SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- US Army Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System (Expeditionary) (G-BOSS(E)) Persistent Electro-Optic Infrared Sensor w/ SWIR
- Notice Date
- 4/20/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - APG (W909MY) Belvoir, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia, 22331, United States
- ZIP Code
- 22331
- Solicitation Number
- W909MY-16-R-C017
- Archive Date
- 5/26/2016
- Point of Contact
- Zun Z. Lin, Phone: 703-704-0848, Sabin A. Joseph, Phone: 7037040822
- E-Mail Address
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zun.z.lin.civ@mail.mil, sabin.a.joseph.civ@mail.mil
(zun.z.lin.civ@mail.mil, sabin.a.joseph.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION: No award will be made as a result of this request. This Request for Information (RFI) is for informational purposes only; this is not an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Quotation (RFQ). No solicitation document exists and a formal solicitation may or may not be issued by the Government as a result of the responses to this RFI. The Government will not be liable for payment of any response preparation expenses and is in no way obligated by the information received. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. The information provided may be used by the Army in developing a future acquisition strategy, Performance Work Statement, Statement of Objectives and/or Performance Based Specification(s). Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. NOTE: The use of RFI Number W909MY-16-R-C017 is for tracking purposes only. BACKGROUD/DESCRIPTION: The Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground- Belvoir (ACC-APG-Belvoir) is conducting Market Research on behalf of the Project Manager, Terrestrial Sensors (PM TS), Product Manager, Electro-Optic Infrared Payloads (PdM EO/IR Payloads), in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. NVESD PdM EOIR looking for companies with the capabilities and facilities to provide Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), Non-Developmental Items (NDI), or near NDI for a set of gimbal-mounted visible and infrared sensors for identification of targets such as walking humans and vehicles. The Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System (Expeditionary) [G-BOSS (E)] is a program of record in Fiscal Year (FY) 16 as part of the development and acquisition portfolio of the PdM EOIR Payloads, which is a subordinate office of PM TS within the Program Executive Office, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S). G-BOSS(E) is an expeditionary, ground-based, self-contained, multi-spectral, sensor-oriented, persistent, surveillance system. G-BOSS (E) is used to observe, collect, detect, classify, identify, track, record, and report on contacts, objects of interest, and assessed threats twenty-four hours a day using a display of fused video and sensor data. G-BOSS (E) is used for mid to long range persistent surveillance. This system will be of a size and weight that allows mobility, transportability, scalability, and modularity consistent with deployment and employment using common U.S. air, land and sea transport assets. G-BOSS(E) will be capable of independent employment or as part of a network based security and defense system. The optical sensor payload [Electro-Optic (EO)/ Mid-wave infrared (MWIR)/Short Wave Infrared (SWIR)/ Laser Range Finder (LRF)/ Laser Pointer (LP)] will need to be movable in at least azimuth and elevation and contain at least the following capabilities: 1. Visible color imaging sensor (EO) 2. MWIR imaging sensor 3. Near infrared (NIR) and/or SWIR imaging sensor 4. LRF 5. LP The purpose of the market research is to identify potential sources who can provide the EO/MWIR/SWIR/LRF/LP capability ready for test and demonstration. The Government is seeking the following information in any responses provided: 1. Describe the maximum range, at a standard atmosphere for the sensors listed below, at which a human can be identified with 90% probability, such that the perception of individual elements or a combination of elements, such as clothing, equipment, hand-held objects, posture, and/or gender are distinguishable to the extent that the human is determined to be armed or potentially combatant. a. EO b. MWIR c. NIR/SWIR 2. Describe the maximum range, at a standard atmosphere for the sensors listed below, at which a vehicle can be identified with 90% probability, such that military vehicles and weapons systems can be distinguished by model (e.g. M1A1, M1A2, BMP3), and commercial vehicles are able to be distinguished by typically known model types (e.g. box truck, tractor, dozer, 4-dr SUV, 4-dr sedan, pick-up truck). a. EO b. MWIR c. NIR/SWIR 3. Describe the Field of View range for the continuous zoom optics for the following sensors: a. EO b. MWIR c. NIR/SWIR 4. State whether the individual EO and IR views are identical 5. State the imagery standards to which the sensor imagery conforms (e.g. NATO STANAG 4545 and NITF 2.1) 6. What H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video coding format does each imaging sensor meet? Does the motion imagery conform to a standard MISP? If so, which version? 7. Describe how the EO/MWIR/SWIR/LRF/LP sensors are packaged into a single unit (platform). 8. Are the LRF, LP, and any active illuminators eye-safe? What is the class, standard and method used to determine eye-safety for those devices, if applicable? 9. What is the maximum range measurement for the LRF in standard atmosphere with an ISO/R 1938-1971 (2σ band) accuracy of ±5m? 10. What is the divergence of the laser pointer? 11. Does the SWIR have an active illuminator? 12. Describe the calibration methods for the SWIR and MWIR sensors. 13. Describe the cooling method and cool down time for the MWIR sensor. 