SPECIAL NOTICE
N -- Test Enterprise Network Modernization III (TENM3)- EPG, ASOs, and OTC
- Notice Date
- 7/15/2024 7:36:08 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541519
— Other Computer Related Services
- Contracting Office
- ACC-ORL
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- W900KK-24-RFI-TENM3
- Response Due
- 8/23/2024 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/21/2024
- Point of Contact
- Constance K Hastings, Bobby Arora
- E-Mail Address
-
constance.k.hastings.civ@army.mil, bobby.arora.civ@army.mil
(constance.k.hastings.civ@army.mil, bobby.arora.civ@army.mil)
- Description
- Background: TENM encompasses the ATEC requirements of the following three projects: Test Network Modernization, ATEC Fiber Modernization, and Future Wireless Network. TENM will provide ATEC the critical on-range test network bandwidth to move large volumes of test data for analysis and decision-making via fiber and wireless technologies. The on-range test network is the foundation necessary to meet the interconnectivity and interoperability demands of Multi-Domain Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) distributed testing, and to move data to the cloud environment. Program requirements include fielding test network hardware capable of addressing bandwidth limitations, and meeting end of life, redundancy, and network management requirements. Other aspects addressed within the programs include installation and replacement of existing fiber infrastructures necessary to meet current and future data throughput requirements. Development and installation of a modern enterprise wireless network solution that combines increased performance, enhanced interoperability, and lower sustainment costs, will also be addressed under TENM. TENM will provide an innovative and efficient platform capable of supporting ATEC�s current and future mission-critical test network requirements. Introduction: The U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) Project Manager Cyber, Test & Training (PM CT2) intends to use this Request for Information (RFI) to obtain industry responses for the network design and cost estimation in developing a hybrid fiber and wireless communications network architecture utilizing existing infrastructure, to the maximum extent possible, at U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) �Subordinate Organizations (ASOs) - (Aberdeen, Arctic Regions, Electronic Proving Grounds, Redstone, West Desert, White Sands, Yuma and Operational Test Command (OTC)) and an expeditionary network design for Operational Test Command capable of meeting current and future U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) test network requirements. Test Enterprise Network Modernization (TENM) will proceed in a phased approach with the release of 3 separate RFIs to address the requirements for the multiple ASOs. Places of Performance:� Redstone, Huntsville, AL������� Arctic Regions Test Center, Ft. Greely, AK Electronic Proving Ground, Ft. Huachuca, AZ Fort Huachuca, AZ Yuma Test Center, Yuma, AZ Aberdeen Test Center, Aberdeen, MD Fort Liberty, NC White Sands, White Sands, NM Fort Sill, OK Fort Bliss, TX Fort Cavazos, Killeen, TX West Desert, Dugway, UT����� 1. The first RFI will focus on the hybrid network design for Aberdeen and Yuma. 2. The second RFI will focus on the hybrid network design for Redstone, White Sands and Ft. Bliss. 3. The third RFI will focus on Electronic Proving Grounds, Arctic Regions, West Desert and OTC. OTC will require an expeditionary network design solution and cost estimation is requested for each proposed approach. Reponse due dates for TENM3: For EGP: 23 August 2024 3:00 PM EST For ARTC: 23 August 2020 3:00 PM EST For WDTC: 23 August 2024 3:00 PM EST For OTC: 20 September 2024 3:00 PM EST Specific use cases/scenarios will be provided for each location for all three RFI releases to assist potential respondents in developing their proposed solutions. These use cases are not all encompassing and are focused on high usage test areas at the respective locations to assess potential initial solutions. Interested parties shall provide well-articulated and detailed technical solutions in their capabilities statement submissions and include a cost ROM estimate for all or part of the requirements detailed in the supplemental attachment. The Government is requesting submittals from interested U.S. only vendors (Small Businesses preferred) that can provide an existing commercial solution for developing a hybrid fiber and wireless network solution capable of meeting the current and future U.S. Army Test Network requirements. Site visits to each of the locations will be established to assist potential vendors in understanding the test environments, existing infrastructure, RFI scenarios and answer questions. Visit requests will be required to attend