Sources Sought - AMP ELRFs-Revised.docx

Sources Sought Notice for: Production Capabilities to produce Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) Eye safe Laser Range Finder (ELRFs)

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for the production of 20 Ea. Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) Eye safe Laser Range Finder (ELRFs) in support of the M1A2T Abrams Tank. Specifically, the purpose of this notice is to gain current knowledge in the capabilities, qualifications, and interest from members of industry, both small and large business communities, which currently possess the production capabilities to produce them.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This is a request for information on capabilities and interest and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP); submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and the U.S. Government (USG) assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. Data submitted in response to this market survey will not be returned.

NOTES:

1) This is capabilities only request for information.

2) Any potential or future workload requirements would be identified at a later date under a separate requirement.

ITEM DESCRIPTION. Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) Eye safe Laser Range Finder (ELRF).

EXPERIENCE QUESTIONAIRE. The USG is interested in identifying manufacturers capable of producing AMP ELRFs.

1. How long has your company been in business and what is your experience in manufacturing AMP ELRFs?

2. If you were awarded a contract to produce AMP ELRFs, how long after contract award could you deliver?

3. If you have produced AMP ELRFs or an equivalent for the US Government, please provide the contract number associated with the work.

4. Any other pertinent information you care to enclose?

INTERESTED PARTIES. The Government requests interested parties to submit a tailored capability statement that clearly details current capabilities and capacities and also a company brochure (if available). Your capabilities must outline your current experience in the manufacturing and quality verification processes and procedures highlighted above (Inquiries 1-4) and all others you would bring to bear in manufacturing this product. All proprietary information should be marked as such. The description should also include any anticipated needs for sub-tier contracting.

This information shall include:

a. Name of company, address, telephone number, email address, point of contact, CAGE code, DUNS number, Tax ID number, and business size information;

b. A summary that includes a brief description of the contractor's capabilities to include: parent organizations, name, address, point of contact identification and email address, website, potential partnering/teaming arrangements, and capabilities;

c. A description of the company's existing production capacities;

d. A description of facilities, storage, equipment, manufacturing processes, inspection capability, personnel, and Quality Management System certifications or standards used;

e. Responses to the four inquiries listed above.

f. Any and all information provided shall include a description of the proposed technology specifics including technological capabilities and relevant applications.

Responses will be reviewed by U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) and PEO-Ground Combat Systems personnel only and will be held in a confidential manner. Submitted documentation will not be returned.

Submission Information:

Responses to this sources sought synopsis should be submitted no later than 60 Days from date of posting via email. Interested firms should provide their address, point of contact information with telephone number and e-mail address. The Point of Contact for this action is:

Terrie D. Legette Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) 6501 E. Eleven Mile Road Detroit Arsenal, MI 48397-5000 Email: terrie.d.legette.civ@army.mil