Unified Network Operations (UNO) / Multiple Award IDIQ (Part 3) under PEO C3T   2

INTRODUCTION

Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Division B is releasing this Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, and Network (PEO C3N) / Project Manager Interoperability, Integration, and Services (PM I2S) / Product Manager Tactical Cyber and Network Operations (PdM TCNO). The purpose of this RFI is to obtain feedback from industry on the Second Draft RFP documents for PEO C3N's Unified Network Operations (UNO) program, to continue its engagement with industry. This effort is for a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MA-IDIQ) contract. The RFI contains the Second Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and a Draft of the Request for Proposal (RFP). Additionally, the Associate Contractors Agreement (ACA), and LCATs Pricing Spreadsheet. All of these documents together are referred to as the Second Draft RFP package . This RFI is open to all business types.

CAPABILITY DESCRIPTION

Unified Network Operations (UNO) is a critical component of the Army's network modernization plan, unifying its tactical and enterprise networks into a single unified network. UNO provides a suite of Department of Defense Information Network Operations (DODINOPS) software (SW) applications that are interoperable, standards-based, and shared between the Integrated Enterprise Network (IEN) and Integrated Tactical Network (ITN). The overarching objective is to standardize DODINOPS tools, enhance simplicity, bridge critical gaps, and ensure affordability and agility in the face of emerging threats.

ACCESS TO DRAFT DOCUMENTS

Interested Offerors must have an active SAM account and fully execute a MA IDIQ Tech Doc Access Compliance Certification and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for access to the CUI documents. In order to gain access to the CUI documents, interested Offerors shall submit a fully executed MA IDIQ Tech Doc Access Compliance Certification and NDA to Ms. Christel Petrizzo, Contracting Officer Representative at christel.petrizzo.civ@army.mil and Ms. Tran Nguyen, Acquisition Analyst tranthuyngoc.nguyen.civ@army.mil. The subject line for the email shall read W15P7T-24-UNORFI3 request for CUI docs and attach the fully executed MA IDIQ Tech Doc Access Compliance Certification and NDA. Upon receipt of the email request and signed CUI NDA, the interested Offeror's SAM account will be verified and, if approved, the interested Offeror will be sent the CUI documents, encrypted, via DoD SAFE.

REQUESTED INFORMATION

Provide responses to 1-2 below and any questions or comments you have on the Second Draft RFP package utilizing the two tabs on the excel file named, Comment Matrix_2nd Draft RFP.xlsx to be provided with the CUI documents via DoD SAFE as explained above. The Comment Matrix will be provided with the CUI draft RFP documents. Please do not provide marketing brochures and capability statements in response to this RFI; they do not satisfy this request and will not be reviewed by the Government.

1.) Fully executed MA IDIQ Tech Doc Access Compliance Certification and NDA as discussed above.

2.) Completed Comment Matrix
a) Required Company Information

• Organization Name:
• Address:
• NAICS code(s):
• CAGE Code:
• SAM.GOV Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
• Point of Contact:

b) Please identify your company's business size based on the primary North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code of 541512 Computer Systems Design Services. The Business Size for this NAICS code is $34 million.

• Other than Small Business Concern
• Small Business (SB) Concern
• 8(a)
• Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
• Woman-Owned Small Business
• Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)
• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

c) Would you be willing to provide your company information (i.e., POC name, title, and email address) to other offerors for possible teaming arrangements? (Answers to this question will be utilized to update the Teaming POC List attached herein. An updated list will be provided within 30 days of this RFI closing and approximately once per month thereafter, if needed). Note: To be included on the list, you must include the information required for 1-2.

*** Responses to this request are due no later than 31 October 2024 @ NOON Eastern Standard Time (EST). Responses to this notice may not be returned. ***

Please submit your questions/responses to ALL of the following:

• Mr. Jonathan Bauman, Contracting Officer jonathan.m.bauman2.civ@army.mil
• Ms. Crystal Ross, Contract Specialist crystal.l.ross17.civ@army.mil
• Ms. Christel Petrizzo, Contracting Officer Representative christel.petrizzo.civ@army.mil
• Ms. Tran Nguyen, Acquisition Analyst tranthuyngoc.nguyen.civ@army.mil

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF CONTRACT, AGREEMENT, OR TASK ORDER RFP ISSUANCE. This RFI is issued for the purpose of developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government's requirements to industry through this exchange of information. Responses to this RFI are voluntary and will not affect any contractor's ability to submit a proposal if, or when, a solicitation is released. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

The Government will make every effort to answer questions and provide responses but cannot guarantee that all questions will be answered before the RFI response submission deadline. Participation (or non-participation) in response to this RFI will not preclude any vendor from responding to future acquisitions, either individually or as part of a team.

Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government is under no obligation to provide feedback with respect to any information submitted. It is the intent of the Government to not respond to each comment submitted, and instead will incorporate required changes into the final RFP.

The Government reserves the right to hold one-on-one meetings, in person or virtually. The Government may or may not choose to hold one-on-ones to perform market research. Such exchanges, should they occur, would be solely for the purpose of obtaining further clarification of industry's potential capabilities, experiences, and perspectives.

The respondent is not entitled to any payment by the Government of costs (direct or indirect) or charges that arise by preparing and submitting a response to this RFI. Proprietary information shall NOT be submitted in response to this RFI, nor will the Government be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. No award will be made because of this RFI. This RFI is for informational purposes only to promote exchanges of information with industry. The Government will not pay for any information and/or materials received in response to this RFI and is not obligated by the information received.

Background
The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Division B is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, and Network (PEO C3N) / Project Manager Interoperability, Integration, and Services (PM I2S) / Product Manager Tactical Cyber and Network Operations (PdM TCNO).

The RFI aims to gather industry feedback on the Second Draft RFP documents for the Unified Network Operations (UNO) program, which is part of the Army's network modernization plan. The contract will be a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MA-IDIQ) contract.

Work Details
The Unified Network Operations (UNO) program seeks to unify the Army's tactical and enterprise networks into a single cohesive network. Key tasks include:
1. Providing a suite of Department of Defense Information Network Operations (DODINOPS) software applications that are interoperable and standards-based.
2. Enhancing simplicity in operations while bridging critical gaps in network capabilities.
3. Ensuring affordability and agility in response to emerging threats.
4. Engaging with industry through feedback on the Second Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Draft Request for Proposal (RFP).
5. Completing a Comment Matrix that includes required company information such as organization name, address, CAGE code, and point of contact.