Intelligence Exploitation and Targeting Systems (IETS)

*DETAILED DESCRIPTION ******* THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO INFORM INDUSTRY THAT THE SOURCES SOUGHT POSTED UNDER SOLICITATION NUMBER N6893620R0103 WAS SYNOPSIZED UNDER SOLICITATION NUMBER N6893621R0004 AND WILL BE POSTED UNDER SOLICITATION NUMBER N6893621R0004. ADDITIONALLY, PSC CHANGED FROM AC62 TO AC13. ALL OTHER INFORMATION REMAINS THE SAME. BACKGROUND The Naval Air Systems Command, Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA, is conducting a market survey to determine the interest and capability of the Industry to participate in an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract that focus on the development and fielding of Intelligence Exploitation and Targeting Systems (IETS) systems/prototypes related to future systems or the sustainment of deployed systems. This requirement includes two distinct fields of intelligence: Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Imagery Intelligence (IMINT). OBJECTIVE The objective is to collect information regarding potential sources capable of providing the requirements listed in the sources sought. In addition to searching the market for qualified vendors, the results of the sources sought may be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist per NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) 541715, small business standard of 1,500 employees. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. The Government requests that all companies, both Large and Small, submit their business size by NAICS code. If your company is a Small Business, please specify if your company is or is not each of the following: (a) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (b) HUB Zone Small Business; (c) 8(a) Concern; (d) Woman- Owned Small Business; (e) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small business (EDWOSB) to the Government's Contract Specialist, Aretha Jones (contact information listed above). REQUIRED CAPABILITIES The contractor shall deliver IETS or components in accordance with each Task Order issued under the contract. The contractor will perform systems engineering analysis, software design and product reviews, system and software development, integration, testing, installation, operation, training, sustaining engineering and help desk technical assistance. The contractor will perform technical studies and trade-off analyses, as well as evaluations of capabilities and requirements in supporting the definition of requirements and capabilities for future Sustainment of Common Geo-positioning System (CGS) Baseline-based IET systems and/or implementations. Included in the delivery of these requirements will be the execution of management, scheduling, planning, monitoring, and reporting functions normally associated with Common Geo-positioning Services (CGS) Project (CGSP) objectives and Service Program requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specification shall apply to this requirement and the prime contractor shall have or demonstrate ability to obtain a "Secret" Facility Clearance. The contractor must demonstrate the following requirements: Industry Standards - IEEE/EIA Std 12207 Information Technology - Software Life Cycle Processes; Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) methodology in place with documented improvements and IT (Clinger-Cohen Act); Web Sites, Web Enablement and Application / System Development, Modification, and Maintenance Support Services; Information Assurance (IA) and Contractor Networks and Connections. The contractor must provide personnel with a valid state motor vehicle operator's license as proof that they have achieved the proficiency level that is required to safely operate government vehicles on military installations. All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested sources shall submit the following information in a capabilities statement package (not to exceed 5 written pages (single-sided 8.5-11 inch pages), in files readable by Adobe Reader 10 or Microsoft Word 2007, with no font small than 10 point) demonstrating ability to perform the specific requirements discussed above. This documentation must address, at a minimum, the following: 1. Company details including: Company Name, Cage Code, DUNS Number, company Address, Company Business Size, Technical and Management Points of Contact: names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses. 2. Prior/Current corporate experience performing efforts of similar scope within the last 10 years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government Point of Contact with current telephone number and e-mail address, a brief description of how the contract referenced relates to the services described herein. 3. A capability statement that addresses the ability to meet the requirements defined in the draft Statement of Work (SOW) (See Attachment 1) and provides answers to the Capability Statement Questionnaire (See Attachment 2). The capability statement shall delineate between the two distinct fields of intelligence included in the scope, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Imagery Intelligence (IMINT), and describe whether the company can fulfill SOW requirements for SIGINT, IMINT, or both. If submitting a capabilities statement package by e-mail (preferred method), the following restrictions apply: (1) Limit graphics; (2) The contents of the email cannot exceed 5MB; (3) Use standard file extensions: doc, xls, pdf, zip, ppt; (4) The following attachments will not be received by recipients on the NMCI system: .avi, .bat, .cmd, .com, .dll, .eml, .exe, .pif, .scr, .shs, .vbs, and .vbe; (5) Send packages to : aretha.y.jones@navy.mil Please submit capabilities statement package by email. Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information within FBO. See the DLIS website for registration details: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx Going forward, all new entities registering in GSA's System for Award Management (SAM), as well as existing registrations being updated or renewed, will require the submission of an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number before the registration will be activated. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take several days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an "Active" status as the government cannot award to an entity without an "Active" SAM registration. More information can be found at www.gsa.gov/samupdat Submittals of capabilities statements for consideration by the Government in acquisition planning. Interested parties are advised that the information submitted may not be used for procurement action. This announcement is for informational purposes only. Please answer all the questions in the attached capability statement questionnaire when submitting your response to this Sources Sought (See Attachment 2). Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information within FBO. See the DLIS website for registration details: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx Going forward, all new entities registering in GSA's System for Award Management (SAM), as well as existing registrations being updated or renewed, will require the submission of an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number before the registration will be activated. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take several days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an "Active" status as the government cannot award to an entity without an "Active" SAM registration. More information can be found at www.gsa.gov/samupdate.