ID08160048- racu

Added: Nov 17, 2016 5:25 pm Notice of Intent Synopsis RACU
Client Agency: Office of the Secretary of Defense Comparative Technology Office and Marine Corps Systems Command, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad - SIAT

Notice Type: Notice of Intent

Posted Date: November 17, 2016

NAICS Code: 335314 Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing

Sources Sought: RFI ID08160048 Posted June 13, 2016- June 29, 2016

The proposed contact action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source for an item in the US Congressionally approved Foreign Comparative Testing Program. This action is authorized under the authority DFARS 206.302-1(b) for items in the Foreign Comparative Testing Program and in conjunction with FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Background:
Currently Marines mount a variety of electronic lights, lasers and optics on their weapons, along with radios on their body armor. Controlling the functionality of these items often requires Marines to remove a hand from their weapon to manipulate each device individually or to utilize a single item controller or pressure switch. The USMC desires a single device, which attaches to the weapon that can control multiple electronic items.

Contract Capabilities to be Awarded:
A control device which mounts on the MIL-STD-1913 rail and/or STANAG 4694 NATO Accessory Rail on the M4 & M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. Device includes illuminator/laser pointer, thermal weapon sight, image intensifier weapon sight, tactical radio, and tactical headset.
The device must include the following capabilities:
1. A control device which mounts on the MIL-STD-1913 rail and/or STANAG 4694 NATO Accessory Rail on the M4 & M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.
2. A control device which allows users to control the basic functions of all of the following types of items:
a. Illuminator/laser pointer
b. Thermal weapon sight
c. Image intensifier weapon sight
d. Tactical radio
e. Tactical headset
Note: A controller/pressure switch that only controls a single item does not meet the desired capability.
3. The control device shall control electronic items from multiple manufacturers.
4. The control device shall connect to items using wires or wirelessly.
5. The control device can be operated without changing hand placement on the weapon.
6. The control device must be able to operate while the user is wearing gloves.
7. The control device must not interfere with the operation of the weapon.
8. The control device must be rugged and able to handle the shock from repeated weapon firings and high temperature from a hot barrel.

Contract Estimated Award Date:December 2, 2016

Justification for Award Using Other than Full and Open Competition:
This Award will be placed under the authority FAR 6.302-1: Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The action shall be awarded in support of the US Congressionally approved Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) program. The procurement is intended to award a sole source contract to KORD Defence for a Rifle Interface Control (RIC) to meet the United States Marine Corp (USMC) requirement.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 206.302-1 "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements", paragraph (b) "Application. This authority may be used for acquisitions of test articles and associated support services from a designated foreign source under the DoD Foreign Comparative Testing Program." DFARS 206.302-1(b). The Australian vendor, KORD Defence has a product that is unique in a way 4 that is not provided by other vendors.

For questions and concerns regarding this announcement please contact the Contracting Officer Kay Thompson at Kay.Thompson@gsa.gov.