TMR RFI Attach 1 Notice Details Final.docx

ATTACHMENT 1, NOTICE DETAILS

1.0 Purpose

This is not a request for a quote or a proposal. This request for information (RFI) is issued for the purpose of conducting tactical market research for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Integration and Operations for Enterprise Solutions (MIOES) contract. This is the follow-on contract to the current Integrated Research & Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This market research will assist the MDA with identifying interested and capable sources and developing its acquisition strategy for the MIOES contract. Key market research goals include gaining knowledge of commercial practices, identifying and minimizing barriers to competition, identifying and maximizing small business opportunities, identifying risks, identifying potential requirements definition and contract construct alternatives, identifying appropriate request for proposal and contract terms and conditions, and identifying potential evaluation discriminators and evaluation approaches.

2.0 MIOES Overview

The MIOES acquisition seeks to enable stakeholders to achieve Missile Defense (MD) mission objectives by providing an efficient and flexible, multi-purpose, capabilities-based contract(s) to execute objectives in the following technical areas (TA):

· TA 1: Enterprise Information Environment and RDT&E IT Services and Solutions

· TA 2: Missile Defense System (MDS) Mission IT Support and Solutions

· TA 3: MDS Mission Operations

· TA 4: MD Integration & Operations Center (MDIOC) Facility Operations & Sustainment

· TA 5: Systems Engineering & Integration

Successful realization of objectives within the first four technical areas cannot be achieved without thorough systems engineering, integration, mission assurance and interoperability identified in technical area five. The challenge is to simultaneously and efficiently execute multiple stakeholder requirements across these technical areas. Integration and de-confliction of critical assets, maintaining positive configuration control, and rapid reprioritization of resources is essential to operating and maintaining this dynamic environment. For general information regarding the MDA, please visit the MDA public website at www.mda.mil.

3.0 Current IRES Contract

MIOES is a follow-on acquisition to the current IRES contract (HQ0796-17-D-0001). The IRES contract is a single-award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with an ordering period of August 2017 through August 2025. Cost-plus-award-fee (CPAF), cost-plus-incentive-fee (CPIF), cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF), Fixed Price Incentive Firm (FPIF) and firm-fixed-price (FFP) task order types are permitted, but the predominant task order pricing and incentive arrangement to date has been CPIF. The approximate value of all IRES task orders as of August 2022 is $2.3B. The IRES contract is primarily, but not exclusively, executed from the MDIOC, located on Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. The Enterprise Communications and IT Environment is not localized to the MDIOC but rather spans the globe. Jacobs Technology is the IRES prime contractor. Although an award was made to a large business, there are approximately 100 small business vendors/subcontracts involved in performing the requirements. The MIOES market research and acquisition planning activities may not encompass all current IRES requirements and may also consider strategic sourcing opportunities involving MDA requirements not currently fulfilled using the IRES contract, but similar in nature to the current IRES efforts.

4.0 Acquisition Strategy

The results of this market research will have a direct influence on the MIOES contract acquisition strategy; consequently, the MDA has not yet made any acquisition strategy decisions with regard to the MIOES contract. The combination of all requirements into the Technical Areas shown in Attachment 2 of this notice and a unified RFI are for the convenience of the acquisition planning team and provide a method to account for the potential MIOES requirements. The combination of all requirements into these technical areas is not intended to reflect or dictate a preferred acquisition strategy with regard to selection of a Product Service Code (PSC) and NAICS code; one or multiple contract(s); definite- or indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) (single- or multiple-award) arrangements; pricing approaches and incentive arrangements; or full and open competition(s) versus small business set aside(s). Respondents are free to address all or part of the requirements detailed in Attachment 2. Additionally, identification of how requirements are organized or executed under the current IRES contract is a point of reference for information only and is also not intended to reflect or dictate a preferred acquisition strategy. MDA is seeking to develop an acquisition strategy that enables the government to obtain optimal solutions (balancing technical, cost, and schedule risks) and recognize that one single contractor may not always be able to offer the optimal enabling capability/solution to meet the requirement. The MDA is seeking a contract structure or portfolio of contracts that enables the alignment of optimal capabilities/solutions to the requirements.

5.0 Multiple SAM.gov Notices

Because of the diversity of the technical areas and to ensure widest dissemination of the RFI, this same notice is posted to the SAM.gov website using the reference numbers, and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes listed below. The same notice posted under multiple NAICS codes is not intended to reflect or dictate a preferred acquisition strategy or multiple strategies.

