SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- COUNTER RADIO-CONTROLLED IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE (RCIED) ELECTRONIC WARFARE (CREW) TECHNOLOGY
- Notice Date
- 12/13/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- M67854 MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND Quantico, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- M6785411I7007
- Response Due
- 1/17/2011
- Archive Date
- 2/1/2011
- Point of Contact
- Robert Celeste
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Distribution approved for Public Release; distribution unlimited, per DoD 5230.24 and OPSEC/Security Review conducted 13 December 2010. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This is not an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Quotations (RFQ), or Request for Proposals (RFP). Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) is conducting a market research of CREW-type technologies, systems, and capabilities that could be used to upgrade or replace current Marine Corps CREW systems. The request is for information about off the shelf, or nearly off the shelf, systems that can be effectively utilized with current and future Marine Corps platforms. The request is also inquiring about future systems or sub-systems that will provide enabling capabilities, which may require Research and Development funding. The technical readiness level and justification of all systems should be indicated with the submissions. 1. Introduction: The CREW initiative has met urgent and compelling operational requirements to counter the threat posed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in order to reduce combat fatalities during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). This has resulted in a number of urgent procurements over the past several years such as the Quick Reaction Dismounted (QRD) CREW systems, Spiral 2.1 Mounted CREW systems and SYMPHONY Coalition CREW systems. The Marine Corps is requesting information on systems that will not only be utilized in existing operations but will fill an enduring requirement. 2. Requirements: The objective of this RFI is to provide solutions, technologies and state of the art approaches that provide advantages over existing platforms by addressing some or all of the following objectives. a.The system should suppress RCIEDs at sufficient distances in order to provide protection to Service Members who are vulnerable to harm from RCIEDs. The system(s) should be able to be used in dismounted, vehicle mounted or fixed site configuration. b.The system should support execution of joint critical operational activities. c.The system as a fully functional system hosted on a target platform or when incorporated into an integrated system, should be able to be operated and maintained by service personnel at specified skill levels. d.CREW should provide protection capability listed across the threat spectrum. e.CREW should be able to operate independently, without the need for off platform/outside control to accomplish its intended tasks. It is desirable that CREW be able to receive mission changes updates by either: i.Direct Connection: CREW systems will be able to receive updated mission information via direct connection and pass that information (e.g. daisy chain) to multiple CREW devices. ii. Network connection: Multiple CREW systems will be able to receive updated mission information via a wireless network. The wireless network would be part of the CREW system or CREW will be able to utilize existing tactical networks without degrading or hindering the existing network asset from performing its intended mission function. f.CREW should provide control and networking functionality for two distinct operating modes: i.Centralized mode: The EWCC/EW staff is directly controlling the operations of the CREW devices required to support a specific mission. ii.Decentralized mode: The EWCC/EW staff indirectly controls the operations by delegating control of the CREW devices required to support a specific mission. g.The system should have a programmable capability to record characteristics of identified threat signals, suppression technique employed, time, and location of device. h.The system should incorporate hardware and/or software features that reduce unintended emissions such as harmonics, spurious and inter-modulation products to allow the use of open portions of spectrum for the use by other RF spectrum users. i.The system should be configurable such that it is compatible with host platforms (man, land transport systems, fixed site) with minimal degradation of host platform performance or mission to include the impact of size, weight and power. 3.Objectives a.Operational Availability b.Ease of Operation c.Suppression of Simultaneous Threats 4.Responses. Incorporate as much detailed information as possible to include, but not limited to: a.Technology/System Information b.Manufacturer/developer name and description of company competencies c.White papers and/or product literature that describe the functionality/capability of the technology or system. d.Technical, performance and physical (information to include weight, dimensions, power supply, and protocols used) information. e.Operations concept for the system (e.g., how is it employed, role and number of operators) i.Description of system function and possible variants within the context of the system characteristics listed above. For instance, modular, dismounted or part of larger system f.Interface with other systems g.Describe any proprietary portions of this product h.Does the government already hold any rights to this product or any part thereof? i.Technical Readiness Level (TRL) with accompanying justification and where the product exists within its life cycle. j.An estimate of overall cost and if research and development is needed k.Technical and corporate points of contact 5.Instructions a.Requirements listed are not inclusive but illustrative b.Total Ownership Cost (TOC) is of importance c.Cost and capability comparisons welcome d.Classified documents will not be accepted for RFI. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Size: 750 employees. Firms shall indicate their business size based upon NAICS code 334511. NOTE: This Request for Information is for planning purposes only and is issued in accordance with FAR Clause 52.215-3. No solicitation document exists at this time. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure these items or to issue a solicitation. In addition, the Government is under no obligation to pay for information submitted in response to this RFI, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any information that the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such. POINT OF CONTACT: Interested sources must respond via E-mail to Robert.Celeste@usmc.mil. E-Mail responses shall identify the submitting organization and include Sources Sought Number M67854-11-I-7007 in the subject line. The Marine Corps will use the results of this announcement to determine what capabilities exist in the marketplace. Interested firms are requested to respond NLT 17 January 2011. Submissions will be in Microsoft Office compatible format. This RFI is being released to obtain information only, no questions will be accepted at this time, nor will any clarifications be provided. No phone calls will be accepted.
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