SOURCES SOUGHT
59 -- Source Sought for Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below (FBCB2) / FBCB2 Joint Capabilities Release (JCR) / JCR – Logistics (JCR – Log) / Joint Battle Command – Platform (JBC-P) Installation Kits (IKs) and One Mount
- Notice Date
- 8/7/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334290
— Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - APG (W15P7T) Division B, 6001 COMBAT DRIVE, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, 21005-1846, United States
- ZIP Code
- 21005-1846
- Solicitation Number
- MARKET-SURVEY-6213-1
- Archive Date
- 9/6/2017
- Point of Contact
- Stephen Chiu, Phone: 443-395-6435, Brad Holtzapple,
- E-Mail Address
-
stephen.s.chiu.civ@mail.mil, dla.apgmr@dla.mil
(stephen.s.chiu.civ@mail.mil, dla.apgmr@dla.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a market survey to locate sources of supply (manufacturers or distributors) for the fifty seven (57) items, including fifty six (56) Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below (FBCB2) / FBCB2 Joint Capabilities Release (JCR) / JCR - Logistics (JCR - Log) / Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P) IKs and one (1) display mount (*Item No. 39), listed by National Stock Number (NSN), Part Number (PN) and item name and nomenclature below: 1. NSN 7010-01-591-8713, PN 170429-16, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3297/V; 2. NSN 7010-01-479-3085, PN 861857-1, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-2941/U; 3. NSN 7010-01-479-3093, PN 872837-1, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-2932/U; 4. NSN 7010-01-589-0018, PN 170429-6, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3180/V; 5. NSN 7010-01-590-5533, PN 170424-1, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3139/V; 6. NSN 7010-01-591-8751, PN 170436-4, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3202/V; 7. NSN 7010-01-598-3557, PN A1-36087D-002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3217/V; 8. NSN 7010-01-600-5273, PN 170387-4, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3223/V; 9. NSN 7010-01-603-3081, PN A1-38839D-004, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3266/V; 10. NSN 7010-01-603-3103, PN A1-38829D-002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3250/V; 11. NSN 7010-01-603-7695, PN A1-38817D-002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3246/V; 12. NSN 7010-01-603-7696, PN A1-38839D-002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3245/V; 13. NSN 7010-01-604-2783, PN A1-38810D-002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3288/V; 14. NSN 7010-01-604-2946, PN A1-38826D-002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3295/V; 15. NSN 7010-01-604-2952, PN A1-38826D-004, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3296/V. 16. NSN 7010-01-606-2332, PN A1-38832D-002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3273/V; 17. NSN 7010-01-606-2377, PN A1-38815D-002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3278/V; 18. NSN 7010-01-608-4116, PN A1-38853D-004, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3313/V; 19. NSN 7010-01-479-3096, PN 872832-2, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3082/V; 20. NSN 7010-01-591-7636, PN 170429-8, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3194/V; 21. NSN 7010-01-591-7643, PN 170429-10, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3187/V; 22. NSN 7010-01-591-8707, PN 903594-3, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3212/V; 23. NSN 7010-01-591-8749, PN 170441-3, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3298/V; 24. NSN 7010-01-597-1541, PN 179207-3, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3209/V; 25. NSN 7010-01-600-2130, PN A1-36090D-002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3218/V; 26. NSN 7010-01-601-1969, PN 179209-1, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3228/V; 27. NSN 7010-01-603-3057, PN A1-38829D-004, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3262/V; 28. NSN 7010-01-603-3121, PN A1-38821D-002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3253/V; 29. NSN 7010-01-603-3162, PN A1-38845D-004, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3258/V; 30. NSN 7010-01-545-7788, PN 903512-1, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3059/V; 31. NSN 7010-01-581-1569, PN A1-36077D-002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-2993/V; 32. NSN 7010-01-479-3072, PN 881257-1, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-2926/U; 33. NSN 7010-01-479-3073, PN 872834-1, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-2938/U; 34. NSN 7010-01-488-7482, PN 889506-1, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-2952/V; 35. NSN 7010-01-547-6670, PN A1-36061D-002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3044/V; 36. NSN 7010-01-547-6710, PN A1-36060D-002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3045/V; 37. NSN 7010-01-581-1973, PN A1-36078D-002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3117/V; 38. NSN 7010-01-591-8755, PN 170437-4, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3197/V; 39. NSN 5340-01-481-5757, PN 872870-1, Mount, Resilient, General (*It is a part, not an IK); 40. NSN 7010-01-513-6394, PN A1-36062D-002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-2985/V; 41. NSN 7010-01-513-8472, PN A1-36057D-002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-2988/V; 42. NSN 7010-01-548-3372, PN 872835-3, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3047/V; 43. NSN 7010-01-581-9270, PN 179194-1, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3143/V; 44. NSN 7010-01-585-9406, PN 170437-1, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3134/V; 45. NSN 7010-01-590-5723, PN 170490-1, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3181/V; 46. NSN 7010-01-610-3557, PN 9850-32500-2007, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3326/V; 47. NSN 7010-01-610-3943, PN 9850-32500-2003, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3322/V; 48. NSN 7010-01-613-8247, PN 9850-32500-2025, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3338/V; 49. NSN 7010-01-613-8266, PN 9850-32500-2015, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3339/V; 50. NSN 7010-01-613-8426, PN 9850-32500-2010, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3337/V; 51. NSN 7010-01-614-8813, PN 9850-32500-2004, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3333/V; 