SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Blast Simulators
- Notice Date
- 7/22/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 332999
— All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps, MARCORSYSCOM, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, Virginia, 22134, United States
- ZIP Code
- 22134
- Solicitation Number
- M67854-16-R-7814
- Archive Date
- 8/20/2016
- Point of Contact
- Cory R. Pfenning,
- E-Mail Address
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cory.pfenning@usmc.mil
(cory.pfenning@usmc.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Solicitation Number: M67854-16-R-7814 Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis: This Request for Information (RFI) is ISSUED for the purpose of developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government's requirements to industry. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm's ability to submit an offer if, or when, a solicitation is released. The requested information is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this RFI. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Overview: The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), Program Manager Training Systems (PMTRASYS) - Orlando is seeking to identify sources capable of training systems that simulate realistic blast effects of IEDs, road side bombs or artillery. The Marine Corps currently has an inventory of dozens of Explotrain X-LRT Long Range Transmitters used for controlling its inventory of Blast Simulators. The requirements for these systems include; must be waterproof, be semi-submersible, have the ability to be concealed, and be interoperable and backwards compatible with current systems and their controllers/transmitters. The following are the specifications required: Safey Requirements for Explosive Effect Simulators (EES). All EES shall meet the following requirements: •· The EES shall include all features necessary for the operator to safe the system prior to approach, from outside of the safe standoff distance. Once in safe mode, the EES shall not fire. •· The EES propane tanks shall be outside of the safe standoff distance from the cannon. The EES propane tanks shall be at least 15 feet away from the cannon. •· The EES propane tank shall have valves allowing propane flow to be cut to the cannon from outside of the safe standoff zone. The EES propane valves shall automatically close when the system loses power. •· The EES oxygen tanks shall be outside of the safe standoff distance from the cannon. The EES oxygen tanks shall be at least 15 feet away from the cannon. •· The EES oxygen tank shall have valves allowing oxygen flow to be cut to the cannon from outside of the safe standoff zone. •· The EES oxygen valves shall automatically close when the system loses power. The EES circuit board shall not be co-located with the cannon. •· The EES control box shall be located outside of the safe standoff distance of the cannon. The EES control box shall be at least 15 feet away from the cannon. •· The EES control box shall have a mechanism to allow the operator to manually switch the system into safe mode from outside the safe standoff distance. •· When the EES control box is switched into safe mode, the system shall not respond to firing commands from the remote. •· When the EES control box is switched into safe mode, the system shall not respond to firing commands from connected trigger devices (such as tripwires and pressure pads). •· When the EES control box is switched into safe mode, the propane valves shall automatically close and stay shut. •· When the EES Simulator control box is switched into safe mode, the oxygen valves shall automatically close and stay shut. •· The EES control box shall provide controls for the operator to switch the system into "armed" mode from outside the safe standoff distance. •· The EES control box shall use an integrated circuit board, or through-hole mounted circuit board, such that all electronic pieces are soldered to the board and cannot detach when mechanically shocked. General EES Requirements Functional Requirements •· The EES shall replicate the sound effects of an IED blast. •· The EES shall create the sound effect by igniting mixed oxygen and propane in a sound chamber. The EES system shall have a 100 to 130dB blast, measured IAW MIL-STD-1474 with the exception of the X-Large EES. The X-Large EES shall have a blast equal to or greater than 130dB. Included Items: •· The EES shall include the EES unit. •· The EES system shall include batteries. •· The EES system shall include a charger, if it uses rechargeable batteries. •· The EES shall include a remote control for the EES Simulator. •· The EES remote control shall include batteries. •· The EES remote control shall include a charger, if it uses rechargeable batteries. •· The EES system shall include all required Propane and Oxygen tanks. •· The EES system shall include regulators, valves and all other accessories necessary for operation. •· The EES system shall include (or be built into) a weatherproof case that contains and protects the EES, propane tank, oxygen tank, valves, regulators, hoses, wires, and all other accessories necessary for operation Control of EES •· The EES system shall be triggered by the 10 System Long Range Controllers in the current Marine Corps inventory. •· The control range shall be IAW with the 10 System Long Range Controller section. •· The EES system shall be triggered by the included remote control. The included remote control shall have a 300m range. •· The EES system shall report armed/disarmed status to the controller. •· The EES system shall report error status to the controller. •· The EES system shall be triggered by the pressure mats. •· The EES system shall be triggered by the pressure strips. Portable Explosive Effects Simulator with Disposable Cylinder. In addition to the EES Safety Requirements and General EES requirements, the Portable Explosive Effects Simulator with Disposal Cylinder shall meet the following requirements: •· The Portable Explosive Effects system shall be transportable by two-person carry, evaluated IAW MIL-STD-1472G. •· The Portable Explosive Effects system propane canister shall be disposable. •· The Portable Explosive Effects system propane canister shall be large enough for 50 shots before refilling is required. •· The Portable Explosive Effects system oxygen cylinder shall be large enough for 150 shots before refilling is required. •· The Portable Explosive Effects system shall include enough peripherals for 300 shots Explosive Effects Simulator with Detachable Explosion Chamber. In addition to the EES Safety Requirements and General EES requirements, the Explosive Effects Simulator with Detachable Explosion Chamber shall meet the following requirements: •· The Explosive Effects Simulator with Detachable Explosion Chamber system shall include a detachable sound chamber. •· The Explosive Effects Simulator with Detachable Explosion Chamber system sound chamber shall be concealable through partial burial. •· The Explosive Effects Simulator with Detachable Explosion Chamber system shall be transportable by two-man carry, evaluated IAW MIL-STD-1472G. •· The Explosive Effects Simulator with Detachable Explosion Chamber system propane canister shall be large enough for 50 shots