Combined Synopsis and Solicitation (10SEP26).pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION / REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Solicitation Number: W519TC-26-Q-SP01 Title: Brand-Name Spotter Global C40-EXT Compact Surveillance Radar System, Licenses, and Commissioning Services Issuing Agency: U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), Rock Island Arsenal, IL 61299 Requiring Activity: Headquarters, U.S. Army Sustainment Command (HQ, ASC) Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Brand-Name Commercial Buy) NAICS Code: 334511 – Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing Small Business Size Standard: 1,350 Employees Product Service Code (PSC): 5840 – Radar Equipment, Except Airborne FAC / RFO / Deviation Reference: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.102 Restricting Competition (Brand Name Buy) / FAR Simplified Acquisition Procedures

1. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format prescribed by current Department of War and agency acquisition policy, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular, applicable deviations, and Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.102 implementation procedures.

2. Requirement Description

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), on behalf of Headquarters, U.S. Army Sustainment Command (HQ, ASC), requires the procurement of one (1) brand-name Spotter Global C40-EXT Compact Surveillance Radar, associated interface and cabling hardware, NetworkedIO (NIO) software licenses, and manufacturer-certified on-site/remote commissioning and travel services.

This acquisition directly supports the Advanced Technology Integration team at HQ, ASC in establishing a controlled technical baseline and conducting compatibility and interoperability testing for perimeter surveillance and security operations. Award is projected for September 2026, utilizing FY26 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funds.3.

Brand-Name Requirement

This requirement is being solicited as Brand-Name Only for Spotter Global products and services.

In accordance with 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and RFO 12.102, the Government has determined that only brand-name Spotter Global C40-EXT radar and certified NetworkedIO software ecosystem can fulfill the mission-critical security parameters and technical baseline requirements for HQ, ASC.

Supporting rationale is documented in the approved Limited Source Justification (LSJ).

Vendors shall provide only the genuine, authorized brand-name software license identified herein.

4. Line Items

The Government anticipates award of the following line item:

• CLIN 0001: SpotterGlobal C40-EXT Compact Surveillance Radar (1 EA)

• CLIN 0002: 50' Shielded Cat5 cable with PQT connector & RJ45 coupler (1 EA)

• CLIN 0003: NetworkedIO (NIO) Video AI classification for up to 3 cameras (1 LT)

• CLIN 0004: NetworkedIO Software license (100 points) for active tracking (1 LT)

• CLIN 0005: NetworkedIO Software license (40 points) for RTSP streaming to VMS (1

LT)

• CLIN 0006: NetworkedIO Software license (40 points) for SpotterRF radars (1 LT)

• CLIN 0007: SpotterGlobal Commission Site by direct OEM Field Service Expert (1 LT)

• CLIN 0008: SpotterGlobal Travel & Living Expenses (1 LT)

Offerors shall provide firm-fixed pricing for the CLINs above. All quotes must be valid through September 30, 2026.

5. Salient/Minimum Requirements

Quotes must satisfy, at a minimum, the following mandatory salient physical, electrical, and functional characteristics:

• Radar Hardware Performance:

o Must be an authorized, genuine Spotter Global C40-EXT radar unit.

o Weight must not exceed 5 lbs (2.3 kg) to ensure compatibility with existing deployable tactical mounts.

o Power consumption must remain between 6 Watts and 10 Watts under continuous active scanning to operate within existing solar/battery field enclosures.

o Must feature a 90-degree horizontal field of view.

o Must incorporate an internal digital compass capable of autonomous orientation and alignment in GPS-denied environments without reliance on external satellite signals.

• Cabling & Interface:

o Minimum 50-foot shielded Cat5 cable.

o Equipped with an environmental Push Quarter Turn (PQT) radar connector on the device end, an RJ45 male connection on the terminal end, and an IP-rated waterproof coupler.

• Software Licensing & Capabilities:

o Direct compatibility with NetworkedIO (NIO) Command and Control platform.

o Real-time automated Video AI target classification for a minimum of three (3) concurrent camera feeds.

o Slew-to-cue active camera tracking license allocation (minimum 100 points).

o Video Management System (VMS) RTSP streaming export license (minimum

40 points).

o Spotter radar communication software license (minimum 40 points).

• Commissioning and Field Support:

o Commissioning must be executed by an authorized, manufacturer-certified

Spotter Global Field Service Expert.

o Scope must include complete site calibration, zone mapping, radar sensitivity configuration, and camera hand-off validation.

o Travel costs must be proposed as a firm-fixed-price job adhering to Joint

Travel Regulations (JTR) / standard commercial travel limits.

