SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Automated Virtual Information Production Support System (AVIPSS) V
- Notice Date
- 4/3/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541512
— Computer Systems Design Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL/RIK - Rome, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome, New York, 13441-4514, United States
- ZIP Code
- 13441-4514
- Solicitation Number
- FA8750-13-R-0094
- Point of Contact
- Jacquelyn Benedict, Phone: 315-330-3270
- E-Mail Address
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Jacquelyn.Benedict@rl.af.mil
(Jacquelyn.Benedict@rl.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Contracting Office: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Material Command (AFMC), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Rome Research Site (RRS), Information Directorate. Small Business Specialist Address: AFRL/RIB, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome, NY 13441-4514. Point of Contact: Janis Norelli, Small Business Specialist, Phone (315) 330-3311, facsimile (315) 330-2784, Janis.Norelli@rl.af.mil. AFRL has a requirement focusing on enabling the Air Force mission to perform Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Research and Development (R&D) under an AFRL, Rome Research Site, RIE Division, Rome, NY contract. Capable sources are sought to build on and extend the Automated Virtual Information Production Support System (AVIPSS) automated threat information production system of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. This effort: 1) Performs operations and maintenance (O&M), research and development (R&D), and intelligence production support to enhance, maintain, modernize, extend the capabilities of, operate and utilize, the NASIC AVIPSS. AVIPSS is designed to meet NASIC mission requirements. The effort is a part of an AFRL/RI enhancement, sustainment, and research and development program to deliver services and capabilities required to satisfy the demands of a continually changing production mission at NASIC in response to ever-evolving threats in an equally dynamic technological environment. 2) Provides the information technology solution to achieve NASIC corporate objectives for pre-positioning its analytical knowledge and enabling customers and intelligence analysts to build current, accurate and robust intelligence products. The effort will include the: research and development of parametric information models; design of physical and logical database structures; development of capabilities to interactively maintain data within the databases; implementation of the capabilities necessary to derive tailored specialized products from the textual and parametric databases and multimedia object repositories; design of high level constructs that dynamically incorporate database information into knowledge-oriented objects; and the development, implementation and maintenance of customer friendly software applications/tools and interfaces; as specified in a Performance Work Statement (PWS). The AVIPSS consists of the Systematic Architecture for Virtual Analytic Net-Centric Threat Intelligence (SAVANT TM ) system, the Next Generation Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming (EWIR) System (NGES), the Foreign Media Collaboration Framework (FMCF) and its extensions and additional architecture and legacy infrastructure, analysis and information systems. Major components of the SAVANT TM are the: Knowledge Management Map and related applications and tools; the Knowledge Pre-positioning System (KPS); Virtual Production System (VPS); Virtual Intelligence Product Retrieval Environment (VIPRE); the SAVANT TM Metadata Repository (SMR); and the Joint Analytic Data Editor (JADE). Support shall be provided for the systems including (but not limited to): Analyst Support Architecture (ASA); Ballistic Missile Information System (BMIS); Digital Library Input Processing System (DLIPS); Foreign Military Laser Database (FMLD); Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS) Portal; Tactics and Training, Track Military Entities (TrackME); Data Tracker; Production Operations Management Information Systems (PROMIS); GlobalEdge; Military Equipment Parametric Engineering Database (MEPED); Dynamic Information Operations Decision Environment (DIODE); Arc Geographic Information System (ArcGIS); Requirements Authoring and Validation Environment (RAVEN); Malware; Directed Energy Weapons/Global Laser Incident Database and Event Reporting (DEW/GLIDER); space mission area products; Acquisition Log Database (ALDB); Information Technology Requirements Database (ITRD); Links and Nodes (L&N); TEL-SCOPE telecommunications network tool; SAVANT TM Cross Domain Data Migration system; space related databases; and SharePoint Open Source Portal. 3) The design and implementation of software enhancements and maintenance of databases and applications that are used in the management of NASIC intelligence production, computer, personnel, physical and operations security, civilian and military personnel, training, all-source collections requirements and other technical tasks that keep NASIC systems functioning will also be supported as specified in a PWS. Further, this effort will support the research and development, enhancement, implementation and maintenance of national level systems for the input, translation, and retrieval of all-source information and for the continued design, development, implementation, and deployment of a DODIIS-wide information notification system as specified in a PWS. Anticipated deliverables include: operations, maintenance and system administration services; computer software; software documentation; software and technical engineering analyses; technical reports; installations at other Intelligence Community locations; security documentation; financial and progress reports; work plans and presentations. This procurement is a Performance-Based Services Acquisition (PBSA). The contract type is to be determined. A period of performance of forty (48) months is anticipated. Future mission requirements changes are also expected during the contract period of performance, including deployments to new locations and NASIC customers, which historically require additional enhancements other than those which will be identified in the solicitation. Potential research and development transition opportunities are also anticipated, but not yet identified. Foreign participation is excluded at the prime contractor level. The successful contractor may receive and/or generate technical data subject to export control in the performance of the contract. Therefore, prospective offerors must provide a completed and approved DD Form 2345 which certifies the offeror is on the Certified Contractors Access List (CCAL) or the offeror is seeking application to CCAL. The successful offeror must have a completed and approved DD Form 2345 prior to award. For further information on CCAL, contact the Defense Logistic Information Service at 1-877-352-2255 or on the web at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to obtain an export license from the U.S. Department of State and to comply with the federal laws and regulations. Questions concerning the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and export licensing must be directed to the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and not the Air Force Program Manager, Contracting Office, or Air Force Foreign Disclosure Office. The work requires a TOP SECRET facility clearance, a SECRET level safeguarding capability and approximately forty (40) personnel with Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearances for performance at time of award. An additional estimated minimal thirty (30) cleared personnel are required within the first ninety (90) days of award, with a total of ninety (90) (number dependent upon contractor organization and assignment of work), cleared personnel required within 120 days of award. A technical library relating to the subject area of this acquisition is available for review by potential offerors at the Air Force Research Laboratory/RIEBA, Building 3, 525 Brooks Road, Rome New York 13441-4505. The library contains export-controlled information. Appointments for access may be made by submitting a request to the AFRL Program Manager, Mr. James Sieffert, at least two (2) business days in advance. In addition, a CD disk is available containing the read library. Prior to access being granted, or for the CD disk to be mailed, potential offerors must submit a copy of an approved DD Form 2345, "Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement", which certifies the respondent is on the Certified Contractor Access List (CCAL), along with a letter from the Data Custodian designated on that form, authorizing access by whomever will be reviewing the library. Address the request to: to Attn: James Sieffert, Air Force Research Laboratory/RIEBA, 525 Brooks Road, Rome, New York 13441-4505, or facsimile to his attention at 315-330-3913. