Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

PLEASE NOTE AS OF 23 OCT 2020 THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS CONTINUED UNDER NEW NOTICE "FA8750-21-R-1004". FUTURE UPDATES WILL BE PROVIDED UNDER FA8750-21-R-1004. ********** Please post the followin... PLEASE NOTE AS OF 23 OCT 2020 THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS CONTINUED UNDER NEW NOTICE "FA8750-21-R-1004". FUTURE UPDATES WILL BE PROVIDED UNDER FA8750-21-R-1004. ********** Please post the following as the Pre-solicitation Notice: 1. ACTION CODE: Presolicitation Notice 2. SOLICITATION NO. FA8750-20-R-1004 3. TITLE/SUBJECT: Agile Cyber Technology 3 4. CLASSIFICATION CODE: A – Research and Development 5. NAICS CODE: 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) 6. IS THIS A RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT ACTION? NO 7. RESPONSE DATE: N/A 8. PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT: Jessica Houle, Contract Specialist Jessica.Houle@us.af.mil, 9. DESCRIPTION The Air Force Research Laboratory, Information Directorate, Rome NY (AFRL/RI) has a requirement to perform multiple activities necessary to achieve AFRL's vision of cyber superiority. Emphasis will be placed on: a) development of technology capability solutions that address specific user requirements; b) delivery of prototype technologies for evaluation and feedback in the context of the user's operational environment; and c) provision of a mechanism for user acquisition of limited product quantities required for operational introduction of technologies. The technical requirements will encompass rapid development, design, prototyping, demonstration, scenario development, experimentation and evaluation, integration, testing, technical installation, transitions through initial operations and cyber technologies, and support in the following areas: 1) Cyber Threat Avoidance and Cyber Defense, 2) Full Spectrum Cyber Operations, 3) Cyber Network Exploitation, 4) Cyber Situation and Mission Awareness, 5) Cyber Command and Control, 6) Cyber Modeling, Simulation, and Wargaming, 7) Cyber Infrastructure, and 8) Cyber Mission Assurance. Anticipated deliverables include software, hardware, technical documentation and technical reports. A multiple award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) Research and Development contract is contemplated. Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) and/or Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Orders may be issued under this contract. The total ordering period for this contract will be sixty (60) months and the maximum contemplated ordering amount is anticipated to be approximately $950,000,000.00. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541715 and the size standard for small business is 1000 employees. To qualify as a responsible Contractor, the Offeror must possess, a facility clearance at the Top Secret level and safeguarding capability at the Secret level. For clarification, "facility clearance" refers to the ability to clear personnel at the top secret level and "safeguarding" refers to the ability to store classified information at the Secret level. Foreign Allied Participation will be excluded at the prime contractor level. 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. 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 interested party to another official who can resolve the concern. Before consulting with an Ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer, Christopher Scialdone at christopher.scialdone@us.af.mil, for resolution. 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, the interested party may contact the Ombudsman, Rosalind Harper, Building 15, RM225,1864 4th Street, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7130 COM: 937-904-4407 EMAIL: rosalind.harper@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC Ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested 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 (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. 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 Contracting Officer. AFFARS clause 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman, will be incorporated into the resulting contract. THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED ON THE BETA SAM WEBSITE AT https://beta.sam.gov/. Beta SAM offers a “Follow” option that will send an e-mail notification when a change is made to this announcement. To use the option, click on the “Follow” button at the top of this announcement in Beta SAM. This service is provided for convenience only and does not serve as a guarantee of notification. In addition to this option, any prospective Offerors interested in submitting a proposal for this solicitation must register by e-mail directly with the Contract Specialist at Jessica.Houle@us.af.mil in order to be placed on the List of Registered Parties. Include your company’s name, address, telephone number and point of contact, fax number, e-mail address and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. The Contract Specialist will post this list on the Beta SAM website along with the solicitation to facilitate subcontracting and teaming opportunities only. Offerors registering their name either on Beta SAM 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 beta.sam.gov. All prospective Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. An amendment to this notice will be posted in the next few weeks, regarding the releasability of the Statement of Work (SOW). Therefore, this document will not be posted to the Beta SAM website now or possibly in the future. At the time of the amendment, instructions on how to obtain the SOW will be posted. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described work. However, interested persons may identify to the Contracting Officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government’s requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to the RFP which shall be considered. The Draft Request for Proposal is expected to be posted for review and comment by potential Offerors in early-mid August 2020. The formal solicitation is expected to be released in mid-late November 2020. Any questions concerning clarifications of the terms and conditions should be communicated directly to the Contract Specialist, Jessica Houle at Jessica.Houle@us.af.mil, or the Contracting Officer, Christopher Scialdone at christopher.scialdone@us.af.mil. Technical questions should be directed to the ACT 3 Program Managers, Thomas Parisi at thomas.parisi.1@us.af.mil, and Tanya Macrina at tanya.macrina@us.af.mil. Any contractual questions or questions concerning this Pre-solicitation Notice may be directed to the Contract Specialist, Jessica Houle at Jessica.Houle@us.af.mil or the Contracting Officer, Christopher Scialdone at christopher.scialdone@us.af.mil. 10. SET-ASIDE STATUS: Total Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA). A review of the previous market research under ACT and ACT 2 in addition to the ongoing market research throughout the current contract has provided adequate justification for ACT 3 to be a total SBSA. A review of the respondents from the sources sought notice from ACT 2 demonstrated knowledge and expertise based on their submission of past performance information as it related to the criteria set forth in the synopsis. Data resulting from the current ACT 2 contracts (FA8750-18-D-0001 through 0005) has also been reviewed and it was determined that a majority of the dollars spent or being spent under ACT 2 were executed by either the five SB primes or their SB subcontractors. The technical team performs ongoing market research by conducting one-on-one meetings with SB companies related to their capability of performing under ACT 2 and is continuously finding SB capable of performing the requirements under the contract. Further, FAR 52.219-14 (DEVIATION 2020-O0008) allows SB to meet their own performance requirements by subcontracting to other SBs. In order to receive from Industry the most novel and innovate approaches to solving user needs, it is anticipated that 4 to 6 Prime contractors are necessary under ACT 3. Large Businesses are still encouraged to partner with SB. ACTION CODE: Amendment to a Previous Notice This action was originally published in the Beta SAM dated 16 June 2020. The following Presolicitation Notice (FA8750-20-R-1004) for Agile Cyber Technology 3 (ACT 3) is modified to make the following changes: This amendments incorporates the updated List of Registered Parties. Please see the attachment list below: Updated List of Registered Parties _ as of 01 JULY 2020 As stated before, the List of Registered Parties will continually be updated on an as needed basis prior to the release of the RFP. In order to be added to the list, please follow the instructions in the original notice and email Jessica.Houle@us.af.mil, include your company's name, address, telephone number and point of contact, fax number, e-mail address and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. All other information publicized in the original Presolicitation Notice announcement is unchanged. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR LIST OF REGISTERED PARTIES ACTION CODE: Amendment to a Previous Notice This action was originally published in the Beta SAM dated 16 June 2020. The following Presolicitation Notice (FA8750-20-R-1004) for Agile Cyber Technology 3 (ACT 3) is modified to make the following changes: This amendments incorporates the updated List of Registered Parties. Please see the attachment list below: Updated List of Registered Parties _ as of 10 JULY 2020 As stated before, the List of Registered Parties will continually be updated on an as needed basis prior to the release of the RFP. In order to be added to the list, please follow the instructions in the original notice and email Jessica.Houle@us.af.mil, include your company's name, address, telephone number and point of contact, fax number, e-mail address and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. All other information publicized in the original Presolicitation Notice announcement is unchanged. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHMENT FOR UPDATED LIST OF REGISTERED PARTIES ACTION CODE: Amendment to a Previous Notice This action was originally published in the Beta SAM dated 16 June 2020. The following Presolicitation Notice (FA8750-20-R-1004) for Agile Cyber Technology 3 (ACT 3) is modified to make the following changes: This amendments incorporates the updated List of Registered Parties. Please see the attachment list below: Updated List of Registered Parties _ as of 17 JULY 2020 As stated before, the List of Registered Parties will continually be updated on an as needed basis prior to the release of the RFP. In order to be added to the list, please follow the instructions in the original notice and email Jessica.Houle@us.af.mil, include your company's name, address, telephone number and point of contact, fax number, e-mail address and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. All other information publicized in the original Presolicitation Notice announcement is unchanged. PLEASED SEE ATTACHMENT FOR UPDATED LIST OF REGISTERED PARTIES ACTION CODE: Amendment to a Previous Notice This action was originally published in the Beta SAM dated 16 June 2020. The following Presolicitation Notice (FA8750-20-R-1004) for Agile Cyber Technology 3 (ACT 3) is modified to make the following changes: This amendments incorporates the updated List of Registered Parties. Please see the attachment list below: Updated List of Registered Parties _ as of 24 JULY 2020 As stated before, the List of Registered Parties will continually be updated on an as needed basis prior to the release of the RFP. In order to be added to the list, please follow the instructions in the original notice and email Jessica.Houle@us.af.mil, include your company's name, address, telephone number and point of contact, fax number, e-mail address and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. All other information publicized in the original Presolicitation Notice announcement is unchanged. PLEASED SEE ATTACHMENT FOR UPDATED LIST OF REGISTERED PARTIES ACTION CODE: Amendment to a Previous Notice This action was originally published in the Beta SAM dated 16 June 2020. The following Presolicitation Notice (FA8750-20-R-1004) for Agile Cyber Technology 3 (ACT 3) is modified to make the following changes: This amendments incorporates the updated List of Registered Parties, the removal of all references to the acronym “ACT 3”, and the draft SOW, Antifipated CDRLs list and sections L&M have been posted. Please see the attachment list below: Updated List of Registered Parties _ as of 05 AUG 2020 Remove all references to the acronym “ACT 3”. We currently can only call this Agile Cyber Technology 3 as there is another program out there called ACT 3. Draft SOW, Anticipated CDRLs list, and sections L&M_as of 05 AUG 2020. As stated before, the List of Registered Parties will continually be updated on an as needed basis prior to the release of the RFP. In order to be added to the list, please follow the instructions in the original notice and email Jessica.Houle@us.af.mil, include