SOLICITATION NOTICE
69 -- P5CTS/TCTS Cross Domain Solution and Encryption RFI and SSS
- Notice Date
- 3/1/2017
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFLCMC/EBYK - Eglin, 314 Choctawhatchee Ave, Eglin AFB, Florida, 32542, United States
- ZIP Code
- 32542
- Solicitation Number
- FA867818R0003
- Point of Contact
- Terri C Brown, Phone: 8508833404, Joann Denise Darlington, Phone: 8508831764
- E-Mail Address
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terri.brown@us.af.mil, joann.darlington@us.af.mil
(terri.brown@us.af.mil, joann.darlington@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The AFLCMC (both HBZ Aerospace Dominance Enabler Division, Hill AFB UT and EBY Test and Training Division Range Systems Branch, Eglin AFB, FL) is conducting market research to determine potential sources for "P5CTS Cross Domain Solution (CDS) & Encryptor" for the P5 Combat Training System/Tactical Combat Training System (P5CTS/TCTS or P5CTS). I. Purpose: This is a combined Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information (SSS/RFI). This is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information for planning purposes only. This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), request for quote, invitation for bid, nor does it in any way restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. The Government encourages all responsible businesses, including small businesses, to respond to this RFI/SSS; however, the Government is not liable for any costs incurred by any respondent to prepare and/or submit its response to this RFI/SSS. The Government will not return submittals to the sender. As stipulated in FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation (Request for Proposal) exists at this time; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any government assessments. The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small business, or any particular small business program. SYNOPSIS: This RFI/SSS is intended to aid in identifying potential sources that could provide a combination of: (1) a National Security Agency (NSA)-certified Type 1 encryption device operating in conjunction with (2) a separate Unified Cross-Domain Services Management Office (UCDSMO)-certified Cross Domain Solution (CDS) (or a derivative of a CDS), integrated into the P5 Combat Training System (P5CTS). The CDS operating system (if used) must also be Common Criteria certified in compliance with Committee on National Security Systems Policy (CNSSP) No. 11. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: The P5CTS provides realistic air combat training to the warfighter and employs instrumentation on high activity participant aircraft and Ground Subsystem (GS) components. The System contains an air-to-air data link for sharing participant Global Positioning System (GPS) based time-space-position information. The pod transmits state vectoring information for aircraft motion and location generated from GPS tracking and provides real time kill notification based on Government-furnished weapon simulations. The System is capable of employing Government-furnished weapon simulations IAW Government interface control documents (ICDs). The System includes two Airborne Subsystem (AS) (pod) configurations, AN/ASQ-T50(V)1 and AN/ASQ-T50(V)2. The AN/ASQ-T50(V)2 configured pod includes a carrier-qualified forward hanger that meets vibration and shock requirements imposed by the F/A-18 wing tip environment. The AS may operate in a completely autonomous (rangeless) mode or a Live Monitor (LM) mode with uplink control. The AS is packaged in a 5-inch diameter stainless steel tube that resembles an Air Interceptor Missile (AIM)-9 Sidewinder missile. The Ground Subsystem (GS) currently includes four configurations: Transportable Ground Subsystem (TGS) with and without Live Monitor (AN/GSQ-T105 and AN/GSQ-T104); Portable Ground Subsystem (PGS) (AN/PSQ-T3); and, Fixed Ground Subsystem (FGS) (AN/GSQ-T106). The concept of operations at fielded locations is a major factor in facilitating joint training and providing interoperability with other services and coalition partners. The System enables interoperability through its ability to post-mission merge P5CTS data with data from other Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) and present the merged data in a post-mission debrief. Because the P5CTS is expected to remain in service until 2030, cybersecurity must be addressed. In order to address ever-changing cybersecurity and future requirements, the Government requires implementation of a shop-replaceable, NSA-certified Type 1 encryption device and a separate UCDSMO-certified CDS (or a derivative of a CDS) to provide maximum flexibility and avoid the need for frequent NSA recertification. The Government requires the encryption device and CDS, combined, to fit within the form factor and operate in place of the current Data Guard Processor (DGP). The encryption device must maintain an INFOSEC boundary physically separate and distinct from the CDS to support periodic CDS ruleset upgrades at the field level, to reduce accreditation issues and risk. Cross Domain Solution: Currently the pod's DGP performs the CDS function and serves as the RED (Classified)/BLACK (Unclassified) signal interface point for the Data Link Transmitter (DLT) data and audio transmitter interface. The DGP is configured electrically between the DLT and the Advanced Digital Interface Unit (ADIU). The DGP passes data to the ADIU for processing and recording. The DGP performs an internal Built-in Test (BIT) upon receipt of a Power-on Reset (POR) signal from the ADIU. The DGP is responsible for relaying its own status, along with the statuses of the BLACK Power Supply and DLT, to the ADIU. PLANNED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: a) Utilize a UCDSMO-certified CDS or a derivative of a UCDSMO-certified CDS; b) Utilize a NSA-certified Type 1 encryption device. The Type 1 encryption device shall maintain an INFOSEC boundary physically & logically separate and distinct from the CDS; c) Field the UCDSMO-certified CDS and NSA-certified Type 1 encryption device capability currently envisioned CY2020; d) The combined CDS (or a derivative of a CDS) and encryption device shall fit within the space allocation for the current DGP [approximately 6 inch (L) x 3.5 inch (H) x 4. (W) inch (with connectors) with an approximate weight of 3lbs]; e) The