Software In-Service Support (SwISS) MA-IDIQ

Added: Jul 18, 2018 10:41 am NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD

Software In-Service Support (SwISS) - W15P7T-17-R-0009 MA-IDIQ

Synopses of Contract Award

PURPOSE

Program Executive Office Command Control Communication -Tactical (PEO-C3T), Program Manager Tactical Radios (PM TR), Product Manager (PdM) Waveforms has a need for Software In-Service Support (SwISS) to provide Waveform Development Environment (WDE) Ecosystem, multiple waveforms (WF) and network services (NS).

The purpose of this synopses is to publicize notice of the SwISS contract award in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.301 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Subpart 205.3. The Government issued a solicitation under full and open competition through the use of competitive procedures (FAR 6.101) has established a multiple award indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract (FAR Subpart 16.5) with a total estimated value of $249.6 million.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contracts include a five year ordering period, plus a five year optional ordering period. The Government anticipates issuing separate orders for product development, enhancement, maintenance, product improvements, or procurement as required. The period of performance for those orders will vary depending on the nature and size of the work to be performed and will be specified in the associated order.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Place of performance will be established on the individual order level. The Government anticipates the primary place of performance to be the Contractor's site. The Contractor may be required to perform work at Government sites when necessary and/or directed by the Government.

Added: Apr 05, 2017 11:58 pm Modified: Aug 08, 2017 9:38 amTrack Changes REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Program Executive Office Command Control Communication - Tactical (PEO-C3T), Program Manager Tactical Radios (PM TR), Product Manager (PdM) Waveforms has a need for Software In-Service Support (SwISS) to provide Waveform Development Environment (WDE) Ecosystem, multiple waveforms (WF) and network services (NS).

This notice is a Request for Proposal (RFP), for the SwISS requirement to provide technical support, software development, enhancement, maintenance, and product improvements to U.S. Government (USG) managed WF and NS software products.

The Government is soliciting under full and open competition through the use of competitive procedures (FAR 6.101) to establish a multiple award indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract (FAR Subpart 16.5).

The anticipated contract includes a five year ordering period, plus a five year optional ordering period. The Government anticipates issuing separate orders for product development, enhancement, maintenance, product improvements, or procurement as required. The period of performance for those orders will vary depending on the nature and size of the work to be performed and will be specified in the associated order.

All contractors interested in proposing on this effort shall submit their proposal via email to the Contract Specialist (Gregg Martin) gregg.g.martin.civ@mail.mil in accordance with the instructions outlined in Section L of the RFP no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on August 09, 2017.

Section J attachments are available upon email request from the Contract Specialist (Gregg Martin) gregg.g.martin.civ@mail.mil

All questions shall be submitted via email to gregg.g.martin.civ@mail.mil no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on July 06, 2017.
Offerors shall NOT submit questions via the FedBizOpps website.

Offerors shall prepare their proposal in accordance with mandatory, explicit, and detailed instructions contained in the RFP. Proposals will be evaluated and award(s) made in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the RFP.

All Contractors must be registered in the Government's System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov.

Added: Jul 25, 2017 8:15 am Modified: Aug 08, 2017 9:38 amTrack Changes
AMENDMENT 0003

SwISS RFP additional clarification to Industry Questions.

The Government would like to make a clarification with regard to submission of proposal documents.

QUESTION:

"Portions of proposers submissions, in particular Government test reports, may contain FOUO information which is not suitable for unencrypted email submission. Will the Government accept proposal submission via AMRDEC Safe with a confirmation via email to allow FOUO transfer?"

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The Government will accept proposals, specific documents, and or attachments from Offerors via encrypted email, AMRDEC Safe, or other types of encryption file systems. All FOUO information shall be submitted via encrypted email, AMRDEC Safe, or other types of encryption file systems. All notifications to retrieve file transfers from encryption file systems must be received prior to the submission deadline for proposals as listed in the RFP. If notification providing instructions and or passwords to access file documentation is not received prior to the submission deadline, those submissions may not be considered in the proposal evaluation.

The proposal submission deadline remains unchanged, proposals shall be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on August 9, 2017 and will not be extended due to receipt of any additional questions

Please continue to monitor FBO for further updates.

Added: Aug 07, 2017 11:33 pm Modified: Aug 08, 2017 9:38 amTrack Changes
AMENDMENT 0004

SwISS RFP additional clarification to Industry Questions.

The Government would like to make a clarification with regard to submission of proposal documents.

QUESTION:

"In Section L.I, "General Instructions," the guidance states "The Offeror shall prepare proposal volumes as follows" and then identifies (1) Volume I, Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents. Then in Section L.I.2, Page Limitations, the guidance states that Volume 1 is limited to 3 pages.

In Section L.2.1.1, the Offerors Cover Letter, the guidance states that the cover letter is limited to 3 pages, which would indicate that the cover letter represents the entire Volume 1.

