MODIFICATION
69 -- Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer Federated Input/Output Upgrade
- Notice Date
- 8/6/2013
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- Contracting Office
- PEO STRI Acquisition Center, 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826-3276
- ZIP Code
- 32826-3276
- Solicitation Number
- W900KKAVCATTFIORFI
- Response Due
- 7/20/2015
- Archive Date
- 10/5/2013
- Point of Contact
- Michael A. Hickey, 407 380 4062
- E-Mail Address
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PEO STRI Acquisition Center
(michael.a.hickey@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Modification - 8/6: This announcement is modified in order to change the Contract Specialist identified as the primary point of contact is changed as follows: From: Michael Hickey, Michael.a.hickey@us.army.mil To: Craig Cunningham, craig.cunningham@us.army.mil All remaining terms of this solicitation shall remain the same. General Information: Document Type: Request for Information (RFI) Solicitation Number: N/A Posted Date: 30 July 2013 Original Response Date: 20 September 2013 Current Response Date: 20 September 2013 NAICS Code: TBD TITLE: Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) for the Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (AVCATT) Federated Input/Output (FIO) Upgrade. BRIEF DESCRIPTION: AVCATT is a virtual simulation training system. In a stand-alone configuration or networked with multiple virtual and constructive simulation systems, (e.g., Close Combat Tactical Trainer- CCTT, Virtual Battlespace 2- VBS2, Call for Fire Trainer- (CFFT). It provides the capability for aviation units to train and sustain performance of the critical collective tasks that support the battlefield functional areas of maneuver, maneuver support, and maneuver sustainment and their associated Battlefield Operating Systems (BOS) of intelligence, Fire Support (FS), air defense, mobility/counter mobility/survivability, combat service support, and command and control. PEO STRI Product Manager for Air and Command Tactical Trainers (PM ACTT), Assistant Product Manager (APM) AVCATT has a potential future technology refresh need to upgrade the proprietary Link (L-3) FIO to a current open technology system. INTENT OF THIS RFI: To collect responses from interested offerors to provide a replacement for the current FIO capability. Capability statements will not be utilized for any purpose other than for market research only. The Government requests that all interested parties submit a response (not to exceed 25 pages) that provides past experience in similar efforts, a rough order of magnitude (ROM) and a description of how you would approach each section of the effort. The industry feedback received will allow PEO STRI to validate cost and schedule projections in order to allocate funds to satisfy this requirement. ACQUISITION APPROACH: The Government is currently developing an acquisition strategy for the AVCATT FIO Upgrade. The requirement(s) may be fulfilled via full and open competition or via a delivery order under a Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract in accordance with FAR Part 16. The Government anticipates award on a Best Value/Trade-off basis. The contract type for this effort has not yet been determined. Issues to be considered in the acquisition strategy for this effort include the following: The AVCATT program has identified the quantities for the base effort to include the entire AVCATT fleet of 144 manned modules. The current FIO hardware/software (HW/SW) is proprietary. Successful bidders will need to provide details on how their solution will address these issues. QUANTITIES: All 23 AVCATT suites (6 Manned Modules per suite) Synthetic Engineering Environments (SEE) (6 Manned Modules total) ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE: TBD RESPONSES REQUESTED: Firms interested in this potential procurement must provide their capability statement via email no later than 3:30pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 20 September 2013 to Michael Hickey, Contract Specialist, michael.a.hickey@us.army.mil and Lauren Bushika, Contract Specialist, lauren.bushika@us.army.mil. Contractors are requested to provide a response not to exceed twenty five (25) pages, including the cover sheet. Your email submittal must be in a compatible MS Word/MS Project version with a PDF copy provided to each POC. As the NAICS code has not yet been confirmed, please identify your Business Size Standard and, if applicable, socio-economic category. If vendor is a small business, and you are interested in participating as the prime contractor, please provide how you plan on meeting the limitations on subcontracting per FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. If the vendor is a small business and you are only interested in subcontracting opportunities, please be specific in identifying the areas you are interested in supporting. Responses should include the following pieces of information at a minimum: 1.Contractors responding to this notice should confirm that they possess the design and production capabilities to meet the specified requirements; 2.A ROM cost for the design, test, per unit cost for FIO upgrade per manned module; 3.A projected duration for design, test, and upgrade of all Suites and SEEs; 4.Provide a technical approach for replacing the entire FIO hardware and software system as well as any relevant experience; PEO STRI would like information on how the Government can satisfy its needs; contracting strategies; technology innovations; program risks; the identification of cost drivers; a ROM for recurring total program cost; any other information that may be relevant, which will enable the Government to assess an appropriate acquisition strategy. Detailed overhead rates or buildups are not required. The notional schedules should define program milestones and a projected Ready-for-Training date. All responses should be unclassified and marked appropriately. Marketing material is not a sufficient response and all responses should be compatible with Microsoft Office 2007. The Capability package must be clear, concise, complete and shall also include (in additional to the technical aspects), at a minimum; 1) Identify their organization's name, address, telephone number, and point of contact (also with title, phone, fax, and email) on packaging and title pages (The organization name should appear clearly on every page of your submittal and proprietary information must also be clearly marked.); 2) Organization Size/ownership of business, i.e. large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), Disabled-Veteran, Veteran, Women-owned Business, and Hub-zone; 3) Cage Code, DUNS# and Tax ID# (TIN#). Provide a capability statement demonstrating relevant experience, skills and ability to fulfill the Government's requirements for the FIO. The capability statement should contain sufficient detail for the Government to make an informed decision regarding your capabilities. Additionally, should Contractors have questions with regard to the subject effort, it is requested that these questions be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialists, Mike Hickey, michael.a.hickey@us.army.mil and Lauren Bushika, lauren.bushika@us.army.mil before 3:30pm EST on 10 September 2013. All non-proprietary question/answers will be posted to the appropriate web portals by 3:30pm EST on 16 September 2013. DISCLAIMER: This notice does not constitute an invitation for bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products. No solicitation document exists at this time. The submission of this information is for PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. The information received WILL NOT obligate the Government in any manner nor will the Government reimburse companies for any costs associated with submittal of this responses to this RFI. This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or a Request for Proposals, nor should it be considered as a commitment on the part of the Government. Any information obtained as a result of this RFI is intended to be used by the Government on a non-attribution basis for program planning, acquisition strategy development, statement of work/statement of objectives, and performance specifications.. CONTRACTS POINT OF CONTACT: Primary- Mr. Michael Hickey, Contract Specialist, michael.a.hickey@us.army.mil. Alternate - Ms. Lauren Bushika, Contract Specialist, lauren.bushika@us.army.mil. Procuring Contracting Officer- Mr. Richard Boast, Contracting Officer, richard.boast1@us.army.mil. TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT: Primary- Mr. Kirk Thomas, Lead AVCATT Systems Engineer, kirk.a.thomas@us.army.mil. Alternate- Mr. Matthew Doherty, AVCATT Systems Engineer, matthew.s.doherty@us.army.mil ATTACHMENTS: A CD is available which includes the System / Subsystem Specification (SSS), System / Subsystem Design Document (SSDD), FIO Drawing and FIO User Guide for system documentation however its distribution is restricted Interested Contractors who intend to respond to this RFI are requested to contact the Contract Specialists, Michael Hickey, michael.a.hickey@us.army.mil and Ms. Lauren Bushika, Contract Specialist, lauren.bushika@us.army.mil no later than 15 August 201
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- Address: PEO STRI Acquisition Center 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando FL
- Zip Code: 32826-3276
- Zip Code: 32826-3276
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