This is a synopsis for a competitive services acquisition as required by FAR Part 5.2. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. VENDORS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT FORMAL PROPOSALS UNTIL THE RFP IS POSTED TO THIS WEBSITE. The Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (AF ISRA) has been tasked to solicit for and award a project for Nuclear Evaluation Software, Analytical and Data Support (NDES). This requirement is considered noncommercial in nature and any resultant contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part 15. The scope of work is as follows: non-personal services to research and develop, (R&D) and operate and maintain (O&M) a database and interfacing software that will be used to enhance evaluation and collection techniques and tracking of laboratory analysis data and associated metrics. The contractor must demonstrate the capability to provide the following: (1) Oracle database creation, maintenance, and tuning; (2) Creation and maintenance of manipulation oversight software tools; (3) Visual Basic and other recognized programming platforms and maintenance; (4) Personnel must have the appropriate technical skills locally available for on-site support and maintenance; (5) Maintain and enhance Oracle database, COTS/GOTS software, and evaluation technique; (6) Expertise in programming language, networking and operating systems, perform software programming and implementation on a number of programming and computer platforms to include but not limited to Visual Basic, C++, PLS SQL, HTML, Sun Server, and MS Windows Products and Platforms; (7) Expertise in statistical and plotting software applications, such as SAS and Cornerstone; (8) Perform administrative/technician based tasks to include, but not limited to, database entry, data clean-up, data enhancement, maintenance, document scanning, training, proficiency with MS Office products, etc; (9) Maintain and control the software and hardware configuration baseline; (10) Must be able to demonstrate clear and sound organizational and management methods; (11) Travel may be required as directed by the government to receive training or to support the mission. SECURITY REQUIREMENT: Successful offeror will be required to provide on-site local operations and maintenance support. The offeror must have the ability to have TS/SCI cleared personnel on-site to support software deliveries and testing, training, database administrator duties, document scanning and hyper linking and other database and tool related issues with the ability to provide assistance within two hours of request. In addition, offeror must demonstrate that the personnel are familiar with DoD security procedures for protecting classified material and working on secure systems at the Top Secret SCI, SECRET, and unclassified level in a controlled TS Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), as well as the ability and transportation to access a United States Air Force Installation. Personnel must have the ability to obtain an authorization to courier-classified data to and from secure facilities. The offeror must also have their own certified SCIF within Brevard County, FL to store incumbent Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), which includes servers and PCs. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE): GFE will be provided. This acquisition will be conducted on an unrestricted basis, without set-aside. The applicable NAICS code is 541511 and the size standard is $7.0M. The RFP will be available electronically on this website only. Fax, telephone, written, or email requests for the solicitation package will not be honored. Contract award is anticipated for May 2010. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded using Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) for research and development (R&D) and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for operation and maintenance (O&M) CLINs with cost reimbursement line items for travel. Potential contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry to be eligible for award (see https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx). It is mandatory to obtain a DUNS number prior to registering in CCR by calling Dun & Bradstreet at 1-800-234-3867. All responsible firms may submit a proposal (after issuance of the RFP) and shall be considered for contract award. Proposals may be submitted via hard copy or fax to (321) 494-5403. The clause at Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman is applicable to this request. In accordance with AFFARS 5301.9103, the first sentence of the clause 5352.201-9101 paragraph (c) is tailored to read: If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the AF ISRA ombudsman, Mr. Jerry Rizzo, AF ISR Agency/A4/7, 102 Hall Street, Ste 258, San Antonio, TX 78243-7091, 210-977-2288, FAX 210-977-2245 or email:
[email protected]. Award of this solicitation will be made utilizing the Full Trade-Off (FTO) process. This synopsis does not constitute an IFB or RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government.