AWARD NOTICE: Army Requirement for Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFOCS) II

[UPDATE] October 3, 2017: Amendment 0001 to the RFP is being issued to extend the question and proposal due dates. See Amend 0001 documents.

[UPDATE] September 19, 2017: The RFP package is being posted here on FBO.

Per the requirements of FAR 5.203(a), this Pre-Solicitation Notice serves as notification to industry of the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation package for a new acquisition (submitted by the U.S. Army) known as Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFOCS) II. For tracking purposes, the assigned solicitation number is HC102817R0006.

Please note: Request for Information and Sources Sought notices had been previously been posted under reference number PL83220029 and are now archived. Going forward, all notices/documents for MFOCS II will be posted under solicitation # HC102817R0006.

The MFOCS is a modular family of computing platforms (and incidental services) which integrates Force XXI Battle Command Brigade-and-Below and Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P) capabilities onto a common computing platform. MFOCS supports Situational Awareness, Command and Control, and maneuver capability, using next-generation computing and display hardware at multiple configurable levels. These MFOCS systems include ruggedized dismountable tablets, processor units, keyboard units, removable solid-state disk storage, display units, and cabling designed for various platforms. Under the herein proposed acquisition, it is the Government's objective to procure MFOCS II hardware and engineering support services to address full rate production fielding and replacement requirements to meet the JBC-P program's approved acquisition objective.

The awardee for the current MFOCS contract, number W15P7T-13-D-0054, is DRS Tactical Systems, Inc.

DITCO intends to negotiate a single Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) type contract. DITCO anticipates to make award selection of this competitive acquisition by utilizing FAR Part 15 source selection tradeoff process, as supplemented by the Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures. The solicitation and resulting contract will consist of a 5-year base ordering period, with five 1-year options.

The anticipated date for release of the RFP package is on or about June 26, 2017. If your company is interested in this planned procurement, it is advised that you continuously monitor the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) site at https://www.fbo.gov. Respectfully request that questions concerning this pre-solicitation notice be submitted via email only to Miguel A. Colunga-Huerta at miguel.a.colungahuerta.civ@mail.mil and Kimberly M. Hampel at kimberly.m.hampel.civ@mail.mil

[UPDATE] September 7, 2017: DITCO anticipates the RFP package to be released on or about September 29, 2017.

[UPDATE] September 9, 2017: DITCO anticipates the RFP package to be released on or about September 29, 2017.

June 22, 2017 || The initial target date of June 26, 2017 for release of the RFP package will not be met due to delays.  Please keep monitoring FBO.  Your patience is appreciated.

Per the requirements of FAR 5.203(a), this Pre-Solicitation Notice serves as notification to industry of the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation package for a new acquisition (submitted by the U.S. Army) known as Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFOCS) II. For tracking purposes, the assigned solicitation number is HC102817R0006.

Please note: Request for Information and Sources Sought notices had been previously been posted under reference number PL83220029 and are now archived. Going forward, all notices/documents for MFOCS II will be posted under solicitation # HC102817R0006.

The MFOCS is a modular family of computing platforms (and incidental services) which integrates Force XXI Battle Command Brigade-and-Below and Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P) capabilities onto a common computing platform. MFOCS supports Situational Awareness, Command and Control, and maneuver capability, using next-generation computing and display hardware at multiple configurable levels. These MFOCS systems include ruggedized dismountable tablets, processor units, keyboard units, removable solid-state disk storage, display units, and cabling designed for various platforms. Under the herein proposed acquisition, it is the Government's objective to procure MFOCS II hardware and engineering support services to address full rate production fielding and replacement requirements to meet the JBC-P program's approved acquisition objective.

The awardee for the current MFOCS contract, number W15P7T-13-D-0054, is DRS Tactical Systems, Inc.

DITCO intends to negotiate a single Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) type contract. DITCO anticipates to make award selection of this competitive acquisition by utilizing FAR Part 15 source selection tradeoff process, as supplemented by the Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures. The solicitation and resulting contract will consist of a 5-year base ordering period, with five 1-year options.

The anticipated date for release of the RFP package is on or about June 26, 2017. If your company is interested in this planned procurement, it is advised that you continuously monitor the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) site at https://www.fbo.gov. Respectfully request that questions concerning this pre-solicitation notice be submitted via email only to Miguel A. Colunga-Huerta at miguel.a.colungahuerta.civ@mail.mil and Kimberly M. Hampel at kimberly.m.hampel.civ@mail.mil