A –REQUEST FOR INFORMATION– Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal Decision Support System (JEOD DSS); Mobile Devices Notice Type: Sources Sought Solicitation Number: N4279413SS0009 Posted Date: April 4, 2013 Response Date: May 4, 2013 Contracting Office Address: N42794 2008 Stump Neck Rd., Indian Head MD 20640 Subject: Mobile Devices DESCRIPTION: The Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NAVEODTECHDIV), Indian Head, Maryland is requesting information on recommendation of mobile application development and deployment. The solution is to extend the current suite of Java based tools developed for the JEOD DSS Program of Record (POR). The objective of this RFI is to explore what other government entities are doing to meet the user’s requirement for mobile devices. The JEOD DSS program has disconnected laptops that are used to collect incident information and have the need to move data from the disconnected computer to the SIPR GIG. Looking for feedback how the POR can effectively share data between the disconnected laptops and the mobile device and applications both at the data level and applications being used on the mobile platform. Information is sought on how data may be shared between the fielded disconnected laptop(s) and the mobile device applications both at the data level and allowing the user to customize the applications being used on the mobile platform. SUBMISSIONS: Information may be provided in the form of white papers, power point presentations, brochures, and specifications sheets. Please limit your response to fifteen (15) pages. Technical questions regarding this RFI may be directed to Jeffrey Crownover at (301) 744-5285 or by email:
[email protected]. Interested firms/research entities are encouraged to provide submissions electronically to
[email protected] cc:
[email protected] no later than 3:00 PM EDT, May 4, 2013. Please include the solicitation number in the email subject line. Each submission must include a cover page. The cover page should include the business name, solicitation number, unique title, technology area(s), names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of technical/business points of contact. This announcement is not a formal solicitation and is not a Request for Proposal. The intent of this synopsis is to solicit information for market research and for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All data received in response to this request for information announcement that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be fully protected from release outside the Government. The Government will not reimburse respondents for the cost of submitting information. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION FORMAT: 1. System: Name and Model 2. Function: Objects of interest 3. System Picture 4. Technology: A brief description of the technology used by this product 5. System Parameters: Provide specifics on how the system meets the parameters identified (see below) 6. Special Features/Capabilities: Summarize any special features or capabilities not contained herein that improve the overall ability of mobile application development and deployment of the applications to mobile devices. 7. Validated Test Results: Summary of vendor and/or third party certifications and/or documented results of testing Other requirements to consider are: • DISA Information Assurance Compliance • Reliability and availability issues • Performance • Hardware compatibility dependencies (e.g. camera, OS, navigation, external storage) APPLICATION: Mobile EOD users want to carry EOD specific applications, data with supporting digital mobile devices down range to assist in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal mission. The ability to do this on a mobile device is desired. The EOD user has a suite of tools that could be modified to run on a mobile platform such as a tablet or smart phone technology. QUESTIONS: These questions represent the minimum information requested and are supplied as guidance only. The following are a definition of each question and the types of information requested for each item. Mobile Devices Targeted Which low-power handheld device/mobile platforms are being targeted? Why? What struggles have been encountered with the mobile devices chosen? What ruggedization efforts were completed and/or recommended with the platform? Are there future plans for supporting other mobile devices? Were third party hardware devices identified to be used with the platform, for whatever reason? What mobile platform is supported; tablet, smartphone or both? If tablet is used, what size of table was chosen? What vendor and model of mobile platform was chosen? Why? If a ruggedized platform was not chosen, why? What levels of classification is supported? Deployment Approach How are the applications being deployed to the user? Which network is being used? Is this over the air or wired? Is there an “app store� like approach being used? Do you support a multi-organization environment where users could come from the DoD, DoE, or Intel users? How is this handled? What levels of classification is supported? Information Assurance As part of the project, is there an approved Authority to Operate (ATO) for the mobile device? Who is it with? What DISA IA or DISA like guidance is being followed for development and deployment?