SPAWAR / PEO C4I
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
FACT SHEET
http://www.public.navy.mil/spawar/Pages/SmallBusiness.aspx
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM TEAM
SPAWAR Headquarters
Email: spawarsbo@navy.mil
Faye Esaias, Director for Small Business
Phone: (619) 524-7701
Fax: (619) 221-5521
Email: faye.esaias@navy.mil
Robert “Zack” Zaccaria, Deputy for Small Business
Phone: (619) 524-7701
Fax: (619) 221-5521
Email: robert.zaccaria@navy.mil
Mark McLain, Deputy for Small Business
Phone: (619) 524-7701
Fax: (619) 221-5521
Email: mark.mclain@navy.mil
Aubrey Lavitoria, Small Business Advisor
Phone: (619) 524-7701
Fax: (619) 221-5521
Email: aubrey.lavitoria@navy.mil
SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific
Dean Dickau, Deputy for Small Business
Phone: (619) 553-4327
Fax: (619) 553-4827
Email: dean.dickau@navy.mil
Simplified Acquisition
Jeannette Perez
Phone: (619) 553-9046
Email: jeannette.perez1@navy.mil
SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic
Robin Rourk, Deputy for Small Business
Phone: (843) 218-5115
Email: robin.rourk@navy.mil
Timothy Wiand, Deputy for Small Business
Phone: (843) 218-5167
Email: timothy.wiand@navy.mil
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TEAM SPAWAR OVERVIEW
SPAWAR is the Navy's Information Dominance systems
command and the Navy's technical authority and acquisition
command for command, control, communications, computers,
intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR), business
information technology and space systems.
SPAWAR develops, buys, installs and integrates Information
Dominance capabilities for the Fleet and other Navy partners.
Team SPAWAR supports the entire acquisition lifecycle of
C4ISR products and services – building affordable future
Information Dominance capability.
The command, comprises Team SPAWAR, diverse Program
Executive Offices (PEOs), directorates and field activities, is
uniquely composed to deliver Information Dominance
capabilities to the Navy, the Department of Defense and other
government agencies:
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SPAWAR Headquarters (San Diego, CA)
PEO C4I (San Diego, CA)
PEO Space Systems (Chantilly, VA)
PEO Enterprise Information Systems (Arlington, VA)
JTNC* (San Diego, CA) *Replaced JEPO/JTRS
SPAWAR’s Systems Centers are located in San Diego, CA
and Charleston, SC
FLEET SUPPORT: Best Value Programs (Examples only)
Navy's C4I Provider
 Move to one provider of common C4I equipment
across the fleet - for both new construction and
equipment overhaul
CANES - Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise
Services
 Will achieve an open, agile, flexible and affordable
architecture that is the cornerstone for the Navy's
tactical afloat networks
Design Budget Strategy
 Provides current C4I equipment later in construction
period benefiting the Fleet by avoiding "rip out and
replacement" prior to first deployment
MUOS - Mobile User Objective System
 Next generation satellite communication system that
provides mobile users with higher data rates and
improved operational availability
Bandwidth Improvement
 Commercial Broadband Satellite Program
Statement A: Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited (14 November2012)
HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH SPAWAR
Visit our website to view current and future business
opportunities: https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil
Select from the left side of the main menu, one of three
SPAWAR buying offices:
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Headquarters San Diego, Calif.
SSC Pacific
SSC Atlantic
Acquisitions for the PEO C4I are included on the SPAWAR
Headquarters website.
Market Surveys & Future Opportunities – View “Sources
Sought Notices,” “Pre-Solicitation Notices,” “Request for
Information,” or “Draft Solicitations”. Sources Sought Notices
are requests for capability statements evaluated for purposes of
determining the level of competition available. Results from
these notices are frequently used to determine the possibility
for an 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, or
small business set-aside. Be sure to “Subscribe” to any
opportunity you would like to electronically track. When you
subscribe you will automatically be added to the “Bidders’
List.”
Open Solicitations – View current solicitations including the
statement of work. You may also view the electronic
“Prospective Bidders List” for a solicitation to locate teaming
partners or points of contact for subcontracting opportunities.
The list will include all those who have subscribed to the
solicitation.
Simplified Acquisitions (SAP) – View supply or service
acquisitions with an anticipated dollar value between $3,000
and $150,000. These purchases are normally reserved for
small business concerns.
Closed Solicitations – View solicitations that have closed and
are currently under “Evaluation.”
Awarded Contracts – View contracts that have been awarded,
look for subcontracting opportunities.
i-Services:
Subscription Services - You may choose to anonymously
browse our website. However, we also offer “Solicitation
Subscription” services to notify you by electronic mail when
SPAWAR solicitations are updated (e.g. issuance of
Amendments to solicitations, messages regarding PreSolicitation Conferences, issuance of Statement of Work and
other associated data, etc.). NOTE: The Government makes
no guarantee of e-mail notification. Visit the site frequently.
