Foundation Sustainment Support, Software and Integration (FS3i)

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the technical services required to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's (NGA) Foundation GEOINT (FG) Information Technology (IT) systems through the Foundation Sustainment Support, Services and Integration (FS3i) contract vehicle. The goal is to establish an acquisition framework for delivering IT capabilities to support the operational IT needs of the Mapping, Charting Geodesy (MC&G) for the Foundation Integrated Program Office (IPF) and FG capabilities for the Source Operations & Management Directorate.

The FS3i Contractor will provide services across six main IT categories:

• Software Development: Creating new capabilities for the FG baseline.
• Integration: Integrating solutions from various development teams into the FG enterprise.
• Software Maintenance: Performing corrective, adaptive, preventative, and perfective maintenance on FG capabilities.
• Operations Support: Providing services for FG operational baselines and daily production activities.
• Foundation GEOINT IT Procurement: Acquiring, engineering, and maintaining IT hardware for the FG enterprise.
• Foundation GEOINT COTS Software Procurement: Acquiring, engineering, and maintaining COTS software for the FG enterprise.

The PWS details numerous specific services within these categories, including System Performance Optimization, Software Library Management, Configuration Management, Automation, Release Management, DevSecOps Management, various levels of Help Desk Support, Cyber Security, IT Hardware and Software Procurement, and Innovation/AI/ML integration.

The PWS emphasizes adherence to NGA policies and standards, including the NGA Software Way, IPF Capability Delivery SOP, and NGA Technology Strategy. Key performance aspects include using Agile methodologies, API-first approaches, automated testing and deployment (CI/CD), continuous monitoring, and user-centric development. Specific metrics for monitoring product performance and delivery are detailed.

• Place of Performance: Primarily at the Contractor's facilities, requiring secure VTC, communications, and cleared workstations. On-site work at NGA facilities in the Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO areas may be required and will be detailed at the task order level. Government-allocated office space and equipment will generally not be provided.

• Travel: Anticipated, primarily to NGA facilities, requiring Government approval and notification to the COR. Local travel (within 50 miles of duty station) is not reimbursable.

• Security: Compliance with DD Form 254, NISPOM, and other security regulations is mandatory. Personnel may require TS/SCI clearances and must undergo continuous evaluation. Specific security requirements for classified and unclassified work are detailed.

• Compliance: Adherence to numerous NGA and DoD directives, instructions, and standards (e.g., Section 508 accessibility, RMF, FISMA) is required.

• Staffing: A detailed Staffing List is required. Key Personnel requirements will be specified at the task order level, often requiring TS/SCI with CI polygraph.

• DevSecOps: The Contractor must leverage NGA's enterprise-managed DevSecOps environment and follow the NGA Software Way principles.

• Accessibility: All Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) must comply with Section 508 standards, potentially using WCAG 2.0 guidelines.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Task Order #1 (TO-1) under the Foundation Sustainment Support, Software and Integration (FS3i) base contract. The primary goal is to establish a consolidated approach for providing common IT services to support the Mapping, Charting Geodesy (MC&G) mission.

The Contractor will provide a range of IT services in coordination with the FS3i Government PMO. These services include:

• Program Management for the overall FS3i contract and all task orders.
• Help Desk Services, acting as a single point of entry for FS3i-related trouble tickets.
• Cloud Management Services, developing and implementing efficient and secure cloud enterprise processes.
• Cyber Security Lead, providing overall guidance, policy, and procedures across all task orders.
• Configuration Management Services, managing and coordinating a common process across all task orders.
• Solution Architecture Services, producing an integrated FS3i solution architecture.
• Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Hardware/Software Procurement Support.
• Sustainment of Foundation GEOINT Enterprise Systems (FGES), including software development, integration, maintenance, and operations support.

The Contractor will also support specific FGES capabilities such as Citrix Shared Services, Proxies, License Servers, ECDS Integration Services, Storage Pool, S3 Software Artifacts, IAM Roles/Policies, AWS Systems Manager (SSM) Integration, and Virtual Data Center Security Stack (VDSS) Integration.

The PWS references Appendix B for detailed Performance Metrics and Acceptable Performance Levels (APLs) across various service areas including Program Management, Software License Procurement, Integration, Software Maintenance, and Operations Support. Key metrics include response times, resolution times, SLA compliance, system availability, and configuration item accuracy.

