Database Centric Infrastructure Code Development

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE; there is no solicitation available at this time. No response will be provided to requests for solicitation. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY.

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is seeking capabilities statements from interested parties. DTRA is responsible for providing modeling and simulation tools to Department of Defense (DoD) and combatant commands (CoCOMS). Current tools require further research and development to reach operational readiness.

DTRA seeks demonstrated expertise in all the following areas:

• Knowledge of the DoD Software Modernization Strategy;
• Knowledge and Experience in the development of containerized software for deployment on DoD systems;
• Knowledge and Experience in the development of the database centric approach used in the current DTRA codes AB-WNDS, ICWater, GRAIL, TIND, and NECAT;
• Knowledge and Experience in DoD Verification and Validation (V&V) procedures and guidelines;
• Knowledge and Experience in DoD software accreditation procedures and guidelines;
• Programming in C++ and Java;
• Use of common computer visualization software packages.

A capable respondent shall demonstrate experience with state-of-the-art computing practices, experience and access to common visualization software, experience with DoD V&V and accreditation procedures and methods.

Personnel employed by the contractor to carry out this work must hold or have ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance as adjudicated using a single scope background investigation specified by personnel security and the SSO; as required, support/reach back personnel must hold or have ability to obtain and maintain SECRET clearance.

Sources that believe they possess the capability to meet these requirements are invited to respond to this notice. Responses should be limited to a ten (10) page white paper, in 12-point Courier New font (not including cover page, cover letter and table of contents). Any proprietary concepts or information should be clearly identified as such in the submission. Submitted data and information will not be returned. Any information submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice is strictly voluntary. This notice is for information / planning purposes only and the Government will not pay or otherwise reimburse respondents for information submitted in response to this notice.

All documentation shall become the property of the Government. Unless otherwise stated herein, no additional information is available at this time and requests for such will be disregarded. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to issue a future solicitation, to make award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested party for any effort made to respond to this Sources Sought Notice. Information provided herein is subject to change as the requirement is further developed.

Only electronic responses are required and shall be submitted through the System for Award Management opportunities portal to the contract specialist identified herein no later than the deadline specified for this notice. All submissions shall include the source sought project title and the submitting organization's name and contact information within the documentation.