2019.02.14_RFI_GFM.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

GLOBAL FREIGHT MANAGEMENT (GFM)

TRANSCOM19D011

This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information requested will be used within United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to facilitate decision making (i.e., determining acquisition strategy, small business concerns, etc.) and will not be disclosed outside the Government. Proprietary information submitted shall be appropriately marked. Please note that USTRANSCOM will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this RFI.

USTRANSCOM highly encourages responses from capable businesses of all sizes; large and small business concerns, to include all the socioeconomic categories.

Description/Scope

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking sources that possess the availability and capability to provide support of GFM in system operations, maintenance and development. GFM is a complex, n-tiered system comprised of many components. The GFM system is comprised of 15 applications sustained by the contractor. Most of these applications are developed using Java, which are hosted on Apache and Tomcat application servers.

Applications not developed by Java are written in Unibasic. GFM has 2 separate databases, Oracle and UniData. Many trading partners interact with GFM using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) files, and GFM uses Axway to translate EDI to a User Defined File (UDF) and Java EDI (JEDI) to move the data between the translator and GFM servers. Some trading partners interact with GFM using eXtensible Markup Language (XML) file exchange and web services as well.

GFM is planning to migrate off Unidata, Unibasic, Accuterm Green Screen functionality.

Unidata database migration to Oracle was placed on hold and focus was shifted to Cloud migration, GFM logic will be migrated to PL/SQL and JAVA. The Unidata/Unibasic migration progress will continue during next contract award period. The target database will depend on the eventual environment and Command direction.

Additionally, the GFM PMO would be interested in movement from its current architecture to a “cloud native” modular open systems architecture. Our current architecture has separated functionalities, but does have interdependence between modules that requires multiple module releases to support a single functionality. We would be interested in ideas that would support this movement.

Place and Period of Performance:

Scott Air Force Base Illinois and Contractor Facility

Anticipated Period of Performance:

45 calendar day transition period with full performance starting on 1 October 2019 through 30 September 2020 and four 12 month option periods through 30 September 2024.

GFM is considered a non-commercial requirement with unlimited data rights. Data right provisions/clauses will be included in the RFP and subsequent contract as prescribed in DFAR 227.7203-5 Government Rights. The current contract is a hybrid contract type of firm-fixed price (FFP) and cost plus fixed fee. This contract type hybrid structure is being considered for this requirement.

The current order is HTC711-15-F-D018 with General Dynamics One Source LLC, Fairfax VA and expires 30 September 2019. This order was awarded Fair Opportunity on Alliant Government Wide Acquisition Contract.

Information Requested

Parties interested in assisting USTRANSCOM with this market research are requested to submit the following information in the format outlined below. The response should be detailed (but no more than 8 pages and address the information requested below (title pages, cover letter, PWS comments, etc., will not count against the page limit). Respondents are highly encouraged to submit a tailored response rather than a generic capability statement. USTRANSCOM is not asking for disclosure of specific or detailed innovative solutions; however, specific examples would assist the Government with this RFI. This information will support market research activities within USTRANSCOM.

I. Company Information (General) to include designated point of contact’s name, phone number, and e-mail address.

II. Capabilities: Generally describe your company’s abilities, knowledge and interest in fulfilling GFM system operations, maintenance and development requirement.

Specifically address the information in subparagraphs A. through H. below:

A. Agile Development: Experience using agile software development and approach to managing cost, schedule and performance in an agile environment. Experience with past automation, test efforts created and performed during development and contractor quality assurance (QA) verification.

B. Unidata/Unicode – Oracle/Java: GFM currently utilizes a Unidata Database and Unicode for accessing data. Experience using Unidata and staffing approach to retain Unidata experience. Past modernization efforts or companies approach to modernization.

C. Experience designing, developing, maintaining, and administering complex software applications using: Commercial or Government cloud services. Current target environment is USTRANSCOM provided cloud via Government Cloud.

D. Describe your experience supporting information assurance activities within the Risk Management Framework. SDDC’s information assurance activities are centrally managed, administered and monitored. The programs are generally responsible to provide supporting documentation and data for the systems.

E. Security Requirements: A Facility Clearance Level (FCL) - SECRET is a requirement for GFM support. Indicate the respondent's current FCL. Staff will require at least a minimum of a SECRET clearance.

F. If no direct performance or experience with the above, please explain how your company would perform tasks utilizing experienced subcontractors, through a proposed teaming arrangement or hiring qualified personnel.

G. Provide the following project or contract information for requirements deemed similar to this effort performed in either the private sector or for the Government:

• A brief description of the project

• Contract number/customer contact name and phone number

• Period of performance

• Contract type (Firm Fixed Price, Labor Hour, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, etc.)

• Was your company a prime or subcontractor?

• Dollar value of the project

• Scope of the portion of the effort your company supported

H. If your company is an Other Than Small Business (OTSB) concern, have you partnered or subcontracted with small business concerns to provide same or similar services of this requirement?

III. A draft Requirements Statement is attached. The Government seeks comments from industry regarding the Requirements Statement in order to clarify any ambiguities.

Individual responses will not be provided to comments submitted. These comments are excluded from the RFI response page limitation. Planned Tasks and anticipated task contract type include:

Task 1 Contract Level and Project Management (FFP) Task 2 GFM Sustainment (FFP) Task 3 Enhancements (Cost) Task 4 New Development Projects (Cost) Task 5 New Development Support (Optional Tasks) (negotiated when identified)(Cost) Task 6 Transition-In (planning 45 calendar days)(FFP)

IV. Business size: The NAICS for this effort is 541512, Computer Systems Design Services.

The Small Business Administration small business size standard for NAICS code 541512 is $27.5M. Produce Service Code is D302, Automatic Data Processing Systems Development. The acquisition strategy of this requirement has not yet been determined.

Based on the NAICS code 541512, please indicate your business size (check one):

Small Large If small business, please check all that apply to your firm:

HUBZone Small Business

Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

Veteran-Owned Small Business

Small Disadvantaged Business

Woman-Owned Small Business

Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business

V. Indicate and provide information for all contract vehicles that you hold contracts under

(i.e., GWACs, OASIS, FABS, etc.) and if they accommodate a cost type contract structure.

VI. Any other information or suggestions that may provide efficiencies in accomplishing this acquisition.

Submission Information

Responses to this RFI must be submitted via e-mail to Ms. Evelyn Bauer at evelyn.m.bauer2.civ@mail.mil and Ms. Kimberly Mattingly at kimberly.s.mattingly.civ@mail.mil no later than 5:00PM CST, Friday, 8 March 2019.

Points of Contact (POC):

Evelyn Bauer Kimberly S. Mattingly Contract Specialist Contracting Officer 618-220-7072 618-220-7068 evelyn.m.bauer2.civ@mail.mil kimberly.s.mattingly.civ@mail.mil

Attachments:

1. GFM 101 Briefing (10 Slides)

2. Draft Task Requirements Statement (57 Pages) mailto:evelyn.m.bauer2.civ@mail.mil mailto:kimberly.s.mattingly.civ@mail.mil mailto:evelyn.m.bauer2.civ@mail.mil mailto:kimberly.s.mattingly.civ@mail.mil