SOURCES SOUGHT
10 -- Cruise Missile Defense Systems Project Office Stinger Virtual Training Capability Survey of Industry
- Notice Date
- 12/8/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336419
— Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - RSA (W31P4Q) Missile, BLDG 5303 SPARKMAN CIR, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, 35898-5090, United States
- ZIP Code
- 35898-5090
- Solicitation Number
- W31P4Q-18-R-0041
- Archive Date
- 1/9/2018
- Point of Contact
- Pamela R. Russell, Phone: 256-313-1747
- E-Mail Address
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pamela.r.russell.civ@mail.mil
(pamela.r.russell.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- I. DISCLAIMER: a. This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) for the purpose of determining market capability of sources or obtaining information. It does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), a Request for Quote (RFQ) or an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items and/or services discussed in this notice. Any formal solicitation that may subsequently be issued will be announced separately through Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps). Information on the specific topics of interest is provided in the following sections of this announcement. Neither the CMDS Project Office nor any other part of the Federal Government will be responsible for any cost incurred by responders in furnishing this information. b. Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this RFI, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. II. BACKGROUND: The Stinger Block I missile is an advanced, "fire-and-forget", short-range, man-portable, air defense weapon system. It provides low-altitude defense for ground forces against attack or aerial observation by low-flying Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), Cruise Missile, Rotary Wing, and Fixed-Wing threats. The missile utilizes a high explosive, hit-to-kill warhead. Stinger can be fired from the shoulder or from a variety of platforms to include vehicles and helicopters. The Stinger Virtual Trainer (SVT) will replace the Stinger Troop Proficiency Trainer (STPT). The STPT provides interactive three-dimensional (3D) simulations of tactical engagement sequences and delivers the gunners with the basic technical skills required to successfully engage targets with the Stinger weapon system. There are two main components of the STPT's hardware, an Instructor Station and a Student Station. The Instructor Station is a personal computer, running the latest Windows operating system that drives the student station. The Student Station hardware replicates the Stinger weapon with a simulated terrain scene that reacts to the operation and orientation of the launch tube. During exercise sessions, various combinations of targets are presented that follow pre-set routes across the terrain. The gunner observes and tracks the targets through the Sight Assembly and performs a variety of tasks to engage those targets, as determined by the particular requirements of each exercise. The system evaluates the trainee throughout the whole firing procedure. The Instructor Station automatically scores certain aspects of gunner performance (tracking score, hit/miss, etc.), while the instructor scores other aspects manually (scanning the sector, target prioritization, etc.). As part of the after action report, the computer will note incorrect actions performed by the trainee; for example: fired at a friendly target; failed to properly super elevate; failed to hold fire trigger for three seconds; failed to remove the Battery Coolant Unit (BCU) after firing; and, failed to identify the IFF target before engagement. The size, weight and feel of the STPT system closely mimic the real Stinger weapon system. The system is designed to be disassembled for ease of storage without the need of hand tools. The STPT housing is made primarily out of aluminum and was designed to withstand the hazards of frequent transport and field use. The display used to represent the terrain scene is a high-resolution color Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) display in a ruggedized custom enclosure. The virtual horizon is an actual photograph of real locations utilizing stereoscopic imaging to create depth perception while maintaining real-time feedback to the gunner's inputs from his position in the battlefield. The operator can traverse 180 degrees, viewing the virtual battlefield. III. SPECIFIC INFORMATION OF INTEREST: The CMDS Project Office is conducting market research to determine if there are potential sources with the capability to provide Stinger Virtual Trainers (SVT). Stinger Virtual Trainer The purpose of the SVT is to provide initial gunnery training and to provide sustainment training of engagement skills for the Stinger Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) weapon system. Using the latest commercially available hardware and software, the SVT provides a reliable, effective, low-cost training solution for Stinger firing procedures under battle conditions. Providing interactive three-dimensional (3D) simulations of tactical engagement sequences, the device delivers the gunners with the basic technical skills required to successfully engage targets with the Stinger weapon system. The SVT shall provide a means for viewing targets through a virtual or physical sight assembly including an accurate sight aperture and range ring. It shall include a model of the Stinger Gripstock Assembly with the following elements: 1. Physical design the matches the tactical gripstock with accurate placement of the battery/coolant unit (BCU) cap, firing switch, safety and actuate switch, identification friend or foe (IFF) switch, and uncage switch. 2. Training for proper insertion of the BCU at the beginning of an engagement and its removal and replacement at the end of an engagement. 3. Safety and actuate switch to simulate activating the BCU and the seeker. 4. Uncage switch for simulating uncaging of the seeker head. 5. IFF interrogator switch for identifying friendly aircraft during the engagement process. 6. Fire trigger for simulated firing of the missile. The engagement process of targets on the SVT shall be similar to the process of engaging targets on the Stinger MANPADS in that: 1. The BCU must be properly inserted and remain inserted throughout the engagement. 2. The total time of the engagement, beginning when the Safety and Actuate switch is pressed through completion, shall be limited to the expected duration of a BCU. 3. The gunner shall be able track targets by looking through the sight aperture and range ring of the sight assembly. 4. The gunner shall be able to perform superelevation and lead targets using the sight aperture portion of sight assembly. 5. When the IFF Interrogator switch is pressed by the gunner, the gunner shall hear the appropriate IFF tone response through the SVT audio system. 6. The seeker must be uncaged and locked onto a target in order to hit the target. 7. The uncage switch and fire switch must be held simultaneously for at least half a second in order to fire a missile on the SVT. Any less than this amount shall result in a hang-fire. 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 336419. 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). Part B. Capability: 1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your company and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure. 2. Describe your company's past experience (no more than five examples) on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual points of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). 3. If you were to rely on subcontractors for this effort, what subcontractors would you use to do what percentage of which portions? What are their experiences and do you already have a relationship with the subcontractor(s)? 4. Describe your company's approach and capabilities in obtaining and retaining qualified and experienced personnel. How soon could your company secure qualified personnel? Part C. Financial Capability: 1. Describe your financial capabilities to successfully perform this contract. 2. Describe any other relevant topics, concerns, and information that will help the Government in forming an acquisition strategy. Submission Instructions: Respondents should indicate which portions of their responses are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. Marketing material is considered an insufficient response to this RFI. Please limit responses to electronic delivery to the following e-mail address: pamela.r.russell.civ@mail.mil. Response must include: Company name, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, classified mailing address, and appropriate point of contact information.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 35898, United States
- Zip Code: 35898
- Zip Code: 35898
- Record
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