Reference number HQ0857-MIOES-A is the notice that contains all of the attachments (packages) associated with this initial notice and the only reference number to which all updates will be posted. Please register at reference number HQ0857-MIOES-A to “Watch This Opportunity” and to “Add Me To Interested Vendors.”

6.0 Non-Government Support Personnel

The MDA will use MDA Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) contracts to support the acquisition planning and request for proposal preparation phases of this acquisition. These non-Government support personnel have executed MIOES non-disclosure agreements with the MDA. MDA support contractors involved in the MIOES acquisition planning and request for proposal preparation phase activities will not be allowed to compete for MIOES contracts(s). Submission of a response to an MIOES sources sought synopsis, request for information, or special notice posted to SAM.gov or submission of information related to the MIOES acquisition but not specifically requested by the MDA constitutes your acknowledgement and agreement that the information you provided, including any marked or unmarked proprietary information, may be disclosed to these non-Government support personnel.

7.0 Historical & Background Information

Contractual historical and background information have been provided with this RFI as referenced in Attachment 2. It is important to note that the purpose of providing this information with this RFI is to assist potential offerors in understanding the breadth, depth and complexity of the MIOES scope. A primary purpose of this RFI is for interested vendors to determine if they are reasonably qualified to perform the MIOES requirements in part and/or in whole. The government intends to provide sufficient historical and background information that will enable potential offerors to make this determination. The level of detail provided with this RFI will not be the same level of detail that will eventually be provided in the bidders’ library when the RFP is released.

Eventually, at time of RFP release, the bidders’ library will contain historical contract information and documents, anticipated governance documents, and background and reference documents to assist interested parties with understanding the MIOES requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the contracting officer prior to submission of a Freedom of Information Act request to determine if the document(s) of interest will eventually be added to the library.

8.0 Industry Day and One-On-One Discussions

An Industry Day (briefings and MDIOC tours) and one-on-one discussions will occur during the week of 26 September 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The industry day will consist of a series of briefings describing the requirements, and tours within the MDIOC. The briefings and tours are not intended to provide the same level of detail to prepare a technical and cost proposal in response to an RFP. The intent is to provide sufficient information that will enable potential offerors to prepare a capability statement as outlined in Attachment 6 and make a determination if they are reasonably qualified to perform the requirements of the MIOES contract in part and/or in whole. All briefings will be made available to interested vendors.

The government will schedule one-on-one meetings for those vendors interested in meeting with the government. The purpose of the one-on-one meetings is to give vendors an opportunity to ask questions to better understand the requirements of the MIOES contract. It is not a marketing opportunity for vendors. These meetings are being held to assist vendors as they determine whether they are reasonably qualified to perform one or all portions of the contract.

Because of space limitations at the MDIOC, due to COVID 19, we are requesting it be your intent or expected intent to submit a capability statement, as outlined in Attachment 6, to participate in-person in the industry day and in-person one-or-one meetings. If it is not your intent to submit a capability statement and would still like to engage in discussions with the government, virtual discussions are an option. A copy of the briefings and an audio link will be available to all interested parties.

The details and logistics of signing up for and participating are contained in Attachment 5.

There will be a 45 – 60 minute break for lunch. Participants can bring their lunch or pre-order and pay for a lunch from the MDIOC cafeteria. Pre-ordering is suggested to ensure enough time for lunch. Orders must be placed through the Protocol Office. Protocol will then provide a point of contact at the cafeteria for each vendor to make payment no later than 72 hours prior to the 27 September Industry Day. If you are interested in pre-ordering please send the request to Matthew Stevens at matthew.stevens.ctr@mda.mil and Matthew will email you further directions.

9.0 Small Business

One objective of this RFI is to determine the capability of small business to meet the requirements contained herein, and to inform the acquisition strategy with regard to setting aside any future acquisition for small businesses. Question 19 from Attachment 6 is meant specifically for small businesses that will assist the MDA in developing the acquisition strategy.

10.0 RFI Attachments

The documents referenced below are attached to this RFI. We recommend interested parties review all attachments before responding to RFI. Interested parties are not required to reply as an integrating contractor and may choose to address any or all of the technical areas when responding.

September 20, 2022

10.1 Attachment 1, Notice Details

This is the document you are currently reading. The purpose of this attachment is to provide an overview of the RFI.

10.2 Attachment 2, MIOES Summary

The purpose of this attachment is to provide potential scope areas of the MIOES acquisition. The MIOES Summary is intended to provide sufficient information for each technical area, underlying capabilities, the variety of products and services acquired, and the interdependencies, relationships, and dependencies to allow industry to respond to this RFI. The MIOES Summary is not intended to be a final statement of objectives or performance work statement. Review of the MIOES Summary is essential to providing meaningful responses to this RFI. It is important to note that the information provided in this attachment is to assist potential offerors in understanding the breadth, depth and complexity of the scope of the MIOES contract and to provide vendors the required information to determine if they are reasonably qualified to perform the requirements of the MIOES contract in part and/or in whole.

