Global Nuclear-Detonation Situational Awareness & Capabilities Based Analysis

DESCRIPTION: This is a Sources Sought synopsis for a competitive services acquisition (Reference FAR Part 37) as required by FAR Part 5.2. This Sources Sought Synopsis announcement market survey is for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. VENDORS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT FORMAL PROPOSALS UNTIL A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL IS POSTED TO THIS WEBSITE. This requirement is considered non-commercial in nature and any resultant contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part 15. AF ISR Agency/A7KC is issuing this sources sought notice to support a forthcoming requirement to conduct a Capabilities Based Assessment (CBA) and an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) for a Global Nuclear-Detonation Situational Awareness (GNSA) capability for the nation. This CBA is being conducted by the Air Force ISR Agency (AFISR). This effort includes a detailed CBA of this mission area including a Functional Area Assessment (FAA) and a Functional Needs Assessment (FNA). Following the successful completion of the CBA and if the project enters the Material Solution Analysis (MSA) phase, the GNSA AoA will be conducted. In particular we are seeking contractors who have experience conducting CBAs and AoA's, who are familiar with Operations Research, Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) techniques, effectiveness analysis, cost and systems analysis and have experience with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). If you have an interest in bidding on this work please provide answers to the following questions. 1. Do you have facilities in the local area? What is the address of these facilities? 2. Do you have experience with CBAs - specifically the FAA and FNA portions of a CBA and practical experience conducting AoAs? What is your past experience? 3. Do you have subject matter expertise related to the GNSA Mission? What is this expertise? 4. Do you have experience in Cost/Effectiveness evaluations? What is your experience? 5. Do you have Modeling & Simulation Experience? What is your experience? 6. Do you have experience developing Scenarios? What is your experience? 7. Do you have any experience with JCIDS, specifically writing Joint Capabilities Documents (JCDs) or Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs) and have experience vetting them through the validation and approval process for both the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) and the Air Force Requirements Oversight Council (AFROC)? What is this experience? 8. Do you have any operational expertise in the area of nuclear detection systems including the United States Nuclear Detection System (USNDS) or others? What is your experience? 9. Do you have any operational expertise in the area of National Technical Nuclear Forensics (NTNF)? What is your experience? 10. What is the classification level of your facility and do you have both storage and processing at this level? 11. Please list any past experience/contracts that might be of relevance to this procurement. 12. Are you a small or disadvantaged business? 13. Do you currently have a DCAA approved rate structure? 14. Are you on the GSA Schedule? What contracts do you currently hold? 15. As you prepare to respond to our RFI here are some links that you might find useful. More specifics on the GNSA mission will be available should the government proceed to a request for proposal (RFP). Please feel free to call if you have additional questions. http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/editorial_0766.shtm http://www.af.mil/information/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=96 http://space.au.af.mil/enhance.htm The GNSA CBA will determine if there are gaps in the nations capability to provide global nuclear detection awareness and to propose and evaluate potential solutions to mitigate these gaps if they should be discovered. This could include upgrades to existing capability, recapitalization of an existing capability, or development of new and advanced systems. 16. List any other pertinent information you believe the government should consider with regard to your current or past performance which might be considered during strategic deliberations on how the government will fulfill this service requirement. Personnel must have clearances to support classified work at a level commensurate with the requirements, up to and including Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Responders are advised that prospective Offerors will be required to hold a current TS facilities clearance or propose their plan to obtain one. Due to the security requirements of the work location, no work can be performed until appropriate facility and personnel clearances are obtained. All sources capable of providing these services are being sought. In addition to the information provided below, responding parties must also indicate their size status in relation to the business size standard of $7 million and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541690, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. The anticipated contract period of performance is for a base year plus a one-year option period. No technical or solicitation document exists at this time. All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm's capabilities in providing the required services. The contractor will be required to establish Associate Contractor Agreements (ACA) with contractors supporting other AFTAC efforts. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Firms responding must state whether they are a Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Black College or University or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI), an 8(a) firm, a Native American Firm, a HUBZone firm, a Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern, a participant in the Very Small Business Pilot Program, or a Large Business based on the size standard above. The Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman is applicable. Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the AF ISR Agency ombudsmen, Mr. Brian Beaudine, A7K, 102 Hall Street, Ste 258, San Antonio TX 78243-7091, phone: 210-977-2453, fax: 210-977-3012, e-mail: brian.beaudine@lackland.af.mil. Point of contact is Ms Patricia Bosinger at pat.bosinger@patrick.af.mil, or by mail to Ms Patricia Bosinger, AF ISR Agency/ A7KC, 1030 South Highway A1A, MS 1000, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3002. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 30 Jun 2010.