Sources Sought Electronic Warfare Assessment Center
ID: F1T0BK4260A001Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8501 OPL CONTRACTING AFSC/PZIOROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1672, USA

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Interior Design Services (541410)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7a9f5bd3d3ed463bba25fa8b0cf97c9e/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the renovation of Building 2051N at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, to establish an Electronic Warfare Assessment Center (EWAC). The project aims to modernize IT infrastructure, ensuring secure data management for at least eight networks, while providing ergonomic furniture and compliance with federal security standards. This initiative is critical for enhancing real-time analysis of electromagnetic spectrum operations during combat scenarios. Interested parties are encouraged to respond by contacting Patrick Madan at patrick.madan.2@us.af.mil or Michele Watts at michele.watts.1@us.af.mil, and to utilize the attached Contractor Capability Survey for uniformity in responses. This request is solely for information purposes and does not constitute a solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Patrick Madan
    patrick.madan.2@us.af.mil
    Michele Watts
    michele.watts.1@us.af.mil
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    Contractor Capability Survey.docx
    The Contractor Capability Survey is a document soliciting company information and service capabilities related to electronic warfare at the Electronic Warfare Assessment Center, Robins AFB, GA. Businesses are required to submit key details such as their name, CAGE Code, SAM UEI, address, and contact information. They must also indicate their business classifications according to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), including statuses like Small Business, Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, etc. The survey includes questions that assess general capabilities, previous experience with similar projects, and specific service offerings, particularly for on-site post-delivery support. Additionally, respondents are encouraged to provide feedback on how the government can make the requirements more appealing to their businesses. The primary purpose is to gather information from potential contractors to evaluate their suitability for upcoming work while promoting collaboration in federal procurement practices. This structured approach aims to streamline government contracting by obtaining detailed insights into contractor capabilities and fostering a more competitive bidding environment.
    PWS_EWAC FY25 version 3.docx
    The Electronic Warfare Assessment Center (EWAC) renovation project at Robins Air Force Base, GA, aims to modernize Building 2051N, focusing on IT infrastructure and ergonomic work environments for the 17th Electronic Warfare Squadron. Key objectives include installing a secure IT system for at least eight networks, ensuring data management compliance with federal standards, and providing ergonomic furniture. The project involves several phases: design planning, equipment ordering, furniture delivery, system installations, and final inspections. Deliverables encompass an integrated video display wall, network components, operator workstations, and secure video teleconference rooms. Compliance with federal security standards (FIPS, NIST) is critical, ensuring protection for classified data. The renovation emphasizes high-performance computing, redundancy for operations, and advanced security features to support large force spectrum warfare operations, enhancing real-time electromagnetic spectrum analysis capabilities during combat.
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