SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Task Force (JIEDD-TF) and the Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG)
- Notice Date
- 8/24/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541710
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Contracting Office
- US Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Deputy Commander, ATTN SMDC-CM-AP, P.O. Box 1500, Huntsville, AL 35807-3801
- ZIP Code
- 35807-3801
- Solicitation Number
- W9113M050012
- Response Due
- 12/31/2005
- Archive Date
- 3/1/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, in conjunction with the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Task Force (JIEDD-TF) and the Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG), desires to contract for continued services that would provide for the enha ncement, sustainment, and integration of the JIEDD-TF and the AWG in the analysis, assessment, operations and training for counter-IED and asymmetric warfare operations throughout the world as well as the preparation of units scheduled for introduction as replacement forces into overseas combat zones. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, woman-owned, or large business) relative to North Amer ican Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 541710, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (size standard of 1,000 employees). Small businesses may team together and be eligible for award. This sources sought is to conduct market research and receive capability papers from interested businesses/teams. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS: Capability papers should include the following information: size of company (i.e., 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SB, SDVOSB, Veteran, all others), number of employees, relevant past performance on same/similar work and your company/team capability to do this type of work. Documentation and technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company/team pos sesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Interested firms should submit via e-mail and attach the capability statement (Microsoft Word format) within 15 days after the date of this announcement to eliz abeth.moulder@smdc.army.mil (title email: JIEDDTF and AWG Support). Capability papers should not exceed ten (10) 8 1/2 x 11 pages, font size not smaller than Times New Roman 10. No pictures, charts or graphs shall be included. Any questions can be directed to Ms. Moulder. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. The submission of this information is for planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to procure any items, nor do the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) intend to award on the basis of this request for information or otherw ise pay for the information solicited. Capability papers should address that the contractor or contractor team has the demonstrated ability to perform the entire task. The current effort to be performed under this contract is in direct support of operational forces who are experiencing frequent attacks by hostile forces using all forms of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). Recently the Deputy Secretary of Defense order ed the JIEDD-TF, directed by a Flag Officer, to focus all available DOD resources to counter this threat. Further, the emerging Asymmetric Warfare Group is being organized to accept the hand off of a portion of the JIEDD-TF mission. In addition to supporti ng the formation of the AWG, the JIEDD-TF must continue all assigned missions and tasks without interruption in order to support the needs of deployed forces in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Among ongoing tasks are the operational support of fiel d teams in the CENTCOM Theater of Operations to thoroughly investigate IED attacks, embed and train with deployed forces and provide information to the Director of the JIEDD-TF on behalf of the Army and CENTCOM. In particular, the Director, JIEDD-TF and Co mmander, AWG will require a high level of expertise in the areas of counter insurgency (CI) and counter terrorism (CT). Specifically, the offeror must have extensive experience in advisement and support concerning Joint Special Operations, to include operational and developmental experience in the use of explosives and their initiation, and the tactics and techniques associated with the use of explosives particularly as it relates to IED devices and all forms of asy mmetric warfare. Asymmetric warfare (AW) is operations conducted by terrorists, guerillas, militias and paramilitaries to limit US military effectiveness while achieving political objectives. Moreover, experience must include individuals with extensive bac kgrounds and established reputations in the development, organization, preparation and leadership of teams formed to respond in direct support of the vital interests of the Nation. Contracted effort requires that all contractors possess a minimum Security Clearance Classification of Secret, with some requirements for both Top Secret and Top Secret- Special Compartmentalized Information (TS-SCI). Specific to the JIEDD TF, effort will consist of the following: Advisement Team with established expertise in terrorist, guerilla and insurgent operations, experience with Joint Special Operations Forces and its relation to the development, formation, pre paration and staffing of special teams in direct support of National level objectives. This team will have experience synchronizing the transition of major projects and programs from short life-cycle management to long-term strategic efforts. This team wil l have demonstrated experience in recruitment, assessment, selection, and training procedure development. Strategic Communications/Public affairs experience in information dissemination to the Soldier, the public, industry and other Government organization s is also required. Training Advisory Team will consist of certified explosive experts trained and qualified, at a minimum, to U.S. Army standards to advise and train units at major unit installations and Combat Training Centers throughout CONUS and other countries or locations at the direction of the JIEDD-TF or AWG preparing them for combat operations and eventual deployment to any AOR. Team will also include research analysts, and a Program Coordinator. Field Investigative Teams will consist of multiple teams consisting of broadly gauged experts to perform the training of IED mitigation measures and counter IED tactics, techniques and procedures to forces committed and forces preparing for entry into regions of hostility. The investigative teams could be directed to investigate IED incidents and technologies anywhere in the world. Advisement, Training Advisory and Field Investigative Teams will also possess the proven skills, abilities and cognitive traits for operating in highly stressful environments of Counter-Insurgency and Counter-Terrorism threats. These teams will show demonstrated abilities for adaptation to meet mission requirements addressing undefined and evolving Asymmetric threats. Specific to the AWG, effort will include in-depth and integrated analytic subject matter expertise and programmatic support to the following functional areas and missions. AWG Headquarters support will consist of liaison teams, which maintain the worldwide Joint Common Operational Picture, provide supply, maintenance and chemical/biological protection support and integration of materiel solutions. Operations Squadron support will consist of personnel available to deploy worldwide to observe, collect and di sseminate emerging AW TTPs, provide AW training and assist in identifying and integrating AW countermeasure technologies. Support to the Training Advisory and Assessment Squadron will consist of analysis of intelligence, operational TTPs, training and mat eriel solution inter-relationships and the ability to articulate them in a strategy to combat asymmetric threats. Support to the Concepts Integration Squadron will consist of coordination of AW materiel requirements with Army Materiel Command (AMC) and th e Army Acquisition Executive (AAE) as well as liaison with research & de velopment and acquisition communities. This acquisition will not be open to participation by foreign firms at either the prime or subcontract level. The proposed acquisition may involve a potential conflict of interest as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 9.5. Point of Contact: E-mail your questions to US Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Deputy Commander, at elizabeth.moulder@smdc.army.mil.
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Deputy Commander ATTN SMDC-CM-AP, P.O. Box 1500 Huntsville AL
- Zip Code: 35807-3801
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 35807-3801
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