52. NSN 7010-01-615-6267, PN 9850-32500-1000, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3342/V; 53. NSN 7010-01-620-7694, PN 9850-32500-2016, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3345/V; 54. NSN 7010-01-624-6442, PN 9850-32500-2102, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3362/V; 55. NSN 7010-01-627-2556, PN 9850-32500-1100, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3391/V; 56. NSN 7010-01-610-3546, PN 9850-32500-2001, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3327/V; and 57. NSN 7010-01-610-3548, PN 9850-32500-2002, Installation Kit, Data Processing MK-3325/V. The major components contain in most of these IKs include Tablet Docking Station, Keyboard Tray, Mounts Assemblies for various device such as GPS Antenna, Transceiver and Display, Elevator Plates and the various Cable Assemblies. First Article Test (FAT) is required for the IKs that contain any of the abovementioned major components and the FAT shall be performed on the major components of these IKs. FBCB2 / JCR / JCR-Log / JBC-P IKs are designed to install a specified FBCB2 / JCR / JCR-Log / JBC-P computer configuration into a specified vehicle. FBCB2 / JCR / JCR-Log / JBC-P is a family of computer systems that is responsible for distributing accurate digital Command and Control (C2) and Situational Awareness (SA) at all echelons to the platform and dismounted domains and reducing risk of fratricide. The location data for friendly forces is collected through the Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) line of sight tactical radio network and Blue Force Tracker (BFT) and BFT-2 networks. Technical Data Package (TDP) for manufacture and acceptance of these IKs are available from the Government. The complete TDPs of these IKs will be released along with the solicitation. The top level drawings of the IKs can be released prior to the release of the solicitation upon request. The TDPs for these IKs are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This information shall not be provided to non-U.S. persons or transferred by any means to any location outside the United States Department of State. Interested source wishing to request for PPLs for these IKs and the top level drawings of the major components of these IKs must demonstrate that your company has an active status in the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program (JCP) when submitting request to the Government Point of Contract. Interested sources that are capable of furnishing this item must send a response outlining a viable approach and describing their ability of meeting the Government requirements. Respondents to this notice must provide enough information to demonstrate their capabilities provide this item. Responses shall be submitting in writing through email to U.S. ARMY CECOM, ATTN: RDER-PRC-TR, Stephen Chiu at stephen.s.chiu.civ@mail.mil and to the Land and Maritime local DLA Competition Advocate at dla.apgmr@dla.mil. Responses to this notice should be submitted no later than close of business August 22, 2017. For more information, please contact Stephen Chiu. Responses can apply to any or all of the items. Additionally, you may provide additional information to support your technical capabilities of manufacturing or supplying the components with similar complexity and functionality of the component for IKs used in FBCB2 / JCR / JCR-Log / JBC-P. If you are interested in assisting us with market research information for these items, please answer the below market survey questionnaire. We also appreciate any additional comments that will help us identifying potential manufactures or suppliers. Please complete the following questions. If a question does not apply, please enter N/A or non-applicable. 1) Provide a brief summary of the company and its core competencies. 2) Please provide the following Point of Contact information on all responses: a. Company: b. Address: c. Point of Contact: d. Phone Number: e. Fax Numbers: f. Email Address: g. CAGE Code: h. DUNS Number: 3) Has your Company performed manufacturing and/or supplying these IKs for FBCB2 / JCR / JCR-Log / JBC-P or similar type effort 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? 4) Describe the qualifications of your engineering staff, who have experience in the design and production of the components with similar complexity and technology to the component for IKs used in FBCB2 / JCR / JCR-Log / JBC-P. 5) Describe your company's experience in identifying the test equipment for testing the components with similar complexity and technology to the component for IKs used in FBCB2 / JCR / JCR-Log / JBC-P. 6) Describe your company's experience in developing or updating a Technical Data Package. 7) Describe your company's experience in managing obsolescence issues. 8) Does your company maintain a Program and Assessment Tool to monitor and analyze the availability of components to allow clear and precise tracking of all obsolescence issues? If so, please elaborate on the Program and Assessment tool(s). 9) Describe your company's experience in identifying the alternatives for the unavailability of obsolete materials or components to mitigate obsolescence issues. 10) Describe your company's experience in re-designing an existing hardware component from a technical data package to meet specified Form, Fit and Function requirements. 11) Describe your company's experience in performing and completing First Article Testing (FAT) requirements for the components with similar complexity and technology to the component for IKs used in FBCB2 / JCR / JCR-Log / JBC-P within a specified timeframe. 12) Discuss your company's capability in meeting US Government contracting delivery requirements. The information received from this market survey will be evaluated by the Government for the purpose of planning to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business. The Government will also use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and to assist in making future acquisition strategy decisions. The Government will not reimburse interested sources or responders to this notice for any information received and any costs incurred in responding, or for subsequent exchanges of information. Information submitted does not constitute a proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, but will be considered an exchange of capabilities and ideas.
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