REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Support to the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Systems Field Support (DSFS)
ID: FA8527-26-DSFSRFIType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8527 AFLCMC HBKBROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-2122, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b3d44cec01ed480abf19063489761a12/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information from potential contractors to support the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Systems Field Support (DSFS). The procurement aims to sustain and maintain Radio Frequency (RF) services critical for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations, including program management, hardware maintenance, and logistics support. This initiative is vital for ensuring operational readiness and effectiveness in military operations, with a minimum uptime requirement of 99.5% for the systems involved. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by March 28, 2025, and can direct inquiries to ShaNellda Harris at shanellda.harris@us.af.mil or Samantha Taylor at samantha.taylor.12@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ShaNellda Harris
    shanellda.harris@us.af.mil
    Samantha Taylor
    samantha.taylor.12@us.af.mil
    Files
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    DSFS_PWS_Rev_RFI.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the Air Force's Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Systems Release Field Support (DSFS), aimed at sustaining Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. It addresses the transition from site-based to hub-based support, detailing objectives like maintaining hardware and software for Radio Frequency Intelligence through various support roles, including Maintenance Technicians and Sensor Resource Managers. The contract emphasizes operational availability, specifying a minimum uptime ratio of 99.5%, and stipulates no government-provided equipment. Multiple options for site support are outlined based on mission needs and the planned divestment timeline for the U-2 system. Cybersecurity measures are integrated to protect ISR operations. The document serves to solicit contractors well-versed in DCGS systems to ensure mission readiness and effectiveness, encapsulating the critical need for adaptable support amidst evolving technological landscapes in military operations.
    DSFS RFI Final 19 Feb 2025.pdf
    The Government is seeking market research input for potential sources capable of providing Radio Frequency (RF) services to support the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Systems Field Support (DSFS). This contracting effort aims to ensure the sustainment and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of AF DCGS RF systems, which are vital for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. Services required include program management, RF sensor management, hardware maintenance, logistics support, and modernization efforts. Participants in this Request for Information (RFI) may not be guaranteed future solicitations or contract awards and must submit their responses by March 28, 2025. The document outlines specific qualifications and experiences expected from respondents, including familiarity with Air Force processes, cybersecurity compliance, and experience in providing maintenance and support for ISR systems. The RFI also includes a comprehensive Capability Survey, assessing the contractor's technical abilities, past contracts, and staffing capabilities, emphasizing the essential nature of these systems for military operations and decision-making processes across different command levels.
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