A- The Modeling and Simulations Contract for Framework and Tools (MASC-F) for the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)

The purpose of this announcement is to provide an updated schedule of contract award announcement. The Government now anticipates the announcement of the HQ0147-17-R-0047 MASC-F award to occur no later than November 9, 2018.

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The purpose of this announcement is to provide an updated schedule of contract award. The Government now anticipates the award of the HQ0147-17-R-0047 MASC-F solicitation to occur no later than October 31, 2018..

The purpose of this Amendment 001 is to release the Final RFP for MASC-F, with a proposal submission date of November 20, 2017. Please note the other important dates in Section L regarding submission dates of other requirements..

The purpose of this Amendment 001 is to release the Final RFP for MASC-F, with a proposal submission date of November 20, 2017. Please note the other important dates in Section L regarding submission dates of other requirements.

This is a pre-solicitation notice for the release of solicitation HQ0147-17-R-0047 for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Modeling and Simulations Contract for Framework and Tools (MASC-F). MDA intends to issue the solicitation after September 15, 2017 to continue the development, deployment and sustainment of the Objective Simulation Framework (OSF) Modeling & Simulation (M & S) framework that leverages existing or mature capabilities with a modular, scalable, reconfigurable, and composeable architecture. This acquisition also requires the sustainment of the legacy framework/architecture and potential replacement of legacy BMDS Tools; along with other requirements that will be further detailed within the Request for Proposal (RFP) package.

MDA anticipates the award of a single Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Cost Plus Award Fee, Cost Plus Incentive Fee, Cost and Firm Fixed Price Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) to occur by October 2018. The contract is expected to have a five (5) year period of performance with a six month option to extend services in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.217-8. The solicitation will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part 15 on a full and open competitive basis. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Agency. MDA intends to award to a single offeror on a "best value" basis to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors.

The Government does not intend to limit either the number or types of teaming arrangements entered into by potential offerors (i.e., any given contractor may propose as a prime contractor and/or participate as a subcontractor on one or more other proposing teams). However, responsibility lies with the prime contract Offerors to ensure that both it and its proposed subcontractors are not restricted from participating in this proposed acquisition due to an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) clause in any Federal Government Contract, including, but not limited to, MDA contracts.

Note: In order to be considered for award, contractor personnel must be cleared for SECRET access (some personnel may require TOP SECRET) and contractor facilities must be cleared at the SECRET level.

A Bidder's Library has been established on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Secure Site, which requires export controlled and explicit access. Vendors can request explicit access, and be granted access to view controlled, unclassified documents with explicit access designation through the FBO website. Only authorized vendors may access export controlled documents in FBO.

The release of this synopsis and issuance of the RFP, when posted, is NOT a commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will NOT pay any costs incurred by a potential Offeror as a result of the posting of this synopsis or the release of the RFP, when posted.

Industry is reminded that interested Offerors may register at http://www.fedbizopps.gov to receive email notification when information, solicitation and any amendments or future documents regarding this acquisition are issued and available for downloading. MDA will not directly send Offerors the solicitation or any amendments. It is the interested Offeror's responsibility to periodically check this website for updates.

Request that all interested parties update the "Interested Vendors List" and provide the name, e-mail address and phone number of the point of contact or contacts within your organization. In addition; please provide an e-mail notification containing the same information to MASC-F@mda.mil.

Please forward any questions regarding this announcement to the Contracting Officer for this effort, Ms. Lisa M. Starbuck, 256-450-2197, or lisa.starbuck@mda.mil with a copy to MASC-F@mda.mil.

Approved for Public Release

16-MDA-8933 (8 December 16)

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This is a pre-solicitation notice for the release of solicitation HQ0147-17-R-0047 for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Modeling and Simulations Contract for Framework and Tools (MASC-F).  MDA intends to issue the solicitation after September 15, 2017 to continue the development, deployment and sustainment of the Objective Simulation Framework (OSF) Modeling & Simulation (M&S) framework that leverages existing or mature capabilities with a modular, scalable, reconfigurable, and composeable architecture.  This acquisition also requires the sustainment of the legacy framework/architecture and potential replacement of legacy BMDS Tools; along with other requirements that will be further detailed within the Request for Proposal (RFP) package.

MDA anticipates the award of a single Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Cost Plus Award Fee, Cost Plus Incentive Fee, Cost and Firm Fixed Price Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) to occur by October 2018.  The contract is expected to have a five (5) year period of performance with a six month option to extend services in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.217-8.  The solicitation will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part 15 on a full and open competitive basis.  All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Agency.  MDA intends to award to a single offeror on a "best value" basis to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors.  

The Government does not intend to limit either the number or types of teaming arrangements entered into by potential offerors (i.e., any given contractor may propose as a prime contractor and/or participate as a subcontractor on one or more other proposing teams).  However, responsibility lies with the prime contract Offerors to ensure that both it and its proposed subcontractors are not restricted from participating in this proposed acquisition due to an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) clause in any Federal Government Contract, including, but not limited to, MDA contracts.

Note:  In order to be considered for award, contractor personnel must be cleared for SECRET access (some personnel may require TOP SECRET) and contractor facilities must be cleared at the SECRET level.

A Bidder's Library has been established on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Secure Site, which requires export controlled and explicit access.  Vendors can request explicit access, and be granted access to view controlled, unclassified documents with explicit access designation through the FBO website. Only authorized vendors may access export controlled documents in FBO.

The release of this synopsis and issuance of the RFP, when posted, is NOT a commitment by the Government to award a contract.  The Government will NOT pay any costs incurred by a potential Offeror as a result of the posting of this synopsis or the release of the RFP, when posted. 

Industry is reminded that interested Offerors may register at http://www.fedbizopps.gov to receive email notification when information, solicitation and any amendments or future documents regarding this acquisition are issued and available for downloading.  MDA will not directly send Offerors the solicitation or any amendments.  It is the interested Offeror's responsibility to periodically check this website for updates.

Request that all interested parties update the "Interested Vendors List" and provide the name, e-mail address and phone number of the point of contact or contacts within your organization.  In addition; please provide an e-mail notification containing the same information to MASC-F@mda.mil.

Please forward any questions regarding this announcement to the Contracting Officer for this effort, Ms. Lisa M. Starbuck, 256-450-2197, or lisa.starbuck@mda.mil with a copy to MASC-F@mda.mil.

Approved for Public Release      

16-MDA-8933 (8 December 16)