Grenadier Sighting System (GSS) FINAL RFP Presolicitation Notice

Added: Jan 12, 2015 11:21 am This is a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Grenadier Sighting System (GSS), issued under solicitation number W15QKN-15-R-0005. This notice is for planning purposes only and constitutes a request for exchange of information pursuant to FAR 15.201. The purpose of this industry day is to exchange information to improve the understanding of Government requirements by industry, and to improve Government knowledge of industry capabilities. The Government intends to use this forum to better refine its requirements, not to elicit trade secrets.

This announcement should be not construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. Offerors are directed to NOT submit proposals at this time.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, in support of the Program Manager Soldier Weapons, has a requirement for the Grenadier Sighting System (GSS). The GSS will replace the previously fielded day/night sight to the M320/M320A1 Grenade Launcher Module (GLM). The GSS will address the capability gap within forces to effectively engage targets, from 100 to 350 meters during day and 100 to 200 meters at night, with the M320/M320A1 GLM.

This GSS DRAFT RFP is issued under a Full and Open Competition. The Government intends to award a multiple award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a short term advanced developmental effort, with a down-select to a single vendor for production. Best Value, Trade-off procedures will be used for the GSS procurement, in accordance with FAR 15.101-1. The Government will select for award the proposal(s) that is most advantageous and represents the best value to the Government.

The following documents support the release of the GSS DRAFT RFP:
1) GSS Draft RFP with Sections A, B and C, dated 12 JAN 2015 (PDF format)
2) Section H, dated 12 JAN 2015 (Word format attachment)
3) Section L, dated 12 JAN 2015 (Word format attachment)
4) Section M, dated 12 JAN 2015 (Word format attachment)
5) GSS Purchase Description, AR-PD-176, dated 8 JAN 2015 (Word format attachment)

Industry is encouraged to provide feedback on the GSS Draft RFP, which will allow industry an opportunity to comment/inquire on the GSS program and solicitation prior to the release of the GSS Final RFP. Vendors may address any comments, questions and/or concerns on the GSS Draft RFP, Draft GSS Purchase Description (AR-PD-176), the intended GSS candidate system and any other topics related to the GSS. Comments, questions and/or concerns should be submitted by 26 JAN 2015. It is anticipated that questions submitted, during both the GSS Draft RFP and GSS Industry Day timeframes, along with corresponding Government responses, will be posted on Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov) after the GSS Industry Day is conducted.

No information exchanged with industry will be considered in the evaluation process. The Final Request for Proposal will be the only time that an Offeror's information will be evaluated for award.


This is a special notice only and is for planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A FINAL SOLICITATION.