MODIFICATION
99 -- Request for Information (RFI) Mobile Tower Trailer Production, Maintenance and SupportFor the Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System (Expeditionary) [GBOSS(E)]
- Notice Date
- 2/9/2017
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 333924
— Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery 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
- W909MY16RA011
- Archive Date
- 5/26/2016
- Point of Contact
- Hanh T. Dinh, Phone: 7037040856, Rosetta Wisdom-Russell, Phone: 7037040826
- E-Mail Address
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hanh.t.dinh.civ@mail.mil, rosetta.wisdom-russell.civ@mail.mil
(hanh.t.dinh.civ@mail.mil, rosetta.wisdom-russell.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Amendment 04 - to correct the PdM EOIR Payloads POC Bill Newmeyer email address at william.j.newmeyer.civ@mail.mil Amendment 03 - to change Contract Specialist POC from Shahaadah Nalls to Hanh Dinh Amendment 02 The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground - Belvoir (ACC-APG-Belvoir) is conducting market research on behalf of PEO Integrated Electronic Weapon Systems (PEO IEWS) / Program Manager Electro-Optic Infrared Payloads- Force Protection (PdM EOIR Payloads- Force Protection) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. PdM EOIR is looking for potential supplier's comments on the procurement specification for the Non-Developmental Item (NDI), or near NDI ground-based Tower subsystem for detection and tracking of targets of interest such as walking humans, small vehicles, and large vehicles. The Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System (Expeditionary) (G-BOSS(E)) is a program of record begun in Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) as part of the development and acquisition portfolio of the PdM EOIR Payloads - Force Protection, which is a subordinate office of the Project Manager Terrestrial Sensors within the Program Executive Office, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S). The G-BOSS(E) is an expeditionary, ground-based, self-contained, multi-spectral sensor-oriented, persistent surveillance system 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. The 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. The G-BOSS(E) will be capable of independent employment or as part of a network base security and defense system. The current procurement specification for the ground-based surveillance Towers are defined in the document entitled "Platform Subsystem Heavy Tower Trailer Specification" (Tower). 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. This document will be disseminated in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25. Companies or organizations should request a copy of the procurement specification by providing their Point of Contact information listed below to william.j.newmeyer.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. The procurement specification document is currently available for viewing in the CMS II under the W909MY-16-R-A011 folder so the registrants must specifically request access to only the W909MY-16-R-A011 folder. Access to the W909MY-16-R-A011 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 Name • Phone Number • Fax Number • Email Address Please note: All requests for access to the CMS portal must be received by 3PM EST.,17 February 2017. Any requests submitted beyond this time will not be honored. The purpose of this market research is to get potential sources' feedback, comments and suggestions on how the procurement specification for the ground-based surveillance Tower may be improved upon, made clearer or changed for the better. All capable sources are encouraged to submit feedback, comments and suggestions on the ground-based surveillance Tower procurement specification. RESPONDING TO THIS RFI: Interested and capable sources able to address the above request are invited to submit unclassified comments and changes with appropriate justification for the comment or change in an Excel spreadsheet format listing the document paragraph, the comment or change and any justification for the comment or change. Note that RFI respondents shall designate a single point of contact for receipt of all information pursuant to this RFI. 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 if so marked. 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 information by 2:00 PM EST on 17 February 2017. Respondents are requested to submit one electronic copy of the responses to the PdM EOIR Payloads POC, Bill Newmeyer, at william.e.newmeyer.civ@mail.mil, and one copy to the Contract Specialist, Hanh Dinh at hanh.t.dinh.civ@mail.mil. Include RFI number W909MY-16-R-A011 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, Hanh Dinh at hanh.t.dinh.civ@mail.mil and the Contracting Officer, Rosetta Wisdom-Russell, rosetta.wisdom-russell.civ@mail.mil AMENDMENT 01 - The purpose of this amendment is to revise the requirements specifications under "Description of Requirements". No. 1 is revised to include lift and sail specificaitons for the medium tower; No. 5 is revised to specify medium tower only; No 8 is revised for clarity; No 9-10 are revised to adjust the transport envelope requirements for medium vs heavy tower. 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-A011 is for tracking purposes only. BACKGROUD/DESCRIPTION: The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Belvoir is conducting Market Research, on behalf of Program Manager Terrestrial Sensors (PM TS), Product Manager Electro Optic Infrared (PdM EOIR), in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, to determine the industry's capabilities for production and associated maintenance and support for mobile tower trailers for the GBOSS (E) System. Night Vision & Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD) / PdM EOIR Payloads- Force Protection is looking for companies with the capabilities and facilities to provide Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), Non-Developmental Items (NDI), or near NDI for a Mobile Tower Trailer capable of raising and deploying a surveillance payload at multiple heights. The 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- Force Protection, which is a subordinate office of the 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) 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. The 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 base security and defense system. G-BOSS(E) employs variable sensor heights to meet the persistent surveillance requirement of the Medium and Heavy variant/configuration (mid to high sensor height). Responses are requested of those suppliers who can provide mobile tower trailers ready for test and demonstration and meet the following criteria: DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS At a minimum, the Mobile Tower System shall meet the following: 1. Capable of lifting a minimum payload of 650 lbs (Heavy Tower) or 330lbs (Medium Tower) with maximum sail area of 16 square feet (Heavy Tower) or 8 square feet (Medium Tower). 