Joint Modernized Handheld (JMHH) Device Technical Engineering Support Services

Overview:

Portfolio Acquisition Executive Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management (PAE C3BM/C3M), Mission Planning Division is initiating market research to identify potential vendors who can provide technical engineering support services to the 519 Software Engineering Squadron (SWES).  The required support includes developing Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Common Component (CC) software updates that interface with the Technology Advanced Group (TAG)-owned Joint Modernized Handheld (JMHH) device.  The JMHH device would be on loan via bailment agreement to USAF. Interested parties would have to enter into Associate Contractor Agreements (ACA) with applicable third- party integrators as needed and other stakeholders, as applicable.  All CC updates must be exportable with the ability to support partner nations.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

In order to request access to view restricted attachments, please complete FA2318-JMHH Engineering Support Services Documentation Request and Disclaimer Form (Attachment 1). Submit either by e-mail to krystal.lamarca@us.a.fmil and christopher.nugent.6@ us.af.mil or through the DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) website (https://safe.apps.mil/) to the same email addresses. Access to attachments will be granted only to the Data Custodian identified in the company's JCP Certificate. For additional information, visit the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program homepage (http://www.dla.mil/ Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/ ).

Requested Information:

Responses to this RFI must include:

• Company Name
• Company Headquarter Address
• Company Point of Contact Name, Phone Number, and Email Address
• CAGE Code
• Company Facility Clearance Level
• Utilizing NAICS Code 541330 with a small business size standard of $25.5M, please identify your business size to include socio-economic status.

Technical Requirements:

Based on the provided Program Information (Attachment 2) and Statement of Objectives (Attachment 3), please describe your company’s solutions, recommendations, and experience as a prime contractor supporting similar technical engineering support services.  Specifically cite areas with experience with the JMHH or similar device.

Response Submittal:

Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a white paper. Submit either by e-mail to krystal.lamarca@us.af.mil and christopher.nugent.6@us.af.mil or through the DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) website (https://safe.apps.mil/) to the same email addresses. White papers are due on the response date stated on this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense.

Do not submit classified information. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback with respect to any information submitted. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be handled accordingly and protected from disclosure. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. The Government shall not be liable for damages related to proprietary information that is not properly identified. Any submissions in response to this RFI constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by U.S. Government personnel, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contractor employees, and Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) Contractor employees supporting the Air Operations Center Program Office -- unless the respondent clearly objects in writing to the release of this information to FFRDC and/or A&AS Contractor employees supporting PAE C3BM/C3M in a cover letter accompanying the respondent’s submission. All U.S. Government and Department of War (DoW) contractor personnel reviewing responses understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information.

Format:

White papers must be submitted in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) format, compatible with Adobe Acrobat Pro, and in 12-point font (smaller font may be used for figures and tables). White papers shall be limited to 20 pages including all figures, tables, and charts.

Industry Exchanges:

Government representatives may or may not choose to meet with respondents. Such exchanges would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet technical requirements. If respondents are interested in offering a demonstration of potential solutions that appear to be viable, please include this in your white paper response. Companies choosing to offer a demonstration will do so at their own expense. No compensation will be provided for demonstrations. Demonstrations will be scheduled at the convenience of the Government.

Questions:

Questions regarding this RFI must be submitted via email to both points of contact listed in this announcement. Questions shall not contain proprietary or classified information. PAE C3BM/C3M responses to questions will be posted as an attachment to this RFI.

Attachments:

01 Documentation Request and Disclaimer Form (public)

02 Program Information (controlled)

03 Statement of Objectives (controlled)

04 DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement. This is completed electronically via the JCP website, if vendors do not already have their signed DD Form 2345 completed.

Submit Attachments 01 and 04 either by e-mail to krystal.lamarca@us.af.mil and christopher.nugent.6@us.af.mil or through the DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) website (https://safe.apps.mil/) to the same email addresses. Attachments will be granted ONLY to the individual listed in Block 3.a (Data Custodian) on the DD Form 2345. For additional information regarding DD Form 2345, visit the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program homepage (https://www.dla.mil/logistics-operations/services/joint-certification-program/)