Technical Enhancements/Additional Production of Mobile Ground Tactical Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems/Capabilities.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. Subject: Technical Enhancements/Additional Production of Mobile Ground Tactical Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems/Capabilities. Synopsis: The US Army is seeking One (1) PRIME contractor to concurrently perform ALL of the following tasks: a) Produce, test, train, field and support ten (10) ground tactical SIGINT systems in accordance with the capabilities provided by an existing configuration (see attachment A for an overview of capabilities) under NAICS code 334515. The Army is determining the availability and technical capability of potential offerors to support the program's additional/continuing production efforts. Program requirements are no more than 1 year from contract award to system delivery and potential fielding immediately thereafter IAW Army fielding schedule/requirements. b) Develop, test, integrate/retrofit/field, provide training, and support additional/enhanced capabilities for new/previously delivered/fielded ground tactical SIGINT systems. These additional capabilities include, but are not limited to, improved/more efficient Signal Processing, expanded performance ranges, and exploitation of emerging Signals of Interest (SOI's) to maintain operational relevancy. The Army is determining the availability and technical capability of potential offerors to execute the program's efforts to develop/insert new technologies/capabilities in accordance with the requirements of a Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Performance Based Specification (these documents are in development and not available at this time) under NAICS code 334515. Development to completion of fielding/training cycles are no more than 18 months from contract award. c) Develop, produce, test, train, deploy and support ground tactical SIGINT and/or EW systems in accordance with the capabilities provided by an existing configuration (see attachment B for an overview of capabilities) and enabling the development of additional/enhanced capabilities to maintain operational relevancy under NAICS code 334515. The Army is determining the availability and technical capability of potential offerors to provide systems in order to support Army ONS efforts. Development to completion of fielding/training cycles are no more than 18 months from contract award. Respondents are asked to provide a response that addresses, at a minimum, the following topics that include a summarization of past relevant SIGINT and EW systems experience. Basic Information: 1. Company name, address, cage code, and full point of contact information. 2. State whether your company is considered a Large or Small Business. 3. Provide conformation that the company has a Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) approved accounting system. 4. Provide general information regarding any potential or existing teaming arrangements, strategic alliances, or other business arrangements that you may utilize to satisfy the entirety of the requirements. Respondents are requested to identify teams, indicating each team member's role/responsibilities and the process/rationale used in selecting the teaming members. Technical Requirements: 5. Description of an existing (or ability to immediately establish) classified (at the TS/SCI level) production facilities/capabilities (minimum of 30,000 square feet) and the associated TS/SCI cleared, trained/experienced staff to enable the development of capabilities and production of systems to begin within 30 days of contract award. Discussion should include verification of the ability of the responder to support production at a rate of no less than 2 systems per month with initial system deliveries to begin within 360 days of contract award. The responder should also include a plan to support a - surge production rate of 4 systems per month. Facility requirements include access to SIPR, JWICS and the National Security Agency Network (NSANet). 6. Provide proof of an existing staff of a minimum of 150 TS-SCI cleared personnel that would be dedicated to this program to execute all required management, engineering, logistics support, testing, and manufacturing/retrofit/production tasks. Also, please identify the company's facility clearance level and the level of safeguarding classified material. 7. Provide a plan to execute formal Contractor testing (i.e. Developmental/Technical Testing and First Article Testing) of the proposed retrofitted and production systems including all required documentation to achieve a Material Release (MR). 8. Provide documentation of demonstrated expertise in successfully executing the SCI accreditation process. 9. Provide a plan/schedule on obtaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) certification from the Designated Accreditation Authority (DAA) based on successful compliance with the DoD Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements for the overall system (i.e. system and communications over the required transport layer (Trojan, WIN-T, BFT, etc) NLT 210 days after contract award to support initial fielding/deployments. 10. Document experience (minimum of 5 years) with developing, integrating, training, and maintaining/sustaining software for SIGINT/EW systems. 11. Provide an overall Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Level 2 IMS for each effort that identifies/highlights key milestones/events from contract award through initial testing, first system delivery, retrofit/production schedule, NET events, complete support (including depot operations), and other items as called out in this requirements list (e.g. approval of an ATO, etc). The IMS shall include a critical path determination. 12. Document expertise with other agency collaborative efforts and software packages such as Theatre Netcentric Geolocation (TNG), REDHAWK, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Signal Recognition Software, RAVENCLAW/EWPMT, and SIGINT dataflow. 13. Provide a brief summary of the responder's knowledge and experience with the TROJAN/WIN-T/BFT/other data networks. 14. List of the top 5 risks associated with executing these efforts (including proposed Mitigation Plans IAW the DoD/DAU Risk Reporting Matrix). 15. Document the strategy to continue support of the overall lifecycle sustainment/management plan including: a. Maintaining the system support package. b. Provisioning of any new system spare components/suppliers and depot operations. c. Updates of the training Program of Instruction (POI)/curriculum and Technical Manuals (TMs) including the proposed use of inter-active media to enhance learning as required. d. Staffing of TS/SCI cleared, highly experienced and uniquely SIGINT/EW knowledgeable team of Fielders/Field Service Representatives/Certified Military Instructors to field/support/train the systems (minimum of 2 teams of 5 personnel each is required to support simultaneous NET events (these individuals are part of the 150 noted above). 