Nuclear Data Evaluation Support (NDES) III

This is a synopsis for a competitive, Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA) services acquisition as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.2. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). VENDORS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT FORMAL PROPOSALS UNTIL THE RFP IS POSTED TO THE WEBSITE. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Additionally, no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.

The Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC), Systems Development Directorate (SDD) and AMIC DET 2/OL/PKA (Patrick AFB, FL) are soliciting for non-personal services in support of hardware/software maintenance associated with 24th Analysis Squadron Nuclear Sciences Flight (24ANS/ANN) data management system. Services include assisting 24ANS/ANN in interfacing between existing tools/database and modernization efforts which may consist of different software tool applications.

The NDES system manages four (4) primary elements: DASSLE, Trackman, Workflow and the 24ANN database.

Element Description Associated Software & Hardware
Trackman Interfacing tool to 24ANN database to record and view files and information associated with a sample Software (Visual Basic)
DASSLE System which transfers data from the labs to AFTAC's system Software (XML, JAVA, Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle Business Intelligence, Oracle Data Integrator, Oracle Web Portal, Oracle WebLogic, PLSQL), Solaris UNIX Servers
Workflow A report writing tool that displays and charts particle data Software (Java, PLSQL, XML, Fortran)
24ANN Database Database which stores 24ANN data Oracle 11g Enterprise Edition Release 11.2

Security Requirements: Prospective sources are required to have a final U.S. Government issued TOP SECRET (TS//SCI) security clearance and be DCID 6/4 eligible with a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) on the first day of contract award. Further details will be provided in the contract DD Form 254.

This acquisition will be conducted as a total small business set-aside (SBSA). The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541519 Other Computer Related Services and the size standard is $27.5M. The RFP will be available electronically on this website only. Fax, telephone, written, or email requests for the solicitation package will not be honored. Contract award is anticipated for Sep 2019. An Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is contemplated with an ordering period of 60 months. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded using Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for operation and maintenance (O & M) CLINs with cost reimbursement line items for other direct costs and phase-in.
Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award (see https://www.sam.gov/SAM/). It is mandatory to obtain a DUNS number through Dun & Bradstreet prior to registering in SAM by calling 1-866-990-5845 or emailing https://www.dnb.com/duns-number/get-a-duns.html. All responsible firms may submit a proposal (after issuance of the RFP) and shall be considered for contract award. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 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), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Business (EDWOSB) Historically Black College or University or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI), an 8(a) firm, an Indian Tribe or Alaskan Native Corporation. In addition, you must state if your company is able to perform at least fifty percent (50%) of the work required under this acquisition.

The Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman, is applicable and follows below. Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution. Point of contact is Ms. Kim Pattan, Contracting Officer, AMIC DET 2 OL/PKA (Patrick AFB FL), 1020 South Patrick Drive, Patrick AFB FL 32925, e-mail: kim.pattan@us.af.mil.
5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (JUN 2016)

(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, Lt Col Aaron D. Judge, OL KC AFICA, 114 Thompson St., Bldg. 586, Rm 129, Langley AFB, VA 23665-2769, Comm: 757-764-5372 , FAX: (757)764-4400, aaron.judge@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to 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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