SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- AF CyberWorx Innovation Opportunities
- Notice Date
- 12/9/2019 11:47:58 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- Contracting Office
- FA7000 10 CONS LGC USAF ACADEMY CO 80840-2303 USA
- ZIP Code
- 80840-2303
- Solicitation Number
- FA7000-20-S-C001
- Response Due
- 7/31/2022 3:30:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 08/15/2022
- Point of Contact
- Erica L. Wilson
- E-Mail Address
-
10CONS.PK.Cyberworx@us.af.mil
(10CONS.PK.Cyberworx@us.af.mil)
- Description
- COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING (CSO)THIS SOLICITATION IS NOT REQUESTING SOLUTION BRIEFS/PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME General Information Requiring Agency Name: United States Air Force (AF) CyberWorx Commercial Solutions Opening Number: FA7000-20-S-C001 Commercial Solutions Opening Title: AF CyberWorx Innovation Opportunities Commercial Solutions Opening Type: This is the Initial Announcement NAICS: 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services; 541519, Other Computer Related Services; 511210, Software Publishers; 541330,` Engineering Services; 541512, Computer Systems Design Services; 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology. The selected NAICS will be provide in Calls. THIS A HYBRID SOLICIATION AGAINST WHICH CALLS AND OPEN PERIODS CAN BE RELEASED. This CSO will remain open for calls and potential open periods until 31 July 2022, to be updated annually and posted to Beta.Sam. See the full text announcement below for instructions. Types of Calls Calls: Three Step (See Section IV. (of the full text announcement) for Instructions): Over the period of this CSO, Calls may be issued to request solution briefs or proposals for specific Area(s) of interest (AoI). Each call will contain specific requirements and pertinent information. Solution Briefs/Pitches/Proposals submitted in response to the Calls will be accepted as specified in the individual Calls and evaluated in accordance with the Proposal Review Information (Section III.h.3. of the full text announcement). Offerors should monitor the Beta.sam.gov (previously FedBizOpps) website at https://beta.sam.gov/ for amendments to this announcement.THREE-STEP Calls: May result in a two/three step process*First Step: SOLUTION BRIEFS DUE DATE AND TIME: To be provided in Calls.Second Step: PITCH SESSION DATE AND TIME: To be provided in an invite sent to offerors that submit Solution Briefs considered to meet the needs of the AF CyberWorx.Third Step: COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS PROPOSALS/PROTOTYPE PROPOSALS DUE DATE AND TIME: To be provided in the Requests for Proposals sent to offerors whose solution briefs AND pitch sessions are considered to meet the needs of the AF CyberWorx.*Note: The Government reserves the right to forgo the second step and go directly to the third step. Open Periods: This CSO may also have Open Periods, which will be announced via Amendments to this CSO. Solution briefs may be submitted at any time during the open period for specific AoI(s) in accordance with the instructions in the full text announcement below. Solution briefs will be reviewed and, those selected for further consideration will result in either a pitch session OR a request for proposal (RFP) letter. Proposal due dates and times will be specified in each RFP letter. Offerors should monitor the Beta.sam.gov (previously FedBizOpps) website at https://beta.sam.gov/ for amendments to this announcement.First Step: SOLUTION BRIEF DUE DATE AND TIME: Solution briefs may be submitted at any time during the Open Period for specific AoI(s) in accordance with the instructions in the full text announcement below. Second Step: PITCH SESSION DATE AND TIME: To be provided in an invite sent to offerors that submit Solution Briefs considered to meet the needs of the AF CyberWorx.Third Step: COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS/PROTOTYPE PROPOSALS DATE AND TIME: To be provided in the RFP sent to offerors whose solution briefs and pitch sessions are considered to meet the needs of the AF CyberWorx.NOTE: Solution briefs/proposal receipt after the due date and time shall be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f). Please note: It is the responsibility of the submitting organization to ensure solution briefs/proposals have been received by the USAF Academy. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of submitting your solution brief, it is your responsibility to contact the contracting office to ensure receipt. Failure to do so may result in a late submission.Submission: Solution briefs and/or proposals must be submitted to the Contracting Point of Contact (POC). POC will be provided in each Call or Open Period. Additional InformationSolicitation Request: Solution briefs, pitch sessions or proposals will be solicited via Calls. In addition, solution briefs may be submitted at any time during the open period. Note: Calls and Open Periods for the same AoI will not be solicited at the same time.System for Award Management (SAM) Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in accordance with FAR 52.204-7 (see https://www.acquisition.gov). SAM is the primary Government repository for prospective federal awardee information and the centralized Government system for certain contracting, grants, and other assistance related processes. It replaces CCR/FedReg, On-line Representations and Certifications (ORCA) and the Excluded Parties Lists System (EPLS). By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.Type of Award: The AF anticipates the award of commercial, Fixed Price type contracts in accordance with FAR Part 12 and the Defense Commercial Solutions Opening Pilot Program, DARS Tracking number 2018-O0016. The AF also reserves