SOLICITATION NOTICE
49 -- Avenger Weapon System
- Notice Date
- 7/8/2015
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- ACC-RSA - (Missile), ATTN: CCAM, Building 5303, Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280
- ZIP Code
- 35898-5280
- Solicitation Number
- W31P4Q-15-R-0106
- Response Due
- 7/22/2015
- Archive Date
- 9/6/2015
- Point of Contact
- Alisha King, 256-955-6155
- E-Mail Address
-
ACC-RSA - (Missile)
(alisha.r.king.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The CMDS Project Office is conducting market research to determine if there are potential sources with the capability to provide Engineering Services (ES) in support of the Avenger Weapon System to be performed for both United States (US) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201 (e), responses to this notice are not an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No contract award is intended as a result of this request. The Government will not pay for information received. The Government Point of Contact (POC) will be Alisha King, CCAM-SM-T, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898, Alisha.r.king.civ@mail.mil. Per FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes: (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (b) Although quote mark proposal quote mark and quote mark offer or quote mark are used in this RFI, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This RFI is for planning and market research purposes only and should not be considered as a request for proposals or as a solicitation to do business with the Government. The contractor will provide technical support and systems engineering functions that include software engineering/support and integration, product engineering, and drawing generation required for resolution of problems encountered. The contractor will provide support for special studies and investigations; initiation of design changes; reports and test support; support of system test; integration and troubleshooting to include data acquisition and analysis. The contractor will ensure that the design and fabrication of hardware/software or material necessary to support such activities are among the support included. The contractor's tasks will include reliability assessments, failure analysis, support and collection of test data and review of proposed changes to technical documentation for incorporation of quality and reliability factors. The contractor will perform logistics functions, including tech manual generation/modification, maintenance support, readiness reporting data, system repairs, availability management, Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T), training and system deployment to include delivery and training the use of the Avenger System. AVENGER MISSION The Avenger mission is to provide a lightweight, highly mobile, shoot on the move, day/night, short- range surface-to-air missile and gun weapon system mounted on M1097A1 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) to engage Fixed Wing (FW), Rotary Wing (RW), Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Cruise Missile (CM) threats. The Avenger A2 is termed Slew-to-Cue (STC), given that it can receive a cue to a track from an outside source and automatically slew to and follow the target beyond line of sight. AVENGER OVERVIEW Avenger is a critical part of the Army's Short Range Air Defense System (SHORADS). The Avenger Weapon System consists of two turret-mounted Stinger missile pods, a.50 caliber machinegun, Forward Looking Infrared System (FLIR), Laser Range Finder (LRF), Environmental Control Unit/Prime Power Unit (ECU/PPU), auto-track systems and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system. Two 12V, 100 AMP lead-acid batteries connected in series equaling 24V for system power. The fully rotating, gyro-stabilized turret is mounted on the High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). The fire unit can engage a target with missile or machinegun on-the-move or from a stationary position with gunner in turret or from a remote location using the Remote Control Unit (RCU). The Government requires the contractor to support training and fielding efforts, to include New Equipment Training (NET); line replaceable unit (LRU) redesign and replacement, installation, and training; as well as support required maintenance and sustainment activities as required, to include sustainment training in support of the deployed system. The Government requires a team of Field Service Representatives (FSRs) with expertise in the areas of Weapon System operation sustainment and repair; mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair; physical security; and site sustainment and maintenance. Contractor employees will be required to have Secret security clearances. The contractor will be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation and maintenance of the Avenger Weapon Systems and sites, to include responsibility for: Fielding of LRUs in support of the Avenger System Training on usage of the Avenger System Compliance with all Quality Assurance (QA) requirements, all maintenance records, procedures, log books, audits and configuration data Site compliance with all applicable safety requirements by monitoring site operations and providing situational awareness Oversight and upkeep of site Information Technology (IT) systems All contractor security and Information Assurance (IA) requirements as well as COMSEC custodial responsibilities Quickly and effectively analyzing and resolving failures to return the systems to operational capability Responding rapidly to emergency situations Conducting attrition and refresher training with Government or contractor furnished training materials. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS Part A. Business Information: Please provide the following information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners: 1.Company/Institute name 2.Address 3.Point of Contact 4.Cage Code 5.DUNS Number 6.Phone Number 7.E-mail Address 8.Web page URL 9.Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 611512. Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company qualifies as a: a.Small Business (Yes/No) b.Woman Owned Small Business (Yes/No) c.Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes/No) d.8(a) Certified (Yes/No) e.HUB Zone Certified (Yes/No) f.Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes/No) g.Service Disabled Small Business (Yes/No) h.Central Contractor Registration (Yes/No) i.Statement describing company as domestically or foreign owned (if foreign owned, please indicate country of ownership).
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- Place of Performance
- Address: ACC-RSA - (Missile) ATTN: CCAM-SM-T, Building 5250, Martin Road Redstone Arsenal AL
- Zip Code: 35898-5280
- Zip Code: 35898-5280
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