Attachment 0003_BFC2_RFI_W909MY25BFC2_Vendor Questions_Govt Response_19May2025-2.xlsx
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- W909MY25BFC2
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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) for the U.S. Army's Biometrics and Forensics Collection Capabilities (BFC2) contract. The Army is seeking market research to identify potential sources for a single award five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract covering program management, system procurement, fielding, sustainment, software engineering, cloud services, help desk, and cybersecurity services. The scope includes systems such as Biometrics Automated Toolset-Army (BAT-A), Near Real Time Identity Operations (NRTIO), Next Generation Biometrics Collection Capability (NXGBCC), and Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence Equipment Program - Army (CIHEP-A).
Interested parties must submit a 10-page Capability Statement in PDF format by 4:00 PM EDT on 02 June 2025, addressing company details, relevant projects, and potential subcontracting arrangements. The RFI targets defense and commercial contractors, including small businesses, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUB Zone, and woman-owned small businesses. Questions were due by 02:00 PM EST on 15 May 2025 and were to be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer Rosetta Wisdom-Russell and Contract Specialist Keane Sablon. The contract will be managed by the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, with the primary objective of supporting biometric and forensic solutions for force protection, intelligence, and identity management across Department of Defense operations.
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| Attachment 0001_BFC2 PWS_04-39-2025.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 0002_BFC2 RFI Questions_r1.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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Q&A
| W909MY25BFC2 Biometrics and Forensics Collection Capabilities (BFC2) | ||
| # | Question | Answer |
| 1 | Can we request the Government for the Incumbent vendor’s Name & their contract number (which is currently underperformance)? | This is a new effort. No Incumbent |
| 2 | What is the total award value (size) of the current contract, which is presently ongoing by the Incumbent vendor? | This is a new effort. No Incumbent |
| 3 | I was hoping you might be able to inform me if this is a new effort or if there was a previous contractor that performed these requirements? If the latter, would you be able to inform me of the Contract # used for these services? | This is a new effort. No Incumbent |
| 4 | The Government states that the Capability Statement is limited to ten (10) pages. Question – Does the information about the “relevant projects” count toward the ten (10) page limit or are those references outside the page count? | Yes the relevant projects counts towards the 10 page count limit. |
| 5 | Our understanding is that there is a current contract for the Biometric Collection portion of this RFI with a period of performance that ends in 2027. Question – Is it the Government’s intention to recompete that effort early under the scheduled IDIQ associated with this RFI? | No, the Government does not intend to recompete the effort early. This is a new Requirement. |
| 6 | Is there any information available on incumbents working this contract? | This is a new effort. No Incumbent |
| 7 | In reference to the subject RFI for the Biometrics and Forensics Collection Capabilities (BFC2) response, does the 10-page limit include the Cover Page, Table of Contents and Acronym list? | No, refer to paragraph 4.0 in the posted RFI. Contractor is allotted 10 pages to provide all revelant information supporting the RFI. |
| 8 | For NXGBCC, has the JavelinXL, Jumpkit, and ARES Gateway been chosen as the system of record for the program? | The Program of Record decision is anticipated this summer. |
| 9 | Should respondents assume that they will fall in on Parsons equipment and software or can we propose an alternative? | It is anticipated that respondents would be required to procure JavelinXL and Jumpkit if the Program of Record decision is successful. |
| 10 | Is there a listing of the Key Personnel, their respective LCATs, and required skills? | No, there is not a listing at this time. The purpose of the RFI is to assist the Government in developing the Acquisition Strategy. |
| 11 | Can the USG provide a more detailed listing of the personnel and locations in the OCONUS footprint? | A listing is not currently available. The purpose of the RFI is to assist the Government in developing the Acquisition Strategy. |
| 12 | •Does this contract require access to TS/SCI, SAP or ACCM information? |
•How many cleared people by clearance type is required under this contract?