Registered Users - You must be a registered user…contract
specialist, contracting officer and author to ask questions and
submit electronic proposals on-line. On-line proposals are
protected by 128-bit Secure Socket Layer encryption and may
be viewed only by the Contract Specialist, Contracting Officer,
and Author.
News: - On the e-commerce welcome page, look at the “news”
for announcements such as industry days, small business events
and contracting information.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What do I need to do to get started?
Visit the Department of Navy Office of Small Business Programs
(OSBP) and the SPAWAR OSBP websites for helpful
information. http://www.donhq.navy.mil/OSBP/
http://www.public.navy.mil/spawar/Pages/SmallBusiness.aspx
What other resources are available to me?
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SPAWAR Small Business Office Team – We operate as the
SPAWAR advocate for small business and we offer one-on-one
counseling. See page 1 for contact information.
Small Business Administration Office
http://www.sba.gov
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
http://aptac-us.org/new/ or call 619-285-7020
Small Business Development Center – North San Diego County
http://www.sandiegosmallbiz.com/index.html
or call 760-765-8740
Where do I find more information about SEAPORTENHANCED (Seaport-e)?
The official website http://www.seaport.navy.mil will be the home of all
Official SeaPort Enhanced Rolling Admissions information, including the
Solicitation, industry briefs, and other notices to industry. Please check
the website frequently for the latest information.
What is the JTNC program?
As part of the Department of Defense, the Joint Tactical
Networking Center (JTNC) develops, sustains and certifies Joint
Tactical Networking applications and waveforms for the War
fighter; thus ensuring secure, interoperable and affordable
battlefield networking systems. It is the provider for centralized
management, development and sustainment of joint waveform and
network management applications.
For more information visit: www.jtnc.mil.
Does SPAWAR participate in the Small Business Innovative
Research (SBIR) Program?
Yes, the SPAWAR SBIR Program Manager (Acting) is Elizabeth
Altmann, email: elizabeth.altmann@navy.mil or telephone (619)
226-5296. All DoD SBIR/STTR solicitations are available in
electronic format ONLY at http://www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir
https://www.zyn.com (Sign up for newsletter)
http://www.navysbir.com/selections.htm
Need information about SPAWAR’s Robotic Program?
Information about SPAWAR’s robotic and unmanned vehicle
program can be found on our web site at:
http://www.spawar.navy.mil/robots/
What is System for Award Management (SAM.gov)?
SAM is a Federal Government owned and operated free web
site that consolidates the capabilities in CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and
EPLS. Future phases of SAM will add the capabilities of other
systems used in Federal procurement and awards processes.
Additional information, such as a full User Guide, Quick Start
Guides, Helpful Hints, and Webinars are available on the SAM
HELP tab.
FEDERAL Service Desk
URL: http://www.FSD.gov
Statement A: Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited (14 November 2012)
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION SMALL BUSINESS TEAM
TEAM
MEMBER
Faye Esaias
Director Small
Business Programs
(OSBP)
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT INFO
EMAIL/ WEB SITE
Space and Naval
Warfare Systems
Headquarters
(SPAWAR HQ)
(619) 524-7701
Fax (619) 221-5521
faye.esaias@navy.mil
Robert “Zack”
Zaccaria, Deputy
Director, OSBP
Mark McLain
Deputy Director
OSBP
Aubrey Lavitoria
Dean Dickau
Deputy Director
OSBP
SPAWAR HQ
(619) 524-7701
Fax (619) 221-5521
robert.zaccaria@navy.mil
http://www.public.navy.mil/
SPAWAR HQ
(619) 524-7701
Fax (619) 221-5521
mark.mclain@navy.mil
http://www.public.navy.mil/
Refer to above
(619) 553-4327
Fax (619) 553-4827
aubrey.lavitoria@navy.mil
dean.dickau@navy.mil
http://www.public.navy.mil/
SPAWAR/PACIFIC/
Refer to above
Development of technology to
collect, transmit, process, display
and manage information essential
to naval operations
Provide base operating support
and quality of life services for
operating forces & shore Cmds.
