Integrated Soldier Power and Data System (ISPDS) & Defense Advanced Global Positioning System Receiver (DAGR) Adapter

OVERVIEW

This effort will support Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier, Project Manager Soldier Warrior (PM SWAR). PM SWAR supports Soldiers through the acquisition of integrated Soldier systems. Project Manager Soldier Warrior develops and integrates components into complete systems designed to increase combat effectiveness, decrease combat load, and improve mission flexibility.

Nett Warrior (NW) is a soldier worn system that supports the mission of the dismounted combat leader. The End User Device (EUD) provides computer processing, data storage, user display and navigation functions while operating as the Universal Serial Bus (USB) host.

This acquisition is for three components that will be used with the Nett Warrior System to support multiple accessories. The components; Basic HUB, Expansion HUB Module (EHM), and DAGR Adapter are described briefly below.

Basic HUB: Functions as a 4-port USB hub and power regulation for external power sources. Provides Personal Area Network (PAN) power to connected devices (External Source Voltage and 5 VDC rated at 2 Amps max per port, 5 Amps total).

Expansion HUB Module (EHM): Functions as a 4-port USB hub and provides expanded USB connectivity. Only used in conjunction with the Basic HUB. Provides PAN power to connected devices (External Source Voltage and 5VDC rated at 2A maximum total).

Defense Advanced Global Positioning System Receiver (DAGR) Adapter: Provides downstream interface and signal conversion to supply GPS data to NW EUD. Provides extended power to DAGR for increased operation time. Used only in conjunction with Basic HUB or both Basic HUB and Expansion HUB Module.


INSTRUCTIONS

Award of a five (5) year, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is anticipated as a result of the forthcoming solicitation.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) has been posted on the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) web site located at the following address: https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/ . The on-line version of the RFP includes all documents of the solicitation package. No hard copy of this RFP will be issued. Amendments, if any, will be posted at the same location as the solicitation. The complete solicitation package, including attachments and amendments, if any, should be received and reviewed prior to submitting a response. It is the responsibility of those responding to the solicitation to obtain all amendments and/or other applicable documents. Erin Weber is the point of contract for this action, telephone 410-306-2790 or email: erin.k.weber.civ@mail.mil . Industry is invited to provide comments. All comments/questions should be provided in writing, utilizing the quote mark Questions quote mark function on the ASFI website.

It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor the ASFI website on a regular basis for any updates to these documents. Other documents, as necessary, will be posted when available.

OVERVIEW

This effort will support Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier, Project Manager Soldier Warrior (PM SWAR). PM SWAR supports Soldiers through the acquisition of integrated Soldier systems. Project Manager Soldier Warrior develops and integrates components into complete systems designed to increase combat effectiveness, decrease combat load, and improve mission flexibility.

Nett Warrior (NW) is a soldier worn system that supports the mission of the dismounted combat leader. The End User Device (EUD) provides computer processing, data storage, user display and navigation functions while operating as the Universal Serial Bus (USB) host.

This acquisition is for three components that will be used with the Nett Warrior System to support multiple accessories. The components; Basic HUB, Expansion HUB Module (EHM), and DAGR Adapter are described briefly below.

Basic HUB: Functions as a 4-port USB hub and power regulation for external power sources. Provides Personal Area Network (PAN) power to connected devices (External Source Voltage and 5 VDC rated at 2 Amps max per port, 5 Amps total).

Expansion HUB Module (EHM): Functions as a 4-port USB hub and provides expanded USB connectivity. Only used in conjunction with the Basic HUB. Provides PAN power to connected devices (External Source Voltage and 5VDC rated at 2A maximum total).

Defense Advanced Global Positioning System Receiver (DAGR) Adapter: Provides downstream interface and signal conversion to supply GPS data to NW EUD. Provides extended power to DAGR for increased operation time. Used only in conjunction with Basic HUB or both Basic HUB and Expansion HUB Module.


INSTRUCTIONS

Award of a five (5) year, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is anticipated as a result of the forthcoming solicitation.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) has been posted on the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) web site located at the following address: https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/ . The on-line version of the RFP includes all documents of the solicitation package. No hard copy of this RFP will be issued. Amendments, if any, will be posted at the same location as the solicitation. The complete solicitation package, including attachments and amendments, if any, should be received and reviewed prior to submitting a response. It is the responsibility of those responding to the solicitation to obtain all amendments and/or other applicable documents. Erin Weber is the point of contract for this action, telephone 410-306-2790 or email: erin.k.weber.civ@mail.mil . Industry is invited to provide comments. All comments/questions should be provided in writing, utilizing the quote mark Questions quote mark function on the ASFI website.

It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor the ASFI website on a regular basis for any updates to these documents. Other documents, as necessary, will be posted when available.

