W56KGY-24-R-KR01.pdf

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Title: Production Ready Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) Mounted Systems

Description:

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

Production Ready Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) Mounted Systems Request For Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type: Sources Sought Solicitation Number: W56KGY-24-R-KR01 Classification Code: 58 - Communication, detection, & coherent radiation equipment NAICS Code: 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing Set Aside: N/A

Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command

Command Location: ACC - APG (W56KGY) Division C 6515 Integrity Ct., Bldg. 4310 Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY - This RFI is issued to identify potential vendors for a requirement anticipated for award in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2025. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future.

Responses to this RFI will inform the Government’s acquisition strategy. No formal solicitation package is available. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary;

the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government.

Interested parties may identify their capability to meet all or portions of the requirements by submitting: A white paper, technical data, qualification and certification test data, logistics documentation and/or past performance data. Responses must be provided to this office no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on May 22, 2024 to be considered.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD, and Product Lead Electronic Attack (PL EA) is conducting this RFI to identify potential sources and emerging technologies in support of a planned acquisition of Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) Mounted Systems for the Program Executive Officer (PEO) Intelligence & Electronic Warfare & Surveillance (IEW&S), Program Manager (PM) Electronic Warfare and Cyber (EW&C), Product Lead Electronic Attack (PL EA).

REQUIREMENTS

Description: This is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes, in anticipation of a Second Quarter FY 2025 procurement for a quantity of 200 production ready Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) Mounted Systems.

Information describing the currently fielded system integration will be provided through

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Department of Defense (DoD) Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) upon request. All requests for the draft requirements must be made no later than May 15, 2024.

White Paper: The Government requests that interested parties submit white papers that contain:

1. Maturity of the System

a. History of the use of the system for CREW missions.

b. Information on Independent Research and Development (IR&D) on the system technology that would allow for production.

c. Plans or suggestions for replacement of obsolete parts and refresh of existing production level systems

2. Experimentation or Demonstration of the system

a. Information on what performance level acceptance testing has been complete on technology.

b. Are there any upcoming events for demonstration and testing?

3. Cost and schedule

a. Producing 200 CREW Mounted Systems

i. Detail production ramp-up to support.

ii. Detail current production capacity.

b. Schedule of IR&D planned to get a near production ready system to full production.

c. If system is mature but has not been demonstrated and tested by the Army, what is the cost and schedule to demonstrate capability?

4. Technical

a. Must meet a Department of Defense or Department of State CREW requirement.

b. Must fit in the current Army mounted footprint. Controlled Unclassified

Information can be requested for more details. Please see below for details.

Based on the white paper submission, the Government may elect to conduct a one-on-one discussion based on its analysis of the RFI response, to include the quality of submission and level and scope of the information provided. NOTE THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO

OBLIGATION TO CONDUCT DISCUSSIONS OR REQUEST DEMONSTRATIONS, NOR IS IT

LIABLE FOR ANY COSTS OR EXPENSES INCURRED IN RESPONDING TO THIS RFI.

The Government maintains a document titled CREW Requirements which describes specifications of the currently fielded systems. This document is marked Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and controlled under DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D. To obtain a copy of this document for review purposes, your eligibility will have to be verified by the Government. The document will be provided through DoD SAFE upon request and approval. At this time, this RFI is only requesting comments back from verified Cleared Defense Contractors with an active Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and at least a Secret facility Clearance Level (FCL). The adjudication and response process is as follows:

1. The interested and cleared company provides the information requested below under

“RESPONDING TO THIS RFI”.

2. Security verifies that a valid company clearance exists in the DoD National Industrial Security System (NISS).

3. The technical POC releases a soft copy of the information to the verified company POC.

4. The company reviews the requirements and submits a white paper by May 22, 2024.

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5. Further correspondence, including questions or comments, may be initiated by the Government.

RESPONDING TO THIS RFI

Any interested party shall submit an unclassified white paper in response to the above capabilities.

Vendors may submit any questions related to this RFI no later than May 17, 2024.

Response Format

RFI responses are limited to thirty (30) pages, including cover and administrative pages. All RFI responses shall include the following:

Company name, company address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), DUNS Number, CAGE code, point of contact, e-mail address, telephone number, and fax number. Additionally, please state if your company is foreign owned, either directly or indirectly.

Certification of business size (large or small) under NAICS code 541511 "Custom Computer Programming Services". Also provide socioeconomic categories if a small business (i.e. large, small disadvantage, veteran-owned, woman-owned, etc.).

Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI in Microsoft Word Office compatible format. Responses shall be written using a 12-point font size or larger.

This RFI is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect cost or charges will arise as a result of the submission of a company's or corporation's information.

The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damage for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations and requirements.

All questions and responses relating to this notice shall be sent via email to the below with the Subject, (Production CREW - "Your Company Name"):

Kristen N. Robertson (kristen.n.robertson4.civ@army.mil), Contract Specialist Kellie R. Clavijo (kellie.r.clavijo.civ@army.mil), Contract Specialist Dr. Leslie Litten (leslie.a.litten.civ@army.mil), Technical POC

Or mailed to:

U.S. Army, PM EW&C, ATTN: SFAE-IEW-EW, Dr. Leslie Litten, 6631 Cyber St, Building 5100, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005

To request a copy of the information describing the currently fielded system integration, vendors should provide DUNS Number, CAGE code, address that coincides with the CAGE code, point of contact, e-mail address, and telephone number to the below POC NLT May 15, 2024:

mailto:kristen.n.robertson4.civ@army.mil

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Ms. Alison T. Powell, alison.t.powell.civ@army.mil

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation PART 10.001, the results of this Market Survey will primarily be used to develop the Government's acquisition approach and will be used to determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist. This is NOT a request for proposal and does not constitute any obligation by the Government to award a contract based on the findings from the survey. The Government will not reimburse interested sources or respondents to notice, or any follow-on notice, for any costs incurred in association with this announcement or for subsequent exchange of information. All requests for further information must be in writing and via email; telephonic requests for additional information will not be honored.

Contact Information:

Contracting Office Address

DIV C HQ CECOM CONTRACTING CTR

6515 INTEGRITY CT.

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005

Primary Points of Contact:

Kristen N. Robertson (kristen.n.robertson4.civ@army.mil), Contract Specialist Kellie R. Clavijo (kellie.r.clavijo.civ@army.mil), Contract Specialist Dr. Leslie Litten (leslie.a.litten.civ@army.mil), Technical POC mailto:alison.t.powell.civ@army.mil mailto:kristen.n.robertson4.civ@army.mil