your company's name, address, telephone number and point of contact, fax number, e-mail address and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. All other information publicized in the original Presolicitation Notice announcement is unchanged. ACTION CODE: Amendment to a Previous Notice This action was originally published in the Beta SAM dated 16 June 2020. The following Presolicitation Notice (FA8750-20-R-1004) for Agile Cyber Technology 3 (ACT 3) is modified to make the following changes: This amendments incorporates the updated List of Registered Parties and a Q&A Document for all related questions and answers. Please see the attachment list below: Updated List of Registered Parties _ as of 13 AUG 2020 Q&A Document_as of 13 AUG 2020. As stated before, the List of Registered Parties will continually be updated on an as needed basis prior to the release of the RFP. In order to be added to the list, please follow the instructions in the original notice and email Jessica.Houle@us.af.mil, include your company's name, address, telephone number and point of contact, fax number, e-mail address and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. All other information publicized in the original Presolicitation Notice announcement is unchanged. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS Amendment to a Previous Notice This action was originally published in the Beta SAM dated 16 June 2020. The following Presolicitation Notice (FA8750-20-R-1004) for Agile Cyber Technology 3 (ACT 3) is modified to make the following changes: This amendments incorporates the updated List of Registered Parties and a Q&A Document for all related questions and answers. Please see the attachment list below: Updated List of Registered Parties _ as of 21 AUG 2020 As stated before, the List of Registered Parties will continually be updated on an as needed basis prior to the release of the RFP. In order to be added to the list, please follow the instructions in the original notice and email Jessica.Houle@us.af.mil, include your company's name, address, telephone number and point of contact, fax number, e-mail address and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. All other information publicized in the original Presolicitation Notice announcement is unchanged. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHMENT FOR UPDATED LIST OF REGISTERED PARTIES Amendment to a Previous Notice This action was originally published in the Beta SAM dated 16 June 2020. The following Presolicitation Notice (FA8750-20-R-1004) for Agile Cyber Technology 3 (ACT 3) is modified to make the following changes: This amendments incorporates the updated List of Registered Parties and a Q&A Document for all related questions and answers. Please see the attachment list below: Updated List of Registered Parties _ as of 28 AUG 2020 As stated before, the List of Registered Parties will continually be updated on an as needed basis prior to the release of the RFP. In order to be added to the list, please follow the instructions in the original notice and email Jessica.Houle@us.af.mil, include your company's name, address, telephone number and point of contact, fax number, e-mail address and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. All other information publicized in the original Presolicitation Notice announcement is unchanged. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHMENT FOR UPDATED LIST OF REGISTERED PARTIES Amendment to a Previous Notice This action was originally published in the Beta SAM dated 16 June 2020. The following Presolicitation Notice (FA8750-20-R-1004) for Agile Cyber Technology 3 (ACT 3) is modified to make the following changes: This amendments incorporates the updated List of Registered Parties and a Q&A Document for all related questions and answers. Please see the attachment list below: Updated List of Registered Parties _ as of 04 SEP 2020 As stated before, the List of Registered Parties will continually be updated on an as needed basis prior to the release of the RFP. In order to be added to the list, please follow the instructions in the original notice and email Jessica.Houle@us.af.mil, include your company's name, address, telephone number and point of contact, fax number, e-mail address and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. All other information publicized in the original Presolicitation Notice announcement is unchanged. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHMENT FOR UPDATED LIST OF REGISTERED PARTIES Amendment to a Previous Notice This action was originally published in the Beta SAM dated 16 June 2020. The following Presolicitation Notice (FA8750-20-R-1004) for Agile Cyber Technology 3 (ACT 3) is modified to make the following changes: This amendments incorporates the updated List of Registered Parties and a Q&A Document for all related questions and answers. Please see the attachment list below: Updated List of Registered Parties _ as of 14 SEP 2020 As stated before, the List of Registered Parties will continually be updated on an as needed basis prior to the release of the RFP. In order to be added to the list, please follow the instructions in the original notice and email Jessica.Houle@us.af.mil, include your company's name, address, telephone number and point of contact, fax number, e-mail address and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. All other information publicized in the original Presolicitation Notice announcement is unchanged. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHMENT FOR UPDATED LIST OF REGISTERED PARTIES Amendment to a Previous Notice This action was originally published in the Beta SAM dated 16 June 2020. The following Presolicitation Notice (FA8750-20-R-1004) for Agile Cyber Technology 3 (ACT 3) is modified to make the following changes: This amendments incorporates the updated List of Registered Parties and a Q&A Document for all related questions and answers. Please see the attachment list below: Updated List of Registered Parties _ as of 25 SEP 2020 As stated before, the List of Registered Parties will continually be updated on an as needed basis prior to the release of the RFP. In order to be added to the list, please follow the instructions in the original notice and email Jessica.Houle@us.af.mil, include your company's name, address, telephone number and point of contact, fax number, e-mail address and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. All other information publicized in the original Presolicitation Notice announcement is unchanged. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHMENT FOR UPDATED LIST OF REGISTERED PARTIES