Targets and Countermeasures Next Generation Threat Front End Industry Day Event and One-On-One Sessions

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures (TC) Program Office will host a Pre-solicitation Next Generation Threat Front End Industry Day Event on June 11, 2019 and follow-on One-On-One sessions on June 13, 2019 in Huntsville, Alabama (Redstone Arsenal). Additional details on the Industry Day Event and One-On-One Sessions are provided below. This is a continuation of market research efforts under the Solicitation (Announcement) Number: RFITCFUTURES080118 posted in July 2018. The purpose of the Industry Day Event and One-On-One Sessions is to present the evolving acquisition approach to deliver Next Generation Threat Front End capabilities and to have meaningful discussions leveraging industry's innovative solutions, processes, and technologies to stay ahead of the threat. MDA's goal is to help industry partners understand Government needs, requirements, considerations, and share other information that may be of interest for proposal preparations. A. MDA Targets and Countermeasures Next Generation Threat Front End Industry Day Event, June 11, 2019 MDA TC Program Office will host a Pre-solicitation Next Generation Threat Front End Industry Day Event on June 11, 2019 in Huntsville, Alabama (Redstone Arsenal) at the Von Braun Building #2, 5222 Martin Road from 8 am to 6 pm Central Standard Time (CST). To be fair to all parties and due to space availability, industry participation is limited to five (5) personnel per company (inclusive of Business Units). The deadline for each company to submit a list of attending personnel (rank order with titles) is May 30, 2019. Foreign sources/companies are excluded and cannot attend the Industry Day Event nor participate in the One-On-Ones. Below is a tentative schedule of the Industry Day Event Agenda topics. The agenda topics could change. If industry partners have additional topics for MDA to include within the agenda please provide the topic and a rationale no later than May 30, 2019. June 11, 2019 Targets and Countermeasures (TC) Industry Day Event 8:00-8:45 Registration and Check In (Check VAR Clearance) Location: Von Braun 2, First Floor - Presentation Center 9:00 Welcome/Introductions: Safety, Security, and Facility Amenities - Unclassified 9:10-9:25 MDA Mission - Unclassified 9:35-9:50 TC Mission - Unclassified 9:55-10:10 MDA Acquisition and Program Objectives - Unclassified 10:20-10:45 MDA Next Generation Threat Front End Briefing - Classified 10:45-10:55 Break 10:55-11:40 Treaty Compliance - Classified 11:45-12:00 Organizational Conflict of Interest - Unclassified 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:05 - 1:50 Front End Requirements Impact and System Engineering Design, Deployment Considerations - Unclassified 1:55-2:40 MDA Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance - Unclassified 2:45-3:30 Test Activities /Integrated Master Test Plan (IMTP) - Unclassified 3:35-4:05 Cyber Security Considerations - Unclassified 4:10-4:55 Acquisition and Contract Considerations - Unclassified 5:00-5:30 Question and Answer (Q&A) Session 5:35-6:00 Wrap Up / End Industry Day Event Activities B. MDA Targets and Countermeasures Next Generation Threat Front End One-On-One Sessions, June 13, 2019 At industry partners request, the MDA TC Program Office will also host Classified One-On-One Sessions on June 13, 2019 in Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal) at the Von Braun Building #2, 5222 Martin Road starting at 8 am to 5 pm CST (note: location could change). The sessions will be limited to and scheduled for 45-minute block increments with no more than five (5) industry personnel attending. See Attachment 1 to request your 45-minute block. It is imperative that the industry partner VARs be on file and MDA has a list of industry partner attendees to verify clearance. As part of the request, each company should identify the topic(s) area to discuss during the One-On-One session. This will help MDA ensure the appropriate Subject Matter Experts are available to make the discussions meaningful and productive. The sessions will be able to discuss up to US SECRET. C. Pre-Registration Instructions In order to attend, industry participants must pre-register/RSVP no later than May 30, 2019 via e-mail to [email protected], subject line shall state "RSVP Next Generation Threat Front End Industry Day Event and One-On-One Session Request". Please include the name and information of up to five (5) personnel per company (inclusive of Business Units) attending using the attached RSVP spreadsheet. Prime contractors are responsible for providing a consolidated listing with all attendees, inclusive of teaming partners and subcontractor(s) attendees. D. Visit Access Request (VAR) Processing Instructions As part of the pre-registration process, MDA requires all industry participants have a Visit Access Request (VAR) on-file with MDA to participate in the event and