Request for Information (RFI) Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL)

Added: Jan 08, 2013 6:03 pm Modified: Feb 19, 2013 11:14 amTrack Changes UPDATE 19 February 2013: The Government is hereby extending the time allowed for RFI responses from 28 February 2013 to 14 March 2013, 14:00

PST.



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UPDATE 28 January 2013: Below is a question received from industry regarding

the subject RFI and the Government's response:



Q:) Currently, only two contractors have access to KGV-135A devices. What

option is the government considering to allow other contractors, who don't have

access to these cryptographic devices, to bid compliant solutions?



A:) The Government does not believe that any vendor needs access to the

COMSEC chip/device in order to propose a compliant solution. However after

award determination, the Government will provide the COMSEC chip/device as

GFE on the contract to the successful offeror only.



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UPDATE 08 January 2013 The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command

(SPAWAR) in support of the Program Management Warfare / Airborne (PMW/A)

170 is seeking comments from industry on the draft System Performance

Specification (SPS) and appendices in preparation for the Network Tactical

Common Data Link (NTCDL)acquisition.



THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely

for information and planning purposes it does not constitute a Request for

Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for

information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or

service whatsoever. Further, the Navy is not at this time seeking proposals and

will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S.

Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in

response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be

solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not

preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation

is

released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities

(FedBizOpps) website and the SPAWAR E-Commerce Central website at

https://e-commerce.spawar.navy.mil. It is the responsibility of the potential

offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this

requirement.



Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with comments on the

subjects identified in the attached RFI announcement (below) entitled, "RFI

PMW 170 NTCDL 8 January 2013.pdf." An Excel spreadsheet comment form

entitled, " NTCDL_RFI_Comment_Form.xls" is also provided (below) for the

purposes of collecting comments and suggestions on the SPS and Annex

documents. The System Specification and Annexes have been provided for

industry review on a separate secured site limited to DoD Contractors. To

request access to the secured website, each company must sign and return the

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) posted below entitled, "Bidder's Repository

NDA" and provide the e-mail address, phone number for each requested user,

and provide Joint Certification

Program (JCP) active certification number to Alex Holtet at

alexander.holtet@navy.mil. Each company may request access for up to two

representatives. Each user is required to be a U.S. DoD contractor and have a

valid DoD or ECA issued PKI certificate to gain access to the website. If an

interested company is a U.S. DoD contractor and does not have a valid DoD or

ECA-issued PKI certificate, contact alexander.holtet@navy.mil for further

instruction. If an interested company is a U.S. DoD contractor and does not

have a JCP certification number, please go to website

http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/documents.aspx and submit a complete DD Form

2345 to Joint Certification Office (JCO). Once DoD Contractors have been

approved, the Government will provide instructions on how to access the

secured site. It should be noted that additional documentation may be posted

to the site over the next month.



Comments in the Microsoft Excel 2003 compatible spreadsheet are due no later

than 28 February 2013, 14:00 PST. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail

only to alexander.holtet@navy.mil and heidi.radaford@navy.mil.



Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail

to the Contract Specialist, at alexander.holtet@navy.mil. Verbal questions will

NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered by posting answers to the

SPAWAR E-Commerce Central website; accordingly, questions shall NOT contain

proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that

questions will be answered. To access the SPAWAR E-Commerce Central

website, go to https://e-commerce.spawar.navy.mil. Interested parties are

invited to subscribe to the SPAWAR website to ensure they receive any

important information updates connected with this RFI. To subscribe, click on

https://e-commerce.spawar.navy.mil/.



Four CDL specification documents cited in the SPS will NOT be made available

through the aforementioned secure website. These four CDL specifications are:

60038368 Rev [A] - Performance Specification for the Bandwidth Efficient-

Common Data Link (BE-CDL) Waveform, Specification Number 60038368 Rev.

[A], dated May 2011.

7681990 Rev [F-1] - Waveform Specification for the Standard Common Data

Link (Std-CDL), Specification Number 7681990, Revision F, Change 1, dated

February 2005.

7681990 Rev [H] - Performance Specification for the Standard Common Data

Link (Std-CDL) Waveform, Specification Number 7681990 Rev. [H], dated

November 2009.

