33rd NWS AF DCO Mission Services

Added: Aug 01, 2014 2:40 pm The solicitation release date has changed. The solicitation will be posted towards the end of Oct 2014.

Added: Jul 17, 2014 11:20 am The solicitation release date has changed. The solicitation will be posted on or about 28 Jul 2014.

Added: Jul 02, 2014 11:36 am The solicitation will be posted on or about 18 Jul 2014. 

Added: May 28, 2014 12:54 pm
A solicitation will be electronically posted on or about 30 Jun 2014. All notices and any/all amendments will be posted and available for viewing on this website (www.fbo.gov).

Added: May 13, 2014 4:34 pm The 33rd NWS AF DCO Mission Services was previously accomplished via three task orders including:

Real Time NetD - FA7037-09-F-0042 - Performed by Computer Software Corporation (CSC)

CITS Block 30 - FA7037-10-F-8104 - Performed by CSC

GCyDS - FA8773-12-F-0021 - Performed by IPSecure

The operations portions of the first two contracts were reorganized under a bridge contract known as Gateway to Gateway (G2G) - FA8773-14-F-0002, which is being performed by CoSolutions-EIS Joint Venture (CEJV).

G2G and the follow on to GCyDS, known as GCyDS II (FA8773-13-F-0013 - Performed by IPSecure) will be consolidated into this Mission Services contract.

Added: May 01, 2014 2:59 pm 38 CONS/LGCC intends to issue a solicitation for essential capabilities to provide support to the 33 NWS in conducting its mission of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) for the Air Force (AF) and supported unified commands and their combatant commanders. The AF Gateways serve as the AF Network (AFNet) boundary and external connectivity through the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) to the Internet. The 33 NWS implements the AF DCO deployed capabilities consisting of activities and operations to counter network exploits and attacks, to dynamically defend and protect the AFNet and provide mission assurance for the AF and supported combatant commands. The 33 NWS AF DCO mission consists of multi-faceted roles and responsibilities spanning cyber defense, network operations, and information protection. This contract will support the 33 NWS's 24/7/365 mission of AF DCO. Additionally, the 33 NWS expects the contractor will leverage every opportunity to identify/suggest improvements to existing AF DCO processes, operating procedures, training, systems and applications over the current operations across all functional areas.

This proposed contract is set aside for 8(a) certified vendors. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code proposed for the requirement is 541512. The size standard for NAICS 541512 is $25.5 million.

This contract will be one firm-fixed-price performance-based service contract to include a one-year base period and four 1-year option periods. The services will be performed primarily at Lackland AFB, TX but also at Gunter Annex, Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL.
Award will be made using Tradeoff - Price Performance Tradeoff (PPT) Source Selection procedures, with technical proposals, in accordance with FAR Par 15.
A solicitation will be electronically posted on or about 23 May 2014. All notices and any/all amendments will be posted and available for viewing on this site (www.fbo.gov). It is the responsibility of interested parties to review this site frequently for the posting of any updates/amendments to the solicitation. No telephone calls or written requests for this solicitation package will be accepted. All questions or comments should be directed electronically to the POCs listed above; no other format will be considered or accepted. All information pertaining to this acquisition, including technical questions and answers shall be provided to the Contracting Officer ONLY to ensure equal distribution of information to interested parties.

All prospective offerors interested in submitting proposals must have a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov). Additionally, all offerors must complete the registration package on the Federal Business Opportunities website, which places them on the solicitation source list.

An AFSPC Ombudsman has been appointed to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman, concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution. In addition, AFFARS Clause 5352-9101, Ombudsman, will be included in this acquisition's solicitation and contract. The Ombudsman is the Senior Contracting Official at AFICA/KS and can be contacted at: 150 Vandenberg Street, Peterson AFB CO 80914, Telephone 719-554-5300.