Provide construction,
architecture & engineering,
environmental planning, &
remediation, base operating
support and utilities
See above
SPAWAR HQ
Space and Naval
Warfare Systems
Center, Pacific
http://www.public.navy.mil/
Gary P. Thomas
Deputy Director
OSBP
Lora Morrow
Deputy Director
OSBP
Fleet Logistics CenterSan Diego
Patty Olivas
Deputy, OSBP
Sylvia Nard
Deputy Director
OSBP
NAVFAC – SW
Naval Medical Center
NMC-SD
(619) 532-6507
Fax (619) 532-5488
Alice Watson,
Deputy Director
OSBP
Southwest Regional
Maintenance Center
(SWRMC)
(619)556-3367
Fax (619)553-2331
Jane Pamintuan
Alternate, OSBP
DaKeyah McFarlin
Deputy Director
OSBP
SWRMC
Sandra Ingram
Deputy Director
OSBP
Tom Winans
Deputy Director
OSBP
Ivette Jorge
SB Specialist
Navy Facilities
Command - Southwest
Division
(NAVFAC – SW)
Marine Corps
Installations West
(MCIWEST)-MCB
Camp Pendleton, CA
Marine Corps Tactical
System Support
MCTSSA, USMC
Naval Surface Warfare
Center, Port Hueneme
Division and Corona
Division, CA
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
RDZ 3-19-13
(619) 556-5109
(619) 532-2248
Fax (619) 532-3358
gary.p.thomas@navy.mil
http://www.navsup.navy.mil/
navsup/
lora.morrow@navy.mil
http://www.portal.navfac.na
vy.mil
(619) 532-2375
patty.olivas@navy.mil
MISSIONS
Provide contracting services for
Navy, Joint and Coalition
Interoperability, C4I, IT-21,
NMCI and Web-enabled Navy
Integration
Refer to above
sylvia.nard@med.navy.mil
http://www.med.navy.mil/si
tes/navmedmpte/nmtc/Pag
es
alice.watson@navy.mil
http://www.swrmc.navy.mil
/business-services.html
Provide medical care to the
military community Medical
teaching facility and research ctr.
jane.pamintuan@navy.mil
See above
(760) 763-5645
Fax (760) 725-4346
dakeyah.mcfarlin@usmc.mil
http://00002a6.previewcoxh
osting.com/doingcpen.htm
(760) 725-9189
Fax (760) 725-2514
sandra.ingram@usmc.mil
(805) 228-0372
Fax (805) 228-5718
thomas.winans@navy.mil
USMC (SW U.S.) w/contract
support for supplies and services
(excl most construction, A&E
and facilities maintenance).
Validate and verify Marine AirGround Task Force systems
integration and interoperability
Surface ships weapon systems
test & eval, ILS, combat systems
modernize, surface gun & missile
launch systems, design, measure
& integration of weapon systems,
ships & aircraft combat training.
(619-556-9389
http://www.navsea.navy.mil
/nswc
(619)216-4106
Luz.jorge@dhs.gov
http://www.dhs.gov/openfor
business
Naval ship construction and
repair facilities
See web site for Acquisitions and
acquisition forecast.
TEAM
MEMBER
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT INFO
EMAIL/ WEB SITE
Derrick Hu
Deputy for Small
Business Programs
Naval Air Warfare
Center, Weapons
Division
(760) 939-2712
Fax (760) 939-8329
derrick.hu@navy.mil
http://www.navair.navy.mil/
osbp/
Willard Strozier
Deputy Director
OSBP
Los Angeles Air Force
Base
Donna Thomason
Deputy, OSBP
Edwards Air Force
Base
(661) 277-3640
Fax (661)275-9652
Mary Helen Ruiz
Small Business
Administrator
NASA/ JPL (Jet
Propulsion Lab)
(818) 345-7532
Fax (818) 393-1746
Robert Medina
Deputy Director
OSBP
Dryden Flight Research
Center
Pam Smith-Cressel
Deputy, OSBP
Rosa Rodarte
8(a) Program
Gunnar Schalin
Director
General Services
Administration (LA)
Small Business
Administration
San Diego
Procurement Technical
Assistance Center
Los Angeles
Procurement Technical
Assistance Center
Small Business
Development &
International trade
center
The Small Business
Development Center
MiraCosta College
Deb CabreiraJohnson
Director
Debbie Trujillo
Regional/State
Director
Lynn Pittman/
Marketing
Consultant
(310) 653-1108
willard.strozier@losangeles.a
f.mil
http://www.losangeles.af.mil
donna.thompson@edwards.
af.mil
http://www.edwards.af.mil/
maryhelen.ruiz@jpl.nasa.gov
http://acquisition.jpl.nasa.gov
Mary Spencer
Deputy Director
U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Los Angeles
District
Renee F Luna
Deputy, Small
Business/ ACO
Office of Naval
Research (ONR)
Beth Swing
SB Specialist
Office of Naval
Research (ONR)ACO
Eric Revalli
Department of Veteran
Affairs
Mark Micchio
Defense Microelectronics
Activity (DMEA)
(661) 276-3343
Fax (661) 276-2904
robert.medina@nasa.gov
http://osbp.nasa.gov/aboutdryden.html
pam.smith-cressel@gsa.gov
http://www.gsa.gov/
rosa.rodarte@sba.gov
http://www.sba.gov
gschalin@ptac-sandiego.org
(213)894 -3210
Fax (213)894-7658
(619) 727-4877
(619) 285-7020
Fax (619) 285-7030
http://ptac-sandiego.org/
dcabreira@isd.lacounty.gov
(323) 881-3958
Fax (323) 881-1871
http://osb.lacounty.gov
dtrujillo@swccd.edu
(619) 482-6388
Fax (619)-216-6692
http://www.growmybiz.org
(760)795-8740
Cell (619) 316-6879
(213)453-3938
(619) 221-5601
FAX (619) 2215615
(619)221-5490
(562) 826-5534
FAX (562) 826-828
.