SECRET Level is anticipated for all personnel.
| 13 | WIll a draft 254, the continuation sheet, and Security and Antitterrorism/Operations Security cover sheet atatchments be provided with the draft PWS? | Currently not available. This is an RFI, Attachments will be provided with the Solicitation. |
| 14 | Who are the incumbent contractors and contracts under which the work for these listed programs is currently done? | This is a new effort. No Incumbent |
| 15 | What is the minimum amount of storage space the contractor is required to have available at each location? | Minimum amount of storage space has not been determined at this time. The RFI is to gather information to assist the Government with the Acquisition Strategy. |
| 16 | What current Line of Sight radio configuration is the Army currently using? | Common LOS radios include PRC-150 HF and SINCGARS; however, LOS radios configurations may depend upon what is available within the unit. For CIHEP-A, it is undetermined at this time. |
| 17 | What SATCOM capability package for Beyond Line of Site radios is the Army currently using? | Common SATCOM systems being used are the PSC-5D and PRC-117; however, SATCOM systems may depend upon what is available within the unit. For CIHEP-A, it is undetermined at this time. |
| 18 | How does the Army plan to use this capability? | See PWS paragraph 1.1.2 |
| 19 | RFI posting Sam.gov: What is the anticipated contract vehicle and acquisition schedule (Industry Day, Draft, Final RFP, Award)? | The RFI is to assist the Government in developing acquisition Strategy. Please track RFI amendments. |
| 20 | PWS 1.1.2: Section 1.1.2 references the FXL but it is not included anywhere else in the PWS. Will this contract include support for the FXL (e.g. SW, Cloud, Product Support)? | FXL is not part of this Requirement. It is merely provided as background information. |
| 21 | PWS 3.1, 3.2, 3.3: Will the scope of this effort include System Procurement, Fielding Support Services, and System Sustainment for CIHEP-A or will CIHEP-A be a separate contract? | BFC2 systems including CIHEP-A will be supported under one contract. The purpose of the RFI is to assist the Government in developing the Acquisition Strategy. |
| 22 | PWS 3.1: Is the government considering a requirement for Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting? | Not required for this Acquisition. |
| 23 | PWS 3.1.2.1: What is the frequency of the Task Order Status Report (TOSR) (CDRL A003)? | This will be identified in the Solicitation. |
| 24 | PWS 3.3.1.3, 3.3.3.4: Do requirements exist that specify minimum numbers of spares/ready replacements for all biometrics and forensics devices and peripherals and/or Operational Availability (Ao)? | There are currently no requirements that specify the minimum numbers of spares or Ao. This will be determined based on the vendor’s reported maintenance numbers and warranty data. The Government accepts the inherent RAM specifications on COTS items. The RFI is to gather information to assist the Government with the Acquisition Strategy. |
| 25 | PWS 3.3.3.2: What is the expected frequency to review what is described as the Contractor's requirement to "develop required design changes and implement technical refreshes of the systems"? | The expected technical refreshes frequencies are: three (3) years for laptops and tablets, four (4) years for servers, five (5) years for networking equipment, two (2) years for major versions of any software applications developed. For software applications, security updates and version control will occur more frequently, which the security updates frequency should be proposed by the SI. The RFI is to gather information to assist the Government with the Acquisition Strategy. |
| 26 | PWS 3.4.1.1: What is the expected frequency of system software maintenance releases? | For COTS/GOTS components, it is dependent upon the Vendor’s maintenance release cycle. For any SI- developed/maintained software, it is expected the SI to propose the frequency of system software maintenance releases. The RFI is to gather information to assist the Government with the Acquisition Strategy. |
| 27 | PWS 3.6.2: Do recovery timeline requirements exist for Disaster Recovery objectives across some or all systems? | No systems have Disaster Recovery timeline requirements. The RFI is to gather information to assist the Government with the Acquisition Strategy. |
| 28 | PWS 3.7.1: Will there be separate ATOs for each of the systems or will all of these systems be covered under a single ATO? | There will be an authority to operate ( ATO) for each system. |
| 29 | PWS 1.1.2: What is the relationship between BFC2 and Detainee Management and Accounting System? | Detainee Management Accounting and Reporting (DMAR) system is considered a BFC2 system as it falls under the Forensics' portfolio. The RFI is to gather information to assist the Government with the Acquisition Strategy. |
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