Unclassified IT Recompete RFI.pdf

Request for Information in support of the

F-35 Joint Program Office

Unclassified IT Support Services

INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE ONLY. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only, and it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) is requesting information pertaining to Information Technology (IT) and Information Assurance

(IA)/Cybersecurity Services (CS) based services support for the F-35 Lighting II JPO and associated Air Systems.

The F-35 JPO, is releasing a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), Attachment 1, as part of the RFI to identify interested parties and solicit comments to improve the quality and clarity of the requirements for Unclassified IT support. The Government’s intent is to release a Request for

Proposal (RFP).

The F-35 JPO requires comprehensive Information Technology (IT) and Information Assurance

(IA)/Cybersecurity Services (CS) support for its Virtual Enterprise (JVE) network and standalone workstations. This support, crucial to the F-35 JPO's mission effectiveness and the successful fielding of F-35 mission capabilities, will be provided across all directorates, functional areas, and integrated product teams. This includes but is not limited to program management, enterprise performance management, enterprise architecture, emerging capabilities and requirements implementation, life cycle management, operations & maintenance, enterprise data management, service desk support, IT training, and CS support. This includes managing the JVE network to support both unclassified communications, ensuring seamless connectivity and service across the network, and coordinating with contractors responsible for classified systems and external trusted networks. The Contractor shall be responsible for a full range of services as outlined in the Draft

PWS, Attachment 1.

The Government anticipates the RFP will be released under the North American Industry

Classification System (NAICS) 541512, Computer Systems Design Services. Under this classification, small business is identified as a business having less than $34 million dollars in annual receipts. Personnel and facility security requirements are included in the attached PWS. Any resulting solicitation related to this RFI will officially be released via the System for Award

Management (SAM.gov)

RFI RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Any response shall be submitted as UNCLASSIFIED.

The Government may elect not to discuss submissions received in response to this RFI with individual responders. There is no requirement to respond to the RFI to be eligible to propose on the planned RFP. However, the Government intends to review and consider all information received to finalize its acquisition strategy. This information will be used to determine to what extent the requirement is suitable to be set aside for small business and whether the requirement is suitable to be awarded on a firm fixed price basis. Respondents may fully use this opportunity to describe proven capabilities in performing services similar to those described in the tasks. The Government requests that the capability statements respond to each portion of the Attachment (1) PWS and demonstrate ability to fulfill the requirements.

Any questions or responses should be sent to Sanjana Garg at Sanjana.Garg@jsf.mil and John

Meyers at john.meyers@jsf.mil no later than 5:00PM EST 04 April 2025.

The following table must be included in the first page of the submitted capability statement.

Name of Company

Name of Business Unit Responding to the

RFI (if applicable)

DUNS Number

CAGE Code

CAGE Code (for classified storage, if different than above)

Corporate Address

Total Number of Full Time Employees

Number of Full-Time Consultants

Date of Establishment

Website URL

Business Classification Indicate whether your company is a Small or Large Business under NAICS Code

541512

□ Small □ Large

Indicate whether your company is a current

SBA 8(a) BD Program participant.

Additional Type of Small Business, if

Applicable (e.g. Woman-Owned, Service

Disabled Veteran Owned, HUBZone)

One Point of Contact Name (Enter Name, phone number and email address)

DCAA Approved Accounting System □ Yes □ No mailto:Sanjana.Garg@jsf.mil mailto:%20john.meyers@jsf.mil

The Government requests the following elements are addressed within the capability statement:

1. Any automation solutions that can streamline operations and enhance efficiencies of the work prescribed in the PWS.

2. Staffing management plan to meet operational demands of supporting 3,100+ users annually.

3. Operational processes and workflows used to manage daily IT services such as system monitoring, troubleshooting, and user support.

4. Monitoring plan for vendor performance and third-party solution integration.

5. Processes utilized to ensure consistent service delivery.

6. Operational methods utilized to accommodate approximately 5% annual growth and changing technological requirements.

7. Anticipated risks and solutions to availability and integrity of IT services.

8. Contingency and disaster recovery plans.

9. DoD approved security protocols utilized to protect sensitive data and resources.

10. Any steps taken to achieve industry standards for performance monitoring and metrics as laid out in Section 3 of the PWS.

Responses to the following questions must be included in the formal response to this RFI:

1. Are there any specific areas of the PWS that are unclear could be improved? The Government welcomes comments from industry on perceived ambiguities in the tasks that make it difficult to estimate the work required.

DISCLAIMER

The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI. This is not an

RFP. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. 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. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e) responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract/agreement. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned.

Respondents will not be notified of the results of the review. Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response. The Government will not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly marked and clearly identified. Proprietary information received in response to this sources sought will be safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations.

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