Tankers System Support Program Office (SPO) Information Assurance (IA), Mission Assurance (MA), Aerospace Systems (AS), Aerospace Engineering (AE), and Information/Mission Systems Security Improvements (IA/MA/AS/AE)

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

This document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) excerpt for services supporting the Legacy Tanker Division, KC-46, and Next Generation Air-Refueling System (NGAS) Program Offices. The primary goal is to provide Information Assurance (IA)/Mission Assurance (MA), Aerospace Systems (AS), Aerospace Engineering (AE), and information/mission systems security improvements for airborne and ground systems.

• Provide personnel continuity for weapon system maintenance, operation, modifications, and mission assurance activities.

• Support across Defense Acquisition Life Cycle phases, including Materiel Solution Analysis, Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD), Production and Deployment, and Operations and Support.

• Offer operational/systems know-how for Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) to refine roadmaps and guide requirements.

• Review and provide input on technical documents, participate in Requirements Working Groups (RWG), Requirements Review Boards (RRB), and Stakeholder Working Groups (SWG).

• Provide operational know-how in reviewing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical and training materials.

• Develop modification training materials, plan, manage, and conduct test and evaluations, and execute training sessions.

• Task Order Program Management Services

• Requirements Definition

• Acquisition, Maintenance & Operation, and Logistics Programs

• Test and Evaluation Planning and Execution

• Lifecycle Management Process - Integrated Data Environment (LCMP-IDE)

• Digital Material Management

• Systems Engineering Analysis

• Risk Management

• Spectrum Management

• Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

• Logistics Data Analysis

• Monthly Status Reports (MSR) and Technical Status Meeting Minutes Reports.

• Project Management Plan (PMP) detailing management approach, WBS, SOPs, risk management, and communication plans.

• Trip Reports for long-distance travel.

• Transition-In activities completed within 45 calendar days of TO Award.

• Transition-Out Plan provided within three months of Project Start.

• LCMP-IDE Analysis Report and Usage Summary Reports.

• Deliverables submitted in accordance with the PWS and Table 4.1.

• Not explicitly stated in this excerpt, but implies ongoing support for weapon systems.

• Adherence to Non-Personal Services.

• Integration with existing Government workforce.

• Compliance with DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Authority to Operate (ATO).

• Support for cybersecurity roles, including compliance with policies and procedures.

• Use of AI tools such as NIPRGPT and RAG pipelines for data analysis.

• Anticipated labor categories include various levels (Junior, Journeyman, Senior, SME) of analysts, engineers, managers, and specialists.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Sources Sought Response Form" for the Information Assurance, Mission Assurance, and Life Cycle Management Program-Integrated Data Environment for Air Force Commercial Derivative Aircraft Division (CDAD). It is designed to gather information from potential vendors regarding their capabilities and interest in an upcoming opportunity.

• Company Information: Requires details such as Company Name, CAGE Code, Small/Other than Small Business status, socio-economic group affiliations, average annual project funding, and existing IDIQ/GWAC/Schedule vehicles.
• Clearance Information: Asks about the possession of a Secret Facility Clearance.
• Project-Specific Expertise: Inquires about subject matter and functional area expertise in areas including Strategic Planning, IT/IA/MA Analysis, Airborne Systems, Capability Gaps, DMSMS, Ground Systems, Mission Requirements, Secure Data Management Systems, Cybersecurity Analysis, and Life Cycle Management Program-Integrated Data Environment (LCMP-IDE).
• Past Experience: Seeks confirmation of at least 3 past experience references within the last 5 years with a similar scope and expertise, including funded value and whether the firm was prime or a teaming partner.
• Company Interest: Asks if the firm would submit a quote, reasons for not bidding, and if teaming/partnering would be required. It also requests anticipated percentages of work performed as prime and subcontracted.
• RFI Questions: Includes specific questions regarding cloud-based lifecycle management, data integration, analytics for DoD programs, personnel with Top Secret/Yankee White clearances, ability to perform PWS requirements on day one, experience with AWS GovCloud, and software development/testing infrastructure.

This form is crucial for potential bidders to:

• Understand the specific technical areas and experience the government is seeking.
• Assess their own capabilities against the stated requirements.
• Determine their interest and potential for teaming.
• Provide essential information to the government for market research and potential future solicitations.

Submission Instructions: Complete peach-colored blocks on both sheets and submit via email to alex.budai@gsa.gov no later than 5:00 pm (EDT) on March 24th, 2025.