Web-Enabled Temporal Analysis System Tool Kit (WebTAS TK)

Presolicitation Notice posted on 2 Feb 2009 is hereby replaced by the following: Document Type: Presolicitation Notice Solicitation Number: E81416_WebTAS_TK Title: Web-Enabled Temporal Analysis System Tool Kit (WebTAS TK) Classification Code: A -- Research & Development Description Contracting Office Address: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Material Command, AFRL - Rome Research Site, AFRL/Information Directorate, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome, NY 13441-4114. Point of Contact: Michael Graniero, Contract Specialist, Phone 315-330-1610, FAX 315-330-1608, Email Michael.Graniero@rl.af.mil. Due to limitations of the FedBizOpps website, the Government is unable to post this Pre-Solicitation Notice under Solicitation Number FA8750-09-R-0022. Therefore, the Government is posting the pre-solicitation notice ONLY at Solicitation Number "E81416_WebTAS_TK," which will contain only the pre-solicitation notice and modifications thereto. All prospective offerors are instructed to continue to routinely monitor and register under Solicitation Number FA8750-09-R-0022 as well as the pre-solicitation notice. The Request for Proposal and any additional updates will be posted to Solicitation Number FA8750-09-R-0022. AFRL Rome has a requirement to perform software research and development for the RIE Division, Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site, Rome NY (AFRL Rome). AFRL Rome has a requirement to develop and integrate new technology into real-time spiral releases of the Web-Enabled Temporal Analysis System Tool Kit (WebTAS TK) software, and sustain the operational baseline to meet the functional requirements of users through software enhancement and on-site engineering support. WebTAS TK supports Air Force efforts in providing Department of Defense commands, services and various Federal Agencies with a software toolkit that provides a general data visualization and analysis infrastructure for the analysis of temporal, spatial, entity and association information. The flexible WebTAS TK architecture provides access to multiple data sources, data mining, and collaboration tools that facilitate trend, link, pattern, and distributed analysis to support activity prediction and customer unique capabilities like Strategic Worldwide Integration Capability (SWIC), Predictive Analysis and Network-centric Analysis for Collaborative Intelligence Assessment (PANACIA) and Master Air Attach Plan (MAAP) Toolkit. This effort will perform engineering and technical tasks and operations and maintenance support for current and new users of the WebTAS TK software toolset. Technical enhancements are needed to correct any identified shortcomings in the toolset and to provide additional capabilities, features, processes, and documentation. The enhancements will extend WebTAS TK functions and provide more effective and efficient capabilities to meet the needs of the users. Installation support will be needed to install the WebTAS TK software and hardware, and train users at multiple sites throughout the world. Operations and maintenance actions will be needed to provide continued system support to current customer sites and to the new sites after system installation. In the course of performance, the contractor will interface with various DoD and Government agencies through visits and electronic means, and technical visits that will take place at various sites, worldwide. The contractor will also provide technical support to the Air Force Research Lab/Information and Intelligence Exploitation Division to assist in the analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation. Anticipated deliverables include software, hardware, and technical documentation. An indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity cost-plus-fixed-fee (completion) type contract is contemplated with an ordering period of 60 months. The maximum contemplated ordering amount is anticipated to be approximately $300,000,000.00. The prime contractor and their subcontractors for this contract must have Top Secret SCI security clearances; foreign allied participation at the prime contractor level shall not be permitted for this effort. In reference to the WebTAS TK effort, information can be obtained by contacting the Government WebTAS TK Program Manager, Michael Welch, at (315) 330-7758, who will forward a copy of the WebTAS TK Read Library which has been updated as of the time of this notice. All prospective offerors are responsible for requesting the most current version or other information pertaining to the read library by contacting the WebTAS TK Program Manager. Data contained within the updated read library is subject to export control restrictions. Access to WebTAS TK Source Code is available at AFRL/RIEB, Rome, NY location only. Please contact Mr. Welch to arrange a time to review code. Prior to access being granted, respondents must submit a copy of an approved DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement (Mar 2005), (may be obtained at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/default.asp) along with a letter from the Data Custodian designated on that form, authorizing access by whomever will be reviewing the library or source code, to the WebTAS TK Program Manager at the Air Force Research Laboratory/RIEB, 525 Brooks Road, Rome, New York 13441-4505, or fax to his attention at (315) 330-3913. Evaluation of the small business capability packages received in response to the Sources Sought announcement resulted in a determination that a set-aside for small business is warranted. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541712 and the size standard for small business is 500 employees. Respondents to this announcement should indicate whether they are a small business, 8(a) concern, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, or historically black college or university (HBCU) or minority institution (MI) (as defined by the clause at DFARS 252.226-7000). In accordance with AFFARS 5301.91, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Before consulting with an Ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer, Kelly L. Conniff, (315) 330-4073, Kelly.Conniff@rl.af.mil, for resolution. AFFARS Clause 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (AUG 2005) will be incorporated into the resultant contract. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the Ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The Ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. Consulting an Ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). If resolution cannot be made by the Contracting Officer, concerned parties may contact the following AFRL Ombudsman: Susan Hunter, Building 15, RM225, 1864 4th Street, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7130 FAX: 937-255-5036 COM: 937-255-7754. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the AFRL level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force Ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. The Ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. Do not contact the Ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contract Specialist. The formal solicitation is expected to be released on or about 23 FEB 2009. When it is issued, the entire solicitation will be posted under Solicitation Number FA8750-09-R-0022 on the Fedbizopps web site at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/ . Select "Vendors"; under Acronym, select "USAF"; at AFMC, select "Locations"; at AFRL, Rome Research Site, select "Posted Dates". A Draft Request for Proposal is currently posted on the Fedbizopps website under solicitation number FA8750-09-R-0022. The FedBizOpps offers a registration service that will send an e-mail notification when a change is made to this announcement. To register, click on the "Register to Receive Notification" button at the end of this announcement in the FedBizOpps. This service is provided for convenience only and does not serve as a guarantee of notification. Offerors registering their name either on the FedBizOpps or with the Contract Specialist should not conclude that they will receive a paper copy of the solicitation in the mail. Paper copies will not be available. The solicitation and any amendments thereto will only be available by downloading the documents from the FedBizOpps. All prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. All offerors must acknowledge receipt of amendments to the solicitation. See Numbered Notes 1 and 26. All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to the RFP which shall be considered. Technical questions should be directed to the Program Manager, Michael Welch, via e-mail to Michael.Welch@rl.af.mil or by phone at (315) 330-7758. Contractual questions should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Michael Graniero, via e-mail to Michael.Graniero@rl.af.mil or by phone at (315) 330-1610. Point of Contact Michael Graniero, Contract Specialist, Phone (315) 330-1610, Fax (315) 330-1608, Email Michael.Graniero@rl.af.mil