RFI Advanced Uncooled Thermal Integration Efforts.docx

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Advanced Uncooled Thermal Integration Efforts Request for Information (RFI) Background:

The United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center is performing market research to inform future system level requirements and/or prototype development/build efforts which integrate next generation uncooled thermal sensors. The desired systems shall incorporate Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) thermal sensors. These thermal sensors will be compliant with a TBD Interface Control Document and will be lens-less. The system integrators will need to design an appropriate lens for the application that will interface with the sensors to demonstrate the advanced capability and prove out Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6+ by being assessed in a relevant environment. Responses including complete systems and/or individual capabilities/expertise listed below are welcome. Proposed systems should focus on showcasing these advanced sensors in systems that are optimized for low Size, Weight, and Power and Cost (SWaP-C).

Requested Information:

The C5ISR Center requests the following information:

1. Company Information

· Company Name

· Business designation (Traditional, Nontraditional).

· Company Address

· RFI Technical POC Name, Email Address, and Phone number

· RFI Business/Contract POC Name, Email Address, and Phone number

· CAGE Code

· Facility Clearance Level

· Joint Certification Program (JCP) DD Form 2345 (JCP Home (dla.mil))

2. Technical Information

The technical information is contained in a CUI attachment. See directions below on how to request access.

Submission Requirements:

Submission of vendor capabilities and technologies which relate to the RFI.

a. Existing technology and how it addresses the requirements or how it can be modified to address the requirements.

b. Relevant experience in integrating EO/IR sensors into Prototype Systems, especially in the areas defined above. Detail any relevant expertise with EO/IR integration related to any Program of Record or fielded systems and how it relates to the areas defined above or offers risk reduction.

c. Innovative/novel solutions for addressing requirements or planned research in the technology areas along with timelines to expected deliverables.

d. Assessment of the Technical Maturity/Technology Readiness Level of technology.

e. Submission of a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost to meet the desired integration timelines and prototype quantities or to provide the specific capabilities detailed below.

f. Any comments, questions, or concerns regarding the requested sensor integration and prototype build or on the other capabilities requested.

Submission Instructions:

All documents shall be portion marked IAW DoDM 5200.01-V2. Submission of proprietary and other sensitive information shall be marked and identified with disposition instructions (submitted material will not be returned).

· Subject line should be: Advanced Uncooled Thermal Integration Efforts.

· The RFI response shall be limited to 5 pages.

· Unclassified responses must be to: usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@army.mil.

· Responses with CUI must be sent encrypted via DoD SAFE submitted via DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/). If you require a DoD SAFE drop link, please contact usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@army.mil.

· For submission of SECRET or higher classification material to C5ISR Center, please contact usarmy.apg.devcom-c5-isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@mail.smil.mil.

· Responses submitted by contractors that contain U.S. classified military information (CMI) generated in conjunction with a DOD program should be classified in accordance with the applicable Security Classification Guide (SCG). Please include a copy of the SCG with the submission. Only U.S. citizens are authorized to respond to this RFI.

Access to additional technical details (If applicable):

This RFI provides general public release requirements ONLY. Additional technical detail is available in Attachment 01 to this RFI, entitled Attachment 01 Technical Information. Attachment 01 is controlled, containing Control Unclassified Information (CUI), therefore, is not available for general release. To gain access to the controlled document, your company/entity must be certified by the Joint Certification Program (JCP). To request download of the controlled attachment, you must click on the document title to request access. Please enter the reason for requesting access and with your JCP certification number and CAGE code. Once approved, you will be granted permission to access the controlled document. You may request access to the controlled document until the RFI submission response window has closed.

Note: Please contact the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office for any inquiries regarding the Joint Certification Program. The web link for JCP is JCP Home (dla.mil).

Questions and Requests for Clarification:

Questions and requests for clarification of information must be submitted to: usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@army.mil (UNCLASSIFIED) or usarmy.apg.devcom-c5-isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@mail.smil.mil (CLASSIFIED) no later than 5 calendar days following RFI posting. NOTE: If you are sending a CLASSIFIED question, please send a courtesy email to the UNCLASSIFIED mailbox to notify of the request on the Classified side.

Questions with CUI shall be submitted via DOD SAFE. If you require a drop link, please contact usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@army.mil. Questions and requests will only be accepted in writing; phone calls will not be accepted.

Requests shall be submitted only to the email address specified above. Any other forms of request for additional information will not be honored.

Response Due Date: 30 Calendar Days after release

Data Rights:

It is desirable that data be received with unlimited rights to the Government. If a proposed solution to this RFI shall include any data rights restrictions, responses should clearly denote anticipated assertions. It is also recognized that proprietary data may be included with the information provided. If so, it is the responsibility of the interested party submitting data to clearly mark such proprietary information and clearly separate it from the unrestricted information as an addendum. No Classified data shall be provided via email.

Disclaimer:

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.202 (e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No award is intended as a result of this notice. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred by respondents in response to this RFI, or for participating in information exchange regarding details of the RFI.

Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. The Army does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. Respondents should not construe this synopsis as a commitment for any purpose. Respondents will not individually be notified of the results of any government assessments. The Government's evaluation of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business designation (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, EDWOSB.).

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