combined CDS (or a derivative of a CDS) and encryption device shall meet or exceed a predicted reliability of 30,000 hrs; f) The CDS (or a derivative of a CDS) and encryption device shall be interoperable with existing P5CTS USAF and USN Combat Training range infrastructure (e.g. Individual Combat Aircrew Display System (ICADS), Joint Display System, Electronic Warfare Server (EWS), Radiant Mercury); g) The encryption device shall operate at a data rate equal to or greater than 1 Gbps and support a common, open-standard interface (e.g., Ethernet); h) The AS with integrated CDS and encryption device installed shall remain capable of flight on currently certified airframes to include but not limited to F-5, AV-8, F-15, F-16, A-10, B-52 and F-18 U.S; i) The integrated CDS and encryption solution(s) shall be cryptographically-interoperable with the F-35 Air Combat Training System (ACTS) encryption device; j) The solution shall be capable of providing an encryption and separate CDS capability to encrypt data while meeting all the following requirements: (1) Allow update of CDS technology without affecting separate encryption device certification; (2) The encryption engine/device shall have a current NSA certification and accreditation for Type 1 encryption; (3) The CDS shall have a current UCDSMO certification; (4) Form-factor adjustments to the NSA-certified encryption device and/or the UCDSMO CDS may be acceptable assuming modified device(s) only requires delta-certification; (5) Able to store the device as an unclassified Controlled COMSEC Item (CCI) when materials are removed and the system is powered off; (6) Keying material shall be Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) aware; (7) Capable of MIL-STD-810 qualification for temperature, humidity, vibration, altitude, shock and salt fog; (8) Capable of operating in a combat aircraft external captive store environment; and (9) Allow operating location personnel to update approved CDS rule set changes. k) The CDS shall contain a UHF/VHF Transmitter Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) that converts real-time kill notification (RTKN) messages received from the ADIU into audio messages for broadcast to the host aircraft. l) The Government has a requirement for integration of the CDS/Encryption into the P5CTS. STATEMENT OF CAPABILITIES (SOC): Each respondent is requested to submit a SOC that provides specific, relevant evidence demonstrating knowledge and experience or capability in the areas listed below as it pertains to satisfying requirements for this RFI/SSS. Small businesses with only partial capabilities of this requirement are encouraged to submit their capabilities statement demonstrating the portion of the requirement they are capable of providing/performing. This information will allow the Government to identify areas of possible breakout or possible subcontracting opportunities. This is a SOC request for planning purposes. a) Respondents shall address their ability to meet requirements and provide past experience or capability on similar encryption/CDS government contracts within the past 10 years, addressing security, technical key attributes/requirements, and integration with airborne/ground systems; (1) Include specific systems and experience working with NSA; (2) Include specific systems and experience certifying cross-domain solutions; and (3) Include current applications of potential solutions as well as the maturity of those applications. b) Respondents shall indicate whether or not they would be willing to partner with other companies as prime/sub; c) Address each System Requirement, (a) through (l) above, in separate identifiable paragraphs in alphabetical order with the requirements listed above; d) Include a schedule for any non-recurring engineering activities that may be required to reach production readiness maturity (including any certification/accreditation events/milestones), production lead time, as well as monthly production capacity; e) Provide a detailed description of the UCDSMO-certified CDS and NSA-certified Type 1 encryption device that meet the requirements requested in this RFI/SSS. If no significant redesign or hardware development is required, form factor adjustments may be acceptable assuming the devices are already NSA/UCDSMO certified and delta-certification is all that is required. Provide specific information on any form factor changes that may be required. Provide information on changes that may be required to support Foreign Military Sales/Direct Commercial Sales (FMS/DCS) exportability; (Note, if multiple solutions are available at the same cost and USAF/USN performance, please include information on those which satisfy exportability concerns involving FMS/DCS; note this is not a requirement to make it exportable at this time); and f) Respondents may be requested to provide additional information/details based on their initial response. Respondents are encouraged to respond with information not constrained by proprietary rights. However, if proprietary data is included in your reply, please mark it appropriately. AFLCMC/EBYC uses technical and programmatic support contractors in fulfilling its mission requirements to include review of these capabilities submittals. These constraints contain an organizational conflict of interest clause that requires the service contractors to protect the data and prohibits the contractors from using the data for any purpose other than for which the data was presented. SOC Format: Interested parties are requested to submit their SOC in the form of a white paper. The Government anticipates that the SOC can be responsive in as little as 20 pages (to include cover page, appendices, tables and figures) and requests text no less than 12-point font (Arial or New Times Roman), 1.0 line spacing, and a minimum of one-inch margins in Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF or compatible format. Number and title each paragraph in your response to align with each subparagraph in the section above, ensuring that all capabilities of the Government's system requirements are addressed. If no experience/capability, indicate same in your response. Format white papers as follows: Section A: Title; Name of Company; Name; Telephone Number; Email Address for a Point of Contact; Contractor Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code; Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number in the capability package and indicate company category (e.g., a US company large business, small business, small disadvantaged business or woman owned small business) as described by NAICS code 334511. Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/Foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. Those desiring to do business with the Air Force must be registered in the Governments System for Award Management System (SAM) located at https://www.sam.gov. Section B: Background: Provide a brief history highlighting your past experience or capability designing, developing, testing, producing encryption devices and CDS, plus your experience with Air Combat Training Systems. Interested parties shall respond based on all paragraphs above and identify number of years and specific systems. Section C: Experience/Capabilities: In chronological order with the system requirements listed above (a through l), identify whether or not your solution meets each requirement. If you are currently undergoing accreditation/ certification, please provide a status, cost and schedule for completion along with NSA Client Advocate POC to the Government for verification. Also identify and substantiate your technology/manufacturing readiness level for the proposed solutions. Section D: Data Rights: Clearly identify all data rights assertions along with justification on any and all software, hardware, drawings and data that would be included with the UCDSMO-certified CDS (or a derivative of a CDS) and NSA-certified encryption device. Section E: Integrate the CDS and encryption solution(s) into the current P5CTS: Provide a list of integration options (such as your integration, P5CTS OEM integration, etc.) If your team cannot integrate, please still submit a response to this synopsis, as the government is researching market capabilities. Provide envisioned risks based on your approach with mitigating steps. Only the following non-proprietary data would be available: DGP drawings, system specification, AS specification, and AS interface requirements specification. At the time of RFP, the Program Office may establish a technical library and make it available to interested pre-qualified sources. Section F: Workarounds: See the requirements section above for description of the limited conditions where form-factor only changes to a fully-accredited/certified production-ready CDS/encryption unit is allowable. Section G: Schedule (as applicable) as described in the requirements section above. As a minimum, include major milestones such as projected delta certification date(s). Classification: Information associated with this effort is unclassified or classified up to, and including SECRET. If respondents wish to restrict distribution of White Papers, they must be marked appropriately. The Contractors shall mark all unclassified and classified responses accordingly and review to ensure consideration of operational sensitivities prior to submission. The Government will post responses to questions that are broadly applicable to all on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. The Government encourages Unclassified responses to the maximum extent practicable. The Contractors must coordinate Classified responses to ensure submittal through appropriate channels in advance of submittal with both AFLCMC/PZZKC, Mr. Patrick M. Jurkiewicz, 6039 Wardleigh Rd. Bldg 1206, Hill AFB, UT 84056, 801-586-6016 and AFLCMC/EBYC, Ms Joann Denise Darlington, 850-883-3365, 102 West D Ave, Eglin AFB FL 32542. Administration: Participation is strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the Government. The Government will use your responses as part of market research for this acquisition. The Government must receive responses 45 days date from posting of this RFI/SSS by 1600 hours (4pm) Central Time (which is 3pm Mountain Time). At the sole discretion of the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), any responses received after this date and time may not be considered. Should any interested parties desire one-on-one discussions with the Government, include such a request in your response. Please address any comments and/or questions you may have regarding this RFI/SSS in writing by e-mail directly to the Mr. Patrick M. Jurkiewicz and Ms Joann Denise Darlington, at patrick.jurkiewicz@us.af.mil and joann.darlington@us.af.mil. Interested parties may submit Capability Statements and/or questions in writing electronically to Mr. Patrick M. Jurkiewicz and Ms Joann Denise Darlington. Please annotate the subject line of e-mail responses as: P5CTS CDS & Encryptor RFI/SSS Response. All correspondence sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads "P5CTS Cross Domain Solution (CDS) & Encryptor." If this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through e-mail filters at Eglin and/or Hill AFB. Filters are designed to delete emails without a subject or with a suspicious subject or attachment. Attachments with files ending in.zip or.exe are not allowable and will be deleted. Ensure only.pdf,.doc,.docx,.xlsx, or.xls documents are attached to your email. All other attachments may be deleted. Ensure office attachments do not contain macros; otherwise, Air Force network security will block macro-enabled attachments. Ombudsman: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program manager or contracting officer but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather to the Contracting points of contact identified below. The Ombudsman is Lt Col Kenneth Decker, AFLCMC/AQ-AZ, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433. He may be contacted by email at kenneth.decker.1@us.af.mil, phone number (937) 255-5512. All correspondence sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads "P5CTS Cross Domain Solution (CDS) & Encryptor. " If this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through e-mail filters at Eglin and/or Hill AFB. Filters are designed to delete emails without a subject or with a suspicious subject or attachment. Attachments with files ending in.zip or.exe are not allowable and will be deleted. Ensure only.pdf,.doc,.docx,.xlsx, or.xls documents are attached to your email. All other attachments may be deleted. Ensure office attachments do not contain macros; otherwise, Air Force network security will block macro-enabled attachments.
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