CAP 60038365 Rev-1 - Capstone Specification for the Network-Centric

Common Data Link (Capstone), November 2007



The process for obtaining the CDL specifications identified above, is as

follows:



1. Complete the attached request form (below) entitled "CDL Spec

Request.pdf"

a. Part 1 lists the CDL specifications that may be requested

b. Part 2 is the requestor's contact information

c. Part 3 is the CDL WIPT Service representative contact information

For this effort:

Government Sponsor: Duncan Peterson

Phone: 619 524-3216

E-mail address: duncan.peterson@navy.mil

Government Sponsor Signature: leave blank

d. Part 4 is the requestor's SIPR address (if applicable)

e. Part 5 is for CDL PMO use

2. Forward the completed request to CDL Program Management Office (PMO,

Holly Rhodes, AFLCMC.HNAB.CDL@Hanscom.af.mil)

3. The CDL PMO will forward the request to CDL WIPT Service representative

(for USN, representative is Duncan Peterson)

4. CDL WIPT Service representative determines requestor's need to know

4. CDL WIPT Service representative returns approved/denied request to CDL

PMO

5. CDL PMO notifies requestor of approval/denial

6. Requestor coordinates delivery with the CDL PMO (address for shipment,

or SIPR access)



Additional Comments:

The process is straightforward, and typically takes less than 5 working days

depending upon the availability of the CDL PMO, CDL WIPT Service

representative, and requestor for coordination.

Multiple accesses for CDL Specification: When the CDL Specifications are

requested, there is to be a unique request for each individual. For each

entity

operating under the same Cage Code and if multiple individuals require access

to the information, then multiple requests to be submitted for up to five

individuals. If the number of individuals is greater than 5, and all

individuals

are operating under the same Cage Code, then one request with the primary

individual identified in the Request Form can be submitted, with an attached

list of all other individuals. The list should contain the following

information for

each individual:



First Name

MI

Last Name

Email

Title

Address

City

Zip Code

Government Sponsor

Company

Program

Added: Jan 08, 2013 6:03 pm Modified: Jan 28, 2013 4:46 pmTrack Changes UPDATE 28 January 2013: Below is a question received from industry regarding the subject RFI and the Government's response:



Q:) Currently, only two contractors have access to KGV-135A devices. What

option is the government considering to allow other contractors, who don't have

access to these cryptographic devices, to bid compliant solutions?



A:) The Government does not believe that any vendor needs access to the

COMSEC chip/device in order to propose a compliant solution. However after

award determination, the Government will provide the COMSEC chip/device as

GFE on the contract to the successful offeror only.



***********************************************************

UPDATE 08 January 2013 The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command

(SPAWAR) in support of the Program Management Warfare / Airborne (PMW/A)

170 is seeking comments from industry on the draft System Performance

Specification (SPS) and appendices in preparation for the Network Tactical

Common Data Link (NTCDL)acquisition.



THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely

for information and planning purposes it does not constitute a Request for

Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for

information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or

service whatsoever. Further, the Navy is not at this time seeking proposals and

will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S.

Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in

response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be

solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not

preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation

is

released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities

(FedBizOpps) website and the SPAWAR E-Commerce Central website at

https://e-commerce.spawar.navy.mil. It is the responsibility of the potential

offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this

requirement.



Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with comments on the

subjects identified in the attached RFI announcement (below) entitled, "RFI

PMW 170 NTCDL 8 January 2013.pdf." An Excel spreadsheet comment form

entitled, " NTCDL_RFI_Comment_Form.xls" is also provided (below) for the

purposes of collecting comments and suggestions on the SPS and Annex

documents. The System Specification and Annexes have been provided for

industry review on a separate secured site limited to DoD Contractors. To

request access to the secured website, each company must sign and return the

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) posted below entitled, "Bidder's Repository

NDA" and provide the e-mail address, phone number for each requested user,

and provide Joint Certification

Program (JCP) active certification number to Alex Holtet at

alexander.holtet@navy.mil. Each company may request access for up to two

representatives. Each user is required to be a U.S. DoD contractor and have a

valid DoD or ECA issued PKI certificate to gain access to the website. If an

interested company is a U.S. DoD contractor and does not have a valid DoD or

ECA-issued PKI certificate, contact alexander.holtet@navy.mil for further

instruction. If an interested company is a U.S. DoD contractor and does not

have a JCP certification number, please go to website

http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/documents.aspx and submit a complete DD Form

2345 to Joint Certification Office (JCO). Once DoD Contractors have been

approved, the Government will provide instructions on how to access the

secured site. It should be noted that additional documentation may be posted

to the site over the next month.



