SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- USSOCOM PARTNERSHIP INTERMEDIARY AGREEMENT
- Notice Date
- 6/17/2015
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, U.S. Special Operations Command, Headquarters Procurement Division, 7701 Tampa Point Blvd, MacDill AFB, Florida, 33621-5323, United States
- ZIP Code
- 33621-5323
- Solicitation Number
- USSOCOMPIA2015
- Archive Date
- 7/21/2015
- Point of Contact
- Verdetta J Weaver, Phone: 813 826 5436
- E-Mail Address
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weaverv@socom.mil
(weaverv@socom.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 1.0 Introduction: Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L) has an interest in entering into a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA), under the authority of 15 U.S.C. 3715, with a Partnership Intermediary to provide services for United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to increase the likelihood of success in the conduct of cooperative or joint activities with USSOCOM and small business firms, institutions of higher education as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1001, or educational institutions within the meaning of 10 U.S.C. 2194 to stimulate and promote technology development, and to the outbound and inbound transfer of technology between SOF AT&L and academia, industry, and Federal laboratories. This is Special Notice to solicit information from eligible applicants who can provide the capabilities that may result in the award of a PIA. Any resultant PIA awards will be Non-Federal Acquisition Regulation based agreements made pursuant to the authority of 15 U.S.C. 3715. 2.0. General Information: 2.1. Agency: USSOCOM 2.2. Program Office: SOF AT&L 2.3. Announcement Number: USSOCOM-PIA-2015 2.4. Closing Date: This Special Announcement will remain open until July 6, 2015, 16:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDST) unless superseded, amended, or cancelled. White papers may be submitted any time during this period subject to the submission process described in this Special Notice. 2.5. Agreement Point of Contact (POC) and Technical POC: Agreement POC: Ms. Verdetta Weaver, Phone 813-826-5436, Email Verdetta.Weaver@socom.mil Technical POC: Ms. Diana "Lynn" Chancey, Phone 813-826-1703, Email Diana.Chancey@socom.mil 2.6. Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) Areas of Interest: USSOCOM is interested in receiving white papers from all responsible sources who meet the definition of "partnership intermediary" as that term is defined in 15 U.S.C. 3715(c). Authorities and References 15 U.S.C. § 3710, Utilization of Federal Technology 15 U.S.C. § 3715, Use of Partnership Intermediaries DoD Directive 5535.3, DoD Domestic Technology Transfer (T2) Program DoD Instruction 5535.8, DoD Technology Transfer (T2) Program Specific Objectives for the Partnership Intermediary Agreement contemplated under this Special Notice include: 2.7 Special Operations Collaboration and Innovation Environment. The intent of any PIA resulting from this announcement is to accelerate the delivery of innovative capabilities to the SOF warfighter. It is an interactive process designed to assess the viability of technologies while simultaneously refining user requirements. Offerors to this Special Notice should clearly articulate how they will provide an environment to USSOCOM, academia, industry, and other government organizations that facilitates access to world-renowned facilities and researchers; develops and maintains synergistic relationships with the entrepreneur community and nontraditional defense contractors; facilitates government partnerships for the transition of knowledge and technology; and expands academic programs to include fluid collaboration spaces (physical and virtual). The physical and virtual collaboration spaces contemplated should be state of the art, easily scalable, and properly equipped to protect both physical property and information. For example, an Additive Manufacturing Lab, such as the Fab Foundation's Fab Lab, is envisioned under the PIA to facilitate rapid innovation and support to Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) programs. 2.7.1 Offerors to this Special Notice shall also address how they will support creating and leveraging a broad network of partnerships with State and local government agencies, as well as academia, Department of Defense activities, other Federal Government agencies, and international partners to rapidly establish an environment to investigate, collaborate, and produce courses of action to solve technology and equipment challenges identified by USSOCOM. Offerors should also articulate how creating and leveraging these partnerships will promote technology transfer and outreach opportunities. Offerors shall articulate how they are knowledgeable in all aspects of the technology transfer process between USSOCOM, academia, industry, other government agencies, and entrepreneurs. 