Zeus III Laser Neutralization System RFI.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

ZEUS™ III LASER NEUTRALIZATION SYSTEM SUSTAINMENT

Robins AFB, Georgia

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to maintain, inspect, service, update, and repair the ZEUS™ III LASER NEUTRALIZATION SYSTEM components. The level of security clearance is unclassified and currently there is no foreign participation allowed.

Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.

Parsons Government Services is the sole source contractor for this effort. The Government does not own or have access to the data rights for these items.

Contractors/Institutions responding to this Request for Information (RFI) are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards and this is for Market Research purposes only. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the ZEUS™ III LASER NEUTRALIZATION SYSTEM and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities.

3. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation in this effort:

a. No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability.

Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question. If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letters, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this RFI is highly encouraged but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling.

b. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

5. Questions related to this market survey should be addressed to the PCO.

Purpose/Description:

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify potential sources of expertise with the capability and experience to conduct full-spectrum sustainment on the ZEUS™ III Laser Neutralization System. The current level of security clearance for this particular effort is Unclassified.

Below is a brief description of the ZEUS™ III Laser Neutralization System, followed by questions which allow you to provide your company’s capability. Should you have literature that describes the business capabilities of your company and/or specific information on your product lines, such may be sent via e-mail or by U.S. mail to the points of contact in the Government’s contracting office identified below Interested parties should submit responses to the RFI to the below points of contact by 11 June 2026.

Background:

The Recovery of Airbase Denied by Ordnance (RADBO) is a system consisting of a MRAP Cougar CAT1A1 vehicle that incorporates a ZEUS™ III Laser Neutralization System and an Interrogation Arm Assembly (IAA). The program has fielded 13 RADBOs globally with 17 more to be delivered by end of March 2027. Parsons Government Services is the OEM and they retain the data rights to their proprietary ZEUS™ III Laser Neutralization System.

Scope:

The scope of this effort shall encompass the full-spectrum sustainment efforts for all 30 ZEUS™ III Laser Neutralization Systems in the field along with eight (8) full ZEUS™ III Laser Neutralization System spares. The contractor will be required to perform all actions on the ZEUS™ III Laser Neutralization System to ensure the fleet maintains an 85% Fully Mission Capable rate. The contractor will be responsible for providing Field Service Representative (FSR) support at all times where these systems are being utilized across the globe in order to provide any necessary troubleshooting (hardware and software), inspections, maintenance, Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) repair, and training on the ZEUS™ III Laser Neutralization System.

When required, the contractor will be required to update operation and training manuals. The contractor will also be responsible for adhering to security procedures in accordance with the System Security Plan set forth by DoD/Air Force. All software installation, updates, and maintenance will be the responsibility of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). No other entity will be granted access to perform system or software maintenance.

Pedestal: Part # Zeus3A-A-C001 Chiller: Part # Zeus3A-A-B001

Laser Operator’s Panel: Part # Zeus4-A-E004 VMUX: Part #Zeus3A-A-E003

Laser: Part #Zeus3A-A-F001 Computer: Part #Zeus3A-A-E011

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

ZEUS™ III LASER NEUTRALIZATION SYSTEM

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

336992

Based on the Government proposed NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

• System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)

• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business 11 June 2026. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses must be sent via email to the following:

• Kimberly Mercer, kimberly.mercer.1@us.af.mil, PCO

• Ayonna Webb, ayonna.webb@us.af.mil, Contract Specialist

• Anthony Miranda, anthony.miranda.1.ctr@us.af.mil CTR Program Manager

Questions related to this market research should be addressed to the PCO.

mailto:kimberly.mercer.1@us.af.mil mailto:ayonna.webb@us.af.mil mailto:anthony.miranda.1.ctr@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. Describe your company’s experience in repairing the ZEUS™ III Laser Neutralization System Part Number.

4. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.

5. What is your company’s current maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need due to critical operational mission requirements.

6. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).

a. Provide a detailed quality plan implementing AS9100 (or equivalent).

A. Repair Questions:

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in repairing existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment.

Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying repair or maintenance procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders; State the types of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools utilized for efforts such as this.

2. Demonstrate your ability and experience in repair of the same or similar components which are currently in use on commercial or military helicopters by providing the following information on the same or similar items:

a) Contract Number

b) Procuring Agency

c) Contract Value

d) Number of assets shipped

3. Provide your commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to these manuals and/or ATP used in the depot level repair and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.

4. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, repair or maintenance procedures.

5. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

6. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of this effort.

7. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balances and repair status to your customer.

8. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.

a. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.

i. State the type of test procedures are anticipated for this effort.

ii. State the type of inspection processes anticipated for this effort.

1. NDI/T

2. Destructive testing and inspection.

9. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.

10. If the item cannot be repaired in total, state what your organization can repair.

11. State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort.

12. Discuss any reverse engineering or item replacement opportunities that may be present.

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?

2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?

3. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

4. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.