MPCO Enterprise Cross Domain Solution

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.  THIS REQUEST IS NOT A SOLICITATION.  PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A PROPOSAL.This RFI is issued for the purpose of developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government's requirements to industry.  Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any contractor’s ability to submit a proposal if, or when, a solicitation is released.  The subject RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. There is no entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges that arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this RFI. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.GENERAL

INFORMATIONThe MPCO’s mission is to provide the DoD an enduring capability to rapidly and securely share information and collaborate with allies, partner nations, and emerging coalitions worldwide. The MPCO is responsible for delivering an Enterprise Class Cross Domain Solution (CDS) enabling global communication between coalition partner networks simultaneously.  The Government is conducting market research to determine if there are solutions/capabilities within the marketplace that can satisfy the Government’s requirements.Please review Attachment 1 - Draft Enterprise Cross Domain Solution Scope dated 11 August 2022 and provided responses to the questions included with Attachment 2 – RFI Questions. The Government is limiting responses to only those questions included with Attachment 2. Responses are limited to no more than five (5) pages. Do not adjust the font or font size included with Attachment 2 when providing responses.In addition, the Government is soliciting feedback/questions regarding the objectives listed in Attachment 1 - Draft Enterprise Cross Domain Solution Scope. This is limited to no more than two (2) pages.Note that official information concerning this RFI will be provided by the Contracting Officer only. Any information received from other sources should not be relied upon as official.Responses are due by 5:00 PM Central Time on 15 September 2022.