2024.11.20 RFI.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

JOINT OPERATIONS PLANNING AND EXECUTION SYSTEM (JOPES) AND

TRANSPORTATION VISUALIZER (TRANSVIZ) FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

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1. RFI Overview

In 2025, USTRANSCOM plans to have a contract in place for JOPES and TransViz Functional Management Support that will provide daily operational functional support for JOPES and TransViz applications. Tasks include user account management functions, conducting functional user testing, identifying system and data anomalies, resolving data errors, monitor systems availability and connections, managing training requirements, arranging training, conducting training, duties as an application website Gatekeeper, generating metrics, providing assistance to USTRANSCOM personnel including its component commands, and act as a liaison with others outside of USTRANSCOM. USTRANSCOM seeks a solution that will successfully contribute to USTRANSCOM using JOPES and TransViz so it can deliver timely transportation solutions for the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise. USTRANSCOM is seeking information about what solutions currently exist in the market and is interested in learning about what information industry may need to scope a logical roadmap to succeed.

This announcement constitutes an RFI for informational and planning purposes only.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No contract will be awarded as a result. Industry’s response to the RFI—or lack thereof—will have no impact on the evaluation of responses to any subsequent RFP or Request for Quote (RFQ) released. The information requested will be used within USTRANSCOM as market research to facilitate decision making (e.g., determining acquisition strategy, small business concerns) and will not be disclosed outside the Government.

Proprietary information submitted shall be appropriately marked. Do not submit confidential information in your response.

**Note** USTRANSCOM will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this RFI.

1.1. RFI Contact(s)

We have designated the following individuals to serve as the official points of contact POCs for this RFI. These individuals are the only authorized contacts permitted to communicate on behalf of USTRANSCOM about this RFI.

Contact information for RFI POC(s):

NAME TITLE OFFICE EMAIL PHONE

Mrs. Lisa

Kraft Contracting

Officer TCAQ-D Lisa.a.kraft.civ@mail.mil 618-817-

Mr. Matthew Wessel

Contract Specialist TCAQ-D Matthew.c.wessel2.civ@mail.mil 618-817-

1.2. Submission Details

Please submit your response to this RFI via email to the RFI POCs identified in Section

1.1. and ensure it is received prior to the due date identified in Section 1.3.

Physical (paper) copies of RFI responses will not be accepted.

1.3. RFI Timeline

The RFI timeline is outlined below. Dates may be modified by USTRANSCOM and posted as an amendment to this RFI.

RFI Released: 20 November 2024 Responses Due: 4:00 (CT) on 09 December 2024

RFI One-on-Ones: Week of 10-13 December 2024

1.4. RFI One-on-One Information

SAVE THE DATE: Week of 10-13 December 2024 (estimated) - Industry One-on- One Sessions via MS TEAMS.

Please follow the instructions below to request a one-on-one session.

• Submit your RFI response, including a request for a one-on-one, no later than the response due date identified in Section 1.3.

• The RFI responses received (that include a request for a one-on-one) will be allocated a 15-minute session with the requirements team.

• A request does not guarantee a one-on-one session. The date of the sessions, number of one-on-one sessions, and time constraints may be adjusted due to the number of requests.

2. Background Information

USTRANSCOM conducts globally integrated mobility operations, leads the broader Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise, and provides enabling capabilities in order to project and sustain the Joint Force in support of national objectives.

2.1. Scope of the Requirement

The DOD employs applications to plan, optimize, monitor, and execute mobilization, deployment, employment, sustainment, and redeployment activities associated with joint operations. USTRANSCOM uses the Joint Staff managed JOPES and USTRANSCOM managed TransViz applications to conduct transportation feasibility analysis for movement requests and to provide multi-modal transportation solutions as stated in the validated transportation plan in order to meet supported commanders and military Services requirements. USTRANSCOM requires JOPES and TransViz functional management support that contributes to USTRANSCOM in providing common-user transportation for the Joint Force.

JOPES is not just software but includes formally established policies and procedures that guide conventional operations planning and execution. JOPES brings together these policies and procedures with personnel (users as well as those that keep the system operational), communications, and automated data processing systems to provide a total system for contingency and crisis action planning. JOPES incorporates standard data files and applications into a system compatible with the deployment requirements of the war fighter. USTRANSCOM is responsible for Secret components of JOPES.

USTRANSCOM developed TransViz as a transportation requirements and plan analysis tool to work with JOPES for global force movements. The program can give users full access to real-time JOPES data and provide a clear visual environment as well. In TransViz, users can manipulate data in one location and instantly see their changes reflected across one or more collaborative workspaces. Planners in multiple locations can analyze information, share thoughts, evaluate courses of action and, if their JOPES permissions allow, make data changes to fifteen (15) different transportation-related fields. Planners can quickly identify exceptions, outliers, and anomalies, collaborate across organizations to facilitate decision making and then make necessary changes to achieve a transportation solution. The TransViz workspace contains visualization tools that allow collaboration as well as planning what-if analysis.