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2027, through April 1, 2034 (One Base Year and Six Option Years).

• Place of Performance: Primarily at the Contractor's facilities. However, access to the Common Operating Environment (COE) at the TS/SCI level is required for specific tasks. Temporary access to Government equipment will be available onsite as needed.

• Compliance: Adherence to NGA standards, processes, and procedures, including IPF Capability Delivery SOP, SAM’s policies, NGA Software Way, Technology Strategy, and Acquisition Design Elements (ADEs).

• Key Personnel: Requires a FS3i Program Manager, Operations Manager, and Cyber Security Lead.

• Security: Compliance with NGA and Department of War (DoW) security standards and controls is mandatory. Classified work at contractor sites requires SCIF approval.

• Documentation: Numerous Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) are specified for various deliverables, including plans, reports, and documentation.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Foundation Sustainment Support, Software and Integration (FS3i) for the Aeronautical Navigation Office (SFA). The primary goal is to provide agile support for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Source Operations & Management Directorate's Foundation GEOINT Group (SF), specifically for Aeronautical (Aero) Safety of Navigation (SoN) and its mission partners. The contractor will design and execute an agile support construct to ensure optimal Aero SoN user experience and become a trusted IT mission partner for the daily production of Foundation GEOINT (FG) data.

The FS3i Air Task Order (TO) encompasses services aligned with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) 2.0 (Integration), WBS 3.0 (Software Maintenance), and WBS 4.0 (Operations Support). Key areas include:

• Integration Services (WBS 2.0): Integrating new/existing Air Domain capabilities, services, and micro-services into operations via the DevOps pipeline. This includes integrating Government-Off-The-Shelf (GOTS), Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS), Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), and software developed by other teams into AERO operational capabilities. Specific tasks include System Performance Optimization, Configuration Management, Automation Deployment, Backlog Management, Demonstration Support, Test Support, Knowledge Management, Help Desk Support (Tiers 1-3), Incident Tracking, DR Investigation, System Performance monitoring, Services Status Tracking, Metric Collection and Analysis, Cyber Security, Authorized Outage Coordination, Decommissioning, Provisioning Services, IT Disaster Recovery Support, Data Management, System Administration, Enterprise Services, Requirements Management, Cloud Engineering, Engineering, Technical Writing, Technical Library management, and Transition-In/Out.
• Software Maintenance (WBS 3.0): Providing O&M services for the Aeronautical Production System (APS), including Corrective, Adaptive, Preventive, and Perfective Maintenance, along with Demo Support, Test Support, and Requirements Analysis.
• Operations Support Services (WBS 4.0): Providing comprehensive operations support for all listed capabilities, including System Performance Optimization, Software Library Management, Configuration Management, Automation, Release Management, Backlog Management, DevSecOps Management, Knowledge Management, Help Desk Support (Tiers 1-3), Incident Tracking, DR Investigation, System Performance monitoring, Service Status Tracking, Metric Collection and Analysis, Cyber Security, Authorized Outage Coordination, Provisioning Services, IT Disaster Recovery Support, Data Management, System Administration, Enterprise Services, Cloud Engineering, Engineering, Technical Writing, and Transition-In/Out.

Specific systems supported include the Aeronautical Production System (APS), Web Digital Vertical Obstruction File (WebDVOF), Geospatial Terminals Operation (GTO), Data Abstract Requirements Management System (DARMS), TERPS, and AIP Source Extraction Tool (ASET).

The PWS references Appendix A for detailed Performance Metrics across Integration, Software Maintenance, and Operations Support. Key metrics include high availability targets (e.g., 99.9% for Dev/Test environments and operational subsystems), timely incident detection and resolution (e.g., Priority 1 issues detected within 1 hour, corrected within 24 hours), and accurate configuration management (99% of CIs updated/accurate every 30 days). The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will detail how the Government monitors contractor performance against these standards.

• Period of Performance: Nine (9) months base period with four (4) one-year option periods.

• Place of Performance: Primarily at the contractor's facility. Key personnel will also support NGA West Campus (St. Louis, MO). Temporary access to Government equipment will be provided at NGA facilities in Washington, DC, and St. Louis, MO, as needed. Contractor facilities must have NGANet connectivity and cleared workstations at task order award if classified work is performed.

• Personnel: Key personnel qualifications are detailed in Appendix D. Personnel must be available for call-back support outside normal hours, 365 days a year.