10.3 Attachment 3, Submission Forum and Information Protection The purpose of this attachment is to provide an overview of acceptable submission forums associated with this RFI and the information protection procedures the government will incorporate during this acquisition.

10.4 Attachment 4, Questions to Industry

The purpose of this attachment is to provide questions the acquisition team has for industry that are acquisition and contracting related. Answers to these questions will assist the team when developing acquisition and contracting strategies. Industry may choose to answer all or any combination of questions.

Response format: Embed responses to any or all questions directly into the document. There is no page limit on the response.

Response due date: September 9, 2022 (1600 MDT). Reference Attachment 3, for submission instructions and guidance. Submissions after this date will be accepted, but may have less influence on the acquisition strategy development based solely on the date of receipt.

10.5 Attachment 5, Industry Day and One-on-One Discussions

The purpose of this attachment is to provide information about Industry Days and the one-on-one discussions and for the government to solicit information from interested vendors. See Attachment 3, for submission instructions and guidance.

Response format: Required information and format are provided in Attachment 5. Embed responses to any or all questions directly into that document. Do not substitute a different format. There is no page limit on the response.

Response due date:

· August 29, 2022 (1600 MDT) for Attachment 5 questions.

· September 20, 2022 (1600 MDT) for expected questions vendors will ask at the one-on-one discussions.

10.6 Attachment 6, Capability Statement

The purpose of this attachment is to obtain information from interested parties that may be capable of executing one or more of the technical areas. .

Response format: Required information and format are provided in Attachment 6. Embed responses to any or all questions directly into that document. Do not substitute a different format. There is no page limit on the response. Graphics, tables, embedded artifacts are acceptable.

Response due date: October 14, 2022 (1600 MDT). See Attachment 3, for submission instructions and guidance. Submissions after this date will be accepted, but may have less influence on the acquisition strategy development based solely on the date of receipt.

11.0 RFI Exchange of Information

This RFI is an exchange of information in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201. This request is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered a request for proposal or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. No entitlement to payment by the Government will arise as a result of submission of responses to this announcement or the Government’s use of the information. Participation in this market research effort is strictly voluntary. Proprietary information should be minimized and must be segregated to the maximum extent practicable from other portions of the response (via an attachment, exhibit, or as indicated in the response format). Respondents must properly identify and mark any proprietary information. Do not submit any classified information. Interested parties may contact the point of contact listed in this notice with questions regarding this RFI.

12.0 MIOES Acquisition Activities

The following activities are expected to be conducted during the acquisition. Dates for these activities are not being released at this time. It is expected the acquisition strategy development phase, which is internal to the government will take approximately one year to perform. This schedule is subject to change based on many factors, to include the final acquisition strategy and number of requests for proposal ultimately released.

· Strategic and Tactical Market Research

· Acquisition Strategy Development

· Draft Request For Proposal release to industry

· Release of bidders’ library

· Industry Day

· Tours

· Briefings

· One-on-one discussions

13.0 MDA Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Guidance

The MDA has not yet made any acquisition strategy decisions with regard to the MIOES acquisition. The MDA understands how important the OCI analysis and mitigation process will be to a company’s decision to pursue these requirements as a prime contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the purpose of this attachment is to provide current MDA guidance and policy that will influence the MIOES acquisition OCI analysis and mitigation approach. This guidance and policy illustrates MDA OCI philosophy, although all parts of MDA Instruction 5013.78-INS, dated October 14, 2020, may not apply specifically to the acquisition once the final requirements and acquisition.

Attachment 1, Exhibit A

14.0 Questions from Industry/MIOES Points of Contact

Questions regarding the MIOES acquisition or content of this RFI can be submitted in writing at any time and should be addressed to both the Contracting Officer (Troy Mitchell), the Contract Specialist (Chris Jeon), and the Acquisition Team Lead (Jay Carroll).

Questions submitted through an unencrypted email to these three individuals should be sent to MDAMIOES@MDA.mil. Follow the directions from RFI Attachment 3 if submitting questions through DoD SAFE.

Responses to non-proprietary questions may be periodically posted to SAM.gov without identification of the party submitting the question. The contracting officer is not accepting proprietary questions at this time, and all questions from industry will be considered acceptable for posting to SAM.gov.

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