14. Describe the spectral range for each optical sensor, range finder, laser pointer, and active illumination (if any). 15. Describe the hardware control and data interfaces used to configure, select and access the video data from the optical sensors, LRF, LP, and any active illuminators. Specific protocols used to pass data over those interfaces should be identified. 16. Is your platform stabilized? If so, on how many axes? 17. What is the platform drift on each axis? 18. What are the azimuth and elevation Fields of Regard of the platform? 19. What is the accuracy of the resolver for the azimuth and elevation axes? 20. Does the gimbal platform contain an internal Inertial Measurement Unit/Inertial Reference Unit (IMU/IRU)? If so, can it self-align while statically mounted to a tower, and what time is required to perform that alignment? Is it Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) compliant with an upgrade path to M-code (the new GPS frequency for SAASM complaint systems)? 21. Can the gimbal platform interface to an external INU/IRU? If so, does the gimbal platform contain a field-programmable mechanism to specify the lever-arm offset from the gimbal coordinate system to that of the external INU/IRU? Can it interface to a SASM compliant device with an upgrade path to M-code? 22. Describe the hardware control and data interfaces used to control and monitor the gimbal platform. Specific protocols used to pass data over those interfaces should be identified. 23. Can the sensor be operated remotely? If so what is the mechanism? (cable, wireless, etc.) 24. What are the Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) characteristics of the sensor? 25. Is the system ruggedized and capable of extended operation in multiple worldwide outdoor environments? 26. Describe any specialized software (i.e. non COTS) that is required for system operation. If such software is required provide information on the operating system environment, minimum hardware requirements and architecture (processor type, performance) required to run the software 27. What software licensing agreements are available for Government purchase? 28. What is the typical first article delivery time and typical production rate of the system? 29. What Technical Data Package is available for the system, including cable drawings, that is releasable to the Government? 30. Describe the available operator training curricula. 31. What data rights are available to the Government as part of a purchase? 32. What integration information (mechanical, electrical) is immediately available and releasable to the Government? Is an Interface Control Document (ICD) available allowing the Government to interface directly with the sensor software or to sensor middleware? 33. To what Cyber Security standards is your system operating and who sanctioned it? 34. With what Cyber Security software analysis tools have you examined your system and what are the results of those examinations? 35. Describe your preferred sustainment structure including contractor logistics support. Can you support Government sustainment? What sustainment training requirements can you support? 36. Describe embedded Built in Test (BIT)/Built in Test Equipment (BITE) capability available with the system and to what level it reports faults. 37. What critical program information protections are in place? 38. What Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) performance does your system meet, to include expected Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)? 39. What warranty coverage is available? Describe any extended maintenance support. 40. Describe transportation and storage requirements. Companies should provide data to support performance claims either by analysis or with test data. The current specifications for the EOIR are defined in the specification document entitled "Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System (Expeditionary) [G-BOSS (E)] Electro-Optic/Infrared/Short-Wave Infrared/Laser Range Finder/Laser Pointer (EO/IR/SWIR/LRF/LP) Sensor Subsystem Specification (SbS)". The document is Distribution D restricted. The document is authorized for use by the U.S. Government Agencies and their U.S. contractors only. The document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq.), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. These documents will be disseminated in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25. Companies or organizations may request a copy of the document by providing their Point of Contact information listed below to stephen.j.jones50.civ@mail.mil and must clearly state if and how they meet the conditions under which they can receive the documents referenced above. In addition, companies requesting the above information must register for an account with an internet accessible portal known as the Corporate Management System Online (CMS II). Registrants will access the CMS II website (https://www.mycmsportal.com) and follow instructions to complete registration. Documents are currently available for viewing in the CMS II under the EOIR: W909MY-16-R-C017 folder so the registrants must specifically request access to only the EOIR: W909MY-16-R-C017 folder. Access to the EOIR: W909MY-16-R-C017 folder documents will only be granted upon verification that criteria dictated by Distribution D and export control restrictions are met by registered companies or organizations. Point of Contact information: • Company • DUNS # • CAGE CODE • Address • Point of Contact • Phone Number • Fax Number • Email Address Please note: All requests for access to the CMS portal must be received by 27 April 2016 by 3PM EST. Any requests submitted beyond this time will not be honored. All interested parties are encouraged to submit company and product literature, white