• Security: Compliance with the National Industrial Security Program is required. SCIF approval is necessary for classified work at contractor sites.

• Documentation: Numerous Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) are specified, covering plans (Program Management, Transition-In/Out, Quality Control, Cloud Migration, etc.), reports (System Performance Optimization Technical Report), and code documentation.

• Environment: Contractor must leverage NGA Enterprise IT services and adhere to IPF Software Solution Stack Standards. Cloud environments (AWS) are utilized.

• Agile Methodologies: Services are to be provided using AGILE sustainment services and DevSecOps practices.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) Disclosure and Analysis Form. It requires offerors to disclose and analyze any potential or actual OCI related to the solicitation or contract. This form is crucial for ensuring fair competition and preventing conflicts of interest.

• Section I: Details the specific requirement (Solicitation/Contract Number, Program Title) for which the OCI analysis is being conducted and the type of work involved.
• Section II: Requires the contractor to list and describe any existing NGA or related Intelligence Community (IC) work that needs comparison to the work in Section I.
• Block 6: Identifies previously awarded contracts or subcontracts for comparison.
• Block 7: Requires a summary of the work performed under the contract listed in Block 6.
• Block 8: Asks for a description of the relationship between the current requirement and the previously performed work.
• Block 9: A Yes/No question to determine if an actual or potential OCI exists.
• Block 10: If an OCI is identified, a descriptive summary of the conflict and planned mitigation actions is required.
• Blocks 11-13: For the Offeror/Contractor Official to complete (Name, Signature, Date).
• Blocks 14-16: To be completed by the Contracting Officer.

Bidders must complete and submit this form if they identify any actual or potential Organizational Conflicts of Interest related to the opportunity. Failure to properly disclose and address OCIs may impact a bid's eligibility. The form guides bidders in assessing their own potential conflicts and outlining steps to mitigate them, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for providing Facility Security Clearance (FCL) information for a contractor. It is used to record the company's name, address, CAGE code, and its FCL safeguarding capability.

• Company Name: The name of the contracting company.
• Address: Street, City, State, and Zip Code.
• CAGE Code: The Commercial and Government Entity code.
• FCL Safeguarding Capability: The level of facility security clearance held by the company (e.g., Top Secret, Secret).
• Comment: Any additional relevant comments.

This template is relevant for bidders to understand the security clearance requirements for the contract. It demonstrates the expected or current security clearance levels of entities associated with the contract (FS3i, Solicitation No: HM047625R0016). Bidders may need to provide similar information or ensure their organization meets the specified clearance levels to be eligible for or perform on this contract.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Solicitation, Offer, and Award form (SF 33) for Solicitation Number HM047625R0016. It is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Section B outlines the supplies or services/prices. The items listed are primarily related to IT and Telecom - IT Management Support Services, including:

• Software Development (RDT&E) (CPFF)

• Integration (O&M) (CPFF)

• Integration (RDT&E) (CPFF)

• Integration (RDT&E) (T&M)

• Software Maintenance (O&M) (CPFF)

• Operations & Sustainment (O&M) (CPFF)

• FG IT Procurement (O&M) (CPFF)

• FG IT Procurement (PDW) (CPFF)

• FG COTS & Common Services Procurement (O&M) (CPFF)

• FG COTS & Common Services Procurement (RDT&E) (CPFF)

• Other Direct Costs (ODC) (O&M) (CR)

• ODC-Travel (O&M)

• ODC-Material (O&M)

• Other Direct Costs (ODC) (RDT&E) (CR)

• ODC-Travel (RDT&E)

• ODC-Material (RDT&E)

• Award Type: Indefinite-quantity for all listed items.

• Product/Service Code: DF01 for all listed items.

• Ordering Period: Seven (7) years.

• Performance Period: Task orders may extend up to 364 days beyond the ordering period.

• Guaranteed Minimum: $10,000.00.

• Contract Maximum: $721,000,000.00.

• Contract Type: Hybrid (Cost Reimbursable Fixed Fee, Firm Fixed Price, Time and Material, and Cost Reimbursable (no fee)).

• Offers are due by 1700 EST on the date specified in Item 9.

• Evaluation factors are detailed in Section M.

• Key deadlines and submission instructions are detailed throughout the document, particularly in Section L.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but various clauses related to small business concerns are listed.