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are requested from small businesses and will be used for market research purposes and possible set-aside. Should the determination be made to select this as a small business set-aside, another notice will be posted reflecting such. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541512 and the size standard for small business is average annual receipts of $25M. As discussed in FAR 19.502-2(b), in making small business set-asides, there must be a reasonable expectation that offers will be obtained from at least two responsible small business concerns and award will be made at fair market prices. For the R&D work there must also be a reasonable expectation of obtaining the best scientific and technological sources consistent with the demands of the proposed acquisition for the best mix of cost, performance, and schedules. The same considerations would apply to any Historically Black College or University (HBCU) / Minority Institution (MI) set-aside. Therefore, responses should provide a statement of capabilities and information demonstrating management and technical experience on similar acquisitions and resources necessary to successfully compete for this award. This information will assist the Air Force in making a set-aside decision. Please reference question number with each response. 1. To be considered capable, respondents must demonstrate: a) experience with and knowledge of intelligence analysis and production systems; b) knowledge/expertise in maintaining an operational system baseline while developing and delivering new releases of the system; c) an ability to maintain and modify intelligence databases; d) experience in migrating data between databases; e) knowledge/expertise in information modeling, knowledge acquisition, storage and retrieval; and f) the ability to offer experienced and qualified technical and management personnel capable of executing the various tasks required to accomplish the objectives of this program. 2. Respondents must reference the solicitation number FA8750-13-R-0094, and provide the respondent's company name, company mailing address, point of contact, telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. 3. Respondents to this announcement should state whether they are a small business, 8(a) concern, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUB Zone small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, or HBCU or MI (as defined by the clause at DFARS 252.226-7000). 4. Provide a completed and approved DD Form 2345 which certifies the offeror is on the CCAL or the offeror is seeking application to CCAL. 5. How many people does your company employ? 6. How many existing staff do you have available for this effort and how many additional full time equivalent personnel might you hire to perform this effort? 7. Is your company's cost accounting system approved by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)? If not, how would your company financially administer a cost-reimbursement type contract should a cost reimbursement type contract be determined to be the appropriate contract type for this effort? 8. Are there any other factors concerning your company's ability to perform the upcoming effort that the Air Force should consider? 9. Does your company intend to submit a proposal in response to the upcoming solicitation as a prime contractor if a small business set-aside? If full and open competition? 10. Is your company a foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and do you contemplate the use of foreign national employees on this effort? 11. How many TS/SCI cleared personnel are currently available, and explain how your company will fill the TS/SCI positions. 12. Provide information on at least 3 contracts for similar work within the past 5 years. Include complete references, contract titles, dollar values, points of contact and telephone numbers. The Government will evaluate relevant experience information based on (1) information provided by the respondent, (2) information obtained from the references provided by the respondent, and/or (3) data independently obtained from other Government and commercial sources. All qualification packages must be addressed to the attention of Janis Norelli, Small Business Specialist, AFRL/RIB, at e-mail: Janis.Norelli@rl.af.mil, (address referenced at the beginning of this notice), and must be received by 3:00 P.M., EST, on 18 APR 2013. In accordance with AFFARS 5301.91, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Before consulting with an Ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer, Scott Podkowka, (315) 330-4716, Scott.Podkowka@rl.af.mil, for resolution. AFFARS Clause 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (NOV 2012) will be incorporated into the resultant contract. 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 party to another official who can resolve the concern. 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). If resolution cannot be made by the Contracting Officer, concerned parties may contact the following AFRL Ombudsman: Barbara Gehrs, Building 15, RM 225, 1864 4th Street, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7130 facsimile: 937-656-7321 COM: 937-904-4407. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the AFRL level may be brought by the concerned 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 (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. The Ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. 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 Contract Specialist. A Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) is expected to be posted for review and comment at a later date. The entire solicitation will be issued on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website at http://www.fbo.gov. All prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of all other information pertaining to this solicitation. While the Small Business Specialist, Janis Norelli, is the focal point for receipt of the statements of capabilities, technical questions should be directed to the Laboratory Program Manager, James Sieffert, 315-330-2344 or email James.Sieffert@rl.af.mil. Contractual questions should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Jacquelyn Benedict, 315-330-3270, or e-mail Jacquelyn.Benedict@rl.af.mil. Large businesses are also encouraged to submit emails of intent to Jacquelyn.Benedict@rl.af.mil should this effort not be selected as a small business set-aside. Contracting Office Address: AFRL/RIKE 26 Electronic Parkway Rome, New York 13441-4514 Primary Point of Contact.: Jacquelyn Benedict, Contract Specialist Jacquelyn.Benedict@rl.af.mil Phone: 315-330-3270 Facsimile: 315-330-7441
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