SYNOPSIS

OVERVIEW

This effort will support Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier, Project Manager Soldier Warrior (PM SWAR). PM SWAR supports Soldiers through the acquisition of integrated Soldier systems. Project Manager Soldier Warrior develops and integrates components into complete systems designed to increase combat effectiveness, decrease combat load, and improve mission flexibility.

Nett Warrior (NW) is a soldier worn system that supports the mission of the dismounted combat leader. The End User Device (EUD) provides computer processing, data storage, user display and navigation functions while operating as the Universal Serial Bus (USB) host.


PURPOSE

This Synopsis is being posted to provide information on the expected solicitation. This acquisition is for three components that will be used with the Nett Warrior System to support multiple accessories. The components; Basic HUB, Expansion HUB Module (EHM), and DAGR Adapter are described briefly below.

Basic HUB: Functions as a 4-port USB hub and power regulation for external power sources. Provides Personal Area Network (PAN) power to connected devices (External Source Voltage and 5 VDC rated at 2 Amps max per port, 5 Amps total).

Expansion HUB Module (EHM): Functions as a 4-port USB hub and provides expanded USB connectivity. Only used in conjunction with the Basic HUB. Provides PAN power to connected devices (External Source Voltage and 5VDC rated at 2A maximum total).

Defense Advanced Global Positioning System Receiver (DAGR) Adapter: Provides downstream interface and signal conversion to supply GPS data to NW EUD. Provides extended power to DAGR for increased operation time. Used only in conjunction with Basic HUB or both Basic HUB and Expansion HUB Module.



INSTRUCTIONS

There is no solicitation available at this time. Solicitation release is expected in March 2013. Award of a five (5) year, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is anticipated as a result of the forthcoming solicitation.

A DRAFT RFP has been posted on FedBizOpps and ASFI under Soliciation number W91CRB13R0016. The control number on ASFI is Draft_W91CRB13R0016-000.

The official release of the RFP will be posted on the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) web site located at the following address: https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/ . The on-line version of the RFP will include all documents of the solicitation package. No hard copy of this RFP will be issued. Amendments, if any, will be posted at the same location as the solicitation. The complete solicitation package, including amendments, should be received and reviewed prior to submitting a response. It is the responsibility of those responding to the solicitation to obtain all amendments and/or other applicable documents. Erin Weber is the point of contract for this action, telephone 410-306-2790 or email: erin.k.weber.civ@mail.mil .

It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor the ASFI website on a regular basis for any updates to the RFP, when posted.

OVERVIEW

This effort will support Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier, Project Manager Soldier Warrior (PM SWAR). PM SWAR supports Soldiers through the acquisition of integrated Soldier systems. Project Manager Soldier Warrior develops and integrates components into complete systems designed to increase combat effectiveness, decrease combat load, and improve mission flexibility.

Nett Warrior (NW) is a soldier worn system that supports the mission of the dismounted combat leader. The End User Device (EUD) provides computer processing, data storage, user display and navigation functions while operating as the Universal Serial Bus (USB) host.


PURPOSE

This DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) and Synopsis is being posted to gather industry comments on the expected solicitation. This acquisition is for three components that will be used with the Nett Warrior System to support multiple accessories. The components; Basic HUB, Expansion HUB Module (EHM), and DAGR Adapter are described briefly below.

Basic HUB: Functions as a 4-port USB hub and power regulation for external power sources. Provides Personal Area Network (PAN) power to connected devices (External Source Voltage and 5 VDC rated at 2 Amps max per port, 5 Amps total).

Expansion HUB Module (EHM): Functions as a 4-port USB hub and provides expanded USB connectivity. Only used in conjunction with the Basic HUB. Provides PAN power to connected devices (External Source Voltage and 5VDC rated at 2A maximum total).

Defense Advanced Global Positioning System Receiver (DAGR) Adapter: Provides downstream interface and signal conversion to supply GPS data to NW EUD. Provides extended power to DAGR for increased operation time. Used only in conjunction with Basic HUB or both Basic HUB and Expansion HUB Module.


REQUESTED INFORMATION

Respondents are requested to identify their business type (i.e., large, small, small and disadvantaged, 8(a) certified, woman-owned small, HUB Zone certified small, or service disabled veteran-owned small business) in their response. In addition, respondents are requested to advise if they would intend on submitting a proposal as a Prime vendor on the effort.

Respondents are encouraged to provide comments regarding the inclusion of pricing for a Technical Data Package (TDP) with proposals. When possible, please include a rough order of magnitude for a TDP with the comments.

Respondents are encouraged to provide comments regarding the inclusion of a Warranty for equipment deliverables. Please include proposed length of warranty, scope, and rough order of magnitude with the comments.


INSTRUCTIONS

There is no solicitation available at this time. Solicitation release is expected in March 2013. Competition for award is anticipated to be full and open. Award of a five (5) year, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is anticipated as a result of the forthcoming solicitation. The included DRAFT solicitation is not to be construed as a formal solicitation or request for proposals by the Government. The Government does not intend to pay for any information received in response to the DRAFT RFP.


