SOURCES SOUGHT
D -- Automated Procurement System (APS) - RFI
- Notice Date
- 6/17/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541512
— Computer Systems Design Services
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, OCSE - Corporate Support & Enterprise Operations, Attn: OCSE Mail Stop S84-OCSE, 7500 Geoint Drive, Springfield, Virginia, 22150, United States
- ZIP Code
- 22150
- Solicitation Number
- HM0476-15-T-0007
- Point of Contact
- Mary L. Dunn, Phone: 5715573208
- E-Mail Address
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mary.l.dunn@nga.mil
(mary.l.dunn@nga.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- RFI Request for Information for Automated Procurement System (APS) HM0476-15-T-0007 1.0Description & Purpose 1.1The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), in support of the NGA Office of Contract Services (OCS) is seeking information regarding the capabilities of various suppliers for a contract writing and management system including implementation support, sustainment, and training services to replace an existing contract writing and management system. NGA's intention is to leverage a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) software system that is compliant with the DoD Business Enterprise Architecture and is compatible with NGA's system requirements to provide effective procurement and grants automation support throughout the entire acquisition and grants management lifecycle, from initial planning through award and closeout. 1.2The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gain information on available products or systems that would meet NGA's contract writing and management system requirements. 1.3THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, NGA is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI - all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if one is issued. 2.0Background NGA has an existing COTS procurement system operating on a classified network with interfaces to other business systems. Any proposed COTS solution must support the full breadth of NGA's current procurement processes, existing system interfaces, and support all Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) based acquisition rules. 2.1Requirements: Using the attached Requirements Matrix, please provide substantive details on how your system and services are able to meet the listed requirements. Examples of previous implementation successes will further illustrate your ability to meet these requirements. 2.2Performance: 2.2.1Anticipated contract start date is February 2016. 2.2.2Location(s): NGA Campus East, Springfield, Virginia and NGA West locations in the St. Louis, Missouri areas. 2.3Planned Acquisition: The planned acquisition method for this effort is Full and Open Competition. 2.4 Security Requirements: The following security requirements are anticipated to apply to this acquisition: • Software system must be able to operate in a TS/SCI classified environment including the ability to receive accreditation under ICD 503 and to add the appropriate classification markings on documents within the system. • Onsite personnel associated with the implementation and sustainment must have a Top Secret clearance with SCI clearance and Counterintelligence Polygraph to perform on site. 3.0Requested Information Responses must contain UNCLASSIFIED information only and be marked "UNCLASSIFIED" at least on the first page of the response. No classified information may be included anywhere in the response. Neither proprietary or classified concepts, nor classified information should be included in the submittal. Input on the information contained in the responses may be solicited by NGA from non-Government consultants /experts who are bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements. 3.1ADMINISTRATIVE Information to include in response to this RFI: 3.1.1.Name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, company website, and e-mail of designated point(s) of contact. 3.1.2.Business Type: based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services applicable to this acquisition, and FAR 52.219-14, Limitation of Subcontracting, the responder is to provide answers to the following questions: To be considered for a Small Business set-aside, at least 50 % of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the responder.RESPONSE Small Business? (FAR 19.102) □ YES □ NO Small Disadvantaged small business? (FAR 19.304) □ YES □ NO Service Disabled small business? (FAR 19.14) □ YES □ NO 8(a) small disadvantaged small business? (FAR 19.8) □ YES □ NO HUBZone small business? (FAR 19.13) □ YES □ NO Woman-Owned Small Business? (FAR 19.15) □ YES □ NO Involved in a mentor and/or protégé program? (DFARS 219.71) □ YES □ NO What business type are you? Do you have a GSA vehicle? If yes, provide the contract number Are you aware of clause FAR Part 52,219-14, Limitation of Subcontracting? Are you interested as a prime or subcontractor? If you answer yes as a subcontractor, if there was a piece carved-out for small businesses or an opportunity to be a designated small business prime instead of a subcontract, would you be interested in the designated Prime opportunity? Can you perform all the required work? What portion of the work could be set-aside for small