Sources Sought DSESTS ED.pdf

Sources Sought

Direct Support Electrical System Test Set (DSESTS), Embedded Diagnostics (ED), Bradley Power and Diagnostics Components and

Software

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution unlimited.

1. Purpose. The Program Executive Office for Ground Combat Systems (PEO GCS), Program Management Office Main Battle Tank Systems (PM MBTS) seeking feedback to determine the level of interest among qualified contractors in providing Embedded Diagnostic (ED) and Direct Support Electrical Systems Test Set (DSESTS) components, software for the Unites States (US) Army and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Ground Combat Systems, services for the repair of DSESTS components, DSESTS fault isolation down to individual components of a circuit card, troubleshooting and configuration of DSESTS.

The Market Survey Questionnaire will provide the Government with a better understanding of the capabilities of industry/companies as potential sources. It will identify the contractors who may possess the required technical expertise, facilities resources, and demonstrated experience. The projected contract Period of Performance will be five years.

This is NOT a pre-solicitation notice. This notice does not constitute an Invitation to Bid or Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a solicitation, and no award shall be made on the basis of this notice. Responses to this Market Survey Questionnaire are voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Market Survey Questionnaire. Data submitted in response to this Market Survey Questionnaire will not be returned. There is no formal solicitation available at this time, no solicitation will be issued against this notice, and this request for information does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation.

Disclaimer: The Government is not responsible for the public disclosure of unmarked data received in response to this sources sought. Accordingly, the potential offeror shall ensure that technical data provided in response to this Market Survey Questionnaire shall be appropriately marked (i.e. proprietary) to ensure proper Government handling of the data. Should the Government need to reproduce the protected data for distribution purposes between Government offices, all such data shall be reproduced with restrictive legends in place.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government is under no obligation to issue a solicitation or to award any contract on the basis of this synopsis. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. No evaluation letters or results will be issued to the respondents. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized in SAM.gov. It is the potential firm’s responsibility to monitor the site for the release of further information. The Government intends to review all responses submitted by Industry and may use this data to refine requirements.

2. Proprietary Information. The Government acknowledges its obligations under 18 United States Code (U.S.C.) §1905 to protect confidential information provided to the Government. Pursuant to this statute, the Government is willing to accept any markings restricting disclosure of trade secrets or proprietary information placed upon qualifying data forwarded in response to this questionnaire and to protect such information from unauthorized disclosure, subject to the following:

a. Qualifying data must be clearly marked PROPRIETARY and be accompanied by explanatory text so that the Government is clearly notified as to exactly what data so qualifies.

b. Only mark the data that is truly proprietary.

c. Do not mark data that is already in the public domain or is already in possession of the U.S. Government or third parties on an unclassified basis.

d. Proprietary data transmitted electronically must have the PROPRIETARY legend on both the cover of the transmittal e-mail as well as at the beginning of the file.

Proprietary information contained within the correspondence shall use the legends: “PROPRIETARY PORTION BEGINS” and “PROPRIETARY PORTION

ENDS.”

3. Disclaimer. The Government is not obligated to protect unmarked data. Nor is the Government obligated for like data in possession of third parties or for data which is afterwards placed in the public domain by the contractor or by third parties through no fault of the Government. Should the Government need to reproduce the protected data for distribution purposes between Government offices, all such data will be reproduced with restrictive legends in place. Additionally, all Government personnel provided with protected information will, prior to receiving copies of such information, sign a Non- Disclosure Agreement, which both alerts personnel of the proprietary nature of the information being provided as well as the seriousness of the Government’s obligations to protect such information.

4. Clarification of this Action. This request is a Market Survey Questionnaire.

This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation, nor is it a request seeking contractors to be placed on a solicitation mailing list. Response to this notice is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Market Survey Questionnaire and any follow-on information requests. Information provided regarding the potential contract as presented in this Market Survey Questionnaire is subject to change. Data submitted in response to this Market Survey Questionnaire will not be returned. No solicitation document exists at this time. The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to interested firms.

5. Contract Scope of Work. The primary requirement of this work effort is to satisfy the US Army and FMS ED and DSESTS requirements.

6. Instructions for Completing the Questionnaire. Contractors who deem themselves qualified and who would be interested in competing for such a contract are asked to complete the following questionnaire and provide written responses electronically via email to Contract Specialist, Andrew Zielinsky at andrew.j.zielinsky.civ@army.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Personal visits will not be scheduled for the purpose of discussing this announcement. Emails or phone calls requesting personal visits will not receive a reply.

Request that your response be returned no later than 1200 PM EST, 15 days from date of sources sought release (02 FEB 2022).

a. Answer all of the questions in the Market Survey Questionnaire. If certain requirements are not deemed available, or not achievable according the respondent’s company knowledge, please include an alternate proposal/solution, which would be intended to provide the intent of the capability, described in the question format. It is the US Army’s desire to avoid “not applicable” (N/A) type answers.

b. Responses Format. Request that electronic responses be provided in any of the following formats: Microsoft Word 2013 or earlier, Microsoft Excel 2013 or earlier, Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 or earlier or compatible with Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader 9.0 or earlier. You may use multiple email messages if necessary.