Lynnpittman33@gmail.com
http://www.sandiegosmallbiz.
com.
mary.e.spencer@usace.army.
mil
http://www.spl.usace.army.
mil
Renee.luna@navy.mil
RDT&E for weapons & weaps
systems, platform & Sys.
integration, electronic warfare,
survivability, lethality, energetics
Guided missile & space vehicle
mfg., R&D physical, engineering
& life sciences, space research,
satellite communications
research, development, and test
and eval of aerospace systems
Robotic space exploration for
NASA; end-to-end space science
and Earth science missions;
research and development
Flight research, test, engineering,
flight operations, mission
information and test systems,
aerospace flight research
Contact for Federal Schedule
information
Supervisor, Business
Development Division
Assist San Diego businesses
through opportunities in
government contracting
Assist Los Angeles County
businesses through opportunities
in government contracting
Assist small businesses with
financial, marketing, production,
organization, engineering and
technical problems
Consulting services and
workshops for small businesses
in North San Diego County. Call
for an appointment
Southern California US Army
Corps of Engineers
(Construction)
http://www.onr.navy.mil
science and technology allocating
funds to meet the warfighter's
requirements.
beth.swing@navy.mil
See above
eric.revalli@va.gov
http://www.va.gov/osdbu
SDVOSB verification, outreach
and networking, building a
business
Provide and supports
microelectronics technologies
through the commercial sector
mark.micchio@dmea.osd.mil
www.dmea.osd.mil
RDZ 3-19-13
MISSIONS
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Organization
American Council for
Technology (ACT) Industry Advisory
Council (IAC)
Website
http://www.actgov.org/Pages/d
efault.aspx?Site=act
Brief Description – Note all organizations hold regular networking events
The American Council for Technology (ACT) - Industry Advisory Council (IAC) is a non-profit,
public-private partnership dedicated to improving government through the application of
information technology. ACT-IAC provides an objective, ethical and trusted forum where
government and industry exchange information and collaborate on technology issues in the public
sector.
Armed Forces
Communications and
Electronics Association
(AFCEA)
http://www.afcea-sd.org/
“AFCEA is an international organization that serves its members by providing a forum for the
ethical exchange of information. AFCEA is dedicated to increasing knowledge through the
exploration of issues relevant to its members in information technology, communications, and
electronics for the defense, homeland security and intelligence communities.”
American Society of
Training and
Development (ASTD)
http://www.astdsandiego.org/
Members of the San Diego chapter of the American Society of Training and Development
represent financial and educational institutions, retailers, hospitals, high technology firms,
manufacturing, government agencies, service industries, construction, tourism, publishing and
airlines, as well as independent consultants and students.
Athena – Women in
Technology (WIT)
http://athenasd.org/
Our mission is to promote professional growth for women executives and rising managers in
science and technology. Sectors include life sciences, healthcare, defense, engineering, and
related industries, as well as the service providers who support these sectors. Personal and
professional growth is fostered through unique educational and motivational programs that address
key issues in these industries. Athena also provides networking opportunities that contribute to the
vitality of women’s roles in business and nurtures the next generation of women executives.
Association for
Unmanned Vehicle
Systems International
(AUVSI)
http://www.auvsisandiego.com
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International is the world's largest non-profit
organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems and robotics
community. Serving more than 7,500 members from government organizations, industry and
academia, AUVSI is committed to fostering, developing, and promoting unmanned systems and
robotic technologies. AUVSI members support defense, civil and commercial sectors.
Chamber of Commerce
San Diego
http://www.sdchamber.org/
The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce aims to be the most influential business network,
advocate and resource for growing commerce in the San Diego region. Today, the Chamber is the
largest nonprofit advocate for the San Diego regional business community. With nearly 3,000
members representing 400,000 employees, the Chamber is actively involved in local government,
regional economic development and providing valuable resources to its members.
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Organization
CommNexus San Diego
Website
http://www.commnexus.org/
Brief Description – Note all organizations hold regular networking events
CommNexus is a non-profit technology industry association that works to accelerate the formation,
growth, and success of the technology industry in the region. We deliver value to the technology
industry through content-driven programs that provide access to capital, talent and business
development. Our program portfolio includes EvoNexus™, a non-profit incubator for high tech
start-up ventures; MarketLink™, which introduces regional companies to multi-national
corporations via high-tech speed dates; NextStage™, which prepares emerging companies for the
next step in developing their business plan; and Special Interest Groups (SIGs), regularly
scheduled panel discussions which examine key issues in the industry.
