JPADS_RFI_18NOV2016_FINAL_.docx
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This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) only by the Army Contracting Command - Warren (ACC-WRN) to conduct a market survey to assist the TACOM Security Assistance Management Directorate (TACOM-SAMD) in assessing industries current capabilities for producing GPS Based autonomous precision-guided capability for the accurate delivery of Container Delivery System (CDS) sized loads weighing between 700-2 100 lbs. on to small drop zones utilizing multiple aircraft platforms flying at.
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Notice Type:
Sources Sought Synopsis:
This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) only by the Army Contracting Command - Warren (ACC-WRN) to conduct a market survey to assist the TACOM Security Assistance Management Directorate (TACOM-SAMD) in assessing industries’ current capabilities for producing GPS Based autonomous, precision-guided capability for the accurate delivery of Container Delivery System (CDS) sized loads weighing between 700-2,100 lbs. on to small drop zones utilizing multiple aircraft platforms flying at high altitudes and stand-off distances. Neither ACC-WRN nor will the Government be responsible for any cost incurred in furnishing this information.
The TACOM SAMD office has received multiple requests for information from International Partner Nations regarding the availability of both Military GPS and Commercial GPS based autonomous guided precision aerial delivery systems. There are currently firm requirements for 67 each Military GPS capable systems along with unconfirmed quantities ranging from 1,000 to 2,500 each all systems require an operational weight range between 700-2,100 lbs.
All interested firms and manufacturers, regardless of size, may respond to this request for information. Information submissions can include product literature and illustrations, relevant company background/experience and a response to the questions in the table below. Information submissions must be received no later than 30 days following posting of the RFI. Responses to this notice should be directed via email to: STEPHEN PEEPLES, stephen.j.peeples2.civ@mail.mil.
All information supplied will be considered confidential, unless otherwise specified by the firm or available from other sources without restriction. This is not an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be taken as a commitment by ACC-WRN. This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes to investigate market capability of sources and does not constitute an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items and/or services contained in this notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs to provide information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. ACC-WRN reserves the right to request additional clarifying information from each respondent.
Information Sought
| Company/Manufacture’s Name: |
| Company Mailing Address: |
| DUNS #: |
| CAGE Code: |
| Company Contact Name/Title: |
| Office Telephone #: |
| Contact’s Office Email: |
| Item # |
| Capability General Description |
| Capability Detail Description |
| Respondent’s Capability Description/Alternative Proposal Description |
| 1 |
| Businesses Size |
| Check the box as appropriate in the next column. |
| |_|Small Business, ____________# of employees. |
|_|Large Business |_|VOSB Veteran Owned Small Business |_|SVOSB Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business |_|HUBZ SB HUBZ one Small Business |_|SDB Small Disadvantaged Business |_|WOSB Woman-owned Small Business
| 2 |
| General Performance Specifications and Product Information |
| For Systems that may be applicable to the description provided in the synopsis, describe your systems technology. For multiple systems provide a comparison matrix of the pros and cons of each system including cost estimates |
| For systems that may be applicable provide product data sheets. |
| Are product samples or is a product demonstration available to DOD. If so, please describe what is available. |
| For systems that may be applicable, list the other users’ military or commercial, currently operating them in the types of environments in which DoD Army may use it (extreme hot and cold, desert dust, snow/ice, tropical rain/humidity etc.) |
| For systems that may be applicable, please list the applicable regulatory specifications, and standards for which they are designed and validated. |
| For systems that may be applicable, please list all aircraft platforms that the systems are certified for use. |
| For all systems that may be applicable, provide overall dimensions (LxWxH) and weight |
Part Number / National Stock Number (NSN) if applicable
Type / size of canopy
Glide ratio
Autonomous Guidance Unit (AGU) specifications
GPS Specifications Commercial / Military
Guidance Navigation and Control Software Developer and Specifications
Ability to interface with USAF Mission Planner
Method for user interface
Payload capacity
| 18 |
| System Performance Capabilities |
| Accuracy and confidence level |
Minimum / maximum standoff distances
Minimum / maximum release altitudes
| 21 |
| Model and Production history and future planning. |
| 22 |
| Company/Manufacturer & Subcontractors |
| 23 |
| Documentation |
| Data rights |
Proprietary / Shared if so with whom
| 24 |
| Company/manufacturer’s Logistics capabilities |
| Describe your company’s ability to develop Electronic Technical Manuals (ETM) or Interactive Electronic Technical manuals (IETM). |
Ability to translate manuals / materials into other languages
| Describe your company’s ability to develop an Interactive Multi-Media Instruction DVD. |
| 27 |
| Customer support |
| Ability to provide direct support to customers in overseas locations |
| 28 |
| Training |
| Operator / maintenance description |
Training manuals
| 30 |
| Warranty |
| Detailed warranty description along with length of time |
| 31 |
| Parts and Supplies |
| Space for additional comments: |
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