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This announcement addresses questions and answers originating from the BOSS Industry Day held at BGIF on February 19-20, 2025. A document containing consolidated questions from industry and government... This announcement addresses questions and answers originating from the BOSS Industry Day held at BGIF on February 19-20, 2025. A document containing consolidated questions from industry and government responses is attached. The government will be pursuing a Fair Opportunity acquisition strategy for BOSS under GSA OASIS+ Small Business Research and Development Domain under NAICS 541715. We thank all participants for their engagement and feedback, which informed this decision. The government plans to release the Draft Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) on 7 May 2025 and the Final FOPR on 9 June 2025. RFI Update List Update #1 (29 Jan 2025): Each company is limited to 4 participants for both the general session and the one-on-one. The same individuals must attend both events. Update #2 (30 Jan 2025): Provide phone number that must be submitted with VAR. BGIF/OPIR TAP Lab phone: 720-847-5130 or 720-847-5133 Update #3 (31 Jan 2025): Email confirmation for one-on-ones will be sent via email by 14 Feb 2025. Update #4 (6 Feb 2025): Change "draft RFP" to "solicitiation for planning purposes". Requesting Industry Day participants to bring hard copies of the "solicitation for planning purposes" so they can follow along and take notes. Digital devices may not be allowed on site, recommend bring paper and a pen for note taking. Update #5 (7 Feb 2025): Draft solicitation for planning purposes and White paper instructions posted. Please see attachments. Update #6 (10 Feb 2025): Change White paper submission due date from "14 Feb 2025, 1500 Mountain Time" to "14 Feb 2025, 0800 Mountain Time". Update #7 (13 Feb 2025): One-on-Ones: To ensure productive use of our limited time during these 20-minute sessions, the Government will begin by asking a few questions. Following that, you will have the opportunity to expand upon the areas called upon on the white paper instructions. Please send any presentation slides (unclass only), if any, to Capt Nguyen and Lt Kang by 17 Feb 1400MT. Update #8 (13 Feb 2025): Change question submission due date from "25 February 2025, 23:59 Mountain Time" to "24 February 2025, 1700 Mountain Time." Update #9 (19 Feb 2025): Uploaded a screenshot of Industry Day participants (companies). Uploaded question & comment template. Please see the attached "Question and Comment Submission Form Instructions." Questions due 24 February 2025, 1700 Mountain Time. Update #10 (11 April 2025): Uploaded Government's response to Industry Day Q&A and announce the Acquisition Approach for BOSS Government Primary Point of Contact: Capt Phillip Nguyen, Phone: 310-653-9542, e-mail: phillip.nguyen.2@spaceforce.mil Industry Day & Site Visit: The Industry Day Site Visit will be held on 19 February 2025 (8:30am – 5:00pm Mountain time) and 20 February 2025 (8:30am – 3:00pm Mountain time) in the Boulder Ground Innovation Facility (BGIF) Boulder, Colorado. All parties interested in competing in the BGIF Operations and Support Services (BOSS) contract are invited to attend. Each contractor may send up to four (4) attendees. If the Government receives overwhelming interest, the Government may ask the interested parties to reduce the number of attendees. The Government’s intent of holding this event is to provide all interested parties a clearer understanding of the BOSS PWS scope and associated risks. The Government encourages participation by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with mission area experience in cybersecurity, network infrastructure, facility maintenance and Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR). This event is on-site only; no remote participation. The Industry Day is hosted solely for information and planning purposes. This does not constitute a solicitation (RFP/RFQ), nor does this constitute a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This Industry Day event does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All interested parties will meet in the BGIF lobby of 6304C Spine Road in Boulder Colorado NLT 0800 Mountain Time the day of the Industry Day. The event will include three parts: 19 Feb: General Session including BGIF/OPIR TAP Lab/OBAC overview and BOSS overview 19 Feb: BGIF group tour 19 Feb - 20 Feb: Optional one-on-one sessions with the Government team will be offered to all interested parties who RSVP to the POCs below NLT 7 February. The Government highly encourages white paper submissions NLT 14 February, 0800 Mountain Time. These sessions will provide the interested parties the opportunity to speak on their innovative approaches and technical capabilities. The Government will NOT provide additional information in these one-on-ones beyond what was provided in General Session. Back-up day in case of inclement weather that forces BGIF closure is 5-6 March 2025, same agenda and schedule as above. Tours of the Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Battlespace Awareness Cell (OBAC) at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado or projected OPIR TAP Lab South spaces (Garden of the Gods facility, Colorado Springs) will not be offered, however, the Government will consider industry questions. Access to the BGIF requires active Interim DoD Secret or higher clearance. No uncleared individuals will be allowed into the event. Each contractor that notifies the POC’s below of their intent to attend the Industry Day/Site Tour will receive confirmation from the Government by 1600 Mountain time, 13 February 2025 and a request to certify individual security clearances required for entry to the facility. Note: The Government does not plan to hold another site visit related to BOSS upon release of the RFP; interested parties desiring to see the site should attend the Industry Day. Interested parties are highly encouraged to attend Industry Day, but not attending does NOT disqualify interested parties from participating in the solicitation. Questions from interested parties will not be entertained on industry day itself. Following the end of the Industry Day, interested parties are encouraged to submit any questions or comments on the solicitation for planning purposes or industry day post to the Government NLT 1700 Mountain Time, 24 Feb 2025. The Government team will provide responses on SAM.gov to all questions and comments received in a timely manner based on the volume of comments and questions. Notice for Intent to Participate in General Session and