Cyber Security Operations Center Support
Request for Information
Enterprise Network Defense Support
TAC Number: TAC-17-39431
This is a request for information (RFI) only. Do not submit a TEP. It is requested that all interested parties, however, note their interest and provide indication of their respective capabilities to perform the effort described in attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bid, Request for Task Execution Plan, Request for Quotation or a Request for Proposal. There is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this RFI. Your response to this RFI will be treated only as information for the Government to consider. You will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs that you incur in responding to this RFI. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated or received for this effort. The information provided may be used by the VA in developing its acquisition strategy. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government does not intend to pay for the information submitted in response to this RFI.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 541512 with a size standard of $27.5 million.
Be advised that set-aside decisions may be made based on the information provided in response to this RFI. Therefore, this RFI is also issued to determine the availability of verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) that are capable of providing the total Enterprise Network Defense support services identified in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) in accordance with the Limitation of Subcontracting in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations B'125.6. Responses should be as complete and informative as possible. Any interested party not VIP registered and a verified SDVOSB or VOSB (http://www.va.gov/OSDBU/index.asp) should not respond to this notice.
Generic capability statements will not be accepted or reviewed. Your response must address capabilities specific to the services required in the attached PWS and must include the following:
Respondents shall include the following in their submissions:
Name of Company:
Cage Code and DUNS Number:
Address:
Point of Contact /Company Representative:
Phone Number:
Fax Numbers:
Email Address:
Any applicable schedules (General Services Administration (GSA), Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS), Veterans Technology Services (VETS) Government wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), etc.);
Provide a summary of your technical capability to meet the PWS requirements. As part of this capability summary, provide a response to this specific element:
Explain your staffing capabilities for providing the subject matter expertise, certifications; and in some cases, 24x7x365 support required in the PWS. For example, tasks within the PWS require performing advanced analytics, Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) hunting, and kill chain analysis and 24x7x365 monitoring and handling for cyber security incidents, intrusions, and threats;
Corporate experience or expertise in performing cyber security support at a scale equal to The Department of Veterans Affairs Enterprise, which is over 500,000 managed endpoints at 1,500 locations across the country. In addition, corporate experience or expertise in managing efforts with widespread resources in various locations. Specific examples or references provided must include the agency, point of contact, dollar value, and contract number.
For SDVOSB or VOSB interested parties, address the intent and ability to meet the set aside requirement in accordance with VAAR 852.219-10 (JUL 2016) (DEVIATION) VA Notice of Total SDVOSB and 13 CFR B'125.6, which states the contractor will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government to it to firms that are not SDVOSBs as defined by VAAR 852.219-10 (JUL 2016) (DEVIATION). Your response shall include information as to available personnel and financial resources; full names of proposed team members and the PWS requirements planned to be subcontracted to them, which must include the prime planned percentage or the names of the potential team members that may be used to fulfill the set aside requirement.
Has the draft PWS provided sufficient detail to describe the technical requirements that encompass the Enterprise Network Defense support services to be performed under this effort under a Time-and-Material (T&M) contract type?
______ YES _______ NO (if No, answer question e)
If NO , please provide your technical comments/recommendations on elements of the draft PWS that may contribute to a more accurate proposal submission and efficient, cost effective effort.
Submit your response via email to the Contract Specialist, George Govich at George.govich@va.gov no later than 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time on March 31, 2017.
George.Govich@va.gov, 732-440-9692
george.govich@va.gov
