The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for specialized IT support services for the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Virtual Warfare Center (VWC). The contractor is tasked with maintaining and expanding the AMC/A9 Warfighting Research Network (WARNET), a classified network facilitating advanced modeling and simulation necessary for AMC's warfighting capabilities. Key responsibilities include system administration, installation of specialized software, ensuring compliance with security standards, and performing roles as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM). The contractor must support both the WARNET and a cloud-hosted Special Access Program (SAP) environment while adhering to strict accreditation and security protocols for classified information. Deliverables such as weekly vulnerability scans and monthly reports are mandated, ensuring system reliability and operational integrity, with a performance threshold requiring 95% operational uptime. Additionally, all personnel must have appropriate security clearances for access to classified information. The document emphasizes continuous quality assurance and compliance with federal standards, highlighting the importance of safeguarding sensitive data within AMC's operational framework. This PWS represents a critical component of government requests for proposals, reflecting the necessity for detailed contractor engagement in defense operations.
The document outlines a Sources Sought notification related to the requirement for Information Technology (IT) support at the AMC Virtual Warfare Center (VWC). It is confirmed to be a new requirement, with no incumbent contractor involved, meaning no existing contract is currently being performed for this project. Several inquiries were made by potential vendors regarding the existence of an incumbent provider; however, all questions were addressed with the clarification that this is a novel requirement. The lack of current contract details emphasizes that contractors seeking to participate must do so without reference to pre-existing arrangements. This information is crucial for companies considering submission of proposals, as aligning their capabilities with the goals of the AMC's mission is essential for prospective bidders.
The 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS) has issued a Sources Sought Announcement to identify small businesses capable of providing Information Technology (IT) support for the Virtual Warfare Center (VWC) utilized by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). This initiative seeks to support modeling and simulation capabilities involving various advanced military-related computer models, hosted within a cloud-based Special Access Program environment. Interested small businesses, including those categorized as Small Disadvantaged, HUBZone, 8(a) participants, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Businesses, are encouraged to respond.
Responses should detail capabilities to fulfill specific tasks, demonstrate past performance, and address possible collaborative efforts through joint ventures. A Top Secret Security Clearance is required for personnel involved. The solicitation is informational only and does not obligate the government to award a contract. Interested parties must submit their responses by May 15, 2025, and should clearly mark any proprietary information as such. This call for sources aims to evaluate small business participation in the potential procurement process, facilitating compliance with federal contracting policies.