Connect
http://connect.org/
CONNECT is a regional program that catalyzes the creation of innovative technology and life
sciences products in San Diego County by linking inventors and entrepreneurs with the resources
they need for success. Since 1985, CONNECT has assisted in the formation and development of
more than 3,000 companies. The leadership of CONNECT attributes its success to the unique
culture of collaboration between industry, capital sources, professional service providers and
research organizations that CONNECT has sought to foster in the region.
Corporate Directors
Forum
http://directorsforum.com/
Corporate Directors Forum is a nonprofit organization (501C-6) founded in 1991 to promote high
standards of professionalism in corporate governance, and we’ve done it with a commitment to our
core values and beliefs, and guided by our purpose. At Corporate Directors Forum, we provide
tools to help directors excel in the boardroom.
International Test and
Evaluation Association
(ITEA)
http://www.itea-sd.or
For over thirty years the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) has been advancing
the exchange of technical, programmatic, and acquisition information among the test and
evaluation community. ITEA members come together to learn and share with others from industry,
government, and academia, who are involved with the development and application of the policies
and techniques used to assess effectiveness, reliability, interoperability, and safety of existing,
legacy, and future technology-based weapon and non-weapon systems and products throughout
their lifecycle. ITEA members embody a broad and diverse set of knowledge, skills, and abilities
that span the full spectrum of the test and evaluation profession.
MIT Forum San Diego
http://www.sdmitforum.org/
The MIT Enterprise Forum San Diego is about education, networking, and community among
business leaders, technologists, capital and service providers. We discuss the business issues of
leading technology and life sciences companies in a public forum where we all learn about how to
keep innovative technology and life science companies running straight and fast!
National Defense
Industrial Association
(NDIA)
http://www.ndia-sd.org
The San Diego Chapter National Defense Industrial Association efforts are to promote cooperative
dialog between government and the defense industry. The chapter is one of the largest and most
active, hence most influential, chapters in the nation. It has been selected as a “model chapter”
since the inception of the award. The success of our chapter and every event and activity that
benefits our members is the product of talented volunteers who make service to the defense
industry community one of their professional development goals.
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Organization
Program Management
Institute (PMI)
Website
http://pmi-sd.org
Brief Description – Note all organizations hold regular networking events
PMI is one of the world’s largest not-for-profit membership associations for the project
management profession. Our professional resources and research empower more than 700,000
members, credential holders and volunteers in nearly every country in the world to enhance their
careers, improve their organizations’ success and further mature the profession. PMI’s worldwide
advocacy for project management is reinforced by our globally recognized standards and
certification program, extensive academic and market research programs, chapters and
communities of practice, and professional development opportunities.
San Diego Association of
Government Accountants
(AGA)
http://www.sdaga.org/
San Diego Contracting
Opportunities Center
(SDCOC)
http://ptac-sandiego.org
San Diego Association of Government Accountants (AGA) supports the careers and professional
development of government finance professionals working in federal, state and local governments
as well as the private sector and academia. They hold periodic trainings on DCAA audits and cost
accounting standards, which can be useful to small business owners, who don’t have in-house
staff or resources in this area.
San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center (SDCOC) is an economic development program of
Southwestern College/Foundation. SDCOC is a Procurement Technical Assistance Center
(PTAC), funded by local government agencies and the Department of Defense1.Our mission is to
assist San Diego small businesses in how to do business with federal, state and local government
agencies. This assistance is provided at no cost to the small business owner. Small businesses
(as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration) located in San Diego County that sell
products or services needed by a government agency are welcome to apply for services.
San Diego Military
Advisory Council
(SDMAC)
http://www.sdmac.org/
The San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) is a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation, whose
mission is to support, promote, and represent the common business and other interests of the
military, their quality of life issues, and the defense industry community in the San Diego area.
SDMAC will advance the partnership and communication between the military, our elected and
appointed officials, and the business community while working to enhance recognition of the
military’s many contributions to the greater San Diego area, and will be capable of focusing on,
speaking publicly on, and taking appropriate actions in furtherance of its mission.
Small Business
Administration (SBA)
http://www.sba.gov
The U.S. government Small Business Administration offers many tools, resources, and events to
help small business build their potential to successfully complete in the federal sector. Local
assistance is also available.
SD SHRM - Society for
Human Resource
Management (SD SHRM)
https://www.sdshrm.org/
SD SHRM is the local chapter of the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Since 1945, we have provided human resource professionals with the resources they need to
excel in their careers. Become a member and discover new opportunities to network with other HR
professionals, stay up to date on the latest HR legislation, tap into our exclusive member Job
Bank, and much more.
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Organization
Thompson Search
Website
http://www.thompsonsearch.co
m/newsletter/sdevents.htm
networkingevents@semnow.c
om
Brief Description – Note all organizations hold regular networking events
Thompson Search events newsletter brings you the networking news that helps you stay
connected in San Diego. This bi weekly newsletter comes to you via a new e-publishing tool, since
our list now is distributed as a free service to the San Diego county community, to over 6000
recipients!