before refilling is required. •· The Explosive Effects Simulator with Detachable Explosion Chamber system oxygen cylinder shall be large enough for 150 shots before refilling is required. •· The Explosive Effects Simulator with Detachable Explosion Chamber system shall include enough peripherals for 300 shots Reconfigurable Non Pyrotechnic Explosive Effects Simulator. In addition to the EES Safety Requirements and General EES requirements, the Reconfigurable Non Pyrotechnic Explosive Effects Simulator shall meet the following requirements: •· The Reconfigurable Non Pyrotechnic Explosive Effects system shall have a detachable sound chamber. •· The Reconfigurable Non Pyrotechnic Explosive Effects system sound chamber shall be concealable through partial burial. •· The Reconfigurable Non Pyrotechnic Explosive Effects system sound chamber shall be user configurable to stand up right. •· The Reconfigurable Non Pyrotechnic Explosive Effects system sound chamber shall be user configurable to aim sideways with an upward slant. The upward slant shall be great enough to prevent the Reconfigurable Non Pyrotechnic Explosive Effects from lighting surrounding grass and plants on fire. •· The Reconfigurable Non Pyrotechnic Explosive Effects system shall be transportable by two-man carry, evaluated IAW MIL-STD-1472G. •· The Reconfigurable Non Pyrotechnic Explosive Effects system Propane canisters shall be large enough for 50 shots before refilling is required. •· The Reconfigurable Non Pyrotechnic Explosive Effects system oxygen cylinder shall be large enough for 150 shots before refilling is required. •· The Reconfigurable Non Pyrotechnic Explosive Effects Simulator shall provide enough peripherals for 100 shots. X-Large Explosive Effects Simulator. In addition to the EES Safety Requirements and General EES requirements, the X-Large EES shall meet the following requirements: •· The X-Large EES system shall have an extra-large sound chamber. •· The X-Large EES system sound chamber shall be user-adjustable to fit behind standard USACE target enclosures. •· The X-Large EES system propane canister shall be large enough for 125 shots before refilling is required. •· The X-Large EES system oxygen cylinder shall be large enough for 120 shots before refilling is required. •· The X-Large EES shall include enough peripherals for 300 shots. System Long Range Controller, Wireless Components •· The Long Range Controller shall include a 10 System Long Range Controller. •· The Long Range Controller shall include batteries. •· If the Long Range Controller uses rechargeable batteries, it shall include a spare set of batteries and a charger. Controlled Systems •· The Long Range Controller shall control the Large Explosive Effects Simulator. •· The Long Range Controller shall control the Portable Explosive Effects Simulator with Disposable Cylinder. •· The Long Range Controller shall control the Explosive Effects Simulator with Detachable Explosion Chamber. •· The Long Range Controller shall control the Reconfigurable Non Pyrotechnic Explosive Effects Simulator. •· The Long Range Controller shall control the Indoor Non Pyrotechnic Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Simulator. •· The Long Range Controller shall control the X-Large Explosive Effects Simulator. Controller Requirements •· The Long Range Controller shall have a controller range of at least 600m. The Long Range Controller shall control up to ten of the explosive effects simulators at a time. •· The Long Range Controller shall have at least ten separate buttons, one for each controlled explosive effects simulator. •· The Long Range Controller shall have physical push-buttons and not be touchscreen-based. •· Each Long Range Controller button shall provide operator controls to arm the corresponding EES device. •· Each Long Range Controller button shall provide operator controls to disarm the corresponding EES device. •· Each Long Range Controller button shall provide operator controls to trigger the corresponding EES device. •· The Long Range Controller shall monitor the status of all controlled units. •· The Long Range Controller shall report armed status of controlled-EES devices to the operator. •· The Long Range Controller shall report disarmed status of controlled-EES devices to the operator. •· The Long Range Controller shall report errors (such as disconnections) of controlled-EES devices to the operator. •· The Long Range Controller shall have an on/off button or switch. •· The Long Range Controller shall support three channels of communication. •· The Long Range Controller shall be compatible with 10 devices operating per channel. •· The Long Range Controller shall allow the operator to select the channel of operation, without special tools. •· The Long Range Controller shall be supported in a single hand. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: All capability statements sent in response to this announcement must be submitted electronically (via email) to the Contract Specialist identified below. Responses shall include documentation of technical expertise and capability in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area to compete for this acquisition It is imperative that business concerns responding to this announcement articulate their capabilities clearly and adequately. 1. Only email submissions will be accepted. 2. Use MSOffice 2013 compatible (.xlsx,.docx or.pptx) or Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro (.pdf) formats. 3. Classified material will not be accepted. 4. Material samples will not be accepted. 5. Information papers may be submitted in a White Paper Format and will count towards the total number of pages allowed. 6. The cover sheet shall include the following company information: name, address, URL, POC name and email address, Commercial Government Entity (CAGE) code number, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, business type and size, and a statement if your firm is or is not foreign owned, foreign controlled, or has foreign influence. 7. Limit responses to 10 pages of technical content, including graphs/charts or pictures. The cover sheet and two pages of general corporate information, including past performance and key personnel, are not included in the page limit. 8. Minimum acceptable font size is 12 Times Roman. 9. All documents should be typed in single space, with a minimum of one (1) inch margins all around. 10. All responses shall be submitted to the contract specialist identified below. CONFIDENTIALITY: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary information in any resultant solicitation(s). DISCLAIMER: This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Your response to this notice is strictly voluntary and will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this notice or the Government use of such information. This Request for Information is not tied to any current request for proposals (RFP). Not responding to this notification does not preclude participation in any future RFP or other solicitation, if any is issued. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice. Feedback and/or evaluation information will not be provided to any firm regarding their individual capability statements. Cory Pfenning Cory.pfenning@usmc.mil
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