Request for Information (W80RA6-10-25C).pdf

Request for Information

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.

Solicitations are not available at this time. 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. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.GOV. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

1. Agency: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone in support of the U.S Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) is conducting market research to obtain capability information in support of U.S. Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) in accordance with FAR 15.201(e).

2. Contracting Office Address: Army Contracting Command, Army Contracting Center- Redstone Office:

CCAM-CAD-B

3. Notice Type: Special Notice

4. Reference Number: PANRSA-25-P-0000-011089

5. Title: 9721-A Secondary Calibration System

6. Classification Code: 5965 Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers

7. NAICS Code: 334310 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing

8. Response Date: 16 April 2025

9. Primary Points of Contact: Lisa Armes, Contracting Officer at lisa.s.armes.civ@army.mil & Taylor Siskoff, Contract Specialist at taylor.c.siskoff.civ@army.mil

10. Description: The US Army Contracting Command-Redstone, Operations, Services, & Training Division, plans to obtain information to serve as market research to help identify potential sources that can provide a brand name purchase of one (1) 9721-A Secondary Calibration System, one that will include the following:

9721-A-- Hardware for 9721-A Basic Microphone Calibration System.

AN-0081---

Mains Cable GB 3x1,5mm2 BS 1363A (M) to IEC 60320/C5 (F) 2,5m (8.2ft) max.+70°C (158°F)

AN-0082---

Mains Cable EU 3x0,75mm2 CEE 7 (M) to IEC 60320/C5 (F) 2m (6.7ft) max.+70°C (158°F)

AN-0083---

Mains Cable JP 3x18AWG NEMA 1-15 (M) to IEC 60320/C5 (F) 2,0m (6.6ft) max.+70°C (158°F) mailto:lisa.s.armes.civ@army.mil mailto:taylor.c.siskoff.civ@army.mil

AN-0101---

Mains Cable GB 3x1mm2 BS 1363 (M) to IEC 60320/C13 (F) 1m (3.3ft) max.+70°C (158°F)

AN-0102---

Mains Cable EU 3x0,75mm2 CEE 7 (M) to IEC 60320/C13 (F) 1.0m (3.3ft) max.+70°C (158°F)

AN-0103---

Mains Cable JP 3x18AWG JIS C8302 with ground (M) to C13 (F) 1,0m (3,3ft) max.+70°C (158°F)

BE-0168---

Technical Documentation, Manual in English, for Condenser Microphones Type 4160 and Type

BP-1422---

Product Data, for 1/2" Microphone Preamplifier - Type 2669

UA-9721-A--

Sub-assembly for 9721A Microphone Calibration System - 1/2" Comparison 20 - 20k Hz and Frequency Response 20 - 50k Hz.

SHIPPING-3

Shipping Fee - Standard, 20 kg to 50 kg

-7797—N Basic Electroacoustic Calibration Software

M1S-7797—N 1-year Software Support Agreement for 7797 Basic Electroacoustic Software

WT-9649--N Microphone Calibration Software, including Manual

M1S-9649—N 1-year Software Support Agreement for WT-9649 Microphone Calibration Software

BK-0058---

System Installation per day (Excl. travel & accommodations)

BK-0060---

On-site training per day (Excl. travel & accommodations)

BK-0075---

Travel & Living Expenses

This RFI will utilize NAICS Code 334310.

11. Place of Contract Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL

12. Set Aside: TBD

13. Responses: Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a white paper.

White papers in Microsoft Word for Office 2000 compatible format are 16 April 2025 at 2:00pm CST (Central Standard Time). Responses shall be limited to 3 pages and submitted via e-mail only to the Points of Contact provided above. 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. The following information must be included in the response:

1. Full company name.

2. Identify business size

3. Identify Socio-economic status as applicable.

4. Include Point of Contacts (POCs): name, position, office and mobile telephone numbers and email address.

The response date for this market research is 16 April 2025. No phone calls will be accepted. All responses to this RFI may be submitted via e-mail to the following POCs: Lisa Armes, Contracting Officer at lisa.s.armes.civ@army.mil & Taylor Siskoff, Contract Specialist at taylor.c.siskoff.civ@army.mil mailto:lisa.s.armes.civ@army.mil mailto:taylor.c.siskoff.civ@army.mil