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CSO Call 5 - "PROJECT MARINE DUCK"   2

ID: FA8600-23-S-C056-0005 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation

Description

This is the initial posting of CSO Call 5 titled "PROJECT MARINE DUCK" under the AFLCMC Data Operation CSO.
The principal purpose of this requirement is to allow AFLCMC to obtain access to, and continuously utilize, a Defense Information Services Agency (DISA) accredited cloud environment to perform modern software development, with a specific focus on C++ development supporting up to 10,000 users, at maximum, between various DoD entities and contractor counterparts. There is specific interest in environments that have undergone recent positive blue teaming or penetrative assessment results that are releasable to the USG.

Offerors are invited to submit proposals to develop and deliver a state-of-the-art commercial solution that addresses the technical and performance requirements as detailed in Attachment 1 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS.

Offerors must propose a solution that addresses ALL of the technical requirements listed in Attachment 1 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS.

AFLCMC will conduct this acquisition as a full and open competition under the AFLCMC Data Operation CSO. AFLCMC anticipates awarding up to two offerors either a FAR-based contract or an Other Transaction Agreement for Prototype Project pursuant to 10 USC 4022. AFLCMC intends to follow the processes identified in the Data Operations CSO unless otherwise noted in the posted Call.

Please review the Call 5 - PROJECT MARINE DUCK document, including Attachment 1 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS in its entirety.

The applicable NAICS codes for this requirement are 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services) & 541511 (Custom Computer Program Services) and the size standards are $40.0M and $34.0M respectively.

Background
The AFLCMC (Air Force Life Cycle Management Center) is issuing this solicitation for Project Marine Duck under the Data Operation CSO (Commercial Solutions Opening). The primary goal is to obtain access to a DISA (Defense Information Services Agency) accredited cloud environment for modern software development, particularly focusing on C++ development.

This initiative aims to support up to 10,000 users across various DoD entities and contractor counterparts. There is a specific interest in environments that have recently undergone positive assessments that are releasable to the US Government.

Work Details
Offerors are invited to develop and deliver a state-of-the-art commercial solution that meets all technical requirements outlined in Attachment 1 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS. The proposal must include:
1. Cover Page
2. Questionnaire Responses
3. Technical Proposal
4. Price Proposal
5. Statement of Work (SOW)/Work Plan.

The technical requirements will focus on innovative technologies, processes, or methods that can fulfill AFLCMC's mission and close capability gaps. Offerors must ensure that their proposals are unclassified and possess the necessary security clearances for any classified work proposed.

Place of Performance
The geographic location(s) for performance have not been specified but will likely involve various DoD entities.

Overview

Response Deadline
Feb. 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m. EST (original: Feb. 4, 2025, 9:00 a.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Jan. 13, 2025, 1:50 p.m. EST (updated: Jan. 16, 2025, 2:45 p.m. EST)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Beavercreek, OH United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$40 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
$10,000,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
On 1/13/25 Department of the Air Force issued Synopsis Solicitation FA8600-23-S-C056-0005 for CSO Call 5 - "PROJECT MARINE DUCK" due 2/3/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 518210 and PSC 1680.
Primary Contact
Name
Marina Schemmel (Contracting/Agreements Officer)   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > FA8600 AFLCMC PK
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA8600
Source Organization Code
500019535
Last Updated
Feb. 18, 2025
Last Updated By
marina.schemmel@us.af.mil
Archive Date
Feb. 18, 2025