the right to award Other Transactions (OT) for Prototypes. Nontraditional defense contractors and small businesses are encouraged to submit solution briefs or proposals under this CSO.Definitions:"Commercial Solutions Opening" (CSO) is a competitive procedure Contracting Officers may use to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, or services."Innovative" means-(1) any new technology, process, or method, including research and development; or(2) any new application of an existing technology, process, or method."Nontraditional Defense Contractor" is defined in 10 U.S.C. § 2302(9) as an entity that is not currently performing and has not performed, for at least the one-year period preceding the solicitation of sources by the DoD for the procurement or transaction, any contract or subcontract for the DoD that is subject to full coverage under the cost accounting standards prescribed pursuant to 41 U.S.C. § 1502 and the regulations implementing such section. This includes all small business concerns under the criteria and size standards in 13 C.F.R. § 121.Estimated Program Cost: It is anticipated that the cumulative amount for awards issued under this CSO will not exceed $25 million. No funding has been specifically reserved for this solicitation. Detailed estimated funding profiles will be included in Calls.Anticipated Number of Awards: The AF anticipates making multiple contract awards; however, the AF reserves the right to award all, part, or none of an offeror’s proposal. Overarching Program Goals: AF CyberWorx is a problem solving organization focused on human centered design that builds rapid prototypes to improve the user experience located at the United States AF Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, CO. USAFA is designated as a federal laboratory, with the unique position to establish various partnerships and agreements with academia and industry, and is chartered with solving the AF’s mission problems by engaging users, industry, and academia in human centered design processes that result in solutions for the warfighter. There is interest in capturing the most creative and advanced technologies where the department can make use of defense specific projects and dual-use technologies to further its technological gain. In realizing the potential to leverage superiority in innovative technologies, AF CyberWorx endeavors to create valued partnerships by aligning itself with partners that assist in technology transfer/transition by spin-off technologies and guiding small business economic development with the primary goal of broadening the defense industrial base. This CSO is a competitive solicitation seeking proposals for innovative, commercial technologies and services that accelerate attainment of critical defense capabilities. This CSO may result in the award of prototype projects, which include not only commercially-available technologies fueled by commercial or strategic investment, but also concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile development activities that can incrementally improve commercial technologies, existing government-owned capabilities, or concepts for defense application.AF CyberWorx is soliciting solution briefs in response to AoI(s) which will be posted as calls to this CSO.The CSO outlines the procedures to submit a response to an AoI to ensure a competitive process that consists of three-phases: solution brief, pitch, and full written proposal.Communication between Prospective Offerors and Government Representatives:Calls: Open communication between industry and Government representatives is strongly encouraged prior to the issuance of a Call. Until a Call is issued, technical and contracting questions may be resolved through open dialogue or in writing. After a Call is issued, all exchanges shall be in writing and submitted to the Contracting Officer.If not proprietary or confidential, questions and responses, received under Calls, will be published to the Beta.sam.gov (previously FedBizOpps) website at https://beta.sam.gov/ to ensure all potential offerors are treated equitably.Open Periods: Open communication is encouraged prior to Step-two/three under an Open Period. Technical questions may be resolved in writing or through open dialogue until a solution brief is submitted; however, contracting questions must be in writing. After a solution brief is submitted, all communication shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing.Communications with any of the identified points of contact herein, or in a subsequent Call or CSO amendment, shall not constitute a commitment by the Government to subsequently fund or award a proposal. Only Contracting Officers are legally authorized to commit the Government.Technical POCs:Primary:Michael M. Helgeson, Lt Col, USAFDeputy Director, Air Force CyberWorxmichael.helgeson@edu.usafa.eduDSN: 333-3399, Commercial: 719- 333-3399Alternate:Ms. Jayleen Guttromson-JohnsonAcquisition Program Managerjayleen.guttromson-j@usafa.eduDSN: 333-3399, Commercial: 719-333-3399Contracting POCs:Ms. Erica WilsonContracting/Agreements Officer, 719-333-8048Email address: 10CONS.PK.CyberWorx@us.af.milAny questions regarding this announcement shall be routed through the Contracting Office email address listed above. All questions shall be submitted in writing by email. **See attachments for details**
- Web Link
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SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/edc2be9765ae4d198d8ad3fc62ba729c/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: CO-03, CO 80840, USA
- Zip Code: 80840
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 80840
- Record
- SN05511818-F 20191211/191209230247 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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