CIRCM B-Kit Production hardware, Sys Engr/Logistic Spt Svcs

This effort will be for B-Kit Production Hardware, System Engineering Support Services, and Logistic Support Services in support of the CIRCM programs. The B-kits consist of two lasers, two pointer trackers, and one system processing unit and the associated software and firmware which have been tested and qualified by the U.S. Army. These B-Kits will be integrated, under this contractual effort, with an installed A-Kit on potentially all rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft within the Department of Defense. The B-Kits will be manufactured in accordance with the Government's specifications. This contract will also include repair, depot and fielding logistics for a period of five years. Software improvements and sustainment builds will also be included on this contractual effort.

This effort also includes Interim Contractor Logistics Support (ICLS) for recurring Continental United Stated (CONUS)/Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) support, priority support, and system reset and repair requirements for the CIRCM systems to include Test Equipment and Support Equipment (TE/SE). Vendors must provide repair facilities for the CIRCM system and be capable of repairing/replacing the Shop Replaceable Unit (SRU) level, provide hardware and software technical support, and demonstrate the capability of sustaining the system during this ICS period.

In order to directly support the program manager in all efforts, there is a need to establish and maintain Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) capability to support the CIRCM system during production and deployment. This contract shall be staffed to manage SEIT activities and to establish effective control over the systems engineering technical and management processes for the CIRCM system (both Hardware and Software). The required technical support shall include management of sub-contracted items and services, contract cost, performance, and schedule requirements).

How to Respond:

All interested Parties should submit a written response to this SS/RFI no later than 25 October 2018. Responses shall be limited to 20 one-sided pages. Submissions shall be capable of being printed on 8.5 x 11 inch paper with one inch margin (top, bottom, left and right) and a 12 point Arial or Times New Roman font. Line spacing shall be set at no less than single space. Tables, drawings and header/footer information shall be 10 point Arial font or larger. For tables and drawings, landscape orientation is permitted. Microsoft Office Professional 2000 and PowerPoint 2000 or later shall be used to create the files. All graphics shall be compatible with MS PowerPoint 2000. If any of the material provided contains proprietary information, please mark and identify disposition instructions. Submitted data will not be returned. Responses shall include, but it is not limited to the following:

• a. A Company History: A one page history to include previous major products and primary customer base.

b. Past Performance Information: List your company's experience within the last five years for work of a similar size, type, and complexity as described above. If possible, include the following information: contract number, type of contract, dollar value of contract, and government point of contact with knowledge of performance.

A c. Additional Information: The U.S. Army requests interested vendors respond to this SSA with the information to demonstrate their ability to perform the tasks described above. Vendor responses should, at a minimum, clearly demonstrate their integral knowledge of the CIRCM system. Potential sources must also be able to clearly identify/demonstrate how they will meet support tasks within a short period of performance with minimal USG technical oversight. Responses must include your organizations approach to providing the described engineering services and any specialized capabilities, skillsets, or equipment directly related to CIRCM. Furthermore, the potential source shall not infringe on Intellectual Property Rights. Sources shall also possess production and test facilities that are cleared up to the secret level.

Submissions will not be returned to respondents. Security classification guidance shall be directed to PM ASE, Mr. Thomas Wheeler, email thomas.d.wheeler3.civ@mail.mil.

Submission Information:

Interested offerors shall respond to this sources sought no later than 1300 (CST) on 25 October 2018. All interested contractors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award of Government contracts. All responses to this SS/RFI shall be submitted via email to Ms. Cassandra Boyd, Contracting Officer at cassandra.t.boyd.civ@mail.mil and include W58RGZ-19-R-0075 in the subject line.

Additional Information:

There is no commitment by the U.S. Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for monies expended by an industry response to this SS/RFI. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities website located at http://fbo.gov/. All information received in response to this SS/RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly.

Interested vendors may submit one (1) set of questions regarding this SS/RFI, by email to the points of contact listed below within six (6) business days of the SS/RFI publication date.

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