the site visit and the process is detailed in the attachment. The site visit is completely voluntary and is not required to submit a response to the RFI. Requirements: Develop a hybrid fiber/wireless network solution for ASOs capable of providing connectivity utilizing both fixed and mobile wireless towers while leveraging the current fiber infrastructure at each location to meet ATEC test network requirements while adhering to the following:� Cybersecurity: Ability to support U.S. D.O.D cybersecurity requirements. Spectrum Utilization and Spectrum Availability. Performance: Throughput, available bandwidth (BW), spectral efficiency. Propagation Range: Range of RF signal based on operating frequency. Integration Effort: Operational ease of deployment, interoperability. Mobility: Handoff between nodes if needed to cover a large area.� Support for vehicle mobility. Portability: Maximum flexibility for ASOs to configure the network with transportable hardware to set up an expeditionary network (OT) and/or �temporary� network infrastructure for coverage of remote locations on the test ranges. Recurring cost: Monthly operating expenses (spectrum costs, infrastructure maintenance, licenses, fees, etc.) Scalability: Ability to support required number of users for systems under test and associated assets. Support for future network needs both fixed and mobile (Mbps, coverage, spectrum): A technology path to support higher throughput, and lower latency services with a reasonable investment. Standards-Based Technology: Reduce investment risk and guarantee interoperability across vendors as opposed to proprietary solutions. Upfront cost: Initial investment to build a network to meet coverage and capacity requirements. Training: Required training for the setup/configuration/maintenance of the proposed network High Noise: The ability to perform in a high noise environment (D.O.D); Robustness of the system. In addition to addressing the above stated requirements: Explain how the recommended solution or solutions could be demonstrated. What infrastructure requirements would be necessary to implement the recommended approach? How would the newly developed wireless network infrastructure be physically integrated into an already existing hardwired and mobile network in varying geographic terrains? Will the proposed solution consist of standards based commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies? If a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or proprietary solution is proposed, provide evidence to support the recommendation. Explain how the newly proposed wireless network solution would minimize risk from cyber threats consistent with DoD Instruction 8500.01. Explain how the proposed solution (i.e. 5G cellular, Wi-Fi, etc.) would best suit the requirements? If modeling and simulation tools are used to provide coverage analysis, specify the tools, methodology and design considerations involved. For the proposed solution provide a lifecycle sustainment plan with cost estimate. Site visits to each location identified in the respective RFI release will be conducted to assist vendors with the ability to meet with the local ASO representatives to address questions and see the network environment.� Visit requests to each location must be completed and approved prior to arrival to attend.� It is not a requirement to attend the site visit to submit a response to the RFI.� Site visits are being offered to assist respondents in viewing the test environment(s) at each location. Dates for the site visits: Electronic Proving Grounds/OTC IEWDTD Ft. Huachuca: 22 July 2024 ARTC: TBD* WDTC: TBD* OTC Ft. Cavazos: 4 September 2024 *RFI notice will be amended and reposted if site visit dates are set for ARTC and WDTC Visit request processes for EPG and OTC can be found at the following links: Electronic Proving Ground (EPG):� https://home.army.mil/huachuca/about/Garrison/DES/physical-security/visitor-access Facility Security Officer - Arnold Arvizu (arnold.s.arvizu.civ@army.mil, 520-538-4020) SMO Codes - W04YAA Facility POC - Orville Bonner (orville.a.bonner.civ@army.mil, 520-533-9677) Operational Test Command (OTC): https://home.army.mil/cavazos/my-fort/visitor-information Facility POC � Corey Terceira, (corey.w.terceira.civ@army.mil, (254) 288-1264) Acquisition Strategy- Planning Information: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): The applicable NAICS codes being considered for this effort is 541519-Other Computer Related Services, 518210-Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services, and 238210-Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation/Contractors. The applicable Product Service Codes (PSC) is N059- Installation of Equipment- Electrical and Electronic Components. NOTE 01: The current SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards was updated 