Surveillance and Tracking RADAR Processors (STRAP) Support Services

Request for Information (RFI)

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) for Surveillance and Tracking RADAR Processors (STRAP) Support Services. It is issued for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation, RFQ, RFP, or IFB. The government is seeking information to identify capable sources and is not obligated to acquire any product or service. Responses are voluntary and will not affect a contractor's ability to submit a proposal if an RFP is released.

• The government is requesting prime contractors review an attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and provide a response.

• Responses should be submitted according to requirements in an attached Excel workbook.

• This RFI aims to encourage competition and exchanges of information.

• Responses are due no later than March 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.

• Responses must be submitted via email to Kristyn Ferebee (kristyn.ferebee@us.af.mil) and Mai-Ly Lindfors (anna.lindfors@us.af.mil).

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract award.

• No payment will be made for any information or materials received in response to this RFI.

• Proprietary information should NOT be submitted.

• This RFI does not constitute a commitment to issue a procurement action.

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

To provide RADAR and sensor data services to the BC3-T, USCENTCOM AOR Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities, and other designated sensor/nodes. This includes optimizing ATC RADAR systems, preparing and passing RADAR data, and integrating the air picture into ATC towers.

• Provide services supporting both Command and Control (C2) and ATC missions.

• Services encompass design, engineering and integration; hardware and software installation; distant-end and on-site training; remote monitoring capabilities and assessments; and sustainment and logistics support for all equipment managed under the 9AF (AFCENT) STRAP program.

• Support includes functional and technical expertise in RADAR sensor data format translation and interface networking, configuration and optimization of RADAR systems (e.g., TDX-2000, BDX-2000), and handling various sensor data formats.

• Provide technical support services including network engineering, site surveys, and integration of STRAP equipment.

• Offer sustainment support services including a Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) capability, 24/7 Help Desk/Customer Support, and on-site technical assistance.

• Provide logistics support for STRAP, including technical data, hardware/software changes, engineering support, and spares.

• Establish and implement an effective supply support system.

• Performance is acceptable when: 100% of required key personnel are in place at contract start; key personnel vacancies are notified within 1 business day and filled within 30 calendar days. Deliverables are submitted by the due date, with corrected deliverables submitted within 3 business days of receiving comments. Order accuracy rate of 98% and delivery timeliness rate of 98% are achieved monthly. Installations conform to technical standards with a first-time success rate of 98%. No more than 5% of test cases result in 'Minor' defects during final User Acceptance Testing, and 0% result in 'Critical' defects. 100% of established project milestones are met on or before the scheduled due date, with less than 5% of milestone deliverables requiring major rework. Actual costs do not exceed budgeted/funded costs, and overruns are reported per PWS Section 5.1. No substantiated customer complaints from personnel at the O-6 grade or higher. Mission Essential Contractor Services Plan is submitted by the due date and services are provided in accordance with the approved plan during a crisis. Continuous Cyber Operational Readiness is maintained with an acceptable rating from CORA evaluation Team, with findings remediated within directed timelines or pending external actions, and no 'systemic failures' identified.

• Principal place of performance will be within CONUS at the contractor's facility.

• Frequent temporary duty (TDY) travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations will be required, including within the USCENTCOM AOR and other COCOM locations.

• CONUS operating hours are typically 24/7 for some work centers, with core business hours for others (0800-1700, Mon-Fri), with on-call support required after hours and on weekends/holidays.

• OCONUS TDY locations may have varying shift lengths and times, with workweeks typically 60 hours.

• Contractor must possess a Secret facility clearance prior to the solicitation closing date.

• Contractor personnel must maintain a Secret clearance.

• Compliance with cybersecurity requirements, including DoDI 8582.01, NIST SP 800-171, and other relevant DoD directives.

• Must provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and maintain it.

• Must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and directives.

• Must provide various deliverables as specified in the PWS, including reports, plans, and documentation.

• Contractor must be a U.S. company.

• Must comply with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

• Must comply with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements.

• Must comply with DoD cyber workforce requirements.

• Must provide a Mission Essential Contractor Services Plan.

• Must comply with cybersecurity requirements, including continuous monitoring and reporting.

• Must comply with property transfer and inventory tracking requirements.

• Must comply with IT asset management and cybersecurity requirements.

• Must comply with supply chain risk management requirements.

• Must comply with Defense Base Act (DBA) requirement for OCONUS personnel.

• Must comply with Federal Holidays and Labor Laws.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains a list of questions posed by potential contractors regarding a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for STRAP services. It also includes space for contractor responses and comments, though no specific responses are provided in this extract. The government is seeking feedback to ensure the draft PWS adequately supports a future Request for Proposal (RFP).

General Questions:

• Facility Clearance: Inquires if contractors currently hold a Secret Facility Clearance.
• Business Size & Socio-economic Categories: Asks for business size, applicable socio-economic categories, and intent for subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14).
• Proposal Preparation Time: Seeks input on whether 30 days is sufficient for proposal preparation.
• Accounting System: Asks if contractors possess a current approved DCAA accounting system for cost-type contracts.
• Contracting Approach: Seeks concerns regarding a potential FFP labor with CR travel/ODCs approach.
• Crisis Support: Requests examples of past contracts supporting mission-essential services during crises.
• Government Communication: Asks how contractors ensure effective communication with government stakeholders (CO, PM, COR).
• Cybersecurity Compliance: Inquires about ensuring compliance with DoDI 8140.03 and NIST SP 800-171.

Technical Questions:

• Commercial Service/Product: Asks if the service/product is provided commercially.
• PWS Capability: Seeks confirmation and explanation of the capability to perform all services in the draft PWS, and if any requirements are vague or unrealistic.
• STRAP Services: Requests explanation of the ability to provide seamless STRAP services.
• Personnel Skills: Asks about the capability to provide personnel with requisite skills.
• DoD Experience: Inquires about experience at DoD bases/facilities and operating SIPR facilities.
• Legal Compliance: Asks about compliance with local, state, and Host Nation laws.
• Teaming/Subcontracting: Seeks information on potential teaming or subcontracting areas.
• Transition Experience: Asks about experience ensuring successful contract transition within 90 days.
• Past Performance: Inquires about similar work experience within the last 5 years, specifically within the USCENTCOM AOR, and experience deploying FTEs OCONUS.
• OCONUS Travel Management: Asks about plans for managing OCONUS travel (clearances, visas, host-nation requirements).
• Deployment Processes: Seeks experience with deployment processes, clearances, and the Synchronized Predeployment and Operation Tracker (SPOT) tool.
• Performance Standards: Requests detailed outcome-oriented and measurable performance thresholds, rationale, and measurement methods for service summary items.

Contractor Comments/Questions:

• Asks if the draft PWS contains all necessary information for RFP response.
• Seeks recommendations for additional government-provided information.
• Requests feedback on clarity of requirements, deliverables, and labor categories.
• Solicits general questions, comments, and feedback on the draft PWS.

This RFI aims to gather information that will likely shape the final PWS and subsequent solicitation. Contractors are encouraged to provide detailed feedback on the draft PWS to ensure clarity and feasibility of requirements. The government notes that responses may be released publicly.