Sources Sought HSI DPG 13Nov24.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) currently intends to award a contract for one long-wave hyperspectral imager (HSI), one far-field telescopes and one near-field telescopes, ruggedized control computer, software for command and control of the HSI, tripods, and analytical software for post-processing on a competitive basis, and is seeking vendors that may be able to perform this requirement in order to support a competitive procurement. Accordingly, the U.S. Government highly encourages all interested businesses (large and small) to respond to this sources sought notice. In addition, small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), must describe their identifying capabilities in meeting the requirements at a fair market price, i.e., information which may help support a set-aside.

The proposed sole source contract type will be determined after proper market research has been conducted to Telops Inc. The statutory authority for the sole source procurement is Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 ( c ) (1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), supplies, services and/or equipment are available from one responsible source and no other type of supplies, services and/or equipment will satisfy agency requirements. The Government may conduct a site visit during the solicitation phase of the requirement if adequate interest exists or if the solicitation process can significantly benefit from the site visit. The government intends to award the evaluation, repair, and ongoing maintenance of all equipment, on a completitive basis if market research results in responses from two or more capable providers.

This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, if a competitive solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The NAICS code is: 334516. SBA Size Standard is 1,000 empolyees.

PRODUCT TO BE PURCHASED: Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) West Destert Test Center requires one long-wave hyperspectral imager (HSI), one far-field telescopes and one near-field telescopes, ruggedized control computer, software for command and control of the HSI, tripods, and analytical software for post-processing.

Items to be purchased:

The Government requires one long-wave hyperspectral imagers (7.7-11.8mm range, 320 × 256-pixel array, and spectral resolution from 0.25 to 16 cm-1) with one far-field (3x or 3.5x) telescopes and one near-field (0.5x) telescopes, ruggedized control computer, software for command and control of the HSI, tripod, and analytical software for post-processing. The HSI and computer must be operable in field conditions without the need for liquid nitrogen, external cooling devices, and fully operational outdoor environmental conditions from 20F to 110F. The intent of this Sources Sought is to assess the state-of-the art of the technology available in Hyperspectral Imager and accessories products that could be applied to meet this requirement.

Non-Developmental Item. The Hyperspectral Imager and accessories should be a non- developmental item to the maximum extent possible.

Maintenance, Inspection and Repair. The Government desires a system with minimal maintenance and inspection requirements at the organizational level. The system should also be easily repairable for deployed units.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

Dugway Proving Grounds (DPG) has purchased 3 long-wave Hyperspectral Imagers from Telops for use in chemical field trial and for laboratory testing. This instrument has been used in both field and laboratory settings successfully and integrated into testing suite. The Hyperspectral Imager is unique and a critical asset to the National Defense Mission as it relates to chemical and biological defense.

In response to this sources sought, please provide:

1. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition and identify alternatives or solutions. Also contact the MICC Advocate for Competition, Scott Kukes, at scott.d.kukes.civ@army.mil or 210-466-3015, if you believe that this action is unreasonably restricting competition. Include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the MICC POC information from the Sources Sought Notice. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion.

2. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, identify business size (large business or a small business), and if applicable, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.

3. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any.

4. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination.

5. Information to help determine if the requirement (item or service) is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.

6. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition, including competition among small business concerns.

7. Recommendations to improve the Army's draft Statement of Work (SOW) to acquiring the identified supplies.