VDOPS-VSS V Recompete RFI 11Jan24.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SYNOPSIS

Vector Doppler Scoring/Vector Scoring System (VDOPS/VSS) Tyndall AFB, FL and Holloman AFB, NM

1.0 Description

1.1 Air Combat Command, Acquisition Management and Integration Center (ACC AMIC), Langley AFB, VA is developing the acquisition strategy for a procurement for Vector Doppler Scoring/Vector Scoring System (VDOPS/VSS) services in support of the Aerial Targets Program at Tyndall AFB, FL and Holloman AFB, NM. This RFI/Synopsis is one of the elements of the government’s market research.

1.2 VDOPS/VSS services provide end-game missile scoring data reports generated from onboard QF-16 and BQM-167 aerial target platforms transmitted to a Ground Station Unit (GSU). Services would also include program management, operation/field maintenance for GSUs and associated system test equipment, engineering support, equipment lifecycle management, and depot-level support for Aerial Gunnery Target Sets (AGTS) and associated equipment.

1.3 Current VDOPS/VSS services are comprised of contractor-owned proprietary software and supporting hardware to generate the end-game missile scoring data report(s) during live-fire test events. All proprietary software is owned, updated, and managed by Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. (MDSI), 9801 Muirlands Blvd, Irvine, VA 92618-2521. The government does not own the proprietary technical data software package for the VDOPS/VSS system and its dedicated support equipment and therefore cannot provide this data to interested parties.

1.4 The period of performance is anticipated to consist of a one-year Base Period commencing 1 Jan 2025 with six one-year option periods and an extension of services period which may be exercised for up to six months if required by the government.

1.5 The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 517810 which is defined as establishments primarily engaged in applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design, development, and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes, and systems. The assignments undertaken by these establishments may involve any of the following activities: provision of advice, preparation of feasibility studies, preparation of preliminary and final plans and designs, provision of technical services during the construction or installation phase, inspection and evaluation of engineering projects, and related services. The small business size standard is $40 million.

1.6 This announcement is an RFI/Synopsis for market research purposes only. This is NOT a Request for Proposal or a Request for Quote. This requirement may be set aside for small business participation pending the interest received in response to this RFI/Synopsis.

This RFI/Synopsis and DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) are posted on the SAM.gov website. Hard copies of documents will not be provided by the government.

2.0 Requested Information

2.1 All interested parties should forward the following information in response to this RFI/Synopsis in electronic format using Microsoft Office 365 and/or Portable Document Format (PDF) using Adobe Acrobat Pro or later. All documents must be electronically searchable. All documents shall be virus checked by the originator prior to submission.

a. Company name

b. Company point of contact (POC) to include telephone number and email address

c. Company address

d. Company telephone number (main incoming telephone number, if different than b. above)

e. Business size under NAICS 517810. Firms responding must state whether they are a Small Business (SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone Small Business (HSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Historically Black College or University or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI), 8(a) firm, an Indian Tribe or Alaskan Native Corporation or a large business based on the size standards in Para 1.5 above

f. Statement of GSA or other contract(s) that can be used for this requirement under NAICS 517810

g. Capabilities Package of no more than ten 8X11 pages outlining key business abilities relevant to the performance of this requirement using a font no smaller than Times New Roman 12 with proprietary information clearly marked and segregated from other information provided. Interested firms should submit information as to the capabilities, capacity and experience to perform the tasks set forth in the classified draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Firms should state if there is interest to participate as a prime contractor or subcontractor.

h. The facility security clearance of the offeror or alternate arrangement that allows the offeror to conduct classified work.

i. Capabilities Package should describe relevant contract experience offered to government and commercial customers. Include a reference to the contract number, magnitude, place of performance, and points of contact for each example provided (name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, and the company’s website (if applicable). Submitted information should be UNCLASSIFIED

j. For interested parties other than MDSI, a letter signed by a representative of MDSI acknowledging full access to MDSI proprietary software, all hardware, and MDSI-provided technical support and expertise for the duration of any resultant contract awarded under this RFI/Synopsis

2.2 All companies, both large and small, are requested to submit Capabilities Packages to this office no later than 12 noon Eastern Time on 16 Feb 2024. Title your email “XYZ Capabilities Package for VDOPS V Recompete” (insert your company’s name in place of “XYZ”).

2.3 ACC AMIC may or may not choose to meet with potential offerors. Such discussions would only be intended for further clarification of potential capability to meet this requirement. Industry discussion requests will be considered no later than 12 noon Eastern Time (Virginia) on 26 Jan 2024. Requests for discussions should be emailed to both carla.ashby.1@us.af.mil, Contract Manager, ACC AMIC/PKCA and lisa.matson@us.af.mil, Contracting Officer, ACC AMIC/

PKCA.

2.4 Potential offerors should forward a request for a DoD SAFE link from both carla.ashby.1@us.af.mil and lisa.matson@us.af.mil no later than 12 noon Eastern Time (Virginia) on 13 Feb 2024 for transmission of Capabilities Packages to satisfy items (1) through (10) above). The government will provide email confirmation of all Capabilities Packages received. If companies do not receive an email confirmation after submitting Capabilities Packages, please contact both Ms. Ashby and Ms. Matson by email to verify receipt. All information provided by interested parties will become property of the U.S. Government and will not be returned to the originating parties. If the government elects to destroy the Capabilities Packages, destruction certificates will not be provided.

2.5 The government will consider all information submitted by interested parties in response to this RFI/Synopsis. The government intends to use the internet and email as the primary means of disseminating and exchanging information.

3.0 Additional Information

3.1 Funds are presently not available at this time for this follow-on requirement. The government’s obligation for this follow-on requirement is contingent upon availability of appropriated funds from which payment for this requirement can be made. No legal liability on the part of the government for payment of this acquisition may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this follow-on requirement.

4.0 OMBUDSMAN DAFFARS 5352.201-9101 (JUL 2023)

As prescribed in DAFFARS 5301.9103, OMBUDSMAN (JUL 2023)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, AFICC KC Ombudsman supporting ACC, Deputy Director of Contracting, AFICC/KC (OL-ACC), 114 Thompson Street, Bldg. 586, Room 129, Langley AFB, VA, 23665, telephone 757-764-5372 (DSN 574-5372). The alternate Ombudsman is the Civilian Deputy Director of Contracting, AFICC/KC (OL-ACC), 114 Thompson Street, Bldg. 586, Room 129, Langley AFB, VA, 23665, telephone 757-764-5372 (DSN 574-5372). Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/FLDCOM/DRU ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Department of the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer.

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5.0 Summary

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY to identify potential prime and small business contractors that are capable to provide non-personal VDOPS/VSS services.

The information provided herein is subject to change and is not binding on the government. ACC AMIC has not made a commitment to procure VDOPS/VSS services, and release of this RFI/Synopsis should not be construed as a commitment or as authorization to incur costs for which reimbursement would be required or sought. The government will not provide any compensation, monetary or otherwise, for companies providing Capabilities Packages.

All submissions become government property and will not be returned.