SOURCES SOUGHT
14 -- Universal Fire Control Systems (UFCS) components and test equipment repair and technical assistance of the M270B1 UFCS Launcher Fire Control System
- Notice Date
- 1/11/2018
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336414
— Guided Missile and Space Vehicle 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-0056
- Archive Date
- 2/27/2018
- Point of Contact
- Justin McDaniel, Phone: 2568760845
- E-Mail Address
-
justin.l.mcdaniel10.civ@mail.mil
(justin.l.mcdaniel10.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Army Contracting Command - Redstone, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 35898, on behalf of the Precision Fires Rocket and Missile Systems (PFRMS) Project Office, Program Executive Office Missiles and Space, hereby issues the following Request for Information/Sources Sought (RFI/SS) to ascertain the level of qualified vendors desiring to contract for repair of the Universal Fire Control Systems (UFCS) components and test equipment to include technical assistance of the M270B1 UFCS Launcher Fire Control System (FCS). THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY - This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. This RFI is released pursuant to FAR 15.201(e). It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested parties' expense. Requirement Statement: The Government seeks white papers from sources regarding the capabilities, past similar experience and technical approach to this production effort, and industry's assessment/opinion of the most efficient and cost effective method of executing this effort. The response should include: (1) A description of repair capabilities that supports M270B1 UFCS Launcher FCS. (2) Evidence of past similar experience and how it supports M270B1 UFCS Launcher. (3) Each vendor should have a facility with a clearance level of at least CONFIDENTIAL and a current inspection on file with Defense Security Services. Vendors must also have supply chain partners with available capacity for this M270B1 effort. Industry is also encouraged to describe the benefits or risks associated with service and repairs of the M270B1 UFCS that provide the best value to the Government while minimizing risk (especially cost risk) to the selected contractor. Additional supporting efforts will include disposition of items. RFI Purpose and Limitations: The Government's intent is to better understand the current, state-of-the-art capabilities and strategies to determine the best solution. Industry feedback is vitally important and the Government will be receptive to any and all ideas. Proprietary information is neither solicited nor prohibited; however, if submitted, it should be appropriately marked. Please limit formal white paper submissions to no more than 20 pages, to include cover letter. In addition, five attachments consisting of briefing slides, pre-printed commercial brochures or sales literature may be included. Any attachments should also be limited to no more than 20 pages per attachment. All items must be in Microsoft Office 2003 (or later) format or Adobe PDF format and should be free of all computer viruses. The information provided may be used by the Army in developing its acquisition strategy and in its Statement of Work/Statement of Objectives or Performance Specifications. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. It is the responsibility of any potential offeror to monitor FedBizOpps for additional information pertaining to this requirement. Multiple awards may be pursued depending on industry response. All questions and industry responses shall be submitted electronically via email to: Justin McDaniel, Contract Specialist, email address: justin.l.mcdaniel10.civ@mail.mil. Responses to this RFI must be received no later than 12 February 2018 and must be in compliance with all applicable Army, DoD, and Federal policies. All material submitted in response to this RFI must be unclassified and properly marked. Submissions will not be returned.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/f9d1f8240804438aa29c6f985c18ae0b)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Army Contracting Command- Redstone, CCAM-AL-H, Building 5303, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, 35898, United States
- Zip Code: 35898
- Zip Code: 35898
- Record
- SN04787179-W 20180113/180111230812-f9d1f8240804438aa29c6f985c18ae0b (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
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