SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- Metis II Industry Day
- Notice Date
- 7/3/2014
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541512
— Computer Systems Design Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, AF ISR Agency, AF ISR Agency/A7KR, 1030 S Hwy A1A (Bldg 989), Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, 32925-3002, United States
- ZIP Code
- 32925-3002
- Solicitation Number
- FA7022-15-R-MetisII
- Archive Date
- 8/1/2014
- Point of Contact
- Michelle Raines, Phone: 321-494-7320, Karen Hayes, Phone: 321-494-6298
- E-Mail Address
-
michelle.raines@us.af.mil, karen.hayes.1@us.af.mil
(michelle.raines@us.af.mil, karen.hayes.1@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Metis II INDUSTRY DAY 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Headquarters Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (HQ AF ISR Agency) in support of the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC), Materials Technology (TM) Directorate, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, is hosting a program overview for the Metis Follow-On contract scheduled for 24 July 2014. The primary purpose of this program overview is to expand upon the technical requirements of the Metis II effort. This event is open to large and small businesses. Classification of this event will be at the SECRET level. 1.2 This is NOT a Request for Proposal. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS EXIST AT THIS TIME. The government will not assume any liability for any contractor expenses for responding to this notice. 1.3 The Air Force Technical Applications Center is the sole Department of Defense agency operating and maintaining a global network of nuclear event detection sensors entitled the U.S. Atomic Energy Detection System (USAEDS). Once the USAEDS detects an event underground, underwater, in the atmosphere, or in space, AFTAC analysts review the event for nuclear identification and report their findings to national decision-makers through Headquarters Air Force. 2.0 REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Metis is a knowledge discovery and management web-based application that integrates various Commercial-of-the-Shelf (COTS) software and hardware components into a single program that provides a flexible data processing pipeline for conversion and enrichment, indexes and catalogs content for rapid search and retrieval, controls access through user permissions, and provides personnel the ability to automate, create and manage metadata. The Metis project consists of two efforts; document conversion to digital format and the development and maintenance of software tools and applications for file display, data research and analysis. The conversion portion includes converting paper, fiche, and film products into an electronic format including performing automated and human optical character recognition and the addition of metadata to each digitized file to allow for rapid and thorough retrieval of relevant information. The software tools and applications portion includes integration of the electronic archive into current analyst tools and databases to include the commercial cloud and developing robust web-based interfaces for customers to search and visualize the information using a Mark Logic XML server, Net Owl entity extraction software, temporal application and Google Maps TM software. The contractor must be knowledgeable on the Federal Cloud Computing Strategy and Standards to include the Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) program. 2.2 Additionally, the contractor will be required to develop and monitor a quality assurance program to ensure information is accurately digitized, indexed, and integrated. The conversion process requires 100 percent human review of scanned documents to ensure mission related information and terms are properly identified in the metadata for later retrieval and use by analysts. Some original documents are of very poor quality and require review by knowledgeable personnel in order to recognize and flag key terms. Personnel performing the conversion and optical character recognition must have significant experience with and knowledge of the AFTAC organization, its history, and its nuclear monitoring mission. Conversion will be performed at AFTAC using government furnished equipment including six high-speed scanners, one microfiche scanner, and computers. Software tools and application development may be performed at AFTAC and at the contractor facility. 2.3 Any information provided or discussed by attendees must not be company proprietary or business sensitive information. Any information or ideas shared during this program brief may be used to develop the Metis II technical and acquisition documents. 3.0 RESERVATIONS 3.1 E-mail reservations will be taken for a maximum of three (3) individuals per company on a first-come, first-served basis. Your reservation must specify the name (s), number of individuals in your party, and whether or not you have access to a military installation, i.e. valid military I.D. Send your reservation to Contracting Officer Michelle Raines at michelle.raines@us.af.mil and Contract Specialist Karen Hayes at karen.hayes.1@us.af.mil no later than noon, (Eastern Time) on 17 July 2014. NO REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED AFTER 17 July 2014. 3.2 Due to the security level of this event, electronic devices are NOT allowed in the building. Please secure your cellular phones, laptop computers, tablets, or any other electronic device in your vehicle. In addition, note taking is NOT allowed and the PowerPoint presentation is NOT available after the meeting. A final secret clearance is required to attend this event. 3.3 The preferred method to submit clearances is via JPAS, please utilize Security Management Code (SMO): PF2LFFHP6 or unclassified fax: (321) 494-5460. If there are any clearance questions, please contact Sandra Ale at sandra.ale@us.af.mil or (321) 494-5951. Failure to submit security clearances in a timely manner will result in denied access to the briefing. 4.0 BASE ACCESS 4.1 If you do not have access to a military installation, you must provide your driver's license number and issuing state. In addition, out of state individuals will need to provide their full Social Security Number (SSN) in order for access to the base. Under no circumstance should you e-mail this information with your reservation except via encryption. If you do not possess the means to encrypt your e-mail, please contact Maria Vasile at (321) 494-8349 and provide the necessary information as stated above. 4.2 Disclosure of the above is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information may result in denial of a badge or visitor pass and denial of entry to 45 SW property. You must adhere to all directives pertaining to operating a vehicle on Patrick, AFB. 4.3 Authority: E.O. 9397; The Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 522a; DODD 8500.1 principal purpose (s): To provide necessary information to 45th Space Wing (45 SW) to determine if applicant meets access control requirements in accordance with HSPD12, DoD 5200.8, DTM 09-12 and FIPS201. Use of SSN is necessary to make positive identification of an applicant. Records in the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) are maintained to support DoD physical security and information assurance programs and are used for identity or other acceptable identification will be used to distinguish individuals who request entry to 45 SW property. 4.4 Base Directives (Overview): No cell phone usage while driving (unless 100% hands free) No weapons or illegal contraband Must wear seatbelt at all times Must possess valid registration and insurance for all vehicles entering installation While on Patrick AFB, you are subject to random vehicle inspections Do not park in seeded areas (grass) Adhere to all traffic signs and rights-of-way Safely move to the side and stop when emergency vehicles are responding with lights and sirens 4.5 The main gate of Patrick, Air Force Base located on Highway A1A is the only access point designated for individuals who do not have access to a military installation. Do not attempt to access the base using the South Patrick Drive gate, as access will be denied unless you possess the proper credentials for access. 5.0 VENUE INFORMATION 5.1 The briefing begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. with registration at 8:30 a.m. so please plan accordingly. The opportunity exists for one-on-one discussions after the main briefing. 5.2 Location: Date: 24 July 2014 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (REGISTRATION AT 8:30 a.m.) Location: The Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) Building Conference Center 1161 10989 South Patrick Drive Patrick AFB, FL 32925 5.3 Parking: Please use the parking lot located east of the new AFTAC building (across the street) as visitors are prohibited from utilizing the parking garage.
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