17 March 2023; since the beginning of 2022, the SBA has regularly updated the table to account for inflation. Businesses must update their SAM.gov profiles in order to have their small business status reflect the most current small business size standards. Until updated, the SAM profiles will continue to display the small business status under outdated size standards. NOTE 02: In accordance with 13 C.F.R. 121.104, the current calculation for dollar (monetary) value based NAICS codes is average total receipts over the last five (5) completed fiscal years. NOTE 03: In accordance with 13 C.F.R. 121.106, the current calculation for employee based NAICS codes is average number of employees used for each pay period for the preceding completed 24 calendar months. Submission Details: Interested parties shall provide capability statement responses outlining technical solutions, existing capabilities, and key cost and schedule drivers that demonstrates their capability to fulfill the requirements described herein (20 pages maximum for each RFI). Responses should indicate those functions that the response satisfies currently and those functions that would require additional design and development efforts to satisfy the requirement. Responses are requested to provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost and schedule information. Is your company classified as a large or small business under the listed NAICS codes? If small business, please indicate any applicable socio-economic status [i.e., 8a, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), HUBZone, Veteran� Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)]. If you plan on subcontracting to other companies in order to deliver technical capability, please provide details on exactly which tasks will be assigned to those subcontractors; in addition, provide the names of those anticipated subcontractors, and list the anticipated percentage of small business subcontracting. TENM3 response due dates:� For EGP: 23 August 2024 3:00 PM EST For ARTC: 23 August 2020 3:00 PM EST For WDTC: 23 August 2024 3:00 PM EST For OTC: 20 September 2024 3:00 PM EST **NOTE (LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING): If you are a small business interested in being the prime contractor for this effort, please be advised of updated FAR clause 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting) (OCT 2022). The current clause adds the definition of ""Similarly Situated Entity"" and the 50% calculation for compliance with the clause. Small business prime contractors may now count ""first tier subcontractor"" work performed by a ""Similarly Situated Entity"" as if it were performed by the prime contractor itself. To assist in our market research and set-aside determination for this effort, if you are a small business interested in priming this effort and plan to utilize a ""Similarly Situated Entity"" to meet the Limitations on Subcontracting requirements, please identify the name & Unique Entity ID/CAGE Code of the specific firm(s) you intend to partner/subcontract with to meet the requirements as well as their SB size status under the NAICS that you as the prime would assign for their workshare. Information regarding any planned ""Similarly Situated Entity"" should be included in answering any questions outlined in the RFI in order to assist the Government's capability determination. Please reference the System for Award management (SAM) notice number and title in the subject line of your e-mail and on all enclosed documents (footer). Responses shall use Microsoft Office 2013 (.xlsx, .docx, .xlsx or .pptx) or Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro {.pdf) formats. Responses shall be in sufficient detail for the Government to determine if your business possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to be considered. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. All information/materials received in response to this RFI that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL. Attachment/Links: RFI Project Descriptions USAISEC Technical Criteria for the Installation of Information Infrastructure Architecture (I3A), February 2010 Visit Request process for Electronic Proving Ground Visit Request process for West Desert Test Center Contact Information. Electronic responses to this RFI shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, constance.k.hastings.civ@army.mil, with an electronic copy (CC) to the Technical Point of Contract (Engineer) via email, bobby.arora.civ@army.mil, no later than (NLT)�3:00 p.m. (EDT) on 23 August 2024 for EPG, ARTC and WDTC and NLT�3:00 p.m. on 20 September 2024 for OTC. Primary Point of Contact: Constance K Hastings, constance.k.hastings.civ@army.mil Secondary Point of Contact: Bob Arora, Bobby.arora.civ@army.mil
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