RFI Stinger Missile Trainer.docx

Request for Information 18 June 2024

United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) on behalf of, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)

The purpose of this Sources Sought is to provide industry the opportunity to identify themselves as interested sources capable of meeting the requirement of providing Virtual Stinger Missile Training Kit and a Train-the Trainer to support both internal and partner forces training objectives. To fulfill this requirement the Virtual Stinger Missile Training Kits should include everything required to provide a simulated training environment for a 2-person Stinger team and at a minimum include the following salient characteristics.

· Wheeled Transportation/Storage Cases capable of protecting entire system securely for transportation.

· 2 VR Headsets sets for Gunner and Team Chief to include any of the following for operation: computers, batteries, chargers, calibration kit, sensors, required for utilization and functional use.

· Simulated Stinger Weapon System (Wireless)-Simulated Binoculars (Wireless).

· Windows OS 10 or 11

· Software required to perform virtual training and scenario development with at least 50 preloaded scenarios with 3D models included.

· Minimum four virtual environments (urban, artic, desert, & woodland.)

· 220volt International Power Kit

· 12-month warranty with helpdesk support.

The shipping address will be 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), JBLM, WA 98433.

The information sought herein shall not be construed as a request for quote (RFQ) or as an obligation or commitment on the part of the Government to acquire any product or service. There shall be no basis for claims against the Government because of information submitted in response to this Sources Sought.

INTERESTED SOURCES CAPABLE OF FULFILLING THIS REQUIREMENT shall submit documentation addressing all required elements listed herein; providing only a reference to a website is unacceptable for purposes of this announcement and will not be considered or reviewed. All proprietary or corporate data received shall be clearly identified and shall be protected from release to sources outside the Government. Contractors interested in providing this product should be registered in the System for Award Management (https://sam.gov). Contractors responding to this Sources Sought are asked to provide the following information: Company's full name and address, CAGE and UEI number, applicable North American Industry Classification Standards (NAICS) and business size (whether they are a large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone, woman-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, historically black college or university and/or minority service institute), address, and a point of contact. Respondents should advise the Government of pending changes in the business size status. In addition, any additional documentation they consider relevant.

FINAL DETERMINATION: Information received from this Notice will be used to determine if a competitive solicitation will be issued.

Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to cadien.o.vaccianna.mil@socom.mil . All responses shall be submitted by 09:00 AM EST by 24 June 2024. Respondents are cautioned that due to file size limitations and e-mail security protocols, there is a risk that not all correspondence will be received by this office. It is the interested parties' responsibility to ensure receipt of all e-mail correspondence. If receipt has not been acknowledged within 24 hours, please kindly resend your email.