SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Research Development Contract
- Notice Date
- 3/22/2023 8:04:23 AM
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541715
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- ATTN: MS S84 - OCS SPRINGFIELD VA 22150-7500 USA
- ZIP Code
- 22150-7500
- Solicitation Number
- HM0476-23-R-0017
- Archive Date
- 08/31/2023
- Point of Contact
- Taylor Dunn
- E-Mail Address
-
Taylor.C.Dunn@nga.mil
(Taylor.C.Dunn@nga.mil)
- Description
- This notice satisfies the requirement to synopsize the Research Development Contract (RDC) IAW FAR 5.201(a) and (b)(1)(i) as well as represents the pre-solicitation notice IAW FAR 5.204.� It has been posted to the Governmentwide Point of Entry (www.sam.gov) IAW FAR 5.201(b)(1) and NGA NARI 5X05.201(a)(S-90).� This notice DOES NOT constitute a research and development (R&D) advance notice IAW FAR 5.205(a) � the Government�s market research has given NGA confidence that adequate competition is obtainable.��This notice does not constitute the solicitation; proposals are not requested at this time. RDC represents the follow-on effort to the majority of the requirements that currently fall under the RECON contract (GS00Q14OADU406/HM0476-18-F-0198) with Booz Allen Hamilton.� A sources sought notice was previously published on www.sam.gov related to the RDC effort using a notice ID of HM0476-22-R-1984.�� The notice ID for RDC has since changed to reflect the intended solicitation number of HM0476-23-R-0017.� The RDC scope is summarized as follows: perform research and development (R&D) to support NGA, NSG, and International Partner missions; develop and support testing of GEOINT R&D and pre-production software and hardware prototypes; insert developed technologies into Major System Acquisition (MSA) programs in development and operational systems; support testing of its own prototypes in relevant environments (R&D computer environment and operationally realistic field tests in various locations in the US and in allied countries); purchase support equipment, applications, and supplies needed to support testing, operations, and maintenance of its R&D and pre-production prototypes; and provide cloud environments for its contractors and other government and contractor personnel.� NGA Research is looking for developers who can conduct R&D and deliver GEOINT capabilities across key GEOINT technology areas (ex. foundational, geophysics, advanced phenomenologies (radar, spectral sciences and space), and analytic technologies) in response to mission requirements.� The RDC scope is defined in greater detail in the attached document entitled �Excerpts from Draft RDC ID/IQ PWS�. The Government intends to release the RDC solicitation as a request for proposals (RFP) under FAR Part 15 with the goal of awarding a multiple-award, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) contract.� The Government intends for the RDC task order competitions to follow once the RDC ID/IQ contract(s) have been awarded. Per FAR 5.207(a), this notice contains the required information as follows: Action Code: Synopsis_Presolicitation_Notice_RDC Date: 22 March Year: 2023 Contracting Office ZIP Code: 22150 Product or Service Code/NAICS: AC32, 541715 Contracting Office Address: 7500 GEOINT Drive, Springfield, VA Subject: Synopsis and Pre-solicitation Notice for RDC Proposed Solicitation Number: HM0476-23-R-0017 Closing Response Date: Proposals are not requested at this time.� Proposals will be due approximately 45 days from RFP release IAW FAR 5.203(e); the RFP is expected to be posted sometime in May 2023 Contact Point or Contracting Officer: Mrs. Taylor Dunn (Taylor.C.Dunn@nga.mil) Contract Award and Solicitation Number: Award number is TBD; see #8 for solicitation number. Contract Award Dollar Amount: The estimated ceiling for the RDC multiple-award, ID/IQ is approximately $850 million. Line Item Number: TBD Contract Award Date: TBD Contractor: TBD Description: See �Excerpts from Draft RDC ID/IQ PWS�.� The ordering period of the ID/IQ contract is anticipated to be one five-year base period and one five-year option period, for a total of 10 years. Place of Contract Performance: The Government anticipates most requirements will be fulfilled via offsite (contractor location) performance; some limited performance will occur on Government facilities.� There is also limited OCONUS support anticipated. Set-aside Status: This effort is being competed on a full and open basis, with an intended small business subcontracting goal of 35%. Per FAR 5.102(a)(5)(i), the RDC solicitation will not be made available through the GPE since disclosure would compromise the national security or create other security risks.� Per FAR 5.102(b)(1) and 5.207(c)(17), the CO will make the RDC solicitation available by employing other electronic means.� The Government intends to post the RDC solicitation (RFP) on the classified ARC at https://acq.nro.ic.gov/.� To promote competition, the Government will simultaneously publish a notice (pointer to the classified ARC) on this page on https://www.sam.gov �once the solicitation has been released directing all interested parties to the RDC solicitation on the classified ARC.� Access to the solicitation via the classified ARC will require a TS/SCI clearance and a classified ARC account. �If you do not already have a classified ARC account and are interested in pursuing this requirement, the Government recommends you follow these steps now before the solicitation is released to ensure you have access.� To create a classified ARC account, you must first create an unclassified ARC account by visiting https://acq.westfields.net and click on the �Register� link at the top right of the page. �Be sure to include your classified email address as you will not be able to access you classified account without it. �Once you have finished the registration process on the unclassified system and validated your unclassified ARC account by clicking the link you were sent via unclassified email, you will need to wait 2 business days for your classified ARC account to be automatically created.� Once you have waited 2 business days, you will be able to log into your classified account by visiting https://acq.nro.ic.gov/� from a TS network such as NMIS, NSAnet, CWE, AWAN, CWAN, JWICS, etc. using the same unclassified email and password you used on the unclassified system. �This will bring you to a page where you can click a button to send yourself a verification email to the classified email account you listed when creating your unclassified account. �If you do not have access to a TS network but possess a TS/SCI clearance, you can arrange a visit to our reading room once the solicitation has been released by calling 703-230-6100. Per FAR 5.207(c)(16)(i), all responsible sources may submit a proposal, once the RFP has been released, which shall be considered by the agency.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/fe77f0b97b5742ec817643d3d9edd811/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Springfield, VA 22150, USA
- Zip Code: 22150
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 22150
- Record
- SN06626296-F 20230324/230322230113 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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