businesses? Can two or more small businesses through teaming or Joint Venture, etc. perform the work? If so, what portion of the work could be set-aside for small businesses? Would this requirement be suitable as a "prime of primes" strategy? Basis of the prime of primes concept is when small businesses are not capable of performing the entire SOW, PWS, or SOO but are able to perform portions of the SOW. If you answer yes, what methods would be used to control duplication in the areas of contract management and others cost areas. Would you propose on this requirement if released? Is there another suggested NAICS code? If yes, please provide rationale along with the recommended NAICS code. 3.1.3 Contractor 9-position Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number: 3.1.4Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code: Defense Security Service TOP SECRET facility security clearance? 3.1.5DCAA or other certified cost accounting system? Details: 3.2EXPERIENCE - Provide relevant details in your response providing the same or similar system/product/services offered or made to Government agencies other than NGA in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to NGA's proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to, information regarding the contract number, agency, responder performing as a prime or subcontractor, size and length of the effort, type of pricing and/or cost, CLIN structure, security details, the kinds of factors used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives; the kinds of performance assessment methods; the qualifications of the people performing the services including degrees, certifications and length of experience; and any unique terms and conditions, that can demonstrate the responder's abilities and capacity to meet NGA's requirement. 3.3CAPABILITIES - In addition to your responses in the Requirements Matrix, provide details on the following capabilities. 3.3.1Services needed to support the requirement: 3.3.1.1 Service capabilities that the responder currently possesses. Responses should include the relevant information regarding specific skills, experience, and clearances that its employees, by labor category, currently possess in performing these services and any needed hardware or software. 3.3.1.2 Detail the service capabilities that the responder currently does not possess in order to meet the requirements. 3.3.2Recommended type of pricing for this type of service (e.g. Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee) 3.3.3Extent to which the responder has the ability to meet the proposed acquisition 3.3.4Notional schedule and type of plan for transition of this type of service. 3.3.5Security capabilities and plans that demonstrate the ability to meet NGA's security requirements beginning at contract award and throughout the POP. 3.3.6Extent to which the responder is aware of any potential Organizational Conflict of Interest issues or a non-immitigable OCI related to current development work at NGA. 3.4COST INFORMATION - Please provide a rough order of magnitude one (1) year cost estimate for the services/capabilities outlined above and in Attachment 8.1 Requirements Matrix for the Automated Procurement System (APS). 3.5RECOMMENDATIONS - The responder is invited to provide information and recommendations for fashioning this proposed acquisition. Recommendation areas may include the type of contract, anticipated contract terms & conditions, incentives, variations in delivery schedule, price and/or cost proposal support, and data requirements, contract pricing, CLIN structure, and any other areas that the responder believes is relevant for the Government to achieve its stated objectives. 4.0Responses 4.1 Interested parties' responses shall be in Microsoft Office/Word or compatible format and shall not exceed 15 pages. A page is defined as each face of an 8½" x 11" sheet with information contained within a one inch margin on all sides. Font type shall be Times New Roman 12 point. 4.2Responses are due no later than 5:00 pm ET on 10 July 2015. Responses shall be limited to and submitted via e-mail only as a message attachment to Mary.L.Dunn@nga.mil with the message subject line "RFI Response: HM0476-15-T-0007". 4.3Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. 5.0 Meetings and Discussions The Government representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential RFI service providers. Such meetings and discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability, especially any development and certification risks. 6.0 Questions Questions regarding this RFI should be submitted in writing by e-mail to Mary.L.Dunn@nga.mil. Questions should be submitted no later than Noon (ET) on 26 June 2015. Questions and Responses will be posted on FedBizOpps for all interested vendors. 7.0 Summary This RFI is only intended for the Government to identify sources that can provide the needed services to fulfill the Government's requirement. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. The Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the RFI requirements discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. 8.0 Attachments 8.1 Requirements Matrix for the Automated Procurement System (APS)
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