session. Any person attending Industry Day Event and One-On-One Session must have either a US SECRET or INTERIM SECRET level or higher security clearance. VAR information sent via JPAS at SMO Code DDAAUH or FAX at (256) 450-3222. To verify the status of your VAR, contact MDA Security at 256-450-3214 (or X3215). VAR information sent via JPAS: SMO Code: DDAAUH a. Individual's Name b. Company Name and Phone Number c. Dates of Visit: 11 and 13 June 2019 d. Point-of-Contact for the Visit: Dan Adcock, (256) 450-2099, [email protected] e. Additional Information: To attend Targets and Countermeasures Next Generation Front End Industry Day Event and One-On-One Sessions If submitting by fax the following information is required: FAX to (256) 450-3222 a. Name and address and phone number of the organization transmitting the VAR: b. Name of the organization to which the individual(s) on the VAR is visiting: MDA/TC c. First Name, Last Name, SSN, Date-of Birth, Place-of-Birth, and Citizenship of each individual listed on the VAR (name as shown on CAC or military ID: d. Clearance Level (collateral clearance) of each individual listed on the VAR: e. Organization granting the clearance and the most recent background/suitability investigation for the clearance was satisfactorily completed: f. Dates of visit: 11 and 13 June 2019 g. Contract #: Not Applicable h. Point-of-Contact for the visit: Dan Adcock, (256) 450-2099, [email protected] i. Unclassified statement as to the purpose of the visit: To attend Targets and Countermeasures Next Generation Front End Industry Day Event and One-On-One Session. j. Name and signature of security officer or individual certifying clearances of individuals cited in the VAR (visitor's organization): E. Additional Information The resultant knowledge gained will enable MDA to achieve the best value acquisition of systems, commodities, components, technologies, capabilities, or services to fulfill its complex mission. This announcement is solely for informational planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by MDA to solicit for Front End requirements. MDA is in no way bound to issue a RFP at later dates. Participation in the event and/or session with Industry effort is strictly voluntary with no costs incurred or obligations made on behalf of MDA. Industry Participants may not bring any electronic devices into the MDA Presentation Center or One-On-One Sessions. Please leave all cell phones, Blackberries, Tablets, etc. in your vehicles or lockboxes located in the lobby. For questions arising during the Industry Day Event and One-On-One Session that are unanswered, industry partners may submit them in writing using the form provided at the event and session. Verbal questions are not permitted during the Industry Day Event presentation. Any questions stemming from the MDA presentation must be submitted using the provided question form. MDA will make every attempt to answer questions. Industry Day Event and One-On-One Session Parking will be at Von Braun Building #2, 5222 Martin Road parking lot. For access to Redstone Arsenal, visitors will need to show identification at either Gate and proceed to the MDA Von Braun Building #2, 5222 Martin Road. Here are some additional information to enter Redstone Arsenal via Gate 9: 1. Enter Redstone Arsenal via Gate 9 from I-565 or Research Park Blvd. 2. If you have a current CAC or military ID card, proceed through any gate to Von Braun Building #2, 5222 Martin Road. If you do not have a CAC or military ID, You will have to summit your Social Security Number (SSN) to event POC 10 working days before event start time. Stop at Guard Station. Give your name, provide Driver's License to the security guard and state that you are attending a MDA event/ceremony. Your name should be on the Redstone Arsenal access list. If you do not want to give SSN to event POC you will have to go to the Visitor Center for access to Redstone Arsenal. Please allow up to an hour to get processed. 3. After you receive your vehicle pass/badge, continue through the gate and stay south on Rideout Road. (DO NOT follow sign to Von Braun Complex). 4. Travel approx. 3 miles to Martin Road (red-light) and turn left. 5. Travel to Mills Road intersection (red-light) and turn left on Mills Road. 6. Turn right at first entrance into VBII complex parking area. The MDA TC Program Office is in the process of establishing a robust Bidder's Library early to support understanding of requirements and for early proposal preparations. Please complete the Bidders Library Access Agreement Form in Attachment 2. The Industry Day Event presentations will be available starting June 24, 2019. There will be discussions on getting the classified presentation(s) to industry with the respective company primary POC. F. Market Research/Acquisition Point of Contacts (POCs): Submit all questions concerning this announcement, additional topics, event attendees list, and request for One-On-One Session via e-mail to [email protected].