Sources Sought Synopsis: Red LAN Follow-on Sustainment

I. PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION 1. This Sources Sought Synopsis is issued in support of the Space and Missile Systems Center Special Programs Directorate (SMC/SP) solely for information and planning purposes in support of market research being conducted by the SMC/SP to identify capable potential sources for a follow-on contract to the current REDLAN sustainment services contract. This Sources Sought is only for the sustainment effort under the existing program. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This sources sought announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by the Space Force to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. 2. This effort will be based on the existing REDLAN configuration and sustainment requirements with an expected award in 4Q CY21. This effort is likely to be the final sustainment contract for the existing REDLAN system. 3. The REDLAN is a system operated at Schriever AFB by SMC/SPG. The REDLAN connects sensors and users for continuous flow of Space Domain Awareness data at multiple security levels. The REDLAN is accredited to the TOP SECRET//SAR and TOP SECRET//SCI Levels therefore a Controlled Interface (CI) will be used to vet all communications between the networks. An eXMeritus Hardware Wall (HWW) configured with appropriate rule sets has been certified and accredited for this purpose. The HWW is considered part of the overall REDLAN system. The REDLAN consists of multiple hardware strings to enable prime/backup operations, software modifications and spares. The security of the information being passed on this system is protected through the use of FIPS 140-2 approved encryption mechanisms. The connections at each end are located within controlled access facilities, guarded 24 hours a day. Individual users will not have access to the data except through their systems security software inherent to the operating system. All access is controlled by authentication methods to validate the approved users. Data delivered from the Red LAN will be by way of the eXMeritus HWW PL/4 CI. This will ensure that only authorized data will be provided. The applicable security policies governing data connections are the Joint Air Force Army Navy (JAF AN) 6/3, DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the Department of Defense Intelligence Information System (DodllS) Joint Security Implementation Guide (DJSIG). Contractor is responsible for all cybersecurity Risk Management Framework activities. Contractor will develop and maintain security response processes designed to allow quick response and reporting of critical security incidents, such as the detection of malware, denial of service attacks and data spillages. Communication and coordination between security personnel is vital to the protection of the system and data. Contractor is responsible for auditing application processes and user activities involving the interconnection. Activities that will be recorded include event type, date and time of event, user identification, workstation identification, success or failure of access attempts, and security actions taken by system administrators or security officers. Audit logs will be retained as per applicable guidance and as outlined in each system's System Security Plan. Contractor will also be responsible for integration of MIT/LL developed Optical Processing Architecture at Lincoln (OPAL) software for existing and potential future sensor interfaces. 4. The Government owns the data rights for the technology used in the development, operation, and sustainment of the REDLAN system. 5. The sustainment contract tasks include, but are not limited to: organizational level maintenance tasks (hardware/software), sustaining engineering and anomaly resolution, maintenance data collection, special studies, modifications and upgrades, depot level maintenance tasks (hardware/software), supply support and inventory management, configuration management, technical data management, depot support facility management, and security management. II. SMALL BUSINESS CONSIDERATION 1. The pertinent NAICS code for this announcement is 541990 with the applicable size standard of $16.5M. Any business, regardless of size, in this area of expertise is encouraged to submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) to demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements listed above to show that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses from small and small disadvantaged businesses are highly encouraged and the Government encourages teaming/partnering. 2. Responders to this Source Sought shall indicate whether they are a large business, small business, small-disadvantaged business, 8(a) small business, women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business, or service-disabled veteran-owned small business and all applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes. Interested parties desiring to do business with the Space Force shall be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registry. Respondents must specify if they are a U.S. or foreign owned firm. This acquisition involves data that are subject to export control requirements under the Arms Export Control Act (Department of State) or the Export Administration Regulations (Department of Commerce). III. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Any persons or companies having knowledge of the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission area and believes that they are capable of fulfilling a prime contractor role for this program may submit a written response. The Statement of Capability (SOC) should contain the following information: company name, address, primary POC, an executive technical summary of capabilities mentioned above, and how the interested party would overcome the Government's lack of data rights to SBSS system. Potential sources interested in a prime contractor role must possess or be able to obtain a TS/SCI/SAR accredited SCIF to house Government equipment and information and have personnel with current TS/SSBIs clearances. 2. Responses to this synopsis must be received via email to each POC listed below no later than 3 May 2021. Responses must be in an electronic format (MS Word 2003 or newer, or PDF) and must conform to 8.5 X 11 page size, 1 margins, and a type 12 font. Submittals must not exceed 10 pages (single sided) in length. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow up information requests. Submittals that contain classified materials must be coordinated with either the primary or secondary points of contact. Any interested party in this area of expertise may submit a SOC. 3. The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of submissions or of the information received, or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this Sources Sought Synopsis. The Government will not reimburse any cost associated with submitting information in the SOC response to this market research, nor shall any cost allowed on any Government contract. Primary Point of Contact: Maj Alejandro Sena Contracting Officer Alejandro.sena.2@us.af.mil Secondary Point of Contact Mark Wegryn Program Manager mark.wegryn@spaceforce.mil