Request for Information - BARS Survival and Navigation - FA8629-24-R-6004.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE

March 21, 2024

Tracking No. FA8629-24-R-6004

FROM: AFLCMC/WISK

Special Warfare Contracting Office 2275 D St., Area B Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7200

SUBJECT: Request for Information (RFI) - Battlefield Airmen Rapid Refresh and Replenishment System

(BARS) Individual Specialized Equipment – Survival and Navigation

1. NOTICE

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes and market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparing/submitting information in response to this posting. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and/or performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response as instructed later in this posting.

Due to the number of items we are seeking information on, the Government is posting five (5) separate, concurrent RFIs divided out into product categories.

2. BACKGROUND AND SCOPE

The purpose of the Battlefield Airmen Rapid Refresh and Replenishment System (BARS) program is standardization, ordering, and accountability of individual issue equipment for specialized operators, including Air Combat Command’s (ACC) Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Guardian Angel (GA). Special Tactics operators require a broad spectrum of specialized and/or unique equipment items that can be categorized as:

individual equipment (e.g. clothing and protective gear), common equipment (e.g. amphibious, SCUBA, and communications), or mission equipment (e.g. medical and rescue). The items are further classified as initial issue, deployment, or replenishment inventory depending on when the user requires them.

3. CAPABILITY GAP

The Government is seeking equipment with assigned National Stock Numbers (NSNs) to replenish and maintain the inventory in the BARS Distribution Center Warehouse to ensure rapid issuance to specialized operators when required. Specifically, the Government is seeking brand name or equivalent items that meet or exceed the salient characteristics listed in the spreadsheet attached to this notice.

4. INSTRUCTION TO POTENTIAL RESPONDENTS

Interested parties who desire to participate in this SSS/RFI are encouraged to submit responses demonstrating that the items proposed meet or exceed the salient characteristics of the products listed in the attached spreadsheet. Respondents are asked to use the spreadsheet attached to this notice to input product information. Responses shall include the following information:

a. Respondent Data:

Company/Institute Name:

Address:

Point of Contact (to include phone number and email address):

CAGE Code:

Web Page URL:

b. Describe the capability of your product(s) and provide product information and specifications.

Additionally, describe the capability of your product(s) to meet the desired performance requirements.

c. Responses may include but are not limited to:

1) Pictures

2) Brochures

3) Training videos

4) Drawings

d. Rough cost estimate based on an optimum or varied pricing quantities (this is for Government budget planning purposes and will not be considered a bid or binding in any manner).

e. Indicate whether the company is currently performing this type of work/whether the capability can be obtained under an existing Government contract. Provide the contract number(s) and Government points of contact accordingly.

f. Indicate whether the company currently provides this type of work as a commercial solution. In this instance, “commercial item” means an item that is of a type customarily used by the general public or non-Governmental entities for purposes other than Governmental purposes. Please indicate if this item has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public; or has been offered for sale, lease, or license to the general public.

g. Indicate whether all materials used are compliant with the Buy American Act or Berry

Amendment (10 U.S.C. 2533a), as applicable.

h. Please include product warranty terms as applicable, along with any warranty limitations. If product warranty terms are not applicable, please include N/A.

i. Describe any possible product improvements that could be made or are planned for the future for the solution.

5. RESPONSES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

a. The Government may contact respondents to obtain additional information or clarification in order to fully understand a company's response. This may include discussions, site visits, demonstrations, etc. to further the Government's understanding of a proposed solution, as well as a company's understanding of the Government's requirements.

b. Responses shall not exceed 15 pages (including cover page). Include technical and descriptive text and photographs/illustrations to provide sufficient detail. The submitted documentation becomes the property of the United States Government and will not be returned.

c. Respondents shall clearly mark proprietary data with the appropriate markings. Any proprietary information received in response to this request will be properly protected from any unauthorized disclosure. Any material that is not marked will be considered publicly-releasable.

d. Government-contracted contractor support personnel may handle proprietary data submitted in response to this RFI. These support personnel will have signed the same Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) as Government personnel.

e. If you are currently providing your proposed capability on an existing government contract, please identify the contract and a Government POC.

f. Please note that prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DOD contract; the NAICS code for this requirement, if applicable to the company’s capabilities, should be included in the company’s NAICS code listing in SAM. To learn more about this SAM requirement and how to register, please visit the SAM website at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM

g. Responses are due electronically by 12:00PM Eastern time on 19 April 2024 via email to:

Jamie Sclafani Paul Clennon

AFLCMC/WISK AFLCMC/WISN

Contracting Officer Program Manager Jamie.sclafani@us.af.mil paul.clennon@us.af.mil

Marissa Greenleaf

AFLCMC/WISK

Contract Specialist Marissa.greenleaf@us.af.mil

h. This notice may be updated as additional information becomes available. Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by email to the Contracting Officer identified above, with the other individuals identified above copied as a courtesy.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only to identify potential sources for the solution. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM mailto:Jamie.sclafani@us.af.mil mailto:paul.clennon@us.af.mil mailto:Marissa.greenleaf@us.af.mil should not be construed as creating such a commitment or as an authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought.

Jamie Sclafani Contracting Officer

AFLCMC/WISK

Attachment:

Survival and Navigation Spreadsheet