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Requirements Sourcing Tool (RST) + Data Ontology Support

ID: FA300225Q0003 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

This Request for Information (RFI)/Notice of Intent seeks information to confirm this acquisition shall be sole sourced to Palantir Technologies and seeks information regarding availability and capability of all qualified sources, large and small businesses, to perform a potential requirement. Responses received will be used for acquisition strategic decision-making purposes only and will not be disclosed outside this agency. This announcement is for informational purposes only. The information obtained may be used for acquisition planning purposes and will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. This announcement does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a contract or otherwise pay for the information solicited.

The 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS), at JBSA-Randolph, Texas 78150-4302, intends to award a firm-fixed price contract/Task Order on a sole source basis to Palantir Technologies (Cage Code: 470F5) under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), Limiting Sources, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The anticipated sole source award to Palantir Technologies (Cage Code: 470F5) will provide sustainment and maintenance support for the Force Generation Operations & Readiness Requirements Sourcing Tool (RST) + Data Ontology in support of Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), Force Generation Operations & Readiness Division (AFPC/DPMW).

All interested parties who believe they are capable and can meet all aspects of this requirement are invited to complete Attachment 2, Contractor Capability Survey, describing their capability and qualifications to provide the aforementioned support services. In addition, the 338th ESS is requesting industry feedback regarding the attached draft PWS dated 30 Oct 2024 (see Attachment 1).

See attachments for additional information and instructions.

Attachments:

1. Performance Work Statement (PWS)_DRAFT_30 Oct 2024

2. Contractor Capability Survey_30 Oct 2024

3. Industry Feedback PWS Worksheet_30 Oct 2024

Background
The 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS), located at JBSA-Randolph, Texas, intends to award a firm-fixed price contract on a sole source basis to Palantir Technologies. This acquisition indicates that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements.

The contract aims to provide sustainment and maintenance support for the Force Generation Operations & Readiness Requirements Sourcing Tool (RST) and Data Ontology in support of the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), specifically the Force Generation Operations & Readiness Division (AFPC/DPMW).

Work Details
The contractor will provide support for the Requirements Sourcing Tool (RST) and Data Ontology application, which includes: managing deployment-related data through an extract, transform, and load (ETL) process; maintaining capabilities within the RST + Data Ontology application; enabling users to view, report, source, un-source, look up, export, and view historical data; maintaining authoritative data source web subscriptions related to deployment records; assigning permissions for user management; creating announcements; tracking transactions and workload based on operational sections or members.

Specific tasks include:
1. Managing user permissions and capabilities within the Supervisor Dashboard.
2. Ensuring data accuracy by refreshing records from various authoritative sources.

Period of Performance
The anticipated contract period consists of a 12-month base period plus four optional 12-month periods.

Place of Performance
JBSA-Randolph, Texas 78150
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Overview

Agency
Air Education and Training Command (AETC) [DoD - USAF]
Response Deadline
Nov. 14, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Oct. 31, 2024, 1:34 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541519 - Other Computer Related Services
PSC
None
Place of Performance
JBSA Randolph, TX 78150 United States
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Odds of Award
25%
On 10/31/24 Air Education and Training Command issued Sources Sought FA300225Q0003 for Requirements Sourcing Tool (RST) + Data Ontology Support due 11/14/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541519.
Primary Contact
Name
Melissa Gonzalez   Profile
Email
melissa.gonzalez.6@us.af.mil
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AETC > FA3002 338 ESS CC
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA3002
Source Organization Code
500019183
Last Updated
Nov. 30, 2024
Last Updated By
melissa.gonzalez.6@us.af.mil
Archive Date
Nov. 29, 2024