• The document references numerous sections (Part I, II, III, IV) and clauses (FAR, DFARS) that contain detailed requirements, terms, and conditions.

• Section J lists various documents, exhibits, and attachments, including PWS, QASP, CDRLs, and templates for resumes, past performance, and security clearances.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. It provides security requirements and guidance for contractors working on classified government contracts. It details the level of facility security clearance required, safeguarding requirements for classified information, and specific security guidance related to the contract.

• Clearance and Safeguarding: Specifies the required facility security clearance level (e.g., Top Secret) and the level of safeguarding for classified information/material.
• Contract Information: Identifies the solicitation number (HM047625R0016), due date (20250310), and whether it's an original or revised specification.
• Contractor and Performance Locations: Lists the contractor's name and address, and the locations where actual performance will occur, including associated CAGE codes and Cognizant Security Offices.
• Description of Procurement: Provides a general unclassified description of the procurement, noting it's a follow-on contract (FS3i) for IT services related to Foundation GEOINT capabilities.
• Access Requirements: Details the types of information the contractor will require access to, such as SCI, Non-SCI, CUI, and NATO information.
• Performance Requirements: Outlines whether the contractor will receive, store, or generate classified information or material, and perform services only.
• Security Guidance: Includes detailed information on handling classified and unclassified information, PII protection, incident reporting, public release procedures, and specific security requirements for personnel (clearances, investigations, training).
• Subcontracting: Specifies requirements for subcontractors needing access to classified information.
• Points of Contact: Lists Government Contracting Activity (GCA) and Point of Contact (POC) information for NGA Industrial Security.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it defines the security environment and requirements for the contract. Bidders must understand the security clearance levels, handling of classified information, and other security protocols to determine their capability to perform the work and to accurately estimate the costs associated with meeting these stringent requirements. It directly impacts personnel qualifications, facility needs, and overall compliance obligations.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for the Foundation Sustainment Support, Software and Integration (FS3i) IDIQ contract, specifically for the "Software COTS Procurement and Common Services" Task Order. It outlines the government's procedures and measures for monitoring contractor performance against the requirements defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Purpose: To ensure contractor performance meets contract standards.
• Roles & Responsibilities: Defines roles for the Program Manager (PM), Contracting Officer (CO), and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in surveillance and administration.
• Performance Management Approach: Emphasizes a results-oriented approach, focusing on outcomes rather than strict compliance with processes, allowing contractor flexibility.
• Surveillance Techniques: Details methods like 100% Inspection, Periodic Inspection, Random Sampling, Validation, and Customer Feedback.
• Performance Standards & Metrics: Attachment 1 lists specific performance objectives (e.g., Software Library Management, Configuration Management, Incident Tracking, System Performance) with Acceptable Performance Levels (APLs) and methods of surveillance for Integration, Software Maintenance, and Operations Support Services.
• Quality Assurance Documentation: Describes the use of monitoring forms and reporting procedures.
• Analysis & Resolution: Outlines how performance is determined, corrective actions, reporting to the CO and GPM, and review meetings.

This QASP provides bidders insight into how their performance will be monitored and evaluated if awarded the contract. It details the specific performance objectives, acceptable performance levels (APLs), and surveillance methods the government will use. Understanding these metrics is crucial for developing a robust Quality Control Plan (QCP) and ensuring successful contract execution. Bidders should pay close attention to Attachment 1, which specifies the performance requirements and metrics across different service areas.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document outlines the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for the Foundation Sustainment Support, Software and Integration (FS3i) contract. It details various data items (deliverables) that the contractor is required to submit throughout the contract lifecycle, along with their specifications, submission frequencies, and deadlines.

• CDRL Index: Lists all applicable CDRLs with their corresponding numbers (e.g., A001 for Program Management Plan, A002 for Contract Funds Status Report, A011 for Software Code and Documentation).
• Detailed Descriptions: Each CDRL entry specifies the data item number, title, authority, contract reference, requiring office, frequency of submission, and submission dates (first and subsequent).
• Delivery Instructions: General instructions for data item submission, including delivery via a contractor-provided data management system and adherence to naming conventions.
• Specific Deliverables: Includes plans for Program Management, Agile Development, Security, Transition-In/Out, System Monitoring, Cloud Migration, Risk Management, Quality Control, Disaster Recovery, Deployment, and more.
• Reporting Requirements: Mandates reports such as Contract Funds Status Reports, End of Sprint Status Reports, System Performance Optimization Technical Reports, and Machine Learning Performance Reports.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it defines the specific reporting and documentation requirements expected under the FS3i contract. Understanding these CDRLs is essential for accurately estimating the effort, resources, and costs associated with contract performance. Bidders must ensure their proposals address how they will meet these comprehensive documentation and reporting obligations.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a placeholder titled "BOE Placeholder" from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). It appears to be a preliminary or administrative document related to a "Bill of Engineering" (BOE), which is typically a detailed cost estimate.

