Amended Competitive Evaluation RFP Draft Synopsis to Industry.pdf

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USG Evaluation Draft Scope, Draft Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors (Section L), and Draft Evaluation Factors for Award (Section M) - Synopsis to Industry

DRAFT SCOPE, INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS (SECTION L), AND

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD (SECTION M) FOR SPECIAL NOTICE NOTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY.

Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is posting a DRAFT scope and draft sections L&M which shall be open to comments and questions from industry for possible incorporation into the final solicitation release scheduled in 2QFY25. Award of the final solicitation may lead to a subsequent limited source justification award in the future. The purpose of this special notice is to provide a draft scope and draft sections L&M of the U.S. Government/Product Manager Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization Evaluation for review and feedback. Specifically requesting input on any issues that are found and/or changes that are recommended in order to update the draft for future publishing. The intent of the Government is to create a product that Industry views appropriate and reasonable for this requirement.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it 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 special 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.

Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released unless exempt from synopsis, it will be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Government-wide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. Any incoming foreign information transmission/handling, etc., is the responsibility of that particular vendor’s host country. It is the respondent’s responsibility to identify the proper way to transfer their information to U.S. Government in the required timeframe.

Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid CAGE code and DUNS number, to respond to any resulting solicitation.

Domestic vendors must submit request, through Richard Moore at richard.w.moore6.civ@army.mil, to access the Attachment 0002 – Mission Cycle Time Scenario. Request must list document being requested, be on letterhead, include the synopsis number in the subject line, and list vendor.

Foreign vendors must submit request, through their embassy, to access the Attachment 0002 – Mission Cycle Time Scenario. Request must list document being requested, be on embassy letterhead, include the synopsis number in the subject line, list vendor and be addressed to the Foreign Disclosure Officer:

Nathan Faraday Attn: Command Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) 6501 E. Eleven Mile Rd. MS105 Warren, MI 48397-5000 Nathan.D.Faraday.civ@army.mil mailto:richard.w.moore6.civ@army.mil mailto:Nathan.D.Faraday.civ@army.mil

RESPONSE:

In response to this Sources Sought, please provide:

1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number or CAGE code, whether you are a large business or a small business. If you are a small business, include a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.

2. Review the draft Scope of Work and attachments and provide additional information the Government should provide or changes that would increase the likelihood of providing a quote for these services.

In addition to feedback on the content of the draft language, the U.S. Government is interested in industry feedback on the following:

1. Please provide information about a reasonable timeline from award to delivery of your self-propelled howitzer ecosystem to Yuma Proving Grounds in Yuma, Arizona.

2. Please provide the quantity of personnel and job type you would propose keeping on site and for what duration, including mobilization and set up prior to testing.

3. The current USG test plan exceeds our allowable schedule, reference Attachment A – Test Support Assumptions. Please indicate, which testing you could reduce or eliminate by providing previous test results or analysis. If any, what format would you propose to deliver this information in?

4. The USG is interested in collecting lightweight 3D CAD models for internal use. Would you be willing to supply such a model with restricted Government rights?

5. Please indicate if you already have a ported cannon tube that could be used. Please describe the burden, if any, the offeror will incur with the request for a ported cannon tube. Provide details on how providing a ported cannon tube may significantly affect your schedule or overall cost.

6. Are the delivery timelines for the CDRLs achievable?

7. If applicable, please describe any export administration regulations and restrictions issues that your company may have with your host nation and indicate plans to mitigate those issues to properly respond to any future U.S. Government RFP. Specifically, describe any export issues with providing the following information as part of a proposal submission:

a. Design and prototyping history

b. Systems engineering efforts completed for the system of systems/system/subsystems

c. Major revisions between prototype and production system(s)

d. Software revision history

e. Application of digital engineering/digital twin efforts

f. Use of system/subsystems hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) that have been verified to reflect system performance

g. Description of ongoing product improvement efforts

h. Cannon/Ammunition testing at extreme temperatures

i. System testing across environmental conditions specified Army Regulation 70-38

j. Electromagnetic Interference Testing, Sand and Dust testing

k. System durability testing (including cannon firing and mobility mileage accumulation)

l. System reliability scoring testing

m. Operation and maintenance documentation (i.e. manuals, common repair/replacement procedures)

n. Spare parts and logistics needs (special tools) to support the duration of testing under this effort.

o. Form/fit data for physical compatibility showing ammunition-cannon interface compatibility (e.g. interface control documents, tolerance analysis, etc.)

p. Ammunition-cannon interface and performance under worn cannon barrel conditions

q. Projectile fallback test results

r. Former interior ballistics with emphasis on cannon ignition (negative differential pressures)

s. Cannon pressure cook-off in a hot gun, test results

t. Projectile-rammer compatibility for high acceleration rammers.

8. The Government has amended this synopsis with attached draft section L and M and we are seeking industry feedback on draft section L and M. Specifically, we request that you review the provided draft L and M. Identify any specific areas of concern, or ambiguities. Provide any recommendations for improvement. Submit questions or clarification you may have regarding the amended synopsis.

All previous inputs prior to this amendment to the synopsis will remain in effect and only industry feedback on draft section L and M will be accepted.

Please submit your response to this Special Notice via e-mail to Sarah Teschler at sarah.j.teschler.civ@army.mil or MAJ Lindsay Hobbs at lindsay.m.hobbs2.mil@army.mil, not later than 2 p.m. Easter Standard Time 17 January 2025.

Please see the attached “Draft” Scope of Work, Draft L&M, and attachments for further information.

mailto:sarah.j.teschler.civ@army.mil mailto:lindsay.m.hobbs2.mil@army.mil