Request For Information - Weapons Test Facility Ballistic Data.pdf

Request for Information (RFI) Weapons Test Facility (WTF) Ballistic Data

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for systems that provide ballistic data and shot placement for use in small caliber (≤.50 Cal) testing. This preferred data must include bullet flight, muzzle velocity, accuracy, and muzzle energy. The system must be able to function with fully automatic weaponry. The equipment must be simple to use and require less than three personnel to function. The equipment must be able to function in an indoor range up to 50m. Equipment must be capable to export data to Windows computer; common software (i.e. Excel) is preferable. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.

The Government does not own or have access to the data for these items. The Government has determined that this system is a commercial item. Commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalog or price lists or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply.

Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.

Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

DISCLAIMER

This request for information is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract because of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the WTF Ballistic Data requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

3. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort:

a. No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability.

Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question. If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letter, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this RFI is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling.

b. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

5. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the PCO, Charles H.

Harris at charles.harris.3@us.af.mil and Contracting Specialist, Melissa Wells at melissa.wells.5@us.af.mil

Request for Information (RFI) Weapons Test Facility Ballistic Data

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for systems that provide ballistic data and shot placement for use in small caliber (≤.50 Cal) testing. Preferred data to include bullet flight, muzzle velocity, accuracy, and muzzle energy. The system must be able to function with fully automatic weaponry. The equipment must be simple to use and require less than three personnel to function. The equipment must be able to function in an indoor range up to 50m. Equipment must be capable to export data to Windows computer; common software (i.e.

Excel) is preferable.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Weapons Test Facility Ballistic Data Upgrade

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: _____

NOTE: For the proper NAICS code, consult with the Buyer/PCO Based on the Government proposed NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

• System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)

• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business Monday, March 24 at 3:00 PM EST. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email.

Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses must be sent via email to the following:

• Melissa Wells at melissa.wells.5@us.af.mil

• Charles H. Harris at charles.harris.3@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the PCO and Contracting Specialist.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?

2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?

3. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

4. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.