Request for Information - Coded Target Marker 25R5030.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE

04 Oct 2024

Tracking No. FA8629-25-R-5030

FROM: AFLCMC/WISK

Special Warfare Contracting Office 1895 Fifth Street Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7200

SUBJECT: Request for Information (RFI) – Coded Target Marker

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.

2. BACKGROUND AND SCOPE

The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Special Warfare (SW) Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing hand-held devices that combine the capabilities in Section 3 below. For SW missions, combining these capabilities into single systems can provide benefit to the user, including reducing the number of items carried on mission, reduced Size, Weight and Power (SWAP), fewer cables, and reduced cost.

The SW program office seeks information on the best available Systems that provide optimum capability with minimal SWAP and Cost. All laser devices must be on the USAF Safety Center Laser Systems “Approved Systems” listing, with FDA approval or DoD waiver as applicable.

This RFI seeks systems in production, however vendors are encouraged to submit roadmaps showing near-term (1-2 years) planned improvements to proposed solutions.

3. CAPABILITY

SW operators use a family of subsystems, enabling SW operations across the full range of military operations.

Various SW missions require operators to accurately determine the position of a person or object, to illuminate the same object, or to mark the object with a laser operating in a specific Infrared (IR) band. Minimizing Size, Weight and Power (SWAP) and maximizing interoperability with body-worn systems is optimal.

Issues:

- Excessive SWAP, sometimes driven by single-purpose items (laser range finders/pointers or designators separate from systems capable of viewing same systems).

- Cable management/entanglement and unapproved wireless protocols for classified systems

- Proprietary or unique power systems (batteries and/or cables) that support only one device

- Cost of multiple devices for operators requiring more than one laser capability.

- Some devices are too heavy to mount on weapons, requiring operators to take hands off weapons and eyes off targets to use their targeting device(s).

4. REQUIREMENTS

The system should be available with a man-portable ruggedized case with extra batteries. Respondents should provide weight and dimensions for transport of their product both with and without the pelican case.

Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) Multi-purpose system that provides the following capabilities in a small form factor solution:

- Near Infrared (NIR) pulsed pointer

- Visible and NIR aiming laser(s)

- NIR illuminator

- 1064Nm PRF coded marker

- Weight <1.5lbs

- Hand-held and capable of mounting on MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail and being operated when mounted on weapon (remote control)

- Compliance with appropriate Environmental requirements from Mil STD 810G or 810H, for use in dismounted, world-wide employment and carriage at unpressurized altitudes up to 25,000 feet MSL

Key System Attributes (KSAs) Interested parties will also provide the following information:

- Shock tolerance for repeated use on weapons

- Size and weight including batteries

- Effective range of each laser

- PRF code-reading capability

- Laser specifications for each laser to include power, divergence, and spot size as appropriate.

- Run time (specify battery type, number of batteries).

- Repair concept to include list of repairable components

- Recommended training deliverable(s)

- Estimated cost including any price discounts for larger quantities

5. INSTRUCTION TO POTENTIAL RESPONDENTS

Interested parties are requested to provide responses that demonstrate they presently have the technology and qualifications to provide the system described above. 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

Pursuant to NAICS Code 339920, Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing, size standard 750 employees, state whether the company is:

Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified Women-Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned

Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified SBA Certification Date: SBA Graduation Date:

State whether the company is domestically or foreign-owned (if foreign, indicate the country of ownership).

State whether the respondent is interested in being a prime or subcontractor for this requirement.

b. Describe the capability of your product or products and provide product information and specifications. Additionally, describe the capability of your product(s) to meet the desired performance requirements listed below. If you are proposing development to integrate existing or new subsystems, clearly describe your approach.

c. Responses may include but are not limited to:

1) Pictures

2) Training videos

3) Architecture views

4) Drawings

5) Associations or connectivity with other end items/systems

6) Test results to support meeting threshold and objective requirements

7) Ability to deliver 2 units within 6 months after receipt of order

d. Rough cost estimate (i.e. rough order of magnitude (ROM)) 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).

1) If development and/or integration is required to meet the system requirements, the Government also needs an estimate of the development cost based on complexity (for planning purposes only) to include PHS&T, such as warranties, portable storage, special tooling required, and training.

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 or not 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. Indicate whether all materials used are in compliance with the Buy American Act or Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. 2533a), as applicable.

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

h. Include any spare parts that would potentially be included.

i. Provide the details of NET training including process and cost.

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

k. Describe any risks associated with the fulfillment of this projected requirement. This can include technical or schedule risks associated with development, key performance parameters, etc.

l. Please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, and FAR 52.219-33, Non-Manufacturer Rule, would be achieved in the event the Government sets this requirement aside for small business. Include specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc. If subcontracts are to be used, provide the anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses, including foreign, will be used. If this effort is not set-aside for small business, small business utilization will be considered. Large and small businesses should provide a reasonable expectation for small business utilization as a percent of total contract value as well as supporting rationale for the recommended percentage.

6. 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. Broad industry participation for this RFI is encouraged. U.S. and non-U.S. firms are permitted to respond.

g. 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

h. Responses are due electronically by 12:00PM Eastern time on 01 Nov 2024 via email to:

Jamie Sclafani

AFLCMC/WISK

Contracting Officer jamie.sclafani@us.af.mil

Ronald Sherrill

AFLCMC/WISN

Sr. Program Manager ronald.sherrill.3.ctr@us.af.mil

Jarrett Sainz, Capt, USAF

AFLCMC/WISN

Enabling Equipment IPT Lead jarrett.sainz@us.af.mil

i. 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 should not be construed as creating such a commitment or as an authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought.

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