ACC A2 Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Enterprise (ISR-e) Support Services
ID: ACC-AMIC-RFI-ISR-E-24-01Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4890 HQ AIR COMBAT COMMAND AMICHAMPTON, VA, 23666, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: INTELLIGENCE (R423)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/165d1e07c7fa4b459a21503febd78db0/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Combat Command (ACC), is seeking information from industry partners regarding support services for the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Enterprise (ISR-E). The primary objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather insights on capabilities to provide intelligence support to the ACC A2 Intelligence Directorate and its subordinate organizations, emphasizing the need for flexibility and adaptability in staffing and operational requirements. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the military's intelligence capabilities and ensuring effective responses to emerging threats. Interested parties must submit their responses by January 6, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Jeff Eggleston at jeffery.eggleston@us.af.mil or Janet Best at janet.best@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jeff Eggleston
    jeffery.eggleston@us.af.mil
    Janet Best
    janet.best@us.af.mil
    Files
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    ACC A2 ISR-E RFI Response Form.docx
    The ACC A2 Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Support (ISR) Enterprise is soliciting proposals through a Request for Information (RFI) to understand industry capabilities in providing support for its evolving mission requirements. The document outlines criteria for interested companies, including company information, previous service contracts, recommendations for contract structures, and potential risks associated with performance and costs. Key areas of focus include the ability to finance and manage large contracts, the flexibility to adapt staffing levels at multiple locations, strategies for workforce retention to minimize turnover, and suggested metrics for evaluating contractor performance. Furthermore, it seeks insights on maximizing efficiency through predetermined pricing structures and the necessary transition time for establishing support. The purpose of the RFI is to gather comprehensive input to refine the requirements and enhance operational effectiveness in supporting the Intelligence community's dynamic needs.
    DRAFT ISR-E PWS for RFI - (5 Dec 24).pdf
    The document outlines a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for providing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) enterprise support to the Air Combat Command (ACC). The primary objective is to deliver expertise and support for ISR operations, enhancing the military's capabilities to analyze and combat emerging threats. Key areas of focus include analysis and assessment support, training provision, operational ISR services, and program management. The PWS specifies various tasks such as executing all-source analysis, developing training programs, and ensuring quality management. The contractor is responsible for personnel management, including hiring qualified staff and maintaining low turnover rates. Detailed guidance on program management, cybersecurity requirements, and invoicing processes is also provided. The scope of the project extends to various air force units, emphasizing cooperation across different intelligence disciplines and operational planning. Overall, the PWS aims to enhance the readiness, effectiveness, and operational capabilities of ACC through comprehensive ISR analysis and support, ensuring that U.S. military operations are well-equipped to address both current and emerging challenges.
    ISR-E FTE LOE Matrix for RFI.xlsx
    The document outlines various positions available within the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and associated agencies, detailing the roles, locations, organizations, tasks, and subtasks for each role. The positions range from Program Managers and All Source Analysts to Cyber Analysts and Special Security Technicians, distributed across multiple Air Force bases such as Davis Monthan AFB, JBLE, Lackland AFB, and Nellis AFB. Each role is assigned unique Billet IDs and categorized by required tasks and subtasks indicated by numerical codes. The primary purpose of the document is to organize and disseminate information related to staffing needs for intelligence and cyber operations, emphasizing the breadth of roles required for mission support. This structured approach serves to align personnel capabilities with operational demands, enhancing the USAF's effectiveness in its intelligence tasks and security duties. It highlights both the diversity of positions across various bases and the specialized skills needed for effective national defense operations, reflecting the government's commitment to maintaining capable military intelligence and cybersecurity professionals.
    RFI ACC ISR-E Support Draft V2.pdf
    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Air Combat Command (ACC) for potential support services related to Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Enterprise (ISR-E). Its primary purpose is to gather information about capabilities and capacities to fulfill intelligence support roles for the ACC A2 Intelligence Directorate and its subordinate organizations. It outlines that the RFI is for information and planning only, not a commitment to contract, and specifies that no unsolicited proposals will be considered. The scope includes a range of intelligence support and operational services, with requirements for flexibility due to the evolving nature of the intelligence mission. Performance locations will primarily be within the contiguous United States (CONUS) but may require travel to locations outside the continent (OCONUS). Interested parties must review the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and respond with information on their abilities by January 6, 2024, through an attached response form. The document stresses that the Air Force is not currently seeking questions regarding the RFI and reiterates that any responses become government property. The RFI serves as a foundation for exploring future contracting opportunities related to ISR-E support services without obligating the government to incur costs.
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