However, the model contract includes Section B, with fixed prices for the CDRLs, and Section K, the Reps and Certs with specific boxes to be filled out. I reviewed the Section L directions to find reference to the Model Contract, but did not find anything. I'm trying to discern whether or not we are required to include as part of Volume 1 the Model Contract with Section B and Section K filled out.

My concern is that to do so (i.e., include the Model Contract specifically Sections B and K filled out as part of Volume 1) would result in exceeding the 3 page limit for Volume 1, as both Sections are significantly more than 3 pages."

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Offerors shall reference RFP Section (L-22): L.2.1.1 Offerors Cover Letter

The Government would like to clarify the following information:

a) No cost or price data shall be included in the Cover Letter
b) Section K, Reps and Certs shall be attached to the Cover Letter.

NOTE: In accordance with this amendment, the Government is removing the page limitation for Section L.2.1 Volume I.

The proposal submission deadline remains unchanged, proposals shall be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on August 9, 2017 and will not be extended due to receipt of any additional questions

Please continue to monitor FBO for further updates.

Added: Aug 07, 2017 11:33 pm
AMENDMENT 0004

SwISS RFP additional clarification to Industry Questions.

The Government would like to make a clarification with regard to submission of proposal documents.

QUESTION:

"In Section L.I, "General Instructions," the guidance states "The Offeror shall prepare proposal volumes as follows" and then identifies (1) Volume I, Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents. Then in Section L.I.2, Page Limitations, the guidance states that Volume 1 is limited to 3 pages.

In Section L.2.1.1, the Offerors Cover Letter, the guidance states that the cover letter is limited to 3 pages, which would indicate that the cover letter represents the entire Volume 1.

However, the model contract includes Section B, with fixed prices for the CDRLs, and Section K, the Reps and Certs with specific boxes to be filled out. I reviewed the Section L directions to find reference to the Model Contract, but did not find anything. I'm trying to discern whether or not we are required to include as part of Volume 1 the Model Contract with Section B and Section K filled out.

My concern is that to do so (i.e., include the Model Contract specifically Sections B and K filled out as part of Volume 1) would result in exceeding the 3 page limit for Volume 1, as both Sections are significantly more than 3 pages."

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Offerors shall reference RFP Section (L-22): L.2.1.1 Offerors Cover Letter

The Government would like to clarify the following information:

a) No cost or price data shall be included in the cover letter
b) Assertion tables and Reps and Certs shall be incorporated into the technical volume

The proposal submission deadline remains unchanged, proposals shall be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on August 9, 2017 and will not be extended due to receipt of any additional questions

Please continue to monitor FBO for further updates.

Added: Jul 25, 2017 8:15 am
AMENDMENT 0003

SwISS RFP additional clarification to Industry Questions.

The Government would like to make a clarification with regard to submission of proposal documents.

QUESTION:

"Portions of proposers submissions, in particular Government test reports, may contain FOUO information which is not suitable for unencrypted email submission. Will the Government accept proposal submission via AMRDEC Safe with a confirmation via email to allow FOUO transfer?"

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The Government will accept proposals, specific documents, and or attachments from Offerors via encrypted email, AMRDEC Safe, or other types of encryption file systems. All FOUO information shall be submitted via encrypted email, AMRDEC Safe, or other types of encryption file systems. All notifications to retrieve file transfers from encryption file systems must be received prior to the submission deadline for proposals as listed in the RFP. If notification providing instructions and or passwords to access file documentation is not received prior to the submission deadline, those submissions may not be considered in the proposal evaluation.

The proposal submission deadline remains unchanged, proposals shall be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on August 9, 2017 and will not be extended due to receipt of any additional questions

Please continue to monitor FBO for further updates.

Added: Jul 20, 2017 10:20 am
AMENDMENT 0002

SwISS RFP additional clarification to Industry Questions.

The Government will accept additional questions regarding the SwISS RFP. Additionally, clarifications to the Government responses outline in "SwISS RFP Questions and Answers" shall be considered.

The Government does not guarantee answers to these additional questions or clarifications will be provided prior to the proposal submission deadline. The proposal submission deadline remains unchanged; proposals shall be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on August 9, 2017 and will not be extended due to receipt of any additional questions.

A clarification to question #27 of the "SwISS RFP Questions and Answers" has been attached to this announcement in the Documents Package.

All questions shall be submitted via email to gregg.g.martin.civ@mail.mil no later than 4:00 p.m. (EST) on July 21, 2017.

Added: Jul 13, 2017 4:10 pm AMENDMENT 0001

SwISS RFP Industry Questions have been received in response to the solicitation.

The Government has addressed industry's questions and amended the solicitation.

Answers to the questions are included in the "SwISS RFP Questions and Answers" and are attached to this announcement in the Documents Package.

The amendend RFP and all other amendended documents can be found attached to this announcement in the Documents Package.

