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A -- MOBILE DETECTION ASSESSMENT RESPONSE SYSTEM-INTERIOR (MDARS-I) SOL DAAB07-98-R-6009 POC Richard S. Sturgis, Contracting Officer (703) 325-6068, Patricia Wantz, Contract Specialist (703) 325-6173 WEB: CECOM ACQUISITION CENTER -- WASHINGTON, http://www.cecomacw.army.mil. E-MAIL: CECOM ACQUISITION CENTER -- WASHINGTON, rsturg@hoffman-issaa2.army.mil. A -- MOBILE DETECTION ASSESSMENT RESPONSE SYSTEM-INTERIOR (MDARS-I). PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO DRAFT RFP ISSUED FOR THE MDARS-I, AS PREVIOUSLY STATED IN CBD NOTICE OF JANUARY 29,1998. MDARS-I involves the mission area of physical security. High dollar value and critical US assets within warehouses and other storage sites may be vulnerable to an intruder or saboteur intending to deprive the US of these assets. The objective of MDARS-I is to protect these assets by providing commanders with a highly secure, standardized, autonomous Intrusion Detection System (IDS) using robotics technology. Ultimately, MDARS-I will be capable of autonomous detection, assessment, communications, and less-than-lethal response. Initially, MDARS-I will be capable of operating only in stand-alone mode; future versions will operate in conjunction with existing IDSs. MDARS-I will introduce mobile platforms employing a suite of sensors that is controlled by a station that houses monitoring and annunciation equipment programmed with artificial intelligence. The patrolling platforms: (1) detect anomalous conditions such as flooding or fires; (2) detect intruders; and (3) determine the status of inventoried items through the use of specialized Radio Frequency (RF) transponder tags. MDARS-I also will interface with sensors, response devices, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), RF/Microwave, and Hardwire/Fiber Optic Communication networks. Functional users of MDARS-I are supply and maintenance activities of the US Army Materiel Command (AMC) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Approximately 18 depots are currently planned for operational deployment of MDARS-I. The US Army Military Police School (USAMPS) is the combat developer. MDARS-I will be operated by Department of Defense (DoD) security and law enforcement units. To date MDARS-I has undergone Demonstration and Validation which has resulted in development of brassboard models for Early User Appraisal (EUA). The next phase of MDARS-I is Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) which will verify producibility of the MDARS-I system. The Production and fielding phase will follow the EMD phase. The MDARS-I production system will utilize enhanced commercial mobile robots equipped with features such as collision avoidance, intruder assessment, and product inventory subsystems. The major components are: a. MDARS-I Control Station (MCS). b. MDARS-I Remote Platform Vehicle (RPV) with Mission Payload Suites (MPS). Associated support equipment includes: a. MDARS-I Recharge Station (RS). b. MDARS-I Communications Relay/Repeaters. c. MDARS-I Remote Product Assessment Equipment. Initially, logistics support and maintenance for MDARS-I will be provided by the production contractor or separate contractual agreements at the installation level. In the interest of acquisition streamlining, the Government will combine the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase with the Production phase in a single, hybrid solicitation and contract. The EMD phase will be Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) and will be 2 to 3 years in duration. The subsequent Production phase will be Fixed Price, Time and Materials, and Fixed Price Incentive (FPI), Successive Target, with Indefinite Delivery ordering provisions. Ordering scope includes Department of Defense. The Production phase will be up to five years in duration. The maximum number of production systems will be 26. Total contract life will not exceed 8 years. Offerors will be required to propose fixed prices for non-developmental items and ceiling prices for developmental items. In accordance with Fixed Price Incentive provisions, fixed prices for developmental items will be negotiated after completion of First Article Test (FAT). The Source Selection will be Best Value and will use a Tradeoff process. The Request for Proposal (RFP) No. DAAB07-98-R-6009, will be issued approximately 27 August 1998. Vendors who are considering bidding are requested to notify the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist at the email addresses indicatedin this synopsis. Contractors interested in responding to this RFP are invited to visit the CECOM Acquisition Center Business Opportunities Page (BOP) at "http://134.80.11.9/" (click on: "CECOM BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES", "Contracting Officer", "Next", "Sturgis", "Triangle next to DAAB07-98-R-6009 MDARS-I"). Hard copies of the RFP will not be available. Questions pertaining to the RFP may be submitted via CAC-W web site http://128.190.157.111/. Procedures for Hardcopy and Electronic submission of proposals are provided in Section L of the RFP. At least Netscape Navigator Version 2.01 or Microsoft Explorer Version 3.0 is required. Questions pertaining to this website may be directed to Mr Wayne McAlarney at AC (703) 325-6093 or wmcala@hoffman-issaa2.army.mil. Posted 07/22/98 (W-SN226794). (0203)

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