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The Naval Medical Logistics Command (NMLC) has awarded a sole source contract to JDSAT, Inc. to support the Department of Defense (DoD) in adding ad hoc analytic capacity specifically pertaining to CO... The Naval Medical Logistics Command (NMLC) has awarded a sole source contract to JDSAT, Inc. to support the Department of Defense (DoD) in adding ad hoc analytic capacity specifically pertaining to COVID-19 response planning and making forward progress in the establishment of a Naval Medical Strategic Planning Process for the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC), San Diego, MD. This effort is a new requirement in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The period of performance of this requirement is 4.5 months, and services begin 15 May2020. Capable sources were not identified through the posted Sources Sought Notice or the posted Notice of Intent; NMLC has awarded a sole source contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), (as implemented by FAR 6.302-1) to JDSAT, Inc., 1775 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA 22102 for the performance of the described requirement. The contractor shall focus on the following primary activities: a. Data collection to support Ad Hoc COVID-19 Analytics - Interface with Navy Medicine supporting staff and program managers to obtain manpower, personnel, training, readiness, and other COVID-19 related response data in the effort to identify solutions for existing, new, and/or emerging requirements. Further, the contractor will determine shortfalls in Navy Medicines’ abilities for Navy Medicine to provide solutions to operational missions. b. Data collection to support Naval Medical Strategic Planning Process Development - Identify potential data sources necessary to successfully implement a concept-informed and capabilities-based strategic planning process. c. Data analysis - Provide analytic services across all operational medical readiness capability areas, including readiness reporting; capabilities development and requirements determination; force employment, synchronization, and allocation; force resourcing and budgeting; unit/platform management; training management; risk modeling and analysis; medical manpower and personnel staffing; process improvement; innovations, research, and development; and, evaluation of information systems, tools, and technologies. d. Process analysis – Document a feasible and supportable framework for a concept-informed and capabilitiesbased strategic planning process that enables Navy Medicine to assess and affect key decisions on future force development. e. Communication - Interface with Navy Medicine stakeholders to identify and prioritize analytic use cases to focus support on achieving immediate solutions to requirements. In the performance of duties under this contract, the contractor will: • Require access to unclassified NIPR and classified SIPR networks. • Require access to systems such as Total Force Manpower Management System (TFMMS), the Officer Personnel Information System (OPINS), the Navy Enlisted System (NES), the Individual Augmentee (IA) Portal, Defense Medical Human Resources System internet (DMHRSi), Joint Medical Planning Tool (JMPT), the Fleet Training Management Planning System (FLTMPS), the Individual Medical Readiness (IMR), the Status of Readiness and Training System (SORTS), the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), the Navy Manpower Program and Budget System (NMPBS) and potentially others as deemed necessary. A minimum of 3 years of experience is required with these data systems. • Require Government Furnished Equipment, to include Common Access Cards, SIPR tokens, and government laptops. These activities ultimately will support the following two tasks: Task 1– Ad Hoc COVID-19 Crisis Response Analytics – The Contractor must possess excellent analytic, project management, and strategic assessment skills. The Contractor shall provide ad hoc analytic capabilities and capacity to support COVID-19 and other crisis response-related analytics. This ad hoc analytics shall include, but not limited to, the following: a. Data collection. Interface with Navy Medicine supporting staff and program managers to obtain manpower, personnel, training, readiness, and other COVID-19 related response data in the effort to identify solutions for existing, new, and/or emerging requirements. b. Data Analysis. Perform and participate in quick-turn and ad-hoc analyses related to COVID-19 and other appropriate crisis response-related activities. c. Model and Simulation development. Apply a variety of modeling approaches appropriate to solve specific problems. Modeling proficiency includes: quantitative, qualitative, linear, non-linear, inductive reasoning, deterministic, stochastic, statistical, network, discrete event, agent based, and system dynamics modeling. d. Results reporting. Contractor must possess the ability to interact, provide advice, and coordinate with Navy senior leadership and senior management at the various Navy Medicine and OPNAV staff agencies. Contractor shall have the ability to present delicate positions and analytic results to inform guidance, policies and strategies. Task 2– Naval Medical Strategic Planning Process Plan - The Contractor shall complete a written final document that is a draft Naval Medical Strategic Planning Process Plan for government consideration. This planning document shall be provided in both paper and electronic format and shall include, but not limited to, the following: a. Executive summary. This section shall very briefly discuss the background of the problem, questions addressed by the proposed solution, and a summary of recommendations resulting from the study. b. Proposed mission. This section shall include the proposed mission statement for such a process. c. Proposed execution with concept of operations. This section shall include an overview of the envisioned execution of the process, to include the envisioned concept of operations. d. Proposed governance. This section shall include a discussion of governance considerations necessary to ensure a successful process. e. Proposed tasks for key participants and stakeholders. This section shall include a discussion of proposed tasks for key participants and stakeholders. f. Proposed coordinating instructions. This section shall include a discussion of coordinating instructions. g. Administrative and logistical considerations. This section shall include a discussion of administrative and logistical considerations. A Data Sharing Agreement may be required during contract performance. Performance of this contract requires authorized access to classified information up to and including the SECRET level and will have a DD254 at time of award. Personnel accessing data for this requirement will be required to have a secret clearance. Deliverables shall include a Program Management Plan, In-Progress Reviews, Monthly Status Reports, and a Final Report and briefing to include an Executive Summary.