B03 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION final.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type: Presolicitation Notice Solicitation Number: HT942525R0042 Posted Date: 12 February 2025 NAICS Code: 541511: Custom Computer Programming Services Set Aside: N/A

CONTRACTING OFFICE

United States Army Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA)

DESCRIPTION

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY – This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. At this time, a solicitation is not available and requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

USAMRAA is issuing this RFI as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement identified in the below DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) - Specialized Engineering Support for Simulators and Research Specialized Engineering Support for Simulators and Research The United States Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) requires specialized engineering support in the form of both software programming and hardware integration services for their NUH-60 simulator, other flight simulators, UH-60 helicopter, and other associated research equipment. This requirement includes the necessary software programming and integration to ensure that the entire system remains compatible with the current full motion RSI CV10R dome and the existing CATi X-IG v4.1 software-driven Image Generator seven (7) channel system, as well as data collection devices and various biomedical hardware. The services required are critical to maintaining the operational readiness and research capabilities of USAARL.

The information received as a result of this RFI, will be used within USAMRAA and United States Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside of USAMRAA or USAARL. If the information provided contains propriety information, such information must be identified with an appropriate disclaimer.

USAMRAA, in support of USAARL, is exploring options requires specialized engineering support in the form of both software programming and hardware integration services for their NUH-60 simulator, other flight simulators, UH-60 helicopter, and other associated research equipment. This requirement includes the necessary software programming and integration to ensure that the entire system remains compatible with the current full motion RSI CV10R dome and the existing CATi X-IG v4.1 software-driven Image Generator seven (7) channel system, as well as data collection devices and various biomedical hardware. If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information:

1) Fill out the chart (Organization name, address, website address, size, and type of ownership for the organization, Cage Code, Unity Entity ID (from SAM.gov) and point of contact including their title, telephone number and email address.

2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation to support claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

3) The capability statements shall address, at a minimum, the following items:

a. What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?

b. Can or has your company managed a similar task of this nature? If so, please provide details.

c. Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, provide details.

d. What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS

Fill in the below table and include it with your submission:

Company Name Company Address Point of Contact Phone Number E-mail Address Tax Identification Number (TIN) Cage Code Unique Entity ID Company Web Page Company Location(s) Company is / is not a Small Business Company is / is not System for Award Management (SAM) Registered Other Classifications (e.g. 8(a), HUBZone, Woman- Owned, Veteran-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned) If 8(a), date that the company graduates from the program.

Interested parties capable of providing the requirements described in the DRAFT PWS are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement of no more than ten (10) pages in length in Times New Roman font of no less than 10 pitch. All submissions shall be submitted in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF).

Responding to this request with generic material only such as brochures, advertisements or other generic material is highly discouraged. Vendors are encouraged to provide questions regarding any ambiguities noted within the DRAFT Scope of Work.

The Government welcomes input and will accept questions pertaining to this RFI; however, the Government reserves the right to answer or not to answer all questions received. Questions pertaining to this RFI are due by 1000 ET on 14 February 2025. Only one set of questions per vendor will be accepted. Contact with Government personnel, other than those specified in this request, by potential vendors or their employee’s regarding this requirement is not permitted.

All responses to this RFI must be provided via email no later than (NLT) 1300 Eastern Time on 19 February 2025 to Grant Gratton via email at grant.a.gratton.civ@health.mil.