Comments in the Microsoft Excel 2003 compatible spreadsheet are due no later

than 28 February 2013, 14:00 PST. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail

only to alexander.holtet@navy.mil and heidi.radaford@navy.mil.



Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail

to the Contract Specialist, at alexander.holtet@navy.mil. Verbal questions will

NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered by posting answers to the

SPAWAR E-Commerce Central website; accordingly, questions shall NOT contain

proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that

questions will be answered. To access the SPAWAR E-Commerce Central

website, go to https://e-commerce.spawar.navy.mil. Interested parties are

invited to subscribe to the SPAWAR website to ensure they receive any

important information updates connected with this RFI. To subscribe, click on

https://e-commerce.spawar.navy.mil/.



Four CDL specification documents cited in the SPS will NOT be made available

through the aforementioned secure website. These four CDL specifications are:

60038368 Rev [A] - Performance Specification for the Bandwidth Efficient-

Common Data Link (BE-CDL) Waveform, Specification Number 60038368 Rev.

[A], dated May 2011.

7681990 Rev [F-1] - Waveform Specification for the Standard Common Data

Link (Std-CDL), Specification Number 7681990, Revision F, Change 1, dated

February 2005.

7681990 Rev [H] - Performance Specification for the Standard Common Data

Link (Std-CDL) Waveform, Specification Number 7681990 Rev. [H], dated

November 2009.

CAP 60038365 Rev-1 - Capstone Specification for the Network-Centric

Common Data Link (Capstone), November 2007



The process for obtaining the CDL specifications identified above, is as

follows:



1. Complete the attached request form (below) entitled "CDL Spec

Request.pdf"

a. Part 1 lists the CDL specifications that may be requested

b. Part 2 is the requestor's contact information

c. Part 3 is the CDL WIPT Service representative contact information

For this effort:

Government Sponsor: Duncan Peterson

Phone: 619 524-3216

E-mail address: duncan.peterson@navy.mil

Government Sponsor Signature: leave blank

d. Part 4 is the requestor's SIPR address (if applicable)

e. Part 5 is for CDL PMO use

2. Forward the completed request to CDL Program Management Office (PMO,

Holly Rhodes, AFLCMC.HNAB.CDL@Hanscom.af.mil)

3. The CDL PMO will forward the request to CDL WIPT Service representative

(for USN, representative is Duncan Peterson)

4. CDL WIPT Service representative determines requestor's need to know

4. CDL WIPT Service representative returns approved/denied request to CDL

PMO

5. CDL PMO notifies requestor of approval/denial

6. Requestor coordinates delivery with the CDL PMO (address for shipment,

or SIPR access)



Additional Comments:

The process is straightforward, and typically takes less than 5 working days

depending upon the availability of the CDL PMO, CDL WIPT Service

representative, and requestor for coordination.

Multiple accesses for CDL Specification: When the CDL Specifications are

requested, there is to be a unique request for each individual. For each

entity

operating under the same Cage Code and if multiple individuals require access

to the information, then multiple requests to be submitted for up to five

individuals. If the number of individuals is greater than 5, and all

individuals

are operating under the same Cage Code, then one request with the primary

individual identified in the Request Form can be submitted, with an attached

list of all other individuals. The list should contain the following

information for

each individual:



First Name

MI

Last Name

Email

Title

Address

City

Zip Code

Government Sponsor

Company

Program

Added: Jan 08, 2013 6:03 pm UPDATE 08 January 2013 The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) in support of the Program Management Warfare / Airborne (PMW/A)

170 is seeking comments from industry on the draft System Performance

Specification (SPS) and appendices in preparation for the Network Tactical

Common Data Link (NTCDL)acquisition.



THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely

for information and planning purposes it does not constitute a Request for

Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for

information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or

service whatsoever. Further, the Navy is not at this time seeking proposals and

will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S.

Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in

response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be

solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not

preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation

is

released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities

(FedBizOpps) website and the SPAWAR E-Commerce Central website at

https://e-commerce.spawar.navy.mil. It is the responsibility of the potential

offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this

requirement.



Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with comments on the

subjects identified in the attached RFI announcement (below) entitled, "RFI

PMW 170 NTCDL 8 January 2013.pdf." An Excel spreadsheet comment form

entitled, " NTCDL_RFI_Comment_Form.xls" is also provided (below) for the

purposes of collecting comments and suggestions on the SPS and Annex

documents. The System Specification and Annexes have been provided for

industry review on a separate secured site limited to DoD Contractors. To

request access to the secured website, each company must sign and return the

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) posted below entitled, "Bidder's Repository

NDA" and provide the e-mail address, phone number for each requested user,

and provide Joint Certification

Program (JCP) active certification number to Alex Holtet at

alexander.holtet@navy.mil. Each company may request access for up to two

representatives. Each user is required to be a U.S. DoD contractor and have a

valid DoD or ECA issued PKI certificate to gain access to the website. If an

interested company is a U.S. DoD contractor and does not have a valid DoD or

ECA-issued PKI certificate, contact alexander.holtet@navy.mil for further

instruction. If an interested company is a U.S. DoD contractor and does not

have a JCP certification number, please go to website

http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/documents.aspx and submit a complete DD Form

2345 to Joint Certification Office (JCO). Once DoD Contractors have been

approved, the Government will provide instructions on how to access the

secured site. It should be noted that additional documentation may be posted

to the site over the next month.



Comments in the Microsoft Excel 2003 compatible spreadsheet are due no later

than 28 February 2013, 14:00 PST. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail

only to alexander.holtet@navy.mil and heidi.radaford@navy.mil.



Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail

to the Contract Specialist, at alexander.holtet@navy.mil. Verbal questions will

NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered by posting answers to the

SPAWAR E-Commerce Central website; accordingly, questions shall NOT contain

proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that

questions will be answered. To access the SPAWAR E-Commerce Central

website, go to https://e-commerce.spawar.navy.mil. Interested parties are

invited to subscribe to the SPAWAR website to ensure they receive any

important information updates connected with this RFI. To subscribe, click on

https://e-commerce.spawar.navy.mil/.



Four CDL specification documents cited in the SPS will NOT be made available

through the aforementioned secure website. These four CDL specifications are:

60038368 Rev [A] - Performance Specification for the Bandwidth Efficient-

Common Data Link (BE-CDL) Waveform, Specification Number 60038368 Rev.

[A], dated May 2011.

7681990 Rev [F-1] - Waveform Specification for the Standard Common Data

Link (Std-CDL), Specification Number 7681990, Revision F, Change 1, dated

February 2005.

7681990 Rev [H] - Performance Specification for the Standard Common Data

Link (Std-CDL) Waveform, Specification Number 7681990 Rev. [H], dated

November 2009.

CAP 60038365 Rev-1 - Capstone Specification for the Network-Centric

Common Data Link (Capstone), November 2007



The process for obtaining the CDL specifications identified above, is as

follows:



1. Complete the attached request form (below) entitled "CDL Spec

Request.pdf"

a. Part 1 lists the CDL specifications that may be requested

b. Part 2 is the requestor's contact information

c. Part 3 is the CDL WIPT Service representative contact information

For this effort:

Government Sponsor: Duncan Peterson

Phone: 619 524-3216

E-mail address: duncan.peterson@navy.mil

Government Sponsor Signature: leave blank

d. Part 4 is the requestor's SIPR address (if applicable)

e. Part 5 is for CDL PMO use

2. Forward the completed request to CDL Program Management Office (PMO,

Holly Rhodes, AFLCMC.HNAB.CDL@Hanscom.af.mil)

3. The CDL PMO will forward the request to CDL WIPT Service representative

(for USN, representative is Duncan Peterson)

4. CDL WIPT Service representative determines requestor's need to know

4. CDL WIPT Service representative returns approved/denied request to CDL

PMO

5. CDL PMO notifies requestor of approval/denial

6. Requestor coordinates delivery with the CDL PMO (address for shipment,

or SIPR access)



Additional Comments:

The process is straightforward, and typically takes less than 5 working days

depending upon the availability of the CDL PMO, CDL WIPT Service

representative, and requestor for coordination.

Multiple accesses for CDL Specification: When the CDL Specifications are

requested, there is to be a unique request for each individual. For each

entity

operating under the same Cage Code and if multiple individuals require access

to the information, then multiple requests to be submitted for up to five

individuals. If the number of individuals is greater than 5, and all

individuals

are operating under the same Cage Code, then one request with the primary

individual identified in the Request Form can be submitted, with an attached

list of all other individuals. The list should contain the following

information for

each individual:



First Name

MI

Last Name

Email

Title

Address

City

Zip Code

Government Sponsor

Company

Program