The Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AO) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) FOR INFORMATION FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. The AO is seeking sources for a from qualified vendors to provide virtual cyber range services. The cyber range should allow for trainers to conduct live, virtual training events with congruent operating models supporting custom hands-on training on cybersecurity tools. The operating models need to include accurate, simulated court network environments for realistic training events.
The AO is seeking information from possible vendors to include:
1) Names of interested parties. Please provide company information to include:
a. Name of Company
b. Address
c. Point of Contact to include telephone number and email address
d. UEI number (An offeror must have a UEI number and be registered in the System for Award Management by time of award.)
2) Can this requirement, as described in the draft Required Capabilities document be accomplished as stated?
3) What other hurdles or information for configuration and implementation would be helpful to prepare a proposal?
4) The intended North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code to solicit proposals is 611420 – “Computer Training.” Is there a better suited NAICS code that you recommend? If so, please provide the NAICS code and the reason you feel it would be a better NAICS code.
5) The intended Product and Service Code (PSC) DF10 – “IT and Telecom - IT Management As A Service.” Is there a better suited PSC that you recommend? If so, please provide the PSC and the reason you feel it would be a better PSC.
6) What is your experience/capability to successfully provide a solution as described in the Required Capabilities document? Please provide examples of your experience in this area. Does your company have experience providing this service to the federal government? Please provide examples of your experience providing this service to the Government.
7) Please provide an overview of your remote interpretation offering, including technical requirements.
8) Does your company have an existing solution that can meet the minimum required capabilities? If so, what should the agency know about your solution, such as, authorized resellers list, closed-sources software details, required refreshes, or other future costs that may be associated with your solution?
9) If your company does not have an existing solution but is able to develop one, does the Required Capabilities document have enough information to fix price this requirement? If so, please provide a pricing estimate to include development, testing, and implementation. If not, what other information is required?
10) Are there any existing Federal Supply Schedules this requirement could be solicited under the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Federal Supply Schedules or other Government-Wide Agency Contracts (GWACs)? SEWP Catalog?
11) What are your questions and concerns regarding the draft Required Capabilities? Please include references to the specific sections of the document, as applicable.
12) Complete the Questionnaire provided.
The AO has provided two attachments with this RFI:
CyberRange RFI Required Capabilities (PDF)
RFI Questionnaire Cyber Range (Excel) Must be completed and returned.
All responses need to be sent via email to Vanessa Jackson at Vanessa_Jackson@ao.uscourts.gov. Please submit requested information by 12:00 PM (Eastern) on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
The following provision is incorporated in full text: Provision 2-1, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (JAN 2003).
This RFI is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of market research. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. Responses will be used for the purpose of market research to obtain viability of the requirement, estimated pricing, and request comments/suggestions/questions regarding the draft solicitation.
Responses to this RFI will not be considered proposals on which the Judiciary can issue any contracts. This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP).
All information received in response to this RFI marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response.
Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The Judiciary will not pay for information received in response to this RFI.
There is no commitment by the Judiciary to issue an RFP, make an award, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry for responses to this RFI.
To fully comprehend the information contained within a response to this RFI, there may be a need to seek further clarification from those respondent(s) identified as capable. This clarification may be requested in the form of brief verbal communication by telephone; written communication; electronic communication; or a request for a presentation of the response. The Judiciary reserves the right to seek additional information from those vendors identified with unique solutions that are determined to be beneficial to the Judiciary.
Provision 2-1, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (JAN 2003)
The judiciary does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited.
(1) Although "offer" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It will not be used as an offer.
(2) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of: market research.