The proposal submission date for the SwISS RFP remains 09 August 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Added: Apr 05, 2017 11:58 pm Modified: Jun 27, 2017 8:45 pmTrack Changes REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Program Executive Office Command Control Communication - Tactical (PEO-C3T), Program Manager Tactical Radios (PM TR), Product Manager (PdM) Waveforms has a need for Software In-Service Support (SwISS) to provide Waveform Development Environment (WDE) Ecosystem, multiple waveforms (WF) and network services (NS).

This notice is a Request for Proposal (RFP), for the SwISS requirement to provide technical support, software development, enhancement, maintenance, and product improvements to U.S. Government (USG) managed WF and NS software products.

The Government is soliciting under full and open competition through the use of competitive procedures (FAR 6.101) to establish a multiple award indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract (FAR Subpart 16.5).

The anticipated contract includes a five year ordering period, plus a five year optional ordering period. The Government anticipates issuing separate orders for product development, enhancement, maintenance, product improvements, or procurement as required. The period of performance for those orders will vary depending on the nature and size of the work to be performed and will be specified in the associated order.

All contractors interested in proposing on this effort shall submit their proposal via email to the Contract Specialist (Gregg Martin) gregg.g.martin.civ@mail.mil in accordance with the instructions outlined in Section L of the RFP no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on August 09, 2017.

Section J attachments are available upon email request from the Contract Specialist (Gregg Martin) gregg.g.martin.civ@mail.mil

All questions shall be submitted via email to gregg.g.martin.civ@mail.mil no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on July 06, 2017.
Offerors shall NOT submit questions via the FedBizOpps website.

Offerors shall prepare their proposal in accordance with mandatory, explicit, and detailed instructions contained in the RFP. Proposals will be evaluated and award(s) made in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the RFP.

All Contractors must be registered in the Government's System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov.

Added: Apr 05, 2017 11:58 pm Modified: May 12, 2017 11:24 amTrack Changes SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION

PURPOSE

Program Executive Office Command Control Communication -Tactical (PEO-C3T), Program Manager Tactical Radios (PM TR), Product Manager (PdM) Waveforms has a need for Software In-Service Support (SwISS) to provide Waveform Development Environment (WDE) Ecosystem, multiple waveforms (WF) and network services (NS).

The purpose of this synopsis is to publicize notice of the proposed SwISS contract action in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.201 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Subpart 205.2. The Government will issue a solicitation under full and open competition through the use of competitive procedures (FAR 6.101) to establish a multiple award indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract (FAR Subpart 16.5).

The Government's market research has determined the requirements of this proposed action cannot be met by a type of item or service customarily available in the commercial marketplace. Therefore, the Government does not intend to use FAR Part 12 for this acquisition.

The intent of SwISS is to provide technical support, software development, enhancement, maintenance, and product improvements to US Government (USG) managed WF and NS software products.

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

The draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is for informational purposes only. The PWS can be requested via email from the Contract Specialist, Gregg Martin gregg.g.martin.civ@mail.mil.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The anticipated contract includes a five year ordering period, plus a five year optional ordering period. The Government anticipates issuing separate orders for product development, enhancement, maintenance, product improvements, or procurement as required. The period of performance for those orders will vary depending on the nature and size of the work to be performed and will be specified in the associated order.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Place of performance will be established on the individual order level. The Government anticipates the primary place of performance to be the Contractor's site. The Contractor may be required to perform work at Government sites when necessary and/or directed by the Government.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

The attached draft Request for Proposal (RFP) is provided for informational purposes only.

REMARKS

This notice is issued solely for informational purposes, and does not constitute an official RFP. The Government does not seek feedback or questions on this draft RFP at this time. The intention of this synopsis is to publicize notice of the proposed SwISS contract action.

The Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred.

Interested vendors should continue to monitor FedBizOpps for the official release of the SwISS RFP.

Added: Apr 05, 2017 11:58 pm Software In-Service Support (SwISS)

Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) in support of Program Executive Office Command Control Communication - Tactical (PEO-C3T), Project Manager Tactical Radios (PM-TR), Product Manager (PdM) Waveforms for the Software In-Service Support (SwISS) to provide Waveform Development Environment (WDE) Ecosystem, multiple waveforms (WF) and network services (NS).

The intent of SwISS is to provide technical support, software development, enhancement, maintenance, and product improvements to the U.S. Government (USG) managed WF and NS software products.

This notice is issued solely for informational purposes does not constitute an official RFP. The Government does not seek feedback or questions on this draft RFP at this time. The intention of this notice is to provide information to potential Offeror's.

RFP attachments and exhibits are available upon request. Interested vendors shall request draft RFP documents via email from the Contract Specialist, Gregg Martin gregg.g.martin.civ@mail.mil.

This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred. If an RFP is release, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website.

Interested vendors should continue to monitor FedBizOpps for the official release of the SwISS RFP.

The Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals.