Aircraft Cyber Protection Systems

In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 10, Market Research, the Technology Applications Program Office (TAPO) is conducting market research in support of the requirement described in this announcement. The objective of this market research is to identify potential sources for the desired capability. The Government will use the information received for acquisition planning purposes. Sources responses will assist the Government in the development of its acquisition strategy for a possible Request for Proposal (RFP), to be issued at a later date, and in determining whether any type of small business set-aside is possible for this procurement or whether full and open competitive procedures should be utilized. This notice shall not be construed as a RFP or as any commitment or obligation on the part of the Government to issue a solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request, so proposals will not be considered. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests. Response is strictly voluntary - it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in any formal RFP process that may take place in the future. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence the Government's acquisition strategy. All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted as a result of this sources sought notice. Requirement: The TAPO office is interested in vendors who can provide active cyber protection for rotary wing aircraft. Offerors shall provide whitepapers to highlight current technologies as well as potential future insertion of advanced technologies. All proposed technologies should be defined by technology readiness level (TRL)/manufacturing readiness level (MRL) and timelines shall be proposed for potential future technological insertions. Vendors may submit a whitepaper for consideration. All proprietary information contained in the submission shall be appropriately marked. The Government will not use proprietary information submitted from any one firm to establish future capability and requirements. Note: a supplemental information packet (SIP) is available for those U.S. companies eligible to receive export controlled information. Interested sources must submit a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Joint Certification Program (JCP) approved DD Form 2345, DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement. See the JCP (DLA) website for further information: (https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP) NAICS Code: The Agency has tentatively assigned North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code [334511] to the requirement, but interested sources can recommend other NAICS Codes for agency consideration Small Business Size Standard: Submission Instructions: Responses via email are due 13 February 2023 to Mr. Aurelio Medina at aurelio.k.medina.civ@socom.mil and must include the information requested below. Responses greater than 10 pages (including all attachments) will not be considered. Late responses will not be accepted. This is strictly market research, and the Government will not entertain any questions at this time. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The Government appreciates industry's interest and thanks interested companies in advance for responding to the Sources Sought. Qualified sources shall submit a statement of interest on sources letterhead demonstrating the source's qualifications to perform the defined work. Responses must be complete and sufficiently detailed to address the specific information. The documentation shall address, at a minimum, the following: A. Sources Profile to include: Sources name and address; Affiliate information: parent sources, joint venture partners, and potential teaming partners; Year the firm was established and number of employees; Two points of contact (names, titles, phone numbers and email addresses); DUNS number and CAGE Code, as registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov/: Small Business designation/status (must correlate with SAM registration): _____ Small business _____ HUBZone _____ WOSB _____ 8(a) _____ VOSB _____ SDVOSB _____ Small Disadvantaged Business [Continue with specific capabilities and experience]. Include a brief statement as to why each prior contract is relevant to this sources sought notice and other relevant information. In addition, include proof of satisfactory past performance on the contracts with customer points of contact. Please be advised that USSOCOM contracts for various IT, business, acquisition, technical, and staff support services, some of which require support contractor access to proprietary information submitted by other contractors during administration of this contract, known as - covered government support contractors. Execution of this contract constitutes approval to release the contract, contractor proposals, other contractor information, or proprietary data obtained during contract administration to Government Support Contractors who require access and have signed Non-Disclosure and Rules of Conduct/Conflict of Interest Statements.