The pace of current operations, development of applications and system enhancements requires increased emphasis in the following areas:

• Functional Management Support

• Error Identification and Resolution

• Account Administration

• Testing new applications and upgrades

• Research and Analysis support

2.2. Place of Performance

The place of performance is USTRANSCOM at Scott AFB, IL or Government-owned/controlled facilities in the greater Metropolitan St. Louis area. Please see PWS Paragraph 4.1 for additional details.

2.3. Anticipated Award Timeline

The current contract expires 30 September 2025. A follow-on is anticipated to be awarded on or about 30 June 2025.

3. 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 five (5) pages). Title pages and cover letter will not count against the page limit. Respondents are highly encouraged to submit a tailored response rather than a generic capability statement to ensure the requested information is provided.

The Government will not extend invitations for virtual one-on-ones to respondents merely submitting a generic capability statement which does not address the specific requests for information outlined herein.

3.1. Company Information

• Company Name

• Unique Entity ID

• CAGE Code

• POCs, to include name, title, phone number, and email address

• This contract is expected to require access to classified information or require a Facility

Security Clearance (FCL) at the level of Secret. Based on this expectation, does your company currently meet the requirement(s)? If no, provide a brief statement describing how and/or when your company plans to have a clearance? A final determination of required accesses/FCLs will be detailed in any resultant solicitation.

3.2. Business Size

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this effort is 541519, Other Computer Related Services. The Small Business Administration’s small business size standard for this NAICS is $34M. Based on this NAICS, identify your business size as a LARGE or SMALL business. If a small business, identify any of the following socio-economic categories that apply to your business under this NAICS:

Historically Under-utilized Business Zones (known as “HUBZone”), Service-Disabled

Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Women-Owned, or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned.

3.3. Who We’re Looking For

USTRANSCOM highly encourages responses from capable businesses of all sizes, including large and small business concerns and all socioeconomic categories. However, it should be noted that small business set-aside opportunities are being considered for the NAICS identified in Section 3.2.

3.4. What We’re Looking For

Interested Parties are invited to provide information on the following subjects of interest, specifically describing your capabilities in successfully executing the following:

1. Possess application knowledge (PWS 1.3.2.1.1 and 1.3.3.1)

2. Perform account administration functions using the systems ( PWS 1.3.2.2.2 and 1.3.3.2.2)

3. Perform status checks of systems; identifying system, transactions, connections, and data error issues; and working them to a satisfactory resolution (PWS 1.3.2.2 and 1.3.3.2.6)

4. Functional expertise in performing operational testing and evaluation using the applications (PWS 1.3.2.3, 1.3.2.4, and 1.3.3.3)

5. Provide application assistance and conduct training (PWS 1.3.2.1.1 and 1.3.3.1.2)

6. Participate in functional activities to discuss system issues, findings, and improving system performance (PWS 1.3.2.2.1 and 1.3.3.2.1)

Provide the following project or contract information for requirements deemed similar to this effort:

• A brief description of the project

• Contract number

• Period of performance

• Was your company a prime or subcontractor?

• Dollar value of the project

• Scope of the portion of the effort your company supported

If your company is a large business, specify whether you partnered or subcontracted with small business concerns to provide the same or similar services as this requirement.

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

3.5. Commercial Availability

Commercial Practices. Request responses to the following questions as they pertain to providing Functional Management Support for JOPES and TransViz systems. This requirement has been previously determined commercial.

• What types of contracts are normally used in the commercial marketplace for this type of service (e.g., single-award, multiple-award, firm-fixed price, cost reimbursement, labor hour, time-and-materials)?

• What contract length is normally used in the commercial marketplace for this type of service (e.g., base year plus four options)?

• What is the recommended pricing structure, and what are the largest cost-drivers for this type of service (e.g., labor, equipment, leases, depreciation)?

• What evaluation criteria are typical for use in selecting a contractor to provide this type of service?

• Are there challenges posed to non-incumbent interested parties that should be addressed?

4. Other Important Information

Please list existing contract vehicles available for use in procuring this effort to include Federal Supply Schedules, GSA Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, DoD Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts (known as “IDIQs”), or any other Government Agency contract vehicles. (This information on available contract vehicles is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)

Please list any existing contracts you have which could be used to procure this effort.

Provide any other suggestions or considerations to improve this procurement. Are there software advancements, industry developments, or innovative solutions to be considered?

Please feel free to provide questions and/or comments on the draft Performance Work Statement (attached), citing any information you feel may improve/innovate this requirement. These comments will be addressed when the final PWS and RFQ are issued.

Individual responses will not be provided to comments submitted outside of the virtual meetings.

5. Conclusion

USTRANSCOM would like to thank you for taking the time to review this important RFI, and we look forward to reviewing your response.

MATTHEW C. WESSEL LISA A. KRAFT

Contract Specialist Contracting Officer 618-817-0520 618-817-9445 Matthew.c.wessel2.civ@mail.mil lisa.a.kraft.civ@mail.mil

Attachment:

DRAFT Performance Work Statement mailto:Matthew.c.wessel2.civ@mail.mil mailto:lisa.a.kraft.civ@mail.mil