RCIS_Pre-Solicitation_Conf_Invitation.docx

Route Clearance & Interrogation System (RCIS) Pre-Solicitation Conference Invitation

The Product Manager Applique and Large Unmanned Ground Systems (PdM ALUGS) would like to invite interested Industry representatives to participate in the Route Clearance & Interrogation System (RCIS) Type I Pre-Solicitation Conference to be held 23-24 March 2016 from 0800-1600 at the Joint Dining Facility, located at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, MI off of George Avenue (between Bircher and Wagner Streets). The purpose of the Pre-Solicitation Conference is for the Government to provide insight into the intent of the RCIS Type I Request for Proposal (RFP) and to obtain industry feedback. This event will consist of the following:

Day 1 – 23 March 2016 - a briefing session on the RCIS Type I and the program's preliminary technical requirements and acquisition approach being considered. A High Mobility Engineer Excavator (HMEE Type I) will be on display and available to all attendees from 0800-1300.

Day 2 – 24 March 2016 - One-on-One’s. This is industry's opportunity to provide its comments and risk areas of the program on a non-attributable basis. Questions will not be answered on this day, as all question and answers will be provided via the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website to all interested parties. Industry is encouraged to provide its thoughts regarding the requirements for the Government’s consideration. Contractors can sign up for one 20 minute session per company for the one-on-one sessions for this day. Sessions will start at 09:00, with two sessions occurring each hour, beginning on the half hour until 15:00. A limited number of One-on-One sessions may be available on day one of the Pre-RFP Industry Day pending the number of attendees participating in the Pre-Solicitation Conference. If available, One-on-One sessions on day one will be conducted from 1300 to 1600. A HMEE Type I will be on display and will be available to each contractor for 20 minutes, following that contractor’s One-on-One session.

At the conclusion of Pre-RFP Industry Day, a list of attendees will be posted to the FedBizOpps website that will identify the attending companies, their points of contact, and their interest as a prime contractor or subcontractor. Should a person not want to be included in the list of attendees, they must disclose that in their registration e-mail.

To secure registration to RCIS Type I Pre-Solicitation Conference and allow for access to Selfridge ANGB attendees MUST provide the following information to Ms. Carrie English by 1600, 04 March 2016.

-Company Name(s) -Company CAGE Code -Company Address(es) -RCIS Type I Interest (Prime, Subcontractor, etc) -For each attendee (limited to five (5) individuals per company):

-Full Name(s) (As stated on the Driver’s License or Personal Identification Card) -Date of Birth -Driver’s License Number or Personal Identification Card Number -State of Issue -Telephone Number(s) and Email Address(es) -Country of Citizenship and Passport Number (Foreign Visitors Only)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This invitation to participate in the RCIS Type I Pre-Solicitation Conference does not constitute an invitation for bid or RFP. Any procurement action for the RCIS Type I Program will be subject to a separate, future announcements. The Government is under no obligation to award any related contract associated with this event.

The Government will not reimburse contractors for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. Participation in the RCIS Type I Pre-Solicitation Conference is voluntary. The Government will not reimburse the Pre-Solicitation Conference attendees for any costs associated with participation. This Pre-Solicitation Conference and/or the information presented herein will not obligate the Government in any manner.

RCIS Type I documents, as well as other releasable RCIS Type I information will be posted on the FedBizOpps web site as it becomes available. The posted information is provided for planning purposes only. It does not constitute a RFP nor does it restrict the Government as to its acquisition approach for the RCIS Type I.

Dress will be business casual. There is no fee to attend. Lunch will be the responsibility of the attendees. There are local eateries (for lunch) and a map will be provided at the event.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please direct any questions you may have concerning Pre-Solicitation Conference to Ms. Carrie English, Contract Specialist, Phone:(586) 282-7404, email: carrie.l.english.civ@mail.mil

Registration information must be emailed to:

Ms. Carrie English, Phone: (586) 282-7404, email: carrie.l.english.civ@mail.mil