RFI - MODULAR OPEN RADIO FREQUENCY ARCHITECTURE (MORA) ALIGNED RF AMPLIFIER - SYSTEM.pdf

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Title: Modular Open Radio Frequency Architecture (MORA) Aligned RF Amplifier – System.

Description:

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

MORA Aligned RF Amplifier System Request For Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type: Sources Sought Solicitation Number: W56KGY-25-R-KC01 Classification Code: 58 - Communication, detection, & coherent radiation equipment NAICS Code: Computer and Electronic Product manufacturing/334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing Set Aside: N/A

Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command

Command Location: ACC - APG (W56KGY) Division C 6565 Surveillance Loop Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-1846 United States

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY - This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. No formal solicitation package is available. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government.

Interested parties may identify their capability to meet all or portions of the requirements by submitting: A white paper, technical data, qualification and certification test data, logistics documentation and/or past performance data via DoD Safe. This data must be provided to this office no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on March 26, 2025. Only responses received by this date will be considered.

REQUIREMENTS

Description: This is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes, as part of a market survey on potential sources and emerging technologies in support of development of requirements and acquisition strategy for a MORA Aligned RF Amplifier system. The system is intended to be vehicle mounted and will provide RF distribution and amplification across a wide frequency range. The system will provide a common RF interface from various vehicle systems for distribution to transmit antennas. Control of the system will be via MORA Version 2.5 standard. A copy of the requirements will be provided through Department of Defense (DoD) Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) upon request. All requests for the draft requirements must be made no later than 05 March 2025.

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White Paper: The Government requests that interested parties submit white papers, via DoD Safe, that fully describe their system capabilities with respect to the performance levels as stated in the draft requirements in detail. The White paper should contain:

1. Describe the solution’s technical specifications and benefits.

a. Provide information on the performance/capabilities against the draft specification.

2. Assessment of technology and integration readiness levels of currently available solutions.

a. Describe the development/integration effort, if needed, to achieve a TRL 7 solution. To include cost and schedule.

3. Provide a non-binding rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for the procurement of

50, 100, and 250 systems.

Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a white paper. White paper submissions cannot exceed 10 pages. Responses and questions should be marked Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and are controlled under DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D. To obtain a copy of these documents for review purposes, your eligibility will have to be verified by the Government. At this time, this RFI is only requesting comments back from verified Cleared Defense Contractors with an active Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

RESPONDING TO THIS RFI

Any interested party shall submit a white paper in response to the above capabilities. The white paper shall be due no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on March 26, 2025. The response date denoted on SAM.Gov shall hold precedence.

Vendors may submit any questions related to this RFI no later than March 19, 2025.

Response Format

RFI responses are limited to ten (10) pages, including cover and administrative pages. All RFI responses shall include the following:

Company name, company address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), DUNS Number, CAGE code, point of contact, e-mail address, telephone number, and fax number. Additionally, please state if your company is foreign owned, either directly or indirectly.

Certification of business size (large or small) under NAICS code 541511 "Custom Computer Programming Services". Also provide socioeconomic categories if a small business (i.e. large, small disadvantage, veteran-owned, woman-owned, etc.).

Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI in Microsoft Word Office compatible format. Responses shall be written using a 12-point font size or larger.

This RFI is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect cost or charges will arise as a result of the submission of a company's or corporation's information.

The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damage for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations and requirements.

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The Government does not guarantee that this RFI will result in a Request for Proposal (RFP) or contract award. The Government will not provide reimbursement for any costs incurred by vendors who respond to this RFI.

All questions relating to this notice shall be sent via email to the below with the Subject, (MORA Aligned Amplified RF Modulator RFI Question - "Your Company Name"):

Ms. Kellie R. Clavijo (kellie.r.clavijo.civ@army.mil), Contract Specialist Mr. Jay Kent (jay.a.kent.ctr@army.mil), Technical POC Ms. Ann Minniti (antonetta.minniti.civ@army.mil), Technical POC

All submissions related to the RFI should be submitted through Department of Defense (DoD) Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) with the “Short Note to the Recipients:”, MORA Aligned Amplified RF Modulator RFI Question – [Your Company Name]. Please select “Encrypt every file (REQUIRED FOR CUI, PII, AND PHI)” and send to:

Ms. Kellie R. Clavijo (kellie.r.clavijo.civ@army.mil), Contract Specialist Mr. Jay Kent (jay.a.kent.ctr@army.mil, Technical POC Ms. Ann Minniti (antonetta.minniti.civ@army.mil), Technical POC U.S. Army, PM EW&C, ATTN: SFAE-IEW-EW, Mr. Jay Kent, 6631 Cyber St, Building 5100, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005

To request a copy of the draft requirements, vendors should provide DUNS Number, CAGE code, address that coincides with the CAGE code, point of contact, e-mail address, and telephone number to the below POC NLT 05 March 2025:

Ms. Alison T. Powell, alison.t.powell.civ@army.mil

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation PART 10.001, the results of this Market Survey will primarily be used to develop the Government's acquisition approach and will be used to determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist. This is NOT a request for proposal and does not constitute any obligation by the Government to award a contract based on the findings from the survey. The Government will not reimburse interested sources or respondents to notice, or any follow-on notice, for any costs incurred in association with this announcement or for subsequent exchange of information. All requests for further information must be in writing and via email; telephonic requests for additional information will not be honored.

Contact Information:

Contracting Office Address

DIV C HQ CECOM CONTRACTING CTR

6565 SURVEILLANCE LOOP

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005-1846

Primary Points of Contact:

Ms. Kellie R. Clavijo (kellie.r.clavijo.civ@army.mil), Contract Specialist Mr. Jay Kent (jay.a.kent.ctr@army.mil), Technical POC Ms. Ann Minniti (antonetta.minniti.civ@army.mil), Technical POC mailto:kellie.r.clavijo.civ@army.mil mailto:kellie.r.clavijo.civ@army.mil mailto:alison.t.powell.civ@army.mil mailto:kellie.r.clavijo.civ@army.mil