2. Capable of securely raising maximum payload to a minimum height of 32.8 feet (medium tower) and 80 feet (heavy tower). Specify whether this would be accomplished either as two completely separate towers or as a single unit. If separate detail how much commonality would be between the two units. 3. Provide a power profile while raising and lowering the tower with payload. 4. Total weight up to 2450 lbs (medium tower) and 10,350 lbs (heavy tower) 5. Able to raise and secure tower to any height along vertical range of motion - medium tower only 6. Ruggedized and capable of extended operation in multiple worldwide outdoor environments 7. Capable of transport via sling loading, railcar, sea transport, and towing. Towing is defined as being pulled by a motorized military vehicle using a bar, hitch, or other coupling. 8. Specify the minimum military vehicle capable of towing each tower system? 9. Heavy tower meets transport envelope of 344"L x 102.36"W x 102"H. 10. Medium Tower meets transport envelope of 230.4"L, x 90.5"W x 102" H 11. Uses HMMWV tires and wheels on the trailer 12. Total height in transport mode under 96" 13. Tower and self-stabilizing hardware attach to trailer deck or trailer outriggers 14. Tower raises with 28 VDC motor 15. Built and tested according to standards of TIA-222-G a. The tower and the anticipated load will not be damaged to the point of requiring repair of any type in 3 second wind gusts up to 81 mph at 33 feet. b. Power is provided to the tower system components and signals are received from the system components in 3 second wind gusts up to 57 mph at 33 feet. c. Raise/lower tower with anticipated load in 3 second wind gusts up to 32 mph at 33 feet The current specifications for the Mobile Tower Trailer are defined in two specification documents entitled "Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System (Expeditionary) [G-BOSS (E)] Platform Subsystem Heavy Tower Trailer Specification" and "Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System (Expeditionary) [G-BOSS (E)] Platform Subsystem Medium Tower Trailer Specification". 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 W909MY-16-R-A011 folder so the registrants must specifically request access to only the W909MY-16-R-A011 folder. Access to the W909MY-16-R-A011 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. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS The purpose of the market research is to identify potential sources. Sources able to address the above requirements are invited to submit information. The Government is seeking the following information in any responses provided: 16. Has your Company performed this type of effort or similar type efforts (to include size and complexity) in the past? If so, please provide Contract Number, Point of Contact (POC), email address, phone number, and a brief description of your direct support of the effort. 17. Does your company have a COTS, NDI, or near NDI product meeting the requirements above? Please describe the product and how many your company has produced. 18. What is the timeline, personnel required, environmental restrictions and equipment required (include all possible transport options) to secure and move an operational system from one location to another location, where the tower would be erected and operationally ready? 19. What safety certifications does the tower have and what agency(s) awarded the certifications? 20. What is the typical first article delivery time and typical production rate of the system? 21. What Technical Data Package is available for the system including cable drawings that is releasable to the government? 22. Describe the available operator training curricula. 23. What data rights are available to the government as part of a purchase? 24. What integration information (mechanical, electrical) is immediately available and releasable to the government? 25. Describe your preferred sustainment structure including contractor logistics support. Can you support government sustainment? What sustainment training requirements can you support? 26. What critical program information protections are in place? 27. What Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) performance does your system meet, to include expected Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)? 28. What warranty coverage is available and explain any extended maintenance support. Please note the following: Foreign participation is excluded. Companies should provide data to support performance claims either by analysis or with test data. THE FOLLOWING ONLY APPLIES TO THE SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS and will not count against the page limitations stated below: In addition to the above, small businesses responding should provide the following information: Small Business Questions: 1. Please identify your company's business size standard based on the primary North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code of 333924. 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. 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? 3. Under the current SB size standard, do you anticipate your company remaining a small business under the stated NAICS code 333924 4. If you identify your company as a Small Business or any of the Small Business subcategories above, is your company interested in being a prime on any potential future efforts? 5. If you are a small business and plan to be a prime for any future requirements, please provide information to show how you will meet the Limitations on Subcontracting clause FAR 52.219-14. 6. If you are a small business, can your company sustain operations if not paid for 90 calendar days? 7. 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. All interested parties are encouraged to submit company and product literature, white paper, 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 current customer base and identify systems in which the product is currently being employed. This sources sought synopsis does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The US Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. 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 • 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. • Name/type of technology or model • Technology maturity: Existing technology or technology concept • Brief overview of company history 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 1 thru 7 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. Response to this notice should be received no later than 2PM ET on 17 February 2016. Respondents are requested to submit one electronic copy of the responses to the PdM EOIR Mobile Tower Trailers POC Jamie Jones at stephen.j.jones50.civ@mail.mil, and one copy to the Contract Specialist Hanh Dinh at hanh.t.dinh.civ@mail.mil. Include RFI number W909MY-16-R-A011 in the subject line. All requests for further information must be in writing or via email; telephonic requests for additional information will not be honored. You may forward request for additional information from the Contracting Officer, Rosetta Wisdom-Russell at rosetta.widom-russel.civ@mail.mil and the Contract Specialist hanh.t.dinh.civ@mail.mil. Telephonic requests for additional information shall not be honored.
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