REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOOMSDAY 9MAR2026.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION- SOURCES SOUGHT

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THERE WILL NOT BE SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S Government to form a binding contract. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this Notice. All interested parties should send company and/or descriptive literature, responses to the questions contained within the sources sought, and any comments and/or questions to Roxanne Barbaris, Contracting Officer, at roxanne.barbaris.civ@army.mil and Alyson Scholz, Contract Specialist, at alyson.n.scholz.civ@army.mil. All responses should be received no later than Wednesday, March 18 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. All questions and comments must be in Microsoft Word or Excel and sent to the email listed above; no telephone calls will be accepted. No office calls or one-on-one meetings shall be requested or held related to this RFI. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This is an RFI only and the Government is not obligated to execute a contract in response to this RFI or commit the Government in any way.

Purpose: Request for Information – Sources Sought, The US Army Communications-Electronic Command (CECOM) is conducting a Market Survey to identify potential sources with the capability to provide maintenance support for the AN/USC-28(V) Satellite Communication Sets (SCS) and the Charon Merged Emulator.

The intent of this RFI is to gauge industry capabilities, and relevant experience to support the AN/USC-28(V) Satellite Communication Sets (SCS) and the Charon Merged Emulator.

The scope of this requirement includes, but is not limited to:

• Depot-level repair and overhaul of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs), and end-items for both Airborne and Ground-based systems.

• Providing Field Maintenance Technician (FMT) support.

• Testing, inspection, and certification of equipment.

The table of parts to be supported is detailed in the attached table. These components include processors, modulators, converters, power supplies, and circuit card assemblies.

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The Government does not own a complete technical data package (TDP) required to design, develop, or manufacture all components of the AN/USC-28(V) system. Interested sources will need to demonstrate their ability to successfully perform the required maintenance and repairs, potentially through reverse engineering or by possessing existing data and expertise.

Industry Day: This acquisition will not have its own Industry Day.

Estimated Ordering Period/Period of Performance: three-year (36 month) ordering period and two (twelve month) option period.

Place of Contract Performance: There are multiple places of performance which are determined at the delivery/task order level.

Contract Type: This contractual effort shall be executed under a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract structure.

Major Test Support Services: Work on the contract will include experience in the five expected test support areas which may be further defined in the final PWS:

1. Depot Repair and Overhaul Services- This is the primary operational function of the contract. It includes receiving government equipment, performing Test and Inspection (T&I), conducting repairs on Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs), and performing complete system overhauls to restore equipment to "Condition Code A" (fully serviceable).

2. Government Property (GFP) Management and Accountability- The contractor is responsible for the complete lifecycle management of all Government-Furnished Property. This includes maintaining a real-time digital inventory (Total Asset Visibility), managing depot storage, tracking assets, handling shipments with proper documentation (DD Form 1149, DD Form 250), and ensuring audit readiness for government inspections.

3. Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action (FRACAS)- A critical requirement is the implementation of a formal FRACAS program. The contractor must capture and analyze all system failures, identify root causes, report findings monthly (CDRL A001), and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability and prevent recurring issues.

4. Obsolescence (DMSMS) Management- The contractor must run a proactive program to manage Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS). This involves identifying parts that are becoming obsolete, assessing the risk, developing mitigation strategies (like last time buys or redesigns), and reporting the status in quarterly working groups.

5. Configuration Management and Control- The contractor is required to strictly adhere to the established Configuration Baseline. Any change that impacts the system's form, fit, or function requires a formal Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) and government approval before implementation. This ensures all modifications are controlled, documented, and approved.

Contract Management Expectation: All contract management personnel, including the Contract Manager, will be provided by the Prime Contractor. The Contract Manager will be responsible for the management and execution of the entire contract, as well as only point of contract authorized to interface with the Government, including the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), on behalf of the contract. All material purchases and Other Direct Costs (ODC) will be the responsibility of the prime contractor.

Respond to the following Request for Information (RFI) in Arial font size 12 in no more than 15 pages in length.

Interested sources must send a capability statement to the Primary Point of Contact listed above. The response must include the following information:

· Company Name, CAGE code, and DUNS Number.

· Company Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, and Email Address.

· Business size status (e.g., Small Business, Woman-Owned, etc.).

· A statement demonstrating the company possesses, or can obtain, the necessary technical expertise, facilities, personnel, and equipment to perform the requirements outlined in this announcement.

· Be aware, if the Government plans to use a cost-type contract so offerors must have an accounting system capable of reporting all costs incurred in accordance with the criteria set forth in FAR subpart 31.2

· Responses to the Contractor Questionnaire below.

The intent of this Sources Sought announcement is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and to assist in determining the best acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. This announcement does not guarantee a contract award.

Contractor Questionnaire

Please provide detailed responses to the following:

1. Company Overview: Provide a summary of your company, its core competencies, and management structure.

2. Past Performance: Describe your company's past experience on projects similar in scope and complexity to this requirement (depot-level maintenance of military satellite or communication systems). Please include contract numbers, a brief description of the work, period of performance, and a customer point of contact.

3. Technical Capability: Describe your company's capabilities and experience in performing depot-level repair, overhaul, testing, and certification for complex electronic systems, including LRUs and SRUs.

4. Addressing Data Gaps: How will your organization address the absence of complete drawings, specifications, technical data, and test procedures for the required components?

5. DMSMS & Obsolescence Management: Describe your company's experience in managing obsolescence issues. Does your company utilize a Program and Assessment Tool for tracking and mitigating obsolescence? Please elaborate.

6. Field Support: Describe your experience providing Field Maintenance Technician (FMT) support for government systems.

7. Configuration Management: Describe your company's experience with configuration management, including the process for handling Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and other configuration control documents.

8. Facility: Describe the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods/services you provide. Confirm if your company possesses the necessary facility security clearances to handle classified materials and information.

1. Please identify your company’s size standard per the primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)811213, Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance.)