SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Common Analytical Laboratory System (CALS) Request for Information
- Notice Date
- 11/13/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- ACC-APG - Edgewood, ATTN: AMSSB-ACC-E, 5183 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5424
- ZIP Code
- 21010-5424
- Solicitation Number
- W911SR-14-CALSRFI
- Response Due
- 12/13/2013
- Archive Date
- 1/12/2014
- Point of Contact
- Michael Fusco, 410-436-7743
- E-Mail Address
-
ACC-APG - Edgewood
(mike.fusco@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a sources sought announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time. Request for copies of solicitation will not receive a response. The Joint Product Manager, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive Detection Equipment Analytics and Response Systems (JPdM CBRNE A&RS), Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD is conducting market research to identify potential sources with the capability to integrate CBRNE into a Common Analytical Laboratory System (CALS), being developed by JPdM CBRNE A&RS. JPdM CBRNE A&RS is releasing this request for information (RFI) as a follow-up to a RFI posted in April 2010. The purpose of this announcement is to inform industry of the intent of the CALS effort, update previous information from sources capable of system level mobile laboratory integration, and request for information pertaining to CALS. The source should be able to provide engineering and integration capabilities to the CALS program during the engineering and manufacturing phase leading to a Milestone C decision. The CALS will be based on a modular design concept through the use of modular analytical and support subsystems. The subsystem is comprised of an assembly of components that draw from the suite of common equipment (e.g., subsystems are comprised of assemblies). Components are integrated into assemblies and then into subsystems using a modular open system approach (MOSA). This modular design concept enables subsystems to be integrated into platforms/laboratory enclosures. The analytical subsystems will provide capabilities that enable operators to meet a broad range of CBR identification and reporting requirements. Each analytical subsystem will include the required ancillary equipment and expendable, durable, and consumable items needed to operate the integrated components and assemblies. Each of the integrated platform/laboratory enclosures includes support subsystems that provide capabilities needed to safely receive, process, and store environmental samples. These subsystems provide/distribute electrical power, environmentally condition the system's interior, and support the safe operation of the mobile/transportable laboratory. The CALS will provide a common, modular, and transportable/mobile analytical laboratory system to support Department of Defense (DoD) field analytic units. CALS will provide field confirmatory- and/or theater validation-level analysis capabilities to support the identification of chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) materials in environmental samples. Information produced by the system will assist commanders or the local authority with managing/mitigating the effects of a CBR attack or disaster. JPdM CBRNE A&RS requests that an information paper be submitted as part of the response. Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached Draft Performance Work Statement and System Performance Specification. The information paper should address the following: 1.What is your experience in designing and building mobile CBRNE laboratories? 2.What is your experience in integrating an information management system for a CBRNE mobile laboratory? What is your experience in integrating interfaces of computers and analytical instruments or other devices? 3.What is your experience in developing and executing training packages? 4.Describe your strategy to support the CALS program both near and long term. What facilities and support structure are currently in place and what is envisioned for the future? 5.Describe your teaming strategy. Does your company have the in house capability and expertise to support the CALS program or will other companies be included as part of your strategy? 6.Describe your integration capabilities. What hardware / software design tools will the company use to support the CALS program? What tools do you use for hardware / software configuration control? 7.Describe your management approach. How do you manage inventory and government furnished equipment? What tools do you have in place to identify and manage risk? All responses should be submitted electronically to Suzanne Drake, suzanne.m.drake2.civ@mail.mil and Michael Fusco, michael.p.fusco.civ@mail.mil NLT COB 13 December 2013.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: ACC-APG - Edgewood ATTN: AMSSB-ACC-E, 5183 Blackhawk Road Aberdeen Proving Ground MD
- Zip Code: 21010-5424
- Zip Code: 21010-5424
- Record
- SN03232919-W 20131115/131113235422-ce81b8a36353e50804ae6924954169dd (fbodaily.com)
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