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69 -- NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER-OBJECTIVE INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM - (NTC-OIS) MARKET SURVEY DUE 021597 POC Mr. Ray Fegal (407) 380-4372, Contract Specialist, or Mr. Joseph A. Balbona, (407) 380-8055 Contracting Officer. SOURCES SOUGHT: The U.S. Army's Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command (STRICOM) is considering procurement of an Objective Instrumentation System (OIS) for the National Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irwin, California. Operational requirements for the desired instrumentation system are given in the Operational Requirements Document (ORD) dated 2 May 1995. The ORD for the NTC-OIS contains the most detailed description of the requirements yet generated. The ORD may be view via the STRICOM Home Page at www.stricom.army.mil under Procurement Information. No specific Statement Of Work (SOW) is available. Interested sources are requested to note that the ORD requires a total replacement of the current NTC instrumentation system. The successful instrumentation design would take into account spectrum constraints, digitization, systems integration, NTC infrastructure (to include fiber optics and land extension), CTC training requirements, and 21st century state-of-the-art technology. It is anticipated that some components may be made available as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). GFE may include any current NTC system component that could meet the OIS requirement. The GFE is provide as is, and may require extensive modification to meet the needs of the OIS. Conversely, R&D may determine that the best approach will be to forego any use of current or scheduled instrumentation systems components for the purpose of the OIS. If it is determined that a commercial procurement best meets the Government's needs, it is anticipated that a formal Request For Proposal would be issued late-1998, with award in early 1999. Activity in the interim will consist of fact finding, concept development, market research and studies, and ''white paper'' submissions. Interested and qualified concerns are invited to submit initial responses to the Government by 6 December 1996. Updates and final responses are to be received by 15 February 1997. Electronic responses should be sent to Mr. Ray Fegal at fegalr@stricom.army.mil. Hard copy if so desired should be sent to the following address: Commanding Officer, US Army Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command, ATTN: AMSTI-ACC, Code 2731 (Mr. Ray Fegal), 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32826-3276. The Government intents to provide informational updates on this program to all interested parties via electronic means only. Responses should include, as a minimum, the following information: 1) A concept of a proposed NTC-OIS, capable of satisfying this requirement inclusive of: a. Cost Estimates (if available). b. Identification of commercial items or nondevelopmental items that could be incorporated at the component level. c. Identification of customarily practices regarding warranties, buyer financing, discounts, etc., under which commerical acquisition practices could be used for the procurement of the NTC-OIS. If it is the opinion of the respondee that commerical practices are inappropriate for this requirement please include rationale. 2) An understanding of the requirements outlined in the ORD. 3) Technical and Managerial Qualifications (experience, facilities, staffing, etc.); 4) Past performance on government contracts of like or similar nature (if applicable); 5) Whether your company plans to bid as a prime or a subcontractor; 6) The size and status of your company (based on SIC Code 3699 and the related Small business size standard of 750 employees). This announcement does not constitute a request for proposal, but is solely for the purpose of planning by surveying the market for qualified sources interested in the above requirement. No formal solicitation is available at this time. The Government reserves the right to, set this procurement aside for small business or to offer it to the 8(a) program. (0319)

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