2.7.2 Offerors to this Special Notice shall also address how they are well versed in the USSOCOM technology portfolio and USSOCOM areas of interest as well as technology portfolios of proposed partners to facilitate match-making services that leverage the complementary capabilities and expertise of USSOCOM and each partner. Information on the USSOCOM Technology Portfolio and Areas of Interest is available at the following URLs. http://www.socom.mil/sordac/Pages/NavRollUp.aspx#Programs http://www.socom.mil/sordac/Pages/AreasOfInterest.aspx Offerors are expected to identify and shape opportunities to share /develop collaborative research facilities with fabrication capabilities at either USSOCOM or a partner organization. Offerors shall address how they will increase USSOCOM's visibility in online research communities via data hubs, blogs, and other web strategies. Events targeted to facilitate collaboration may include: 2.7.2.1 Engage in matchmaking sessions, enabling USSOCOM to network with potential research and development (R&D) partners 2.7.2.2 Conduct and/or participate in workshops and roundtables to explore novel models of collaboration that enable USSOCOM to identify new opportunities addressing shared challenges. These efforts can include but are not limited to ideation sessions, Scrum sessions, and technical sprints. 2.7.2.3 Gather, data mine, and exchange information on relevant international and domestic R&D and business opportunities and promote innovation interests. 2.8 Create Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) opportunities that invigorate future SOF Acquirers. The competitive global research environment has created increased need for technically-capable personnel. In order to ensure the sufficient continuous availability of technically-competent personnel to conduct relevant research and sustain the science and technology infrastructure needed by USSOCOM, SOF AT&L will continue to sponsor and seek new opportunities for outreach initiatives focused on undergraduates, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows that inspire them to pursue education and participate in STEM programs. Events targeted to facilitate collaboration may include: 2.8.1 Exploration studies and prototyping efforts of identified USSOCOM projects with primary and secondary schools and universities. 2.8.2 Opportunities for the USSOCOM workforce to expand education opportunities in STEM. 2.8.3 Based on emerging research areas and USSOCOM requirements, nontraditional curriculums to develop the next generation of SOF acquirers. 3.0 Submission Instructions for Special Notice USSOCOM-PIA-2015. 3.1 PIA Forecast: The Government anticipates establishing a long-term agreement to allow for the PIA to continue through the next several years for any award made as part of a submission under this Special Notice. 3.2 White Paper Submission and Review Periods: The Special Notice will open on June 17, 2015, and close on July 6, 2015, at 16:00 p.m. EDST. USSOCOM SOF AT&L intends to conduct white paper reviews within 30 days of the closure of this announcement. At the end of the review, USSOCOM will notify Offerors whether their white papers were selected for submission of a proposal. 3.2.1 Format: White papers shall meet the following requirements: (1) Paper Size - 8.5 x 11 inch paper; (2) Margins - 1"; (3) Spacing - single; (4) Font - Times New Roman, 12 Point; (5) Microsoft Office 2010 or compatible format and/or PDF format. The Integrated Master Schedule is not restricted in size. The naming convention of white papers shall conform to the following format: Organization Name_WhitePaperTitle_MMDDYYYY.doc or pdf and contain no more than 50 characters and no special characters. 3.2.2 Number of Pages for White Paper: All white papers submitted in response to this Special Notice shall not exceed 12 pages. The cover page is not counted in this page limit. All pages other than the cover page shall be numbered. 3.3 Criteria, Relative Importance, and Method for Selecting Responses for Award Consideration: 3.3.1. Review Method: The Government will review each white paper and select the Offeror(s) with the greatest potential to meet the needs of USSOCOM Partnership Intermediary requirements based on the areas stated in USSOCOM-PIA-2015. Initially, a determination will be made if each Offeror is technically qualified in meeting the statutory definition of a "partnership intermediary," and has a comprehensive understanding to undertake Partnership Intermediary role based on the information stated in the white paper. The Government will determine the most technically competent and capable Partnership Intermediary of the qualified Offerors using the criteria below. 