6. Delivery / Performance

Delivery/Performance Location:

Headquarters, U.S. Army Sustainment Command (HQ, ASC) c/o Advanced Technology Integration / Sean Stoube Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL 61299-8000

Required Hardware & Software Delivery Date: Within thirty (30) calendar days after contract award (ADC). (Projected Award: September 2026).

Commissioning Period of Performance: Commissioning dates shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within sixty (60) days of hardware receipt.

Inspection and Acceptance: Destination inspection and acceptance by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) / Technical Point of Contact.

FOB: Destination (Rock island Arsenal, IL)

7. Instructions to Vendors / Offerors

The provision at FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services) applies to this acquisition along with applicable agency addenda.

Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer:

• Contract Specialist: Hila Anderson Email: hila.r.anderson.civ@army.mil

• Contracting Officer: Kathleen Ward Email: kathleen.m.ward20.civ@army.mil

Quotes are due no later than 17 September 2026 at 10:00 am Central Time. Late submissions may be handled in accordance with applicable solicitation procedures.

Quote Package Requirements:

At a minimum, vendors shall submit:

1. Pricing Quote: Completed pricing table for CLINs 0001 through 0008, showing individual unit prices, extended amounts, and the total evaluated price.

2. Company Information: Complete entity legal name, physical address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE code, and authorized point of contact details.

3. Brand-Name Compliance & Authorization: Proof of status as the original equipment manufacturer (Spotter Global) or written authorization from Spotter Global confirming the vendor is an authorized distributor/integrator capable of delivering genuine hardware, valid licenses, and certified commissioning services.

4. Technical Description: A technical narrative or spec sheet validating that the quoted equipment and software explicitly meet all salient characteristics in Section

5. Representations & Certifications: Completed provisions FAR 52.204-24 and FAR 52.212-3, or confirmation of active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

mailto:hila.r.anderson.civ@army.mil mailto:kathleen.m.ward20.civ@army.mil

6. Terms & Conditions: Any standard commercial end-user license agreement (EULA) terms proposed, ensuring compliance with federal contracting laws.

8. Evaluation Basis

The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the Responsible Offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government, considering technical acceptability and price.

Evaluation factors include:

1. Technical Acceptability: Evaluated on a pass/fail (acceptable/unacceptable) basis.

The quote must demonstrate strict adherence to brand-name Spotter Global C40- EXT hardware specifications, required licensing point tiers, and manufacturer-certified field commissioning capabilities.

2. Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness through commercial price lists, market comparisons, and historical pricing data.

3. Responsibility: Active SAM registration with no exclusions.

The Government reserves the right to make an award based on initial submissions without entering into negotiations or discussions.

9. Basis for Technical Acceptability

To be considered technically acceptable, the vendor’s quote shall clearly demonstrate that:

• Genuine brand-name C40-EXT radar and PQT-terminated shielded Cat5 cabling.

• Low-SWaP constraints (6–10 Watts, sub-5 lb weight, 90° FOV) and GPS-independent digital compass orientation.

• NetworkedIO (NIO) point license structures (100-pt active tracking, 40-pt VMS RTSP streaming, 40-pt radar integration, and 3-camera Video AI classification).

• Certified OEM field commissioning and authorized distributor/manufacturer validation.

• Required delivery within 30 days ADC and 60-day commissioning window.

10. Clauses and Provisions

This solicitation incorporates by reference and/or full text the provisions and clauses required by applicable statute, regulation, deviation, and local policy for this commercial acquisition.

The contracting office shall insert the applicable provisions and clauses, including as appropriate:

• FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

• FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

• FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

• FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

• FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

• FAR 52.204-24 / 52.204-25 / 52.204-26, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

• FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

• DFARS 252.204-7016 / 7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

• DFARS 252.227-7015, Technical Data – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

• DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) Payment Instructions

• Local Agency and RFO Implementation Deviations as applicable to ACC-RI.

• Representations and certifications provision

• Clauses required to implement statutes or executive orders

• Any agency-level, DoW-level, or local deviation clauses required by current policy

11. Attachments

The following attachments are incorporated into this solicitation, if applicable:

• Attachment 0001 – Specifications / Requirement Description

12. Questions

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Hila Anderson at hila.r.anderson.civ@army.mil no later than 14 September at 3:00 pm Central

Time. Answers of a general or procedural nature may be distributed to all interested offerors.

13. Point of Contact

Primary Point of Contact:

Hila Anderson Contract Specialist U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island Email: hila.r.anderson.civ@army.mil

Secondary Point of Contact:

Kathleen Ward Contracting Officer U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) Email: kathleen.m.ward20.civ@army.mil mailto:hila.r.anderson.civ@army.mil mailto:kathleen.m.ward20.civ@army.mil