As a placeholder, this document does not contain specific requirements, deliverables, or instructions for bidders. Its relevance is limited to indicating that a more detailed BOE document may be forthcoming or is associated with this opportunity. Bidders should not rely on this document for proposal preparation but should look for subsequent, more substantive documentation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a template for Offerors to prepare resumes for key personnel proposed for this opportunity. It outlines the required format and content for two sections of the resume.

• Section 1: Requires general information including position title, labor category, name, place of birth, employing company, commitment percentage, start date, security clearance details (level, granting agency), educational experience, certifications, and employment history. Employment history should only include roles relevant to the proposed position.
• Section 2: Requires a description of the individual's core knowledge, skills, and experience, specifically addressing how they meet or exceed the position criteria as described in the PWS. It also allows for other relevant information to assist in credential evaluation.
• Formatting: Resumes must use Times New Roman, 12 pt. font. Section 1 has no page limit specified, while Section 2 is limited to two pages. Red, italicized instructions within the template should be deleted.
• Contingent Hires: For contingent hires, letters of acceptance signed by both the individual and an authorized company representative are required, including a specific statement about mutually agreed-upon terms of employment.

This template is crucial for bidders to ensure their key personnel meet the required resume submission standards. Proper completion and adherence to the format are necessary for proposal evaluation. A separate resume is required for each proposed key personnel position.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for bidders to detail their proposed small business participation plan. It requires specific information about each participating small business and their intended role in the contract.

• Company Name: Name of the participating company.

• Company Type: Classification (e.g., Small Business, HUBZone).

• Company CAGE Code: Commercial and Government Entity Code.

• Company Type(s)*: A list of all applicable business types.

• Level of Participation (%): Percentage of the total contract value each company will contribute (excluding cost information).

• Work to be Performed: Description of the tasks or services the company will undertake.

• List all applicable business types for each company.

• Express the level of participation as a percentage of the total contract value.

This template is crucial for bidders to outline their strategy for meeting any small business participation goals set by the government. It directly impacts proposal evaluation and compliance with solicitation requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Master Project List template, likely intended for contractors to populate with their past performance data. It serves as a structured format for presenting project details relevant to a potential bid.

• Contractor Name: Name of the company providing the data.
• Prime/Sub: Indicates if the contractor was a prime or subcontractor on the project.
• DUNS / UEI Number: Unique identifier for the contractor.
• Cage Code: Commercial and Government Entity Code.
• Address: Contractor's address.
• Contract Number: The specific contract identifier.
• Program Title: Name of the program or project.
• Government Agency: The agency that awarded the contract.
• Contract Type: Type of contract (e.g., FFP, T&M).
• Awarded Cost/Price: The cost or price awarded for the contract.
• Total Contract Value (to date): The cumulative value of the contract up to the current point.
• Period of Performance: The start and end dates of the contract.
• Government POC: Contact information for the government point of contact.

Bidders may be required to complete and submit this template as part of their proposal to demonstrate relevant past performance. Understanding the required fields is crucial for accurately detailing previous projects and supporting their bid.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire designed to collect feedback from previous government or commercial points of contact (POCs) regarding an offeror's performance on referenced contracts. It is used to assess an offeror's past performance, which is a critical factor in the government's evaluation of proposals.

Part 1 (To be completed by Offeror):

• Contractor Name, Address, Contract Number, Contract Value, Award Date, Completion Date, Contract Type, Fee Type.
• Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Program Manager (PM), Government Finance (FM) contact details.
• Summary description of the referenced contract and its relevance.
• Percentage of similar services performed.
• Whether the contract involved classified work (with options for type if applicable).

