consists of a myriad of equipment to handle SATCOM network infrastructure, and it’s required to maintain a resilient cybersecurity posture. Describe and provide an example of your company’s experience in developing, managing accreditations and maintaining the proper information assurance stance under the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).

3) The POWC employs the Agile software development methodology to provide the costumer enhancements and upgrades faster. Please describe your company’s experience with SATCOM capabilities development in an Agile environment. Include details on the challenge(s) you experienced with this approach and how your company mitigated or eliminated the challenge(s).

4) Software and Hardware upgrades and enhancements are necessary to properly maintain SATCOM capabilities, which requires a design that that is cost effective and easily maintained and managed throughout its lifecycle. Please describe your company’s experience providing software and hardware life-cycle management in support of any DoD system.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Contractor must be capable to work at a Top-Secret Level Environment. Please provide your current Facility Clearance level.

SOURCES SOUGHT:

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), with the corresponding size standard of $44,000,000.

In order to decide 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 FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.

To assist DISA in determining the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought Notice, provide information regarding any plans to use joint ventures (JVs) or partnering. Please outline the company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner who combined can meet the specific requirements contained in this notice.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative and their business title;

3) Small Business Socio-economic status (if small);

4) CAGE Code;

5) Facility Clearance Level;

6) Prime contract vehicles; to include ENCORE III, SETI, NIH CIO-SP4, NASA SEWP V, General Service Administration (GSA): OASIS, ALLIANT II, VETS II, STARS III, MAS (including applicable SIN(s), groups or pools), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle that allows for decentralized ordering. (This information is for market research only and businesses with a valid cage that lack prime contract vehicles are still encouraged to respond to this notice.)

Businesses who wish to respond must send a response via email NLT 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on April 3, 2025 to kassaundra.l.hund.civ@mail.mil and kailee.rickhoff.civ@mail.mil. Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package addressing the specific questions above (no more than five pages) demonstrating the ability to perform the services listed under Required Capabilities.

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

For information on DISA’s requirements, you can find current information on our home page: www.disa.mil – that includes current forecast and the current acquisition strategies. If there is no information regarding the requirement you may be inquiring about, then there is no additional publicly available information. Please continue to review www.disa.mil.

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