Women In Defense (WID)
http://wid.ndia.org/Pages/defau
lt.aspx
Women In Defense (WID), A National Security Organization cultivates and supports the
advancement and recognition of women in all aspects of national security. WID was established to
provide women a formal environment for professional growth through networking, education, and
career development. Women In Defense is an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial
Association (NDIA), which represents all facets of the defense and technology industrial base and
serves all military services. This affiliation gives WID members a source for defense industry
information, increased networking opportunities and professional contacts, and an expanded
scope of informative programs.
Women in Technology
International (WITI)
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Request for information (RFI) for Services Procurements
[Stand-alone contracts or SeaPort-e Task Orders])
[Sections of this document that are to be completed by the CO to tailor it for a specific
task are highlighted. Italics text in brackets are notes for the contracting officer
regarding information that should be filled in to build the RFI. The final document
should have all the highlighting removed and final text should not be italicized.]
REFERENCE NUMBER: [fill in with the solicitation number or market survey number]
**LARGE BUSINESSES DO NOT NEED TO RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE**
Note: The above comment is editable as deemed appropriate for individual actions
1. This Market Survey is issued for the purpose of determining Small Business
capabilities. Small Business firms having the capabilities to perform the tasking
described in this RFI are encouraged to respond. It should be noted that any resultant
contract or task order for services (except construction) will require at least 50 percent of
the cost* of the contract performance incurred to be expended for employees of the
concern proposing as a prime. Please see FAR Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on
Subcontracting (Nov 2011) for prescription and complete version of the clause.
*Contractors should note that “cost” refers to the total burdened labor costs expected to
be expended under the effort.
2. The contractor will be tasked to accomplish the work as specified in the [draft
Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Statement of Work (SOW)] posted on the
[SPAWAR e-Commerce website or SeaPort-e Portal] under the reference number cited
above] or [Summary of Work, Table 2, contained in Section 2 below.]
A. The Space and Naval Warfare [Systems Command, Systems Center Pacific (SSCPac), Atlantic (SSC-LANT)] is issuing this Market Survey for determining Small
Business capabilities and is soliciting information from potential sources to
provide [fill in with brief title/description of program/project, identifying
geographic area for performance, and the (SPAWAR HQ, SSC Pacific or SSC
Atlantic)].
B. The Government anticipates this effort to be a [CPFF, FFP, CPIF, etc.] type
contract for [#][years’ months’] period of performance. [In addition, multiple
awards, depending on the RFP evaluation results, “ will or will not” be
considered.] This is a [follow-on contract / new requirement] for [enter title of
the program/project], contract number [#] and the incumbent contractor is
[company or companies’ names] [Tailor this paragraph as appropriate]
C. The Government’s estimated level of effort for this procurement, based upon Full
Time Equivalents (FTE’s) will be approximately [#] per year Each FTE is
estimated to be [#] (e.g. 1920) hours per year.
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D. The Government’s estimated dollar range for this effort is: [fill in IAW the value
ranges in the table below]
Below $5M
>$5M - $10M
>$10M - $50M
>$50M - $100M
>$100M - $250M
>$250M
E. The applicable NAICS code is [#] with a size standard of [$#.#M]
3. Responses shall be prepared so that when printed, they meet the following
requirements: 8.5x11 inch paper, single-spaced typed lines, 1 inch margins, 12 point
Times New Roman font. Tables may use 10-point font. Graphics or pictures are not
allowed. Illustrations such as tables, flowcharts, organizational charts, process charts or
other similar type informational charts may be used, and they will be counted against the
page count limitations. Text entered into Attachment 1 shall be single spaced Times New
Roman 10 point font. (This is the recommended wording if the government decides to
incorporate the proposed Attachment 1 into this RFI format) Respondents are
responsible for ensuring the legibility of all table, charts, etc., and should assume that
when their response is printed or copied, it will be done in black and white. When
submitted, the format of Table 1 shall not be changed from how it appears in this
document.
4. Responses shall include a Corporate Description section and a Corporate Experience
section as described below.
Section 1: Corporate Description. Capability Responses must include all of the
following information (2 page limit):
(1) Name of firm
(2) State the respondent’s size status and whether the respondent is registered in
applicable NAICS code listed in paragraph 2E above.
(3) Ownership, including whether: , Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Women-Owned,
HUBZone, Veteran Owned and/or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business;
(4) Two points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address
(5) CAGE Code and DUNS Number
(6) Affiliate information, including parent corporation, joint venture partners, potential
teaming partners, prime contractor (if potential sub) or subcontractors (if potential
prime).
