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99 CS Flex Service Credits   2

ID: F3G3FA4156AW02 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

This is a RFI notice only. This RFI is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with FAR Part 10.

The 99th Contracting Squadron is seeking market information from qualified, experienced and interested vendors who can supply the items and perform services outlined below and in the attached draft Statement of Objectives (SOO) for Flexible Service Credits to support and integrate new systems into the modernized network at Nellis AFB.

Request interested firms respond to the following:

  1. Identify your firm's information (name, address, phone number, CAGE code).
  2. Identify if your company is a large or small business. If applicable, identify what small business program(s) (i.e. SBA Certified 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, HubZone, etc.) your company is certified as.
  3. Identify the appropriate amount of calendar days required to respond to a RFP.
  4. What is the timeframe needed from time of award to transition and begin new service.
  5. Any other comments, feedback or response on how to improve this requirement is highly encouraged.
  6. The Government wants to ensure transparency of this process and ensure interested firms are provided the same information. If your firm has a question regarding this RFI, can the Government post your firm's questions, along with the Government's response, in FedBizOpps, GSA, etc. (your firm's name will not be disclosed to the public)?

Only electronic responses will be accepted. Please send responses via email to the primary point of contact, SSgt Nathan Doebler, at nathan.doebler@us.af.mil, no later than Friday, 9 August 2024, 12:00 pm Pacific Time. Earlier submission is highly encouraged.

This RFI notice is issued for planning purposes only. Responses to this notice will assist the Government in identifying potential sources and determining if a set-aside of the solicitation is appropriate. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract, nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any bid/proposal preparation costs.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Contract Specialist, SSgt Nathan Doebler, at (702) 652-2570 or nathan.doebler@us.af.mil.

Background
The 99th Contracting Squadron is seeking market information from qualified, experienced, and interested vendors to supply items and perform services related to Flexible Service Credits. This initiative supports the integration of new systems into the modernized network at Nellis AFB, ensuring interoperability and continuity while meeting Air Force directives and protecting the network from vulnerabilities.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide Flexible Service Credits for training, consulting, VMware initial on-site setup configuration, and ground and remote support of newly installed systems. Specific tasks include:
- Training and consulting services for VMware, SolarWinds, CISCO ISE, Cisco DNA, and CISCO Comply to Connect (C2C) products.
- Remote support for the aforementioned products.
- Initial on-site configuration/setup of VMware requiring a minimum of 40 hours of contiguous on-site training and consulting services.
- One year of remote engineering support including configuration, implementation, troubleshooting assistance, design guidance, and full technical guidance during normal business hours.
- Provide two examples of previous projects involving initial on-site configuration/setup of VMware.
- Submit resumes of at least two technical staff with suitable operational and technical skills.
- Ensure compliance with DoD 8570 standards including Security+ certification and a minimum Secret Clearance.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is for one year from the signature or receipt of the purchase order.

Place of Performance
Work will be performed at Building 907, 6010 Fitzgerald Blvd, Nellis AFB, NV 89191.
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Overview

Agency
Air Combat Command (ACC) [DoD - USAF]
Response Deadline
Aug. 9, 2024, 3:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
Aug. 1, 2024, 1:04 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
541519 - Other Computer Related Services
PSC
DA01 - IT And Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Support Services (Labor)
Place of Performance
Nellis AFB, NV 89191 United States
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $1,500,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
32%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 8 days, below average for the Air Combat Command. 52% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Air Force were awarded full & open.
On 8/1/24 Air Combat Command issued Sources Sought F3G3FA4156AW02 for 99 CS Flex Service Credits due 8/9/24. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 541519 (SBA Size Standard $34 Million) and PSC DA01.
Primary Contact
Name
Nathan Doebler   Profile
Email
nathan.doebler@us.af.mil
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Rachel Tilley   Profile
Email
rachel.tilley.1@us.af.mil
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > ACC > FA4861 99 CONS LGC
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA4861
Source Organization Code
500042544
Last Updated
Aug. 24, 2024
Last Updated By
nathan.doebler@us.af.mil
Archive Date
Aug. 24, 2024