Notice of Intent (NoI) Sources Sought Tactical Data Analysis and Connectivity System (TDACS) Tech Refresh

Tactical Data Analysis and Connectivity System – Combined Sources Sought/Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is conducting market research for Tactical Data Analysis and Connectivity System (TDACS) replacement of workstation hardware that has reached end of life, and software upgrades for compatibility with Windows 11.  The information contained herein only initiates communication with industry in order to assess market potential.  No solicitation document exists at this time.  This Request for Information (RFI) constitutes no Government obligation to procure these items or issue a solicitation.  The Government does not have an obligation to pay for information responding to this RFI and will not accept any responses as offers.   

MDA is seeking alternate sources to provide TDACS replacement hardware and software upgrades.  If no alternate sources are identified, the Government intends to issue a sole source contract to Marzen Group, LLC (24 Railroad Square, Nashua, NH 03064-2278; CAGE: 1N5V9) under Statutory Authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2) – Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.  Based on currently available information, MDA believes that only Marzen Group, LLC is capable of providing the necessary equipment and software.

The Government anticipates a firm fixed price award. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services. The Product Service Code (PSC) code is 7H20: IT and Telecom - Platform Products: Database, Mainframe, Middleware (HW, Perpetual License Software). The anticipated award date is September 2024.  This notice is intended to meet the requirements of both FAR Part 5 and DFARS PGI 206.302-1.

Description of the Requirement:

MDA has a requirement for replacement of TDACS equipment that has reached end of life and software upgrades to enable the system to work with Windows 11. MDA/DTW requires the following to continue to support upcoming wargames and exercises. Delivery is expected 3 months after contract award but no later than December 31, 2024.

Quantity             Part Number         Description

2                              10107              TDACS Portable Form Factor (PFF) Workstation

3                              11205              TDACS ADJ Monitor Shipping & Storage Container

2                              11209              TDACS PFF Shipping & Storage Container

2                              12601              MIL-STD 1553A/B Single Function, Dual Channel, PCIe Adapter

10                            14100              TDACS Adjudication Hardware Upgrade Kit

2                              16100              TDACS MIL STD 1553 Primary Channel Cable Kit

1                              16200              TDACS Synchronous Serial Cable Tap Set

1                              20110              TDACS SISO JTIDS DIS Protocol  Plugin License

5                              20115              TDACS MIDS LVT2/2M ADDSI X.25 Plugin License

5                              20116              TDACS Satellite J Protocol  Plugin License

5                              20117              TDACS Passive Ethernet Tap [PTap] Plugin License

4                              20130              TDACS B Series, VMF, and XML Message Suite Plugin License

2                              20304              TDACS MIDS LVT1 (20301) and LVT2 (20302) Terminal  License Bundle

10                            22103              Marzen Tactical PowerPoint (MTP)  Add-in License

52                            24102              TDACS Tactical Map 3D

12                            24104              TDACS LINK 16 - DIS Adjudication Decision Support System

4                              24105              TDACS Strategic Analysis License

2                              12A01             Ethernet Tap (10/100/100) Zero Delay

12                            10106              TDACS Intermediate Form Factor (IFF) Workstation

12                            10109              TDACS Combo Rack Form Factor (CRF) Workstation

2                              12203              Quad Port RJ-45 PCIe Ethernet (10/100/1000) Adapter

1                              12401              Dual Port Synchronous Serial (232,422, 530) PCIe Adapter

1                              12402              Dual Port Fan-out Cable (Adapter to RS232/530 connectors)

26                            12501              TDACS Certified Solid-State Drive [SSD] for Operating System x 2

52                            26101              TDACS Standard Edition [SE]  License Bundle

26                            30103              TDACS Hardware Maintenance 3 Years

Responses: Any contractor responding to this notice shall ensure they can meet the full requirement to include delivery to the Missile Defense Agency Property Manager at 5224 Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 NLT December 31, 2024. Partial deliveries will not be acceptable.  Submissions or responses requiring check out, certification or integration of TDACS systems or components will be rejected as non-responsive.

 Submission Instructions:

Responses should contain the following:

• Cover Page, which does not count against the page limit, should include:
  • Company name
  • Point of Contact information
  • Business Size Status
  • DUNS number and CAGE code
  • Any Government ordering vehicles (GSA, DLA, etc.), if applicable
• Provide a capability statement for Tactical Data Analysis and Connectivity System (TDACS) replacement of workstation hardware that has reached end of life, and software upgrades
• Responses in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat formats are preferable.  Please submit email responses less than 5MB to the POCs below

All responses must be received no later than 10:00am Central Standard Time (CST) on 20 July 2024 and should be submitted via email to krystal.ballinger@mda.mil and parker.hughes@mda.mil.  Submissions should not exceed five – 8.5 x 11 inches pages.  This notice is not a request for competitive proposals/quotes.  All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the items required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's capability to provide these items. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered.

The Government highly discourages submitting proprietary or business sensitive information.  Vendors submitting proprietary or business sensitive information bear the sole responsibility for marking the information for appropriate safeguarding.  Proprietary information will be protected from unauthorized disclosure as required by Subsection 27 of the Office of Procurement Policy Act as amended (41 U.S.C. 423), as implemented in the FAR.

This is a Request for Information only.  The Government will not pay for information or administrative costs submitted in response to this notice. The Government will not provide feedback to any vendor regarding individual capabilities in response to this RFI.

Questions shall be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer, Ms. Krystal Ballinger, and Contract Specialist, Mr. Parker Hughes, via email: krystal.ballinger@mda.mil and parker.hughes@mda.mil.

Contracting Office Address:

Missile Defense Agency/DTK ATTN: Krystal Ballinger

Building 5222 Martin Road

Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 35898-0001

Place of Performance:

United States

Primary Point of Contact:      

Krystal Ballinger

Contracting Officer

krystal.ballinger@mda.mil

Secondary Point of Contact:

Parker Hughes

Contract Specialist

parker.hughes@mda.mil

Archiving Policy:

Manual Archive

Original Set Aside:

N/A

Product Service Code:

7H20: IT and Telecom - Platform Products: Database, Mainframe, Middleware (HW, Perpetual License Software)

NAICS Code:

541511 Custom Computer Programming Services

Approved for Public Release

24-MDA-11841 (5 July 24)