Fiber Optic Tool and Repair Kit RFI.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

FIBER OPTIC TOOL AND REPAIR KIT

Product Manager Maintenance Support System (PdM MSS) Program Manager Combat Support Systems (PM CSS)

General Information

Description This Sources Sought/RFI notice is issued by the United States Marine Corps (USMC), Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), Program Manager Combat Support Systems (PM CSS), Product Manager Maintenance Support Systems (PdM MSS). PM CSS is currently exploring the market for a fiber optic tool and repair kit that is capable of rapid deployment to austere locations.

The USMC is seeking information to identify sources with the capability to provide lifecycle maintenance, repair, sustainment, technical training, and technical and warranty support for fiber optics test and repair kit to include but not limited to hardware, software, and accessories to provide end-to-end testing of ground field-level end items.

The fiber optic repair kit is required to repair and sustain Tactical Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies (TFOCA) and Mixed Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies (MFOCA) in austere environments. The kit must include a fusion splicer that supports 1, 2, and 4 strands of 900- and 250-micron fibers with a splice protector that fits and melts over the splice. The kit must include an enclosure over the entire spliced portion of the cable when in use. The pieces of equipment in the kit must strip, cleave, fusion splice, and protect all four fiber strands. A transit case is required to hold and transport all equipment. The kit must be able to be organically sustained by the Marine Corps.

The entity will be able to provide the services listed above and integrate the fiber optic tool and repair kit with the hardware and accessories required for the Marine Corps.

The system needs to meet Class II requirements of MIL-PRF-28800 for operation and transportation in the field environment and requires an Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking.

The answers provided in response to this Request for Information (RFI) could aid the government in determining its acquisition strategy. Offerors are encouraged to share information about potential solutions, even if the solution does not fully meet the characteristics described in this RFI.

Responses Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a white paper in Microsoft Office Word 2016 or compatible format no later than 22 May 2025, 3:00 PM EST. Responses shall be written in Times New Roman single spaced 12-point font. Responses shall be submitted via email only to: Mark Denhup at mark.denhup2@usmc.mil or Cheryl Dunn at cheryl.dunn.civ@usmc.mil. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

(1) Section 1 of the white paper shall provide administrative information. Administrative information shall include at a minimum:

· Name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and email of designated point of contact (POC).

· Business website

· Business type and number of employees (large business, small business, small-disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small-disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business).

· Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID and Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code (if your company has these).

· Recommended contracting strategy (Commercial, Noncommercial, Firm Fixed price, Cost).

· The facility security clearance of the offeror or the ability to acquire one (if available but not required).

· Do you have a viable Federal Supply Schedule that can support this procurement? If so, provide your GSA Schedule information to include the category of products provided.

Section 1 of the white paper shall be limited to one page.

(2) Section 2 of the white paper shall provide information on the products and services each offeror can offer with respect to the fiber optic tool and repair kit. Offerors shall address the following in their RFI response:

· Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) with justification; identify maturity shortfalls and associated costs and risks.

· If the system is not currently in full-rate production, is the system design complete and stable to enter low-rate production.

· Supply Chain Management and risks addressing long lead items (defined as greater than 1 year) and critical components.

· Production capacity and scalability and schedule to maximum production rate with existing facilities.

· Lead time from contract award to first delivery.

· Identify the minimum sustainment rate to ensure continuous production.

Section 2 of the white paper shall be limited to 20 pages per variant type.

(3) Enclosure 1 of the white paper shall contain test data or reports discussing but not limited to:

· Drop resistance

· Water resistance

· Dust resistance

· Applicable Fibers (Single Mode and/or Multimode)

· Average Splice Loss

· Splice Time

· Tension Test

· Return Loss of Splice

· Dimensions and Weight

· Power Source

Questions Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing via email to Mark Denhup at mark.denhup2@usmc.mil or Cheryl Dunn at cheryl.dunn.civ@usmc.mil no later than 06 May 2025. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 06 May 2025 will be answered.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This RFI has been issued solely for information and planning purposes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.215-3. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items and/or services contained in this notice. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Marine Corps is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders 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 responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Responses may not include classified material. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation if one is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the SAM.Gov (https://.sam.gov/) website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.