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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 21, 2006 FBO #1668
SOURCES SOUGHT

A -- Magneto Inductive Technology

Notice Date

6/19/2006
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

541710 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
 

Contracting Office

RDECOM Acquisition Center - Adelphi, ATTN: AMSSB-ACA, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1197
 

ZIP Code

20783-1197
 

Solicitation Number

W911QX-06-SS-7002
 

Response Due

7/3/2006
 

Archive Date

9/1/2006
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This Request for Information (RFI) W911QX-06-SS-7002 is issued by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD to identify companies with a capability in Magneto Inductive Technology who can provide cost-effective research, development, analysis, a nd rapid prototyping of magneto-inductive initiation for man-in-the-loop remote command and control of launchers and munitions. Companies/sources that can provide a wireless remote command signaling system utilizing magneto inductive technology to provide command, control, and communication capability for firing ordnance and controlling other types of equipment through all types of terrain are encouraged to respond to this notice. This includes both surface and subsurface mediums including seawater, freshwa ter, earth, stone and various structures to include metal and concrete. This effort shall be in support of the Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) project (https://cto.acqcenter.com/dac/bids.nsf) to evaluate candidate items. Further, based on the results of testing, the government may procure and field up to 10,000 systems, which incorporate these component items, to meet military operational needs. Any interested sources are requested to provide a Capability Statement with respect to the requirements: a) qua lified personnel experienced in Magneto Inductive (MI) theory and related technologies, b) DoD experience, c) demonstrated design, rapid prototyping and fabrication capabilities of MI elements at both the system level and component level, d) demonstrated ability to inspect and test MI transmitters, receivers, at the system and component level and related devices, e) MI component and system level modeling and simulation, f) in-depth understanding of DoD technical requirements, and g) successful track record of contract performance in satisfying these requirements. For consideration, please provide your input to the below listed Contracting Officer. Information obtained as a result of this posting may be used in the development of a Statement of Objectives f or a solicitation. This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. The Government does not intend to award a contract o n the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of submission of responses to this RFI and the Government's use of such information. Based on th e initial submissions, the Government may request additional information/details. The Government prefers that no proprietary or confidential business data be submitted in response to this RFI; however, responses to this RFI that indicate that the informati on therein is proprietary or represents confidential business information will be received and held in confidence for U.S. Government use only. It is requested that responses be brief, to the point, and no more than 10 pages long. Questions/concerns regard ing this RFI and requests to be included on the solicitation mailing list, in the event a solicitation results from this posting, shall be sent, in writing, via e-mail to the Contracting Officer at rtomko@arl.army.mil. Responses to this RFI are to be subm itted and addressed to Mr. Robert Tomko, Contracting Officer, at the above referenced email address, no later than July 02, 2006. Responses should cite the RFI number in the subject line of the email and should include the name and telephone number of a po int of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with Government representatives. All correspondence concerning this RFI should refer to ARL RFI number W911QX-06-SS-7002.
 

Place of Performance

Address: RDECOM Acquisition Center - Adelphi ATTN: AMSSB-ACA, 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi MD

Zip Code: 20783-1197

Country: US
 

Record

SN01073150-W 20060621/060619222306 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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