(7) A completed Table 1. Table 1is a listing the percentage of work a respondent can
perform with respect to the stated requirements based on the respondent’s
capabilities. This is an assessment/ analysis of a respondent’s independent abilities as
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to what they can or cannot perform – exclusive of any potential subcontractor/team
member information. Do not include any documentation or percentages for any
company other than your own. For respondents planning to propose a teaming
arrangement that complies with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.219-27
(Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011),
Table 1 must be completed for each of the teaming partners. In this case, additional
Table 1 listings may be submitted on additional pages, but those additional pages
shall only contain those additional tables – no additional narrative is permitted on
these extra pages beyond a one line caption for each table. Respondents shall fill in
Columns B and C of Table 1.
a. The percentages listed in Column A represent the government’s estimated
percentage of effort in each technical area that will be required relative to the
overall effort of the [contract or task order].
b. Entries in Column B reflect the percentage work in each technical area that a
respondent can accomplish as described above. The values in each of the rows
of this column will be between 0 and 100%.
c. Values in Column C represent the percentages of the overall [contract or task
order] that the respondent can accomplish in each task area. For each task
area, this is determined by multiplying the percentage listed in Column A with
the percentage entered in Column B. The sum of the values in Column C
represents the percentage of the overall [contract or task order] that the
respondent can accomplish. This value cannot exceed 100%.
TABLE 1 – Respondent’s Level of Effort Capability
[Fill in Tasking Description column – Add / Delete rows as necessary]
Column A
Column B
Column C
Tasking Description Percentage of
Respondent’s
Respondent’s
(with PWS
Functional Area Projected Level of Projected Level of
Effort in each Overall Task Effort
Paragraph
Effort in the
Functional Area
Overall Task
Function
Reference)
(Col A) x (Col B)
al Area
(Gov Est)
(%)
(%)
[Program
A
Management
Support (Para 3.2)]
[Engineering
B
Support (Para 3.3)]
[Technical Support
C
(Paras 3.4,3.5,3.6)]
[Software Support
D
(Para 3.7)]
100%
Totals 1
Table 1 notes:
1. The Sum of the values in Column C represent the percentage of the task that
the respondent can perform as the prime.
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(8) A list of customers for current and relevant work performed. The purpose is to
demonstrate the prime’s management infrastructure, capacity to procure and manage
a level of effort which may include, but is not limited to, teaming arrangements, joint
ventures, etc. that correspond to the technical tasking, relevant experience, and past
performance. Respondents shall submit at least 1, and no more than 3, citations of
current and relevant work performed This information is not part of the description of
the corporate capabilities for technical requirements listed in [Table 2 or the Draft
PWS/SOW].
a. Current work is defined as work performed within the [#] years before the
posting date of this market survey.
b. Common aspects of relevancy include similarity of services/support,
complexity, dollar value, contract type, and degree of subcontract/teaming.
c. Information for each customer shall be provided by completing the Relevant
Contract Experience Matrix provided as attachment (1) to this template.
(9) A statement that the contractor either has or does not have an approved accounting
system, as required in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.301-3(a)(3) for costreimbursement contracts.
(10) Additional Information. [Contracting Officer may list here any additional required
information needed to establish the pertinent capabilities of the respondents.
Consider adjusting page count guidance depending on the additional information that
is being requested.]
Section 2: Corporate Capabilities. Respondents shall summarize the work their
company, employees or partnership has performed relevant to this planned requirement
by demonstrating their experience/capabilities as [outlined in Table 2 or described in the
attached draft PWS/SOW/SOO]. [Page limitations for each section are listed in Table 2;
or, page limitations are as follows:
PWS/SOW paragraph X.X, Table 1 section A: 1 page
PWS/SOW paragraph X.X, Table 1 section B: 1 page
PWS/SOW paragraph X.X, Table 1 section C: 1 page
PWS/SOW paragraph X.X, Table 1 section D: 1 page, etc.]
Template instructions: If a draft PWS/SOW/SOO is available it should be included in
the RFI and instruct respondents to use it as the basis of their response. If one is not
available, then use the matrix format of Table 2 – Do not use both as it may cause
unnecessary confusion .
The definitions of current and relevant as listed in paragraph 4(8) above apply to the
experience/capabilities cited in the response to this section. For respondents planning to
propose a teaming arrangement that complies with the requirements set forth in FAR
clause 52.219-27 (Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside
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(Nov 2011), this section should address the combined experience/capabilities of the
companies that are part of that teaming arrangement.
TABLE 2 – Summary of Work
PWS
Paragraph/
Table 1
Section
3.2/A
3.3/B
3.4, 3.5,
3.6,/C
Tasking
Program Management
Discuss experience relevant to PWS/SOO and:
3.2.2. Experience in managing at the project level to meet
schedules within budgets.
3.2.2.1.1 Experience in developing and adhering to Project
Management Plans.
3.2.2.1.2 Experience in defining Project Requirements.
3.2.2.1.1 Experience in developing Risk Management Plans.
3.2.2.1.4 Experience in developing Configuration Management
Plans.
Systems Engineering
Discuss experience relevant to PWS/SOO and specifically
discuss:
3.3.1 Experience performing system design configuration for
systems design and integration.
3.3.2 Experience investigating and providing detailed analysis
and studies for signal processing.
3.2.2.3 Experience performing tests and studies for system
design, integration, installation and operations.
