SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- ENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS SENIOR LEADER DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SLDMS) WEB APPLICATION SUPPORT
- Notice Date
- 12/23/2013
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541511
— Custom Computer Programming Services
- Contracting Office
- ACC-APG - Aberdeen Division B, HQ CECOM CONTRACTING CENTER, 6001 COMBAT DRIVE, ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD 21005-1846
- ZIP Code
- 21005-1846
- Solicitation Number
- W15P7T-14-R-E005
- Response Due
- 1/7/2014
- Archive Date
- 2/21/2014
- Point of Contact
- Idia Osaghae, 4438614883
- E-Mail Address
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ACC-APG - Aberdeen Division B
(idia.i.osaghae.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This notice is for informational purposes only. The Government anticipates entering into a Competitive Small Business Set-Aside contract, consisting of one (1) twelve (12) month base period and one (1) twelve (12) month option period, estimated at $2.0 Million, for non-personnel services to provide Enterprise Information Technology Solutions Senior Leader Development Management System (SLDMS) Web Application Support to the Software Engineering Center's (SEC) Enterprise Solutions Directorate (ESD) Data Services Division (DSD). The resulting contract will be Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Term for labor services. The US Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground has a requirement to procure the services needed for continued operations and maintenance of the unique applications, databases, and Senior Leader Development Management System (SLDMS) used by the Army SLD Office. It is comprised of two applications: the Colonel Officers Management Office (COMO) web application called Development Opportunities Management System (the DOM) and the General Officers Management Office (GOMO) web application called General Officer Resource Management System (GORMS) (also called quote mark GOMONet quote mark ). The Senior Leader Development Management System (SLDMS) is the underlying system of record and each of these web applications service a distinct managed population. The Army SLD Office uses the SLDMS to assist in the administration of promotable lieutenant colonels, colonels, and general officers. The SLD Office serves under the operational control of the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA). The SLD Office relies heavily on technology in its ongoing commitment to meet the demands and expectations of Army senior leaders and the Army General Officers Corps. The SLD Office has several critical applications and databases that aid in the processing of personnel data and information not currently provided by existing Army systems. The SLD Office is a knowledge-centric organization empowering the CSA and Secretary of the Army to make informed decisions with accurate and timely data. The contractor shall have access to Army's Personnel systems including the Total Army Personnel Management Information System (TOPMIS) II, Worldwide Individual Augmentation System (WIAS), and Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A). The primary work performed under this contract shall be performed in Government facilities in the National Capital Region (NCR) to include locations such as Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), Washington District of Columbia, and Crystal City, Virginia. No performance or delivery will be required in a foreign country. This requirement will result in the release of a solicitation (W15P7T-14-R-E005) totally set-aside for Small Business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 541511. In order to determine a small business concern under NAICS 541511, a business must not have more than an average of $25,500,000.00 in annual receipts as defined in 13 C.F.R 121.104. In accordance with FAR 16.301-3 and FAR Part 31, quote mark Contract Cost Principles and Procedures quote mark, the contractor must have an adequate accounting system for determining costs applicable to a cost-reimbursement type contract. In accordance with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations of Subcontracting, under a total small business set-aside, the Offeror shall agree in performance of a contract that at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the small business concern. The following security requirements apply to the anticipated solicitation: The contractor shall be required to have a SECRET Facility Clearance with NO Safeguarding requirement. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall have at least a SECRET clearance at time of the proposal submission, and shall maintain a SECRET clearance for the life of the contract. The Contractor shall comply with the security requirements defined IAW the CECOM LCMC G2 approved DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. The contractor shall be required to access Communications Security (COMSEC) information, Non-SCI information, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) information, and For Official Use Only (FOUO) information. The contractor shall also be required to access General Officer Resource Management System (GORMS), Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A), Total Army Personnel Management Information System (TOPMIS), and Worldwide Individual Augmentation System (WIAS) at Government facilities only. The contractor shall comply with all applicable Government security clearance regulations and procedures contained in DoD 8570.1, DoD 8570.1-M, AR 25-2 and DoD 8500-2. Contractor personnel requiring COMSEC access must be U.S. citizens and possess a final clearance at the SECRET level. All contractors shall be briefed before access to COMSEC is granted. The contractor shall require COMSEC access, and perform Automated Information System (AIS) Processing IAW DI-MGMT-80934C, OPERATION SECURITY PLAN. The contractor shall receive and generate classified materials, and fabricate/modify/store classified hardware. Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements will be provided by the Government IAW AR 530-1. The Contractor shall have access to classified information outside of the U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S Possessions and trusted territories, and will be authorized to use the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training. This provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Government installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or PCO if a COR is not assigned) within 30 calendar days after contract award for all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at. AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. This standard language text required US based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees to make available and to receive Government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit ATO being the local point of contact. iWATCH Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall provide the COR with a status update regarding its compliance with this requirement NLT 30 calendar days after contract award. iWATCH is available at http://www.myarmyonesource.com/FamilyProgramsandServices/iWatchProgram/default.aspx Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes. For Contracts That Require Handling or Access to Classified Information. The contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified quote mark Confidential, quote mark quote mark Secret, quote mark or quote mark Top Secret quote mark and requires contractors to comply with- (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor. For Contracts that require an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan will include the Government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor shall ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified per AR 530-1. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems. All contractor employees with access to a Government info system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to access to the IS, and then annually thereafter. For Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access, and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with the DoD and Army training requirements found in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2 within six (6) months of employment. For information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) certification. Per DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2, the contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award. All contractor personnel assigned to this task must be U.S. citizens and have the appropriate background check/investigation associated with their particular position. The Contractor must have a favorable check/investigation completed within thirty (30) days from commencement of duties. The Contractor must complete the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Information Security (INFOSEC) Awareness training requirements and shall be subject to the successful completion of recurring computer security awareness training. The awarded contractor shall provide names, dates of birth, Social Security Numbers, and contact telephone numbers of all employees that will perform on this contract. This information will be provided to the Government security official within three (3) business days of award -or- within one (1) business day of a new employee commencing work under this contract. New employees will be screened by the Government security official for investigative requirements. If an investigation is required, the Government security official will notify the employee directly and provide the employee with the necessary security forms. The employee has five (5) calendar days to complete and return all security forms. The Government may deny a contract employee from performing on this contract for failure to return complete, accurate, and timely security forms. The current contract is W91WAW-08-C-0007. The incumbent is CYIOS Corporation. The Government anticipates releasing a solicitation, W15P7T-14-R-E005, on 24 January 2014. The anticipated award date of the resulting contract is 16 May 2014. *These dates are Government estimate and are not definitive. This synopsis is provided for informational purposes and is not to be considered a request for proposal (RFP). However, all responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency WHEN THE FINAL RFP IS POSTED. Solicitation Number W15P7T-14-R-E005 is assigned for reference purposes. All parties interested in doing business with The United States Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) are invited to access, operate, send, and receive information from the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) at https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi?ASFI_FAQ.cfm. A pre-solicitation conference is not planned. The final solicitation will be posted on the ASFI website in order to provide the opportunity for all small businesses to propose. Questions and/or concerns regarding this synopsis shall be directed to Ms. Idia Osaghae, Lead Contract Specialist, via email at idia.i.osaghae.civ@mail.mil AND the Contracting Officer for this acquisition, Mr. Matthew R. Marx at matthew.r.marx.civ@mail.mil. All questions must be presented to the Contracting Officer via email no later than 07 January 2014.
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