3.3.2. Review Criteria: The Government will review the Offeror's capability to meet the technology requirements using the following specific criteria listed in descending order of importance: 3.3.2.1. Relevance: The Government will review the Offeror's description of the contemplated PIA and that it meets for the Specific Objectives for the Partnership Intermediary Agreement contemplated under paragraphs 2.8 and 2.9 listed in this USSOCOM-PIA-2015. The Offeror's facilities and equipment will be reviewed to assess its capability to perform as a Partnership Intermediary pursuant to applicable authorities. 3.3.2.2. Innovative or Revolutionary Approach: The Government will assess the Offeror's capability to satisfy the Partnership Intermediary requirements by reviewing the Offeror's unique, innovative, or revolutionary approach plan and the ability to meet USSOCOM's stated needs for innovation, collaboration, fabrication, technology transfer, and STEM outreach. 3.3.2.3. Price/Cost: The Government will make a determination of the fairness and reasonableness for the proposed price/cost. The Offeror will be assessed whether the PIA can be successfully performed from the costs stated by the Offeror. Offerors are advised to consider a limit of not more than $2 million under the PIA per year. Any funding provided under the PIA would be incremental in nature to support specified task (s) under a resultant agreement. These tasks would be prioritized and subject to the availability of funds. 3.3.2.4. Schedule: The Offeror's schedule will be evaluated based on the reasonable level of effort; the resources, facilities, and equipment available; and the allocation of time per major task. USSOCOM would like the PIA to start as soon as possible with a phased implementation of the objectives identified in this Special Notice. 3.3.3. Notification of Selection: All Offerors submitting white papers will be contacted by the Government, either with written correspondence informing them that the effort proposed is not of interest to the Government, or with a request for a formal cost and technical proposal by a specified date. 3.4 Document Submissions - General: All correspondence, to include submission of white papers, shall be directed to Contracting points of contact identified in paragraph 2.6 of this announcement. Upon notification of white paper selection, Offerors have up to 14 calendar days to prepare and submit a proposal in accordance with the format and instructions that will be provided by the USSOCOM Agreements Officer. 3.5. Disclaimers/Notifications: USSOCOM reserves the right to select all, some, partial white paper content, or none of the white papers received in response to this Special Notice. USSOCOM reserves the right to initiate clarification of white papers and other material submitted in response to this Special Notice with Offerors when deemed necessary. All awards are subject to the availability of funds. Offerors will not be reimbursed for white paper development costs. There shall be no basis for claims against the Government as a result of any information submitted in response to this Special Notice. White papers and other material submitted with the white paper for review purposes under this Special Notice will not be returned. 3.6. White Paper Disclosures: It is the policy of USSOCOM to treat white papers as sensitive competitive information and to disclose the contents only for the purposes of review. Non-government personnel may be used to facilitate the review process. **ITEM OF NOTE** Notification is hereby provided that Covered Government Support Contractors as defined in Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 252.227-7013, 7014, 7015, and 7025, will act as advisors to the Government to review and provide support during white paper submission evaluations. When appropriate, Covered Government Support Contract advisors may also have access to Offeror's proposals and may be utilized to objectively review a proposal in a particular functional area and provide comments and recommendations to the Government's decision makers. They may not establish final assessments of risk, rate, or rank Offeror's proposals. All Covered Government Support Contract advisors shall comply with procurement integrity laws. The Government shall take into consideration requirements for avoiding conflicts of interest and ensure advisors comply with safeguarding proprietary data. Submission of a white paper, and/or proposal in response to this Special Notice constitutes approval to release the submitted information to Covered Government Support Contract advisors, and that the Offeror (or party asserting restrictions) has waived the requirement for separate non-disclosure agreements.
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- Address: Blvd, MacDill AFB, Florida 33621-5323, United States
- Zip Code: 33621-5323
- Zip Code: 33621-5323
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