One-on-Ones by 7 February 2025: Those planning to participate in the event must notify their intent and the following information for each individual attendee to the Points of Contact (POC) listed below. Also state if a one-on-one question and answer session is desired. General Session Please provide the following information by 7 February 2025, 12:00 pm Mountain Time (4 person limit per contractor). Any request made after 7 February 2025, 15:00pm Mountain Time may be denied. First, Middle Initial, and Last Name: Email Address: Company Representing: Company Phone Number: Clearance Level (Secret, TS/SCI): VAR Submission Clearances / visit requests should be sent to SMO Code BTAP (Technical POC: Steve Polliard) BGIF/OPIR TAP Lab phone: 720-847-5130 or 720-847-5133 *Note: Requesting Industry Day participants to bring hard copies of the "solicitation for planning purposes" so they can follow along and take notes. Digital devices may not be allowed on site, we recommend that you bring paper and a pen for note taking. One-On-Ones Please provide the following information by 7 February 2025, 12:00 pm Mountain Time (4 person limit per contractor, shall be the same 4 people attending the general session). Any request made after 7 February 2025, 15:00pm Mountain Time may be denied. Email confirmation for one-on-ones will be sent via email by 14 Feb 2025. First and Last Name of all individuals: Associated area of expertise within BOSS PWS: (cybersecurity, network infrastructure, facility maintenance, Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) experience, or other) Email Addresses: Company Representing: To ensure productive use of our limited time during these 20-minute sessions, the Government will begin by asking a few questions. Following that, you will have the opportunity to expand upon the areas called upon on the white paper instructions. Please send any presentation slides (unclass only), if any, to Capt Nguyen and Lt Kang by 17 Feb 1400MT. *Note: as mentioned in the agenda above, the Government team highly encourages interested parties to submit whitepapers NLT 14 February, 0800 Mountain Time. Address: 6304C Spine Road; Boulder, CO 80301 Please send RSVP information by 7 February 2025 and any questions regarding the Industry Day to the following contacts: Lt Amy Kang at amy.kang.2@spaceforce.mil Mr. Dave Kelley at david.kelley.15.ctr@spaceforce.mil After Industry Day please submit your questions in writing to the following contacts: PCO: Capt Phillip Nguyen at phillip.nguyen.2@spaceforce.mil Lt Amy Kang at amy.kang.2@spaceforce.mil Solicitation for Planning Purposes This is a DRAFT solicitation for planning purposes issued for the purpose of developing a viable BOSS solicitation that will best communicate the Government’s requirements to industry through exchange of information. The Government is requesting that interested respondents review the draft solicitation documents and provide comments and questions for the Government to clarify. Responses to this draft solicitation are voluntary. All feedback should be emailed to Capt Phillip Nguyen at phillip.nguyen.2@spaceforce.mil and Lt Kang at amy.kang.2@spaceforce.mil. Do not submit questions before 20 Februray 2025. The intent is for interested parties to attend Industry Day first before submitting questions. Attending Industry Day is highly encouraged but not mandatory. Responses must be received no later than 24 February 2025, 1700 Mountain Time. The Government team will provide responses on SAM.gov to all questions and comments received in a timely manner based on the volume of comments and questions. White Paper The Government is also requesting that interested parties submit a White Paper. The Government highly encourages white paper submissions NLT 14 February 2025, 0800 Mountain Time. Please see the attached White Paper instructions attachment for further guidance. Submit white papers via email to Capt Phillip Nguyen at phillip.nguyen.2@spaceforce.mil and Lt Kang at amy.kang.2@spaceforce.mil. Disclaimers: The documents attached to this draft solicitation are drafts and therefore are subject to change. This draft solicitation is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. The Government will not reimburse or pay for information submitted in response to this draft solicitation. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct costs or charges will arise because of the submission of information in response to this draft solicitation. Proprietary information shall NOT be submitted in response to this draft solicitation, nor will the Government be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. No award will be made as a result of this draft solicitation. This draft solicitation 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 draft solicitation and is not obligated by the information received. Important Disclaimer: Proprietary information if any, should be kept to a minimum and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. In order to review the response, PROPRIETARY information may be given to Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), System Engineering and Integration (SE&I), Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA), and/or Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) contractors working for the Government. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. SSC has entered into contracts with Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) and/or Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I), and/or Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) staff working for the Government. These could include but are not limited to: The Aerospace Corporation (FFRDC), LMI (SETA), Booz Allen Hamilton (SE&I), Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (SETA), Stellar Solutions (SETA), and Tecolote Research (SETA). These companies support the Government by performing technical reviews, systems engineering and integration analyses, cost estimation, and other advisory services. Participants are hereby notified that all responses will be provided to SSC support contractors for services to SSC. If participants disagree to the release of its RFI response to any of the aforementioned firms, the participants must clearly state this restriction in the cover letter accompanying the RFI response. Participants are advised that the USSF will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred related to this Industry Day. The Government will not assume liability for costs incurred by any attendee for travel expenses or marketing efforts. All costs associated with participating in this Industry Day event will be solely at the participant’s expense.