The subject line must include the message number (example 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3), and Company Name with response title “Embedded Diagnostic System and Direct Support Electrical Systems Test Set (DSESTS) Software Support Market Survey Questionnaire.

c. Each response will include the following as part of the Market Survey

Questionnaire statement of capability business information:

Administrative Information

1) Source Sought Number

2) Company Name

3) Mailing Address and Website

4) Location of facilities

5) CAGE Code

6) North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) number

7) Business size, type and eligibility under USG socio-economic programs and preference

8) If Small Business: Check the appropriate box

___ Small Business, ____ # of employees AND list all applicable NAICS Codes identifying the company as a small business ___Veteran Owned Small Business ___Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business ___HUBZ One Small Business ___Small Disadvantaged Business ___Women-Owned Small Business

9) State whether your company’s cost system is currently certified by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) ___YES, ___ NO

Person Responding to Questionnaire

10) Name

11) Title

12) Company Responsibility/Position Description

13) Company Office and Business Cell Telephone and Fax Number

14) Office Email Address

Note: POC's should include individual(s) who is (are) duly authorized in managing any/all technical issues and/or questions, and individual(s) who is/are authorized in managing any/all contractual issues and/or questions.

7. Questionnaire.

Please read each question carefully and provide your answer. For additional space, please attach typed answers to the questionnaire and corresponding questions on your company’s letterhead.

General Information

a. Company Name:

b. Address:

c. Company Web Site:

d. Size of company:

e. Type of company (large business, small business, and small dis-advantaged business)

f. Individual completing this questionnaire

Name:

Title/Position:

Telephone Number:

E-Mail Address:

Please read each question carefully and provide your answer. For additional space, please attach typed answers to the questionnaire and corresponding questions on your company’s letterhead.

1. Does your company currently manufacture M1A1 Embedded Diagnostic (ED), Bradley Power and Diagnostics and Direct Support Electrical Systems Test Set (DSESTS) systems and software?

2. Can your Power and Diagnostics, ED and DSESTS system/hardware configure to support Army Ground Combat Tracked Systems and Foreign Military Sales Ground Combat Tracked Systems?

3. Does your company have a system and software developed for this application?

If not, how long would it take for your company to develop system/software?

4. Does your company anticipate to engage in a partnership/joint venture to meet these requirements? If yes, please state the circumstances.

5. Is the software Windows 10 and OS compatible?

6. Can the software satisfy US Army DIACAP requirements?

7. Will the Power and Diagnostics, ED and DSESTS software/hardware load and operate on a Maintenance Support Devise (MSD) with no assistance? Soldier must be able to load with no assistance.

8. Does the software stay resident on a component in the combat vehicle?

9. Does the Power and Diagnostics, ED and DSESTS software/hardware monitor vehicle and components of the Ground Combat Tracked Systems?

10. Do you have a current facility to produce all components of the Power and Diagnostics, ED and DSESTS system to support Army Ground Combat Tracked Systems and Foreign Military Sales Ground Combat Tracked Systems?

11. Does your company have a technical data package to support your Power and Diagnostics, ED and DSESTS components?

12. Please describe all modifications needed to your commercial system in order to meet the requirements.

13. What experience do you have with military packaging and packing? Have you delivered systems in accordance with MIL-STD-129? Do you have experience with military bar coding requirements? Do you have experience with Military Standard 130, IUID Marking (Item Unique Identification Marking)? RFID Tags?

14. Does your company have a knowledge in 1535, J1939 CAN BUS, RS 232 Serial input/output, RS 170 and diagnostics for Engine and transmission system on A3 developed for this application? If not, how long would it take for your company to develop this knowledge?

15. Does your company have a licensing agreement with DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLC to produce the DSESTS/ ED units and perform maintenance or repair these units? If so, describe your property rights agreement and Technical Data Package restrictions.

16. Can your technicians troubleshoot faults in DSESTS specific cable assemblies and isolate to a faulty pin or wire?

17. Can your technicians repair/rebuild DSESTS specific cable assemblies using a Daniels Kit?

18. Can your technicians modify DSESTS specific cable and circuit card assemblies to update an old version to a newer version?

19. Can your technicians identify faults in and repair the General Purpose Electro- Optical Head (GPEOH)?

20. How much experience does your company have maintaining or repairing DSESTS hardware and software?

21. Can your technicians unpack a DSESTS from the cases, put it into operation, and perform the Functional Self Tests?

22. Are your technicians able to isolate faults to the circuit cards within the Line Replaceable Units or DSESTS modules during Functional Self Tests?

23. Can your technicians identify circuit cards that need upgraded programming?

24. Are your technicians able to isolate faults within a DSESTS specific circuit card and perform repairs if possible?

25. Are your technicians able to upgrade circuit cards to use current industry standard parts if the original components are identified as obsolete?

We appreciate your time and effort in completing this Market Survey Questionnaire.