Scientific Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) II

The Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Crime Center (DC3) is designated as a Federal Cyber Center, is the Department of Defense (DoD) Center of Excellence for Digital and Multimedia (D/MM) forensics, and serves as the operational focal point for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Cybersecurity program. To fulfill its mission, DC3 has collaborated with The Secretary of the Air Force, Concepts, Development, and Management (SAF/CDM) Office and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) Headquarters, Cyber Division (XRY) to bring complex cyber operational capabilities to the Air Force. SAF/CDM explores new concepts, develops emerging opportunities, and manages high-priority projects and programs to provide innovative solutions to Air Force and Department of Defense (DoD). AFOSI/XRY is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping the Air Force Law Enforcement and Counterintelligence (LE/CI) cyber mission against criminal and foreign intelligence threats. To meet current and projected workload requirements DC3, its current partners SAF/CDM and AFOSI, and adjacent stakeholders must augment its military and civilian workforce with appropriate, highly skilled, analytic, and cyber oriented technical professional services support. Specifically, Scientific Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) II support to apply knowledge of cyber operations, LE/CI concepts, architectures, systems, hardware (HW) / software (SW) components & protocols, and technologies to analyze proposals, project plans and deliverables for accuracy, compliance, security, and completeness for the Government. 1.2 Objectives: The SETA II support team is expected to draft, edit and fully coordinate technical projects across multiple stakeholders and organizations to include plans that permit the integration of cyber capabilities into infrastructure baselines following legal, regulatory and security requirements. - 1.2.1 The SETA II support team conducts project planning to include development and management of technical requirements, budget forecasts and estimates, and schedules for project government leads. - 1.2.2 The SETA II team members are considered a key part of a multi-discipline project team, integrating technical knowledge with operational and threat intelligence information to create holistic capability proposals for transition to operational use. 1.3 Scope. The SETA II support team requires extensive expertise in systems engineering, cyber'Law Enforcement (LE)/Counterintelligence (CI)/Counterespionage (CE) tools and techniques, as well as a deep understanding of cyber operations, cyber threats, risk mitigation, government acceptance testing, program management, and financial management. Specific tasks encompass technical analyses for trade studies, cyber capability assessments, lab testing, tool evaluations, support for field test demonstrations, system performance tracking and documentation, vendor market surveys, supportability technical data development, training, transition planning, and implementing new capabilities within a flexible enterprise system architecture environment. This support also involves developing workflow solutions for the enterprise service management infrastructure, utilizing both classified and unclassified system data sources for the AF Cyber system architecture. This includes improving processes and introducing technical innovations to display operational system and support data for end-users, support providers, and Government stakeholders. Furthermore, the Contractor will provide engineering and technical enterprise service support, including feasibility studies, analysis of alternatives, technical services during planning, construction or installation phases, inspection, and evaluation of engineering projects to including independent validation and verification and penetration testing as necessary, and related services to support platform, tools, or capability instantiation. Throughout these tasks, adherence to relevant DoD and AF guidance and Instructions is paramount. 1.4 Standard of Conduct: The Contractor shall adhere to and operate within imposed government official policies, regulations, instructions and directives; completing all steps required to achieve systems accreditations at various levels, to include: design, design documentation, technical development, developmental and operational testing, security assessments, and operational documentation (operating manuals, user and administrator manuals, software design description, functional design/description document) through various certifications (e.g. security A&A, JITC). It is critical for the contractor to ensure the documents are completed throughout the project in a way that will satisfy the accreditation reviews at the end of the project. SECTION II TASK DESCRIPTIONS- The Contractor MUST have experience, technical knowledge, and Past Performance. Administrative & Management Support Services (NAICS 541611) Engineering and Support Services (NAICS 541330) *Engineering and Technical Analysis Support *Sustainment Engineering *Change Management and Release Management * Integration Environment Support *Architecture * Studies, Analysis and Assessments * Process Improvement and Transition Planning (Innovative, Transition, and Engineering) *Test Engineering * Cyber Operations Analysis *Developmental Technical Project Support (R&D) Vendors responding to this RFI should format their responses as follows: 1. Include a cover page with the vendor's name, address, point of contact, and contact details, referencing the Sources Sought number and title. Not more than one (1) page. 2. Provide an executive summary that briefly outlines the vendor's qualifications and capabilities specific to NAICS code 541611, any special categories (VOSB, 8a, WOSB, SDVOB, HUBZone, etc.), and summarizing the key points of the request for information. Not more than one (1) page. 3. Detailed responses should address (in order) each objective and task area identified in the description, with clear headings and subheadings. Not more than three (3) pages 4. Include comprehensive company information detailing the company's background, size, structure, relevant experience, and past performance as each relates to demonstrated capabilities to provide SETA/A&AS support for DoD MDCO (LE/CI). Not more than four (4) pages. 5. Describe the technical capabilities and expertise relevant to the requested services, including technology, infrastructure, and any innovative solutions. No more than two (2) pages. 6. Outline the approach and methodology the vendor would use to meet the agency's needs, detailing proposed processes, tools, or techniques. Not more than two (2) pages. Submit responses by the specified deadline, submission via email to identified points of contact, confirmation of receipt will be provided. Questions or requests for clarification should be submitted by the provided deadline, and answers will be communicated to all potential respondents.