16. Provide documentation demonstrating expertise in acquiring an approved Army System Safety Release/Confirmation. 17. Provide documented proof (e.g. DoD/other contract numbers, etc) of the responder's past experience with integrating, producing, testing, fielding and supporting tactical ground SIGINT/EW systems/programs. Include customer names and POCs. Question Instructions: No classified questions should be submitted. If you have any doubt/discrepancy regarding the classification of data/information, please do not include it in your question. Responses to any/all questions shall be Unclassified. _ All questions shall be submitted no later than 16 November 2018 via FedEx to: _ US Army PM EW&C ATTN: SFAE-IEW-EW Security Office, Alison Powell 6631 Cyber St. Bldg. 5100 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 Do Not Send Questions via Email; no responses will be provided to any questions not submitted IAW the process above. All questions received by the specified deadline and their answers will be posted on Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps). Respondents should be advised to not include any proprietary information since all questions and the Government's responses will be posted for all interested parties to review. Answers to questions may not be posted prior to the deadline for submissions. Response Instructions: Please only respond if you can support the entirety of the effort, including satisfying all development, retrofit/production, testing, fielding/deployment, training and support requirements. No classified information should be included in your response. If you have any doubt/discrepancy regarding the classification of data/information, please do not include it in your response. Proprietary information is acceptable but must be marked as proprietary. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). Responses shall be submitted in hardcopy only (2 copies) and not exceed 30 pages in length excluding cover page, administrative pages, and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Pages containing text shall be typewritten, on standard letter 8.5'x11 size paper. Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one blank line. Drawings or other graphics shall be reduced only to the extent legibility is not lost. Each page shall be single spaced with a minimum of 12-point Times New Roman font and no less than one inch margins/borders. All tables and graphics shall utilize a minimum of 10-point Times New Roman font and may be landscape. The Government will not reimburse responders to this notice for any costs incurred in responding, or in any subsequent exchange of information. Any proprietary and restricted information shall be clearly marked. Responses must be received by 12:00 noon on 7 December 2018. Responses must be sent via FedEx to: US Army PM EW&C ATTN: SFAE-IEW-EW Security Office, Alison Powell 6631 Cyber St. Bldg. 5100 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 Please do not call or email any Government Representatives. All inquiries regarding this sources sought announcement must be submitted in accordance with the instructions above under - Question Instructions. Attachment A: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (For the 10 Tactical SIGINT Systems) This system configuration represents an effort to effectively equip the Maneuver Brigade Combat Teams and the Expeditionary MI Brigades with on-the-objective SIGINT and Other INT capabilities thus enabling increased situational awareness / force protection to the maneuver force and allowing the force commander to make timely, informed decisions as to follow-on missions, objectives, or targets. Implementation is based on a two platform configuration, a SIGINT sensor and a Modular Integration Kit (MIK) support platform, which are primarily hosts for integrated COTS/GOTS Intel capabilities capable of multiple modes of employment (dismounted, vehicle-based, man-pack). A list of significant system components/capabilities include: Applicable to both platforms: - M-ATV and Stryker platform based - SATCOM OTM capability module supporting real-time access to Trojan Data Network - Server/Network Module with processing capability and a distributed bus for sensor integration - Power subsystem (Vehicle, tactical or commercial power) - Battery Back-up Module - Force Protection antenna/laptop - A kit for vehicle/platform integration/mounting - Mounting for multiple SIGINT/other antennas For the SIGINT Sensor: - Triple Enclaves (SIPRNet, JWICS and NSANet) - enabled through the Server Network Module - SIGINT capability modules (dismounted/vehicle-based) - SIGINT antennas - 3 User workstations with support for up to 7 laptops - SWaP for B-kit w/enclosure: Approximately 72,000 cubic inches (52Lx46Wx30H with four 5U cases); 850 lbs; 3350W (does not include laptops) For the MIK: - Triple Enclaves (NIPRNet, SIPRNet and JWICS) - enabled through the Server Network Module - SIGINT ManPack - 3 User workstations with support for up to 5 laptops - SWaP for B-kit w/enclosure: Approximately 72,000 cubic inches (52Lx46Wx30H with three 5U cases); 740 lbs; 2600W (does not include laptops) Attachment B: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (Ground Tactical SIGINT and/or EW Systems) This system configuration provides mobile Electronic Support/Electronic Attack (ES/EA) capabilities to provide situational awareness and non-kinetic effects or a - call for kinetic effects (fires) in a robust and dynamic Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) environment. It represents an effort to effectively equip emerging Army EW platoons with state-of-the-art EW systems to support DOTMLP-F and CONOPs development through employment/usage in various Army/Joint experiments/exercises. Implementation is based on a single platform configuration on an Army directed support platform, as a host for an integrated COTS/GOTS EW capability with at-the halt and on-the-move modes of operation. A list of significant system components/capabilities include: - Stryker ICV platform based - A-kit for vehicle/platform integration/mounting - State-of-the-art Software Defined Radio (SDR) o Software upgradable to maintain operational relevance o Peer/near-peer threat exploitation capable - ES - detection/collection; identification; direction finding (DF) - EA - directional/omni; varying techniques - Directional/Omni ES and EA antennas - Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning based Signal Recognition Software - SATCOM OTM capability module supporting real-time access to Trojan Data Network - BFT network connectivity - Triple enclave network module (NIPRNet, SIPRNet and JWICS-capable) - Ruggedized high-performance GP/GPU Server module - Docker Container Software architecture-based - EWPMT/RavenClaw SW suite - EW Mission Planning, Targeting and Asset Control