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Machine Foreign Language Translation System (MFLTS) Follow-on Capabilities

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W909MY-16-R-A025Federal

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The Department of Defense has issued a sources-sought announcement for the Machine Foreign Language Translation System (MFLTS) Follow-on Capabilities under solicitation number W909MY-16-R-A025. This opportunity focuses on enhancing and advancing the MFLTS technology, which involves foreign language translation and language and dialect recognition capabilities. Detailed technical documents and specifications related to this system are available in an online reading room through the Corporate Management System Online (CMS II). Interested companies must register on the CMS II portal and specifically request access to the MFLTS folder, where they can review various attachments including technical requirements, software development kits, language pack performance specifications, domain data, test plans, and cybersecurity strategies. Access is restricted and granted only after verification against criteria specified in the Distribution D documentation. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Defense office located in Alexandria, VA, with performance expected at Fort Belvoir, VA. The NAICS code assigned is 541930, indicating professional, scientific, and technical services. Contract specialists and contracting officers are available for inquiries and coordination. This announcement serves as a call for industry input and participation in the next phase of MFLTS development, emphasizing the importance of meeting specified security and technical criteria for access to detailed program materials.

General Info

DoD seeks industry input for advanced foreign language translation system development, requiring secure access.

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services

Place of Performance

ACC-APG - Washington ATTN: CCCE-CW, 10205 Burbeck Road, FORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5863, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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CDRL Exhibits A–E for MFLTS, 19 Apr 2017

PDF, High priority: read this first23 pages · cdrl
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Draft Statement of Objectives for MFLTS English-Russian Language Pack

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Draft Statement of Objectives - MFLTS Language/Dialect Recognition

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MFLTS Follow-On Capabilities PWS (Draft, 19 Apr 2017)

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RFI W909MY-16-R-A025 Questions and Responses

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W909MY-17-R-0011 DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specification

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W909MY-17-R-0011 RFP for MFLTS Follow-On Capabilities

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MFLTS Development Configuration Management Plan (19 Apr 2017)

PDF, Low priority60 pages · sow
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MFLTS Supportability Strategy v1.8 (16 Sep 2015)

PDF, Low priority30 pages · other
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Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaire Form

PDF, Low priority4 pages · past-performance
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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Cont Ct Wash Ofc
Contacts2 people available
OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22331-0700, USA
Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22331-0700, USA
Contacts
Wanda NoblinContract Specialist
Rosetta Wisdom-RussellContracting Officer

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A Draft RFP has been added under this FedBizOpps announcement. Section J Attachments labeled Distribution D under the RFP have been placed on an on-line reading room on an internet accessible portal known as the Corporate Management System Online (CMS II). Companies requesting access to these attachments must register for an account with CMS II. Registrants will access the CMS II website (https://www.mycmsportal.com) and follow instructions to complete registration. Registrants must specifically request access the MFLTS folder only. Access to the MFLTS folder documents will only be granted upon verification that criteria dictated by Distribution D are met by registered companies or organizations. Note: Industry members who previously established an account on CMS will continue to have access to the reading room. Section J Attachments labeled Distribution D Include: Attachment 0001 - MFLTS Technical Requirements Document Volume 1 - Architecture Specification Attachment 0002 - MFLTS Technical Requirements Document Volume 2 - CILABL Application and Language Component Development Guide Attachment 0003 - MFLTS Software Development Kit Attachment 0004 - MFLTS (ARL-MITRE) Data Corpora Guidelines Attachment 0005 - Draft MFLTS Language Pack Performance Specification for English-Russian Attachment 0006 - Draft MFLTS Technology Insertion Performance Specification for Language and Dialect Recognition Attachment 0007 - MFLTS Domain Data Attachment 0011 - Draft MFLTS Language Pack Test Plan Attachment 0012 - Draft MFLTS Technology Insertion Test Plan Attachment 0015 - MFLTS Cybersecurity Strategy

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