Lab Support Services
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Request for Information (RFI) Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e)
W56KGY-19-R-0045
11 September 2019
Classification Code:
A - Research and Development
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:
541 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Synopsis:
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. THIS REQUEST IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN INVITATION FOR BIDS, REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTES, OR AN INDICATION THAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL CONTRACT FOR THE ITEMS CONTAINED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SUPPLY OR SERVICE. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUBMISSION OF THE INFORMATION BEING REQUESTED OR REIMBURSE EXPENSES INCURRED TO THE INTERESTED PARTIES FOR RESPONSES.
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) C5ISR Center, Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate (I2WD) - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, 21005 is conducting a Market Survey to identify potential sources for procurement of cyber electronic warfare capabilities onsite laboratory support.
The U.S. Army CCDC, C5ISR Center, 12WD intends for its subject matter experts to review submissions to gain knowledge of technology. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e) responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.
Background and Description:
This RFI by the U.S. Army seeks industry interest, feedback, and expertise on cyber electronic warfare capabilities. More specifically, the information sought is with regard to on-site scientific and engineering support at government facility to supplement existing government technical staff.
The details of specific technologies development efforts, and technical requirements are classified at the SECRET/NOFORN level. Interested parties are required to have properly accredited facility(s) at the time of this RFI to be able to receive the classified portion of this RFI. To receive a copy of the classified RFI interested parties should contact ACC-APG by email to usarmy.apg.acc.mbx.acc-apg-army-contracting-inbox@mail.mil and provide the following information:
• Company Name
• Mailing address
• Point(s) of Contact
• Facility Security Officer (FSO) contact information
• Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code
• Facility accreditation information
• SIPRnet email address (if available)
Questions and request will only be accepted in writing, phone calls will not be accepted. Contractors that do not have the ability to receive, transmit, store, and process information at the SECRET//NOFORN level at the time of this RFI will not be able to respond to this RFI.
Submission Instructions:
Interested sources are requested to submit a brief Summary of Capabilities. In addition, interested sources must address the following Market Survey Questionnaire.
1. Administrative Information:
a. Company Name
b. Mailing Address and Website
c. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code
d. NAICS number, with associated business size and eligibility under U.S. large, small, small-disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, or 8(a))
e. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number
f. Location of facility(s)
2. Person(s) Responding to RFI (both a Technical and Contact POC)
a. Name
b. Title
c. Company Responsibility/Position
d. Telephone number / Fax number
e. Email address
3. Security:
a. Do you have a Facility Security Officer (FSO)? If so, provided contact information
b. I your company foreign owned: if so, what is the country and is the company fully or partially owned?
c. Do you have foreign national employees? If so, what is the country of origin?
d. Has your company implemented an Operation Security (OPSEC) Plan?
e. Does your company have experience with a Program Protection Plan (PPP)?
f. Is your company currently able to transmit unclassified data in accordance with U.S. Government data encryption requirements?
g. Does your company have experience with compliance of DD254 - Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification? If so, what procedures does your company use to enforce DD254 compliance with subcontractors?
h. Does your company have the ability to operate and maintain a secure shared data collection site (manpower, estimate labor hours, and total payments) between contractor and Government?
i. Do you have properly cleared Top Secret /Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) personnel to manage and support any efforts that may result from this RFI?
Contractors may only submit one (1) submission per CAGE code. Contractors may submit multiple capabilities within one submission. Additional capabilities must be provided within the confines of the page limits, provided below. If your company has different business sectors which hold different CAGE codes, each sector can submit a capability package. In addition, each CAGE code must provide separate facility clearance documentation. If teaming, use the Prime Contractor's CAGE code in the response.
Submission of proprietary and other sensitive information must be marked and identified with disposition instructions. Submitted material will not be returned.
Submit unclassified RFI questions to usarmy.apg.acc.mbx.acc-apg-army-contracting-inbox@mail.mil. All submissions of questions must have the RFI # listed in the subject. DO NOT SEND CLASSIFIED INFORMATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. Questions will only be accepted in writing. No phone calls will be accepted.
All white paper submissions must consist of two (2) CD ROMs of all material in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format (1" margins and 12 point Arial or Times New Roman Font), mailed to:
Army Contracting Command
ATTN: MAJ, Sean Kwoun, Contract Specialist
6565 Surveillance Loop
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
Label each CD clearly with "RFI # W56KGY-19-R-0045", respondent organization, point(s) of contact, and classification/caveats. The contents of each CD should be identical.
The page limitation of the Statement of Capabilities is 15 pages, including all pictures, figures, and tables. The page limitation for the Market Survey Questionnaire is 15 pages. The entire package can be no more than 30 pages. Responses shall be written using a 12 point font size or larger.
The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damage for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations and requirements.
If you company intends to submit classified information in response to this request, please contact ACC-APG at usarmy.apg.acc.mbx.acc-apg-army-contracting-inbox@mail.mil prior to submission. For a variety of security reasons, we will not be accepting submissions above the level of SECRET collateral. If you have responses that you believe are above the SECRET collateral level, please provide justification within your response explaining that additional portions were excluded due to the classification level.
Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 5200.01, Volume 3, Enclosure 4, page 55 addresses the handling of SECRET information. The website direct link to the regulation regarding the handling (to include transmission) of classified material is:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/520001 vol3.pdf
The information provided and received in response to this announcement is subject to the conditions set forth in FAR 25.215-3 - Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes.
All questions regarding this RFI must be emailed to usarmy.apg.acc.mbx.acc-apg-army-contracting-inbox@mail.mil. All submission of questions must have the RFI # listed in the subject line. No phone calls will be accepted.
White paper responses to this RFI must be received no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 04 October 2019. Responses received after this time will not be accepted or considered.
Sean Kwoun , Contract Specialist , Phone 443.861.4592, Email sean.s.kwoun.mil@mail.mil
