SOURCES SOUGHT
10 -- Force Protection Transformation
- Notice Date
- 5/25/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 928110
— National Security
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Systems Command, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA, 22134-5010
- ZIP Code
- 22134-5010
- Solicitation Number
- M67854-04-R-2021
- Response Due
- 6/10/2004
- Archive Date
- 6/25/2004
- Point of Contact
- Valerie Mosqueira, Contracting Officer, Phone (703) 432-4192, Fax (703) 432-3547,
- E-Mail Address
-
mosqueiravj@mcsc.usmc.mil
- Description
- The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is using this sources sought synopsis to encourage exchange of information with industry concerning transformation of current Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD) capabilities into a force protection system capable of engaging air and surface threats. The Marine Corps desires to identify potential solutions and gather technical and cost information to plan and budget for this capability. The system should be capable of detection, identification and engagement of traditional and asymmetric air and ground threats (ultra-lights, unmanned aerial vehicles, private aircraft, cruise missiles, helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, pickup trucks and/or vans armed with explosives, fixed emplacements, and boats, etc.). The following are the tentative requirements of the system: (a) The system must support operational concepts such as Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare (EMW), Ship To Objective Maneuver (STOM), and Operational Maneuver From The Sea (OMFTS); (b) It should be modular, scalable and capable of meeting distributed operational requirements (a man-portable capability is desirable); (c) The system?s primary role will be in support of Ground-to-Air (G-A) missions, with a secondary role supporting Ground-to-surface (G-G) missions; (d) The system shall be capable of operation in all environmental conditions, day and night. (e) The system must be capable of surviving environments associated with air drop (e.g. thermal shock, pressure change, moisture/condensation penetration, water submersion, shock and vibration); (f) The system must be sufficiently ruggedized to withstand and/or be protected from the abrasive effects (e.g. pitting and scratching) and the penetration of blowing sand and dust particles while operating. The design of the system should also prohibit the penetration of water, moisture, condensation, and salt spray; (g) The system must be fully capable of conducting worldwide operations in conventional and contingency combat operations including tactical nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare environments. It should be designed for use with mission oriented protective posture clothing level (4) and also compatible with current protective helmets and masks; (h) The system must have provisions for use with an Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system. The IFF must work in Joint, Interagency, and Multinational (JIM) environments; (i) The system shall comply with applicable safety, health and human engineering requirements and shall not present uncontrolled safety and health hazards to personnel; (j) The system should provide for interface compatibility with current air and ground sensors; (k) The system needs to be compatible w/existing and future USMC/Joint organizations. The system must be capable of functioning as a node in the future net-centric environment. There is no funded requirement at this time. However, it is the Government's intent to encourage exchange of information to improve the Government's understanding of industry capabilities and existing and potential technologies in order to determine a realistic capability solution. It is the Government?s intent to form a Government-Industry Working Group to discuss the capabilities and potential performance specifications. All interested companies are invited to participate. This will provide industry a valuable opportunity for input, questions, and answers. Time is available for one-on-one exchanges between a contractor and the Government team during 14 through 18 June 2004, to discuss the contractor's thoughts on how the Working Group process should be implemented (white papers will be accepted), and address questions on potential capabilities, (contractor to provide in writing and softcopy in MSWORD 6.0). Any additional contractor briefings (to include capabilities briefings) will be limited to issues related to transformation of current Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD) capability into a force protection system against both air and surface threats. Due to the limited time, the 1-on-1 meetings will be set up on a first-come-first-served basis. Participation is limited to 5 industry representatives per meeting. Other exchanges may take place at a later date. These meetings will take place at the Research Center at Quantico Marine Corps Base. To set up appointments for the one-on-one exchanges, please call Valerie Mosqueira at (703) 432-4192 or send email to Valerie Mosqueira at mosqueiravj@mcsc.usmc.mil with a copy to Jon Reznicek at reznicekJJ@mcsc.usmc.mil subject 1-on-1 exchanges, request should be received not later than 10 June 2004. Confirmation will be sent via e-mail and will include directions and points of contact for assistance. The meeting will be unclassified. No acquisition strategy will be discussed. Participation is totally voluntary, and the government will not reimburse the attendees for any cost associated with participation and is under no obligation to award any related contract associated with this event.
- Place of Performance
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- Record
- SN00592357-W 20040527/040525212632 (fbodaily.com)
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