papers, and/or other pertinent information, such as a description with performance parameters and a statement of current availability, summary of prior testing, test reports, and an estimated cost for price of test articles and production units, for the Government(s) consideration. Interested parties are encouraged to provide their current customer base and identify any systems in which the product is currently being employed. RESPONDING TO THIS RFI: Sources able to address the above request are invited to submit information describing their system. Please limit White Paper submissions to a maximum of 25 pages (including a cover sheet) and provide the following information: Cover o Contact and company information o Name o Title o Company name o Date of incorporation o Number of years in business o Number of employees o Location o Mailing address o Phone number o Website address o Email address o Note that RFI respondents shall designate a single point of contact for receipt of all information pursuant to this RFI 1. Please identify your company's business size standard based on the primary North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code of 334511. For more information, refer to http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards : o Large Business Concern o Small Business (SB) Concern o 8(a) o Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) o Woman-Owned Small Business o Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUB Zone) o Veteran-Owned Small Business o Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business 2. Name/type of technology or model 3. Technology maturity: Existing technology or technology concept 4. Brief overview of company history, limited to 3 paragraphs 5. If you identify your company as a Small Business or any of the SB subcategories above, then is your company interested in a prime contract? If so, does your company possess the capabilities to provide the entire range of these requirements? If not, please list which requirements your company can provide? 6. Under the current SB recertification regulations, do you anticipate your company remaining a small business, under primary stated NAICS code 334511? 7. If you are a small business and plan to be prime contractor on this effort please inform how you will meet the limitations on subcontracting Clause 52.219-14. 8. If you are a small business, can you go without a payment for 90 days? 9. If you are a small business does your company have experience as a prime contractor administering Contracts? If you answered yes, please provide as much of the following information as possible; Contract number(s); Dollar value; and similarity of scope and effort. Have you experience as a prime producing commercial items that may be of similar scope, complexity and nature. 10. Is your company planning on business arrangements with other companies, please list the process used in selecting the members? 11. Please provide details regarding proposed joint ventures, teaming arrangements, strategic alliances, or other business arrangements to satisfy these requirements. Offerors are encouraged to identify teams, indicating each team member's size based upon the NAICS code of the work that the team member may be doing. 12. Has your Company performed this type of effort or similar type effort (to include size and complexity) in the past, if so provide Contract Number, Point of Contact (POC), e-mail address, phone number, and a brief description of your direct support of the effort? Body of White Paper: The submittal should address the requests for information above, and any additional technical or company information. A description of the system supported by technical parameters is desired. The Government requests that interested sources submit an electronic response of not more than twenty five (25) pages, 8.5" x 11" paper, 12-point, Times New Roman font, with a minimum of one (1) inch margins all around. Responses to Small Business Questions 5 thru 12 are in addition to the above stated twenty five (25) page limitation. Responses should include the company name, CAGE code, point of contact, and address. Supporting documentation (such as marketing brochures, fliers, published presentations or papers and other materials that summarize the technology and more about your company) is acceptable (up to 2 pages worth), and may be referenced by reviewers only in support of claims identified in the White Paper, and only where specifically referenced in the White Paper. The Government makes no guarantee that the supporting documentation will be reviewed and/or considered. Any company proprietary information, performance capabilities and/or future modification plans should be clearly identified and MUST be marked accordingly and will be protected by the Government. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Responses to the RFI may be used to develop Government documentation. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-Government personnel and entities. Your interest in this response is appreciated. All interested companies or organizations are encouraged to respond to the RFI by providing the information by 2:00 PM EST on 11 May 2016. Respondents are requested to submit one electronic copy of the responses to the PdM EOIR Payloads POC, Jaime Jones, at stephen.j.jones50.civ@mail.mil, and one copy to Contract Specialist, Zun Lin, at zun.z.lin.civ@mail.mil. Include RFI number W909MY-16-R-C017 in the subject line. All requests for further information shall be in writing and via email; telephonic requests for additional information will not be honored. You may request additional information from the Contract Specialist, zun.z.lin.civ@mail.mil and the Contracting Officer, Sabin Joseph at sabin.j.joseph.civ@mail.mil.
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