Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM)

The Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM) Presolicitation Notice 16 March 2018 This is a synopsis prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Section 5.207. The Air Force District of Washington Contracting Directorate (AFDW/PK), 1500 W. Perimeter Rd., Suite 2750, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762, intends to procure this requirement for the United States Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Deputy Chief of Staff for Studies, Analyses and Assessments (HQ USAF/A9) Modeling Study Support. This is a synopsis for a non-commercial acquisition pursuant to FAR Part 15. HQ USAF/A9 has a requirement for modeling and simulations to support force structure decisions, analyze potential force employment options and evaluate the contribution of various weapons and weapon systems to the outcome of key objectives in campaign-level conflicts. The Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM) is the model of choice here from Campaign level analyses. For analyses at this level of war, AF/A9 utilizes various tools to assess the air, space and cyberspace campaign's impact on the overall joint campaign. These analyses demand accurate and timely representation of the many dimensions of air, space and cyberspace warfare and their relationship to actions by other services or coalition forces. To examine the military potential of proposed doctrinal changes or evolving weapon systems, AF/A9 uses flexible, state-of-the-art theater-level models. STORM is the Air Force's campaign model solution, integrating air, space, sea, land and cyberspace domains. STORM is a dynamic, complex analytic simulation representing campaign-scale military operations in a joint war fighting context. The anticipated Period of Performance (PoP) is five (5) years starting 28 November 2018. The Government intends to make a single award to the offeror that represents the best overall value considering technical acceptability, price, and past performance. This effort will be solicited as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The place of contract performance will be at a contractor facility that is local to the National Capital Region (NCR) to ensure appropriate AF/A9 coordination. The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330, Engineering Services, Exception A (Size Standard: $38.5M). The solicitation will be issued electronically on or about 1 July 2018 at www.fbo.gov . No hard copies of the solicitation will be issued for any reason. The proposed solicitation number is FA7014-18-R-1011. The anticipated time allotted for response to the solicitation is thirty (30) days. The anticipated award date is on or before 26 November 2018. Point of Contact (POC) is Lt. William Engelhart, Contract Specialist, (240) 612-6182 or [email protected]. Amendment 5/17/2018; Language referencing intended NAICS exception included. Exception A of NAICS 541330 is the intended NAICS for this effort, with a size standard of $38.5M.