M67854-24-I-2056 MFEW RFI UNCLASS.docx

MULTI FUNCTION ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE FAMILY OF SYSTEMS

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

M67854-24-I-2056

1. GENERAL INFORMATION.

System (NAICS) Code 334511

This RFI initiates market research under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and is not a Request for Proposal. The information herein only initiates communication with industry in order to assess market potential. No solicitation document exists at this time. Responses to this RFI will be used to determine an acquisition strategy. This RFI constitutes no Government obligation to procure these items or issue a solicitation. The Government does not have an obligation to pay for any expenses associated with preparation of an RFI response and will not accept any responses as offers. Vendors are responsible for marking any proprietary information clearly and appropriately. The Government shall not be liable for damages stemming from improperly identified proprietary information.

2. PURPOSE.

Program Manager Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare (PM TCE), Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), is seeking industry input that identifies potential sources for Multi-Function Electromagnetic Warfare (MFEW) Family of Systems whole systems, spare parts, and sustainment services suitable for use by Marine Corps ground forces. Both the Mounted and Dismounted variants of MFEW will provide force protection against Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIED) and small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) for Marine Corps ground-based organizations.

3. BACKGROUND.

PM TCE intends to utilize hybrid maintenance and supply support until the MFEW end of service life. The contractor must provide system and part drawings, configuration documents, notification of configuration changes, training materials, technical manuals, reliability data and statistics, and maintenance repair parts & components to conform with the Marine Corps' Force Design 2030 Initiative.

MFEW systems listed are separated into two variants: MFEW Mounted and MFEW Dismounted. The contractor must provide an indefinite quantity of the following whole systems:

· MFEW

· MFEW Dismounted

· MFEW Mounted

· Depot-level Spare Parts

· The contractor must provide an indefinite quantity of the requested NSN’s (National Stock Numbers) following depot level, MFEW spare parts.

· Please request attachment 1 for the required NSN listing. Requirements are restricted.

· Maintenance and Repair Services

· The contractor will receive, evaluate, and propose repair services in order to return inoperable MFEW systems back to fully functional status. Additionally, the contractor will:

· Maintain and report system locations during shipment to and from Marine Corps and contracted facilities

· Report inspection and evaluation results for all systems in repair process to the MFEW program office for approval before repair work is performed.

· Have the necessary facilities, diagnostic equipment, tools and properly trained staff to perform depot level repairs.

· When directed, perform necessary depot-level and below repairs to return systems to Code A, including calibration to original specifications in timeframes agreed upon by the Contractor and the Government.

· Maintain records of all portions of the repair process, as well as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) inventories.

4. SUBMISSION REQUEST.

This RFI does not have an associated page restriction however, an executive summary, not to exceed five (5) pages, should accompany each submission. Responses may include any advertising, marketing information and capability summaries directly related to the RFI Vendors deciding to submit competition-sensitive or proprietary information bear sole responsibility for marking the information for appropriate safeguarding. Please include the following information in the response:

A. Company Name B. CAGE Code & DUNS C. Designate whether the company is a large or small business. Should the company be designated as a small business, please also provide the appropriate category/categories, if applicable:

I. 8(a) Certified II. Service Disabled Veteran Owned III. Veteran Owned IV. Woman Owned V. HUB Zone VI. Native American VII. Any other Small Business Administration approved designation

D. Estimated unit price for each system and spare part listed.

E. Production rates and on-hand quantities F. Projected delivery schedules for systems and depot spare parts G. Information about associated diagnosis and repair capabilities and logistics support.

H. Please submit RFI questions to the Contract Specialist via email at kirklyn.rutland@usmc.mil, with a courtesy copy to the Contracting Officer via email at kathryn.hurd@usmc.mil no later than 28 May 2024 by 11:59pm. MARCORSYSCOM will post all questions and answers to the Contract Opportunities website (https://sam.gov/). Responders are advised that the answers to those questions being asked will be based on information that is available at that time. No proprietary information will be used.

5. PROPRIETARY DATA.

The Government may use information received from this RFI to establish future Marine Corps requirements. Vendors deciding to submit competition-sensitive or proprietary information bear sole responsibility for marking the information for appropriate safeguarding. Proprietary information will be protected from unauthorized disclosure as required by Subsection 27 of the Office of Procurement Policy Act as amended (41 U.S.C. 423) (hereinafter referred to as "the Act"), as implemented in the FAR.

6. NOTICE.

The Government uses support contractor/non-government personnel from First Division Consulting, Inc and their subcontractors as consultants to help collect and review market information. MARCORSYSCOM contractually binds these companies with respect to proprietary information by organizational conflict of interest and non-disclosure clauses. Supporting contractor personnel are procurement officials within the meaning of the Office of Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 423) and as implemented in the FAR. Supporting personnel are procurement officials within the meaning of the Act and will take all necessary action to preclude unauthorized use or disclosure of vendors’ proprietary data. Submission of a response to this request will be deemed an assertion that your company understands and acquiesces in the Government’s use of support contractor personnel in assisting with, and reviewing, your company’s submission.