Part 2 (To be completed by Assessment Organization/POC):

• POC Name, Rank/Service, Duty Title, Organization.
• Contract Number, POC Type, Subject Contractor Name.
• Commercial Phone, FAX Number, Email Address.
• Observed Period of Performance.
• Assessment of contractor performance across Technical, Management, Cost/Price, and Small Business Participation categories using a rating scale (Outstanding, Very Good, Acceptable, Marginal, Unacceptable, Neutral).
• Requires assessment rationale for each category.

Offerors must complete Part 1 and submit the entire questionnaire to their referenced POCs for completion of Part 2. Offerors are responsible for ensuring POC information is accurate and that POCs have sufficient time to complete and return Part 2 by the specified deadline (TBD) to jimmy.c.ober@nga.mil. This questionnaire directly impacts the government's assessment of the offeror's past performance confidence level.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, the "Intellectual Property Schedule," outlines the requirements for bidders to detail their proposed data rights for technical data, computer software, and computer software documentation. It includes instructions for completing several tables that specify the data rights the government requires versus what the offeror proposes, along with justifications for any differences.

• Table 1 (Data Rights Summary, Non-Commercial): Requires bidders to identify non-commercial technical data, computer software, and documentation, specifying CLINs, government-required data rights, proposed data rights, and explanations for any discrepancies.
• Table 2 (Data Rights Summary, Commercial): Requires bidders to list all commercial technical data, computer software, and documentation licenses necessary for performance, including vendor, application name, license number, and quantity. Copies of all licenses must be provided as an appendix.
• Table 3 (Non-Commercial Assertions): For non-commercial items, bidders must list any data to be furnished with restrictions, the basis for the assertion, the asserted rights category, and the name of the person asserting restrictions.
• Table 4 (Prior Delivery List): Bidders must identify any technical data, software, or documentation previously delivered to the government that they intend to deliver under this contract with other than unlimited rights.
• Table 5 (Specifically Negotiated License Rights): Requires listing of any technical data, software, or documentation to be delivered with negotiated or non-standard license rights.
• Table 6 (Background Patent List): Bidders must identify any background inventions necessary for contract performance.
• Table 7 (Third Party Patent List): Requires listing of any third-party patent rights for which royalties will be paid.

Accurate and complete submission of these tables is critical. Incomplete or unclear entries may render a proposal non-responsive. Bidders must carefully review and complete all required sections to define the intellectual property rights associated with their proposed solution and deliverables.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for collecting Personnel Security Clearance Information. It is intended to be filled out by individuals seeking or maintaining security clearances related to the FS3i contract, Solicitation No: HM047625R0016.

• Full Name (Last, First Middle)
• Current Employer
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Type of Investigation and Date
• SCI Eligibility Date
• Status of SCI (e.g., Briefed, Debriefed)
• Government Sponsor

Bidders may be required to provide this information for personnel who will be working on the contract. It outlines the specific data points needed for security clearance processing. The document also notes that once filled, it contains Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and is For Official Use Only (FOUO).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a placeholder pricing template provided by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). It is intended to guide bidders on how to structure their pricing information for a potential opportunity.

• The template likely contains sections for various cost categories, labor rates, and other pricing-related data.
• Specific instructions for completion and submission are expected to be detailed within the template itself or in associated solicitation documents.

Bidders should use this template to prepare their pricing proposals. Understanding and accurately completing this form is crucial for a compliant and competitive bid. It will likely be a required submission as part of the overall proposal package.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the evaluation factors for award for a single-award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The government will select a responsible Offeror whose proposal offers the best value, considering both price/cost and non-price/cost factors. A tradeoff process may be utilized, where non-price/cost factors combined are significantly more important than price/cost.

Proposals must address all solicitation requirements. Failure to comply may result in ineligibility for award. The document details specific sub-factors under Technical/Management (Operations Support Services, Integration Services, Software Maintenance Services, Common Services, Program Management, Small Business Participation), Past Performance, Intellectual Property, Security (Pass/Fail), and Price/Cost.

• Contract Type: Single-award IDIQ

• Proposals will be reviewed for compliance with Section L instructions before evaluation.

• The government may award without discussions, but reserves the right to hold discussions if necessary.

• Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance):

  1. Technical/Management (significantly more important than Past Performance)
  2. Past Performance (significantly less important than Technical/Management)
  3. Intellectual Property (less important than Past Performance)
  4. Security (Pass/Fail)
  5. Price/Cost (all non-price/cost factors combined are significantly more important than Price/Cost)

• Security is a Pass/Fail factor; a "Fail" rating makes a proposal ineligible for award.