- Experience with industry best or other models for engineering
process improvement/management as related to system
engineering and software engineering.
- Experience eliciting, analyzing, verifying, validating, and
managing requirements for complex security systems and
security command centers.
Technical Support
Discuss experience relevant to PWS/SOO and:
3.4.2 Experience in Maintenance, overhaul, troubleshooting and
repair of systems relevant to this effort.
3.6.1 Experience in developing test plans and performing tests
for systems integration, installation, operation and site design.
3.7.1 Experience developing logistics support documentation.
3.7.2 Experience developing training course materials and
audio/visual aids for instruction in systems and equipment
operation and maintenance.
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3.7.3 Experience in developing technical manuals for operation,
maintenance and systems to support systems and equipment.
- Experience utilizing web-based or other software application
tools to perform comprehensive system sustainment functions.
- Experience providing 24X7 trouble call support services and
regional response forces for routine and emergency response
requirements.
- Experience being approved and trained as a certified dealer of
major Commercial Off The Shelf electronic security system
manufacturers.
Systems Implementation
Discuss experience relevant to PWS/SOO and specifically
discuss:
3.5.1 Experience in developing Preliminary and Final Installation
Design Packages for Electronic Security Systems.
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3.5.1.4.10 Experience in developing Fabrication and Assembly
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drawings as a result of the IDP.
- Experience installing security systems in historical facilities and
coordination with Federal and local government
permitting/approval authorities within the NCR.
[Note: Page count should reflect reasonable limitations taking into consideration that the
government should not request potential sources to submit more than the minimum
information necessary. Also, response timeframes should allow at least 10 business days
but not more than 15 days from the date the RFI is issued.]
5. This notice is for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment
by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement. No reimbursement will be
made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this
announcement, or any follow-up information requests. Respondents will be notified of
the results of this evaluation. The Government reserves the right to consider a set-aside
for small businesses or one of the small business preference groups. (e.g., 8(a),
HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB etc.). Any questions shall be submitted to the Contract
Specialist via the email address listed below by the specified date. Any questions
submitted after the specified date may not receive responses.
6. Responses to this RFI shall be submitted to [SPAWAR HQ, SSC Atlantic, SSC Pacific]
code [#] via e-mail, E-Commerce Central, etc. per the instructions in the RFI to [fill-in
with POC name and email address]. Please use reference No. [fill-in].when responding
to this Market Survey.
a. The closing date for this RFI is: [date]
b. The closing time for this RFI is: [time & time zone]
c. The deadline for submission of questions is [date]
7. Within a reasonable time after evaluation of responses, [SPAWAR HQ, SSC Atlantic,
SSC Pacific] will post the acquisition strategy decision on the [e-Commerce central or
Seaport-e portal].
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8. Support Contractors
Contractor support [will or will not] be utilized in support in review and evaluation of
RFI responses.
Instructions: If no contractor support will be utilized delete the remainder of this para.
Otherwise, complete the information as applicable.
Support contractors have submitted non-compete and non-disclosure letters for the
envisioned for the proposed procurement action. Respondents that wish to execute
Proprietary Data Protection Agreements (PDPAs) and/or Non-Disclosure Agreements
(NDAs) for any support contractors working on this RFI must contact [XXX] and the
point of contact (POC) for each company listed below. Any PDPAs or NDAs must be
completed prior to the submission deadline.
Companies:
Name
POC Contact information:
Name
POC Contact information:
If the company agrees with the Government support contractor review of the company’s
RFI response, please provide either, 1) a copy of the PDPA executed with the
Government support contractors identified above, or 2) a statement that the respondent
will allow the Government to release proprietary data to the Government support
contractors identified above. In the absence of either of the foregoing, the Government
will assume that the respondent does NOT agree to the release of proprietary data to the
Government support contractors identified above.
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Attachement 1: Relevant Contract Experience Matrix
1. Customer Point of Contact (Name;
2. Customer POC Phone Number / Email
Government agency, commercial firm, or other (This information is required to verify
organization)
offeror’s performance)
Name:
Phone:
Agency:
Email:
3. Contract Number or other control number
4. Period of Performance
Xx
From:
5. Contract Type (CPFF, FFP 6. Prime or Sub 8. Contract Value
etc.)
$XX
Xx
9. Provide brief summary of the work performed.
Xx
To:
10. Describe how the work demonstrates capability to perform percentages stated in Table 1.
1. Customer Point of Contact (Name;
Government agency, commercial firm, or other
organization)
Name:
Agency:
2. Customer POC Phone Number / Email
(This information is required to verify
offeror’s performance)
Phone:
Email:
3. Contract Number or other control number
4. Period of Performance
Xx
From:
5. Contract Type (CPFF, FFP 6. Prime or Sub 8. Contract Value
etc.)
$XX
Xx
9. Provide brief summary of the work performed.
Xx
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10. Describe how the work demonstrates capability to perform percentages stated in Table 1.
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