The official release of the RFP will be posted on the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) web site located at the following address: https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/ . The on-line version of the RFP will include all documents of the solicitation package. No hard copy of this RFP will be issued. Amendments, if any, will be posted at the same location as the solicitation. The complete solicitation package, including amendments, should be received and reviewed prior to submitting a response. It is the responsibility of those responding to the solicitation to obtain all amendments and/or other applicable documents. Erin Weber is the point of contract for this action, telephone 410-306-2790 or email: erin.k.weber.civ@mail.mil . Copies of the DRAFT RFP, Statement of Work, Equipment Specifications, and a Pricing Matrix example have been included with this posting. Industry is invited to provide comments. Comments regarding the Statement of Work and Specifications must be made using the Track Changes function in Microsoft Word. In all cases, the applicable company name must precede the comment. All other comments/questions should be provided in writing. Please have all comments submitted via email to erin.k.weber.civ@mail.mil no later than 2:00 pm EST on Monday, 18 February 2013.

It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor the ASFI website on a regular basis for any updates to these documents. Other documents, as necessary, will be posted when available.

OVERVIEW

This effort will support Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier, Project Manager Soldier Warrior (PM SWAR). PM SWAR supports Soldiers through the acquisition of integrated Soldier systems. Project Manager Soldier Warrior develops and integrates components into complete systems designed to increase combat effectiveness, decrease combat load, and improve mission flexibility.

Nett Warrior (NW) is a soldier worn system that supports the mission of the dismounted combat leader. The End User Device (EUD) provides computer processing, data storage, user display and navigation functions while operating as the Universal Serial Bus (USB) host.


PURPOSE

This DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) and Synopsis is being posted to gather industry comments on the expected solicitation. This acquisition is for three components that will be used with the Nett Warrior System to support multiple accessories. The components; Basic HUB, Expansion HUB Module (EHM), and DAGR Adapter are described briefly below.

Basic HUB: Functions as a 4-port USB hub and power regulation for external power sources. Provides Personal Area Network (PAN) power to connected devices (External Source Voltage and 5 VDC rated at 2 Amps max per port, 5 Amps total).

Expansion HUB Module (EHM): Functions as a 4-port USB hub and provides expanded USB connectivity. Only used in conjunction with the Basic HUB. Provides PAN power to connected devices (External Source Voltage and 5VDC rated at 2A maximum total).

Defense Advanced Global Positioning System Receiver (DAGR) Adapter: Provides downstream interface and signal conversion to supply GPS data to NW EUD. Provides extended power to DAGR for increased operation time. Used only in conjunction with Basic HUB or both Basic HUB and Expansion HUB Module.


REQUESTED INFORMATION

Respondents are requested to identify their business type (i.e., large, small, small and disadvantaged, 8(a) certified, woman-owned small, HUB Zone certified small, or service disabled veteran-owned small business) in their response. In addition, respondents are requested to advise if they would intend on submitting a proposal as a Prime vendor on the effort.

Respondents are encouraged to provide comments regarding the inclusion of pricing for a Technical Data Package (TDP) with proposals. When possible, please include a rough order of magnitude for a TDP with the comments.

Respondents are encouraged to provide comments regarding the inclusion of a Warranty for equipment deliverables. Please include proposed length of warranty, scope, and rough order of magnitude with the comments.


INSTRUCTIONS

There is no solicitation available at this time. Solicitation release is expected in March 2013. Competition for award is anticipated to be full and open. Award of a five (5) year, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is anticipated as a result of the forthcoming solicitation. The included DRAFT solicitation is not to be construed as a formal solicitation or request for proposals by the Government. The Government does not intend to pay for any information received in response to the DRAFT RFP.


The official release of the RFP will be posted on the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) web site located at the following address: https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/ . The on-line version of the RFP will include all documents of the solicitation package. No hard copy of this RFP will be issued. Amendments, if any, will be posted at the same location as the solicitation. The complete solicitation package, including amendments, should be received and reviewed prior to submitting a response. It is the responsibility of those responding to the solicitation to obtain all amendments and/or other applicable documents. Erin Weber is the point of contract for this action, telephone 410-306-2790 or email: erin.k.weber.civ@mail.mil . Copies of the DRAFT RFP, Statement of Work, Equipment Specifications, and a Pricing Matrix example have been included with this posting. Industry is invited to provide comments. Comments regarding the Statement of Work and Specifications must be made using the Track Changes function in Microsoft Word. In all cases, the applicable company name must precede the comment. All other comments/questions should be provided in writing. Please have all comments submitted via email to erin.k.weber.civ@mail.mil no later than 2:00 pm EST on Monday, 18 February 2013.

It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor the ASFI website on a regular basis for any updates to these documents. Other documents, as necessary, will be posted when available.