• Price/Cost will be evaluated for reasonableness and realism but not rated numerically; it will be used in the best value tradeoff.

• Debriefings will be provided to unsuccessful Offerors.

• Small Business Participation is a sub-factor under Technical/Management.

• Security requirements include Facility Clearance Level (FCL), Personnel Security Clearance (PCL), SCIF, Security Plan, Cyber Hygiene, and Supply Chain Risk Management.

• Specific details for Technical/Management sub-factors are outlined, referencing the Air Task Order PWS and Common Services Task Order PWS.

• Past Performance evaluation considers recency, relevancy, and quality.

• Intellectual Property evaluation assesses risk related to technical data and software rights.

• Security sub-factors have specific pass/fail criteria, including FCL, PCL/SCI access, SCIF accreditation, security plan content, NIST SP 800-171 assessment, and supply chain risk assessment.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) supports the Foundation Sustainment Support, Software and Integration Services (FS3i) IDIQ Statement of Work (SOW) and the Aeronautical (Aero) Safety of Navigation (SoN) Performance Work Statement (PWS). Its purpose is to outline the procedures, guidelines, and surveillance measures the FS3i Government Program Management Office (GPMO) will use to ensure the contractor meets the required performance standards.

This document details the government's approach to monitoring contractor performance, focusing on outcomes rather than strict compliance with processes. It defines the roles and responsibilities of government personnel (Program Manager, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative), surveillance techniques (100% Inspection, Periodic Inspection, Random Sampling, Validation, Customer Feedback), quality assurance documentation requirements, and the analysis of surveillance results. The contractor is responsible for implementing its own Quality Control Plan (QCP) to meet contract standards.

The QASP references Attachment 1, the Performance Requirements Summary, which details specific performance objectives, acceptable performance levels (APLs), and methods of surveillance for various areas including:

• Integration: Configuration Management, Knowledge Management, Services Status/Tracking, Root Cause Analysis, Automation Deployment, Incident Tracking, Discrepancy Report (DR) Investigation, System Performance, and Information Technology Disaster Recovery (ITDR).
• Software Maintenance Services: Detection and correction of priority issues, root cause analysis, and environment restoration.
• Operations Support Services: Software Library Management, Knowledge Management, Automation Deployment, Incident Tracking, DR Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Services Status/Tracking, System Performance, and ITDR.

Not explicitly detailed in this QASP, but it supports the FS3i IDIQ and Aero SoN PWS.

• Contractor must implement a Quality Control Plan (QCP).
• Government surveillance will be documented using specific monitoring forms.
• Corrective action plans may be required if minimum requirements are not met.
• Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) checklist requirements are included.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the instructions, conditions, and notices for bidders responding to a solicitation for "Other Computer Related Services" (NAICS Code 541519). It details the requirements for proposal preparation and submission, emphasizing compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and solicitation instructions.

Proposals must be clear, concise, and provide sufficient detail to demonstrate understanding of the acquisition scope and government needs. Offerors must not simply rephrase requirements but provide factual, verifiable information. Specific technical and management approaches are required for Operations Support Services, Integration Services, Software Maintenance Services, Common Services (including Cyber Security and AI/ML), and Program Management. A detailed Small Business Participation Plan is mandatory, aiming for a 31% small business goal.

Not explicitly stated in this section, but proposal validity must be at least 240 days.

Proposals are to be submitted electronically via XXX, with a courtesy email to the Contracting Officer. Specific deadlines are TBD. The document details a multi-volume proposal structure (Offer, Technical/Management, Past Performance, Intellectual Property, Security, Price/Cost) with strict page limitations and formatting requirements. Evaluation will be based on criteria outlined in Section M, with specific sub-factors for Technical/Management including Operations Support, Integration, Software Maintenance, Common Services, Program Management, and Small Business participation.

NAICS Code is 541519. Large businesses must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Small business participation goals are detailed, including specific targets for various socio-economic categories.

Offerors must ensure SAM.gov registration is current. The Contracting Officer is the sole point of contact. All questions must be submitted by a specified deadline. Specific templates and attachments are provided for proposal preparation, covering areas like OCI, Basis of Estimate, Resumes, Small Business Plans, Past Performance, Intellectual Property, Security, and Pricing.