RFI - TMQ-53 Follow-On.pdf

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A. Disclaimer

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): This Request for Information (RFI) is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for AFLCMC/ESAW. While industry sources are requested to provide full and comprehensive responses to this request, they are reminded that all information is voluntary. Please note, there is no solicitation available at this time and any requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The Air Force reserves the right to review capability statements and schedule One-on-One interviews with the most capable companies. Funds are not available for this effort.

No award will be made under this Request for Information (RFI). The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFI. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued.

No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Air Force reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

The contracting organization responsible for this RFI is Air Force Material Command (AFMC) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Contracting Office (AFLCMC/HBAK), 75 Vandenberg Dr., Bldg 1630, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731.

C. Responses All responses are due no later than (NLT) XX December 2025. Submit questions relative to this market research and your final response to the Contracting Officer, Capt Christopher Thier, christopher.thier@us.af.mil .

D. Background The Expeditionary Meteorology (ExMet) program is a development, procurement, and sustainment program that addresses the Air Force need for a complete "first-in" weather solution in the tactical and near-peer environments in accordance with (IAW) the 2022 National Defense Strategy (NDS) and the AF/A3 Functional Concept for Operations. ExMET will deliver scalable, integrated components with configurations providing observing, forecasting and communications capabilities that are usable, supportable, and maintainable in deployable locations ranging from data rich to data sparse/data denied per the PACE Plan. ExMET sensor suites include the legacy TMQ-53, the existing the Advance Micro Weather Sensor (AMWS), the new Integrated Weather Observing System (IWOS), and satellite communications capability. These systems accurately sample, measure, and report atmospheric conditions IAW the OS 21 ORD. The TMQ-53 is an automated, tactical suite of weather sensors that provides immediate local weather conditions worldwide, including austere locations, forward operating locations, and remote sites. The TMQ-53 is capable of measuring or calculating cloud coverage, cloud base height, surface visibility, present weather and precipitation detection (type, intensity, accumulation, and rate of fall), and lightning detection (direction and range), as well as Iridium satellite communications capability. The TMQ-53 system supports flight operations, combat missions, and emergency and medical evacuations in strategic locations.

E. Requirements Overview

The ExMet Program Management Office (PMO) is searching for sources that provide Program Management, Logistics Support (Helpdesk Support, Maintenance, Spares and Repair Management), Operational, Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) impact analysis, Test and Evaluation support, Configuration Control Board (CCB) support, and Obsolescence and Systems Engineering. Further, all system performance data, such as System Availability rates, Mission Capable rates, and Mean Time between Failure (MTBF) rates, shall be collected and reported.

Additionally, program data shall be collected and reported, such as Government- Furnished Materiel-A (GFM-A) Management, materials, shipping, travel, etc., Computer Resource Support, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Cybersecurity, Technical Manual development and maintenance, and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables. The Contractor shall also support and/or perform system design changes, upgrades, and enhancements due to technical refresh of component capability, obsolescence, and diminishing sources. Any travel directed by the Government, not specified under the CLS Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), will be completed under the Travel CLIN. The Contractor shall provide worldwide support, however there is no requirement for the Contractor to travel to an overseas location in the performance of this contract.

F. RFI Response Requirements

1. Cover Sheet

a. Company Name

b. CAGE/DUNS

c. Socioeconomic Status

d. Location

e. Point of Contact

2. Relevant Experience (not to exceed two pages)

a. Describe vide logistics support to globally located customers.

b. ability to provide help desk services.

c. securely store government property.

d. facilitate equipment repair services upon receiving training from source company.

e. Describe your experience in shipping to the global market, i.e. CONUS and

OCONUS military installations.

G. Summary THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. It does not constitute a request for quote (RFQ) or request for proposal (RFP), or a promise to issue an RFQ or RFP in the future. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Air Force has not made a commitment to procure any of the services discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought.