Lightweight alternative power source (laps) - fuel cells

The purpose of this amendment is to clarify that offeror's may submit their proposals to the address located in Block 7 of the solicitation: ATEC Mission Support Contracting Activity, 91035 Headquarters Ave., Fort Hood, Texas 76544-0770.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO CLARIFY PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS, Section L, AMSCA CLAUSE 0215-4110. SPECIFICALLY: General Instructions, Item 1(e); Introduction, item 1(a); Proposal Files, item 2(b); Proposal Files, item 2(c)(iii)(2); and Proposal Files, item 2(c)(v).

General Instructions: Item 1(e) has been revised to include the required number of copies of each volume is two (2) hardcopies of each volume and one (1) compact disc (CD) copy of all volumes.

Introduction, item 1(a) has been revised to reflect the following: The offeror shall submit two (2) hardcopies of each volume of the proposal and one (1) CD copy of all volumes to ATEC Mission Support Contracting Activity, P.O. Box Y, Fort Hood, TX 76544-0770. The Volumes are I Technical; II Performance Risk; III Cost; ; IV - Small Business Participation Plan, and V - Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents and Certifications/Representations. Hardcopies are considered the official proposal submission. Files shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited. WARNING: Please do not wait until the last minute to submit your proposals! To avoid submission of late proposals, we recommend the arrival of your proposals 24 hours prior to the required proposal due date and time.

Proposal Files, item 2(b) has been revised to reflect the following: b. CD File Packaging. All of the proposal files shall be compressed (zipped)
into one file entitled proposal.zip using WinZip version 6.2 or later, or as separate uploads in their native format, i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc. **Please note - Self extracting .exe files are no longer accepted.** All files should be compatible with Microsoft Office applications.

The following has been REMOVED: Any electronic files submitted via e-mail shall not exceed 5MB. PROPOSALS SHALL NOT BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY.

Proposal Files, item 2(c)(iii) has been revised to reflect the following: 2. The cost volume of the proposal (MS Excel spreadsheet compatible) and all cost or pricing data shall be submitted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Table 15.2, and cross-referenced to the WBS .

Proposal Files, item 2(c)(V) has been revised to reflect the following: Certifications and Representations - Each offer shall complete (fillin and signatures)
the solicitation sections indicated below using the file (without modification to the file) provided
with the solicitation. An authorized official of the firm shall sign the SF 33 and all certifications
requiring original signature. An Acrobat PDF file shall be created to capture the signatures for
submission on the CD.

Section A Standard Form 33 (SF 33), Solicitation, Offer and Award
Section G Contract Administration Data
Section K Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors

A copy of the amendment3 is available for download in the uploaded solicitation files. A copy of Amendment 3 is also available for download at https://www.AMSCA.ATEC.ARMY.MIL.

AMENDMENT 2 - The solicitation has been amended, and attached, to reflect changes in Section L, L.6 - Proposal Submission to add item E: In accordance with FAR Clause 52.215-20, Alt II, Offerors shall submit a copy of the cost portion of the proposal to their local Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) for a cost realism analysis at least 10 days prior to the close of the solicitation. Vendors shall request that their local DCAA office submit a copy of the resulting cost realism analysis, referencing this solicitation number, to AMSCA.ATEC@us.army.mil upon completion of the review. Vendors may locate their cognizant DCAA office at http://www.dcaa.mil by utilizing the Audit Office Locator function on the left-hand side of the DCAA webpage by selecting CONUS and entering their business zip code when prompted. You can view a copy of this amendment in the link provided in the box below or by visiting https://www.AMSCA.ATEC.ARMY.MIL.

OFFERORS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO MONITOR HTTPS://WWW.AMSCA.ATEC.ARMY.MIL for the proper numerical sequence of all solicitation documents and amendments. Please submit all questions concerning this solicitation to AMSCA.ATEC@us.army.mil. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.

The purpose of this amendment is to allow sufficient time for responses due to technical difficulties with the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) website and the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. The release of the solicitation was originally submitted for posting 28 July 2010, but did not appear until 29 July 2010 on the website. The solicitation response date is hereby amended to reflect that PROPOSALS SHALL BE RECEIVED BY 4:00 P.M. CENTRAL STANDARD TIME (CST) ON 30 AUGUST 2010.

Due to technical difficulties, the solicitation is erroneously reflected as AMENDMENT 1 on this website, upper right-hand corner. For informational purposes, AMENDMENT 1, as reflected on this website in the upper right corner, is the solicitation document (W9115U-10-R-0003).

An amendment entitled AMEND1TOSOLICITATION (W9115U-10-R-0003-0001) has been submitted for processing to the documents section of this solicitation and will be available sometime today at the link provided in the window below. Offerors are required to sign all amendments and offerors are required by the solicitation to incorporate all signed amendments into their proposals in response to this solicitation. Offerors are highly encouraged to monitor HTTPS://AMSCA.ATEC.ARMY.MIL for the proper numerical sequence of all solicitation documents and amendments from this point forward. Amendments will continue to be posted on this website, but may not appear in the proper numerical sequence due to the posting error.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DELIVERY SCHEDULE WAS CHANGED PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF THE SOLICITATION TO REFLECT A DELIVERY ON THE FOUR (4) PROTOTYPES TO 29 SEPTEMBER 2011. ALL OTHER DELIVERY TERMS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

Please submit all questions concerning this solicitation to AMSCA.ATEC@us.army.mil. The contracting activity anticipates an award without discussions. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.

CLARIFICATION: The websites to monitor for the release of the solicitation are https://www.fbo.gov and https://www.amsca.atec.army.mil. No questions will be honored nor answered prior to the release of the solicitation.

CLARIFICATION: AMSCA anticipates a negotiated CPFF contract award for the design, development, and delivery of four (4) proto-type (pre-production) fuel cells. Delivery of the four (4) proto-type (preproduction) fuel cells is expected to be on or around 30 June 2011, and fifty (50) Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) fuel cells on or around 28 February 2012. AMSCA anticipates a follow-on contract (IDIQ) for the manufacturing/production portion of this requirement for an anticipated amount of an additional 1000 units.

The solicitation is expected to be released on or around 23 July 2010. An award is anticipated on or before 30 September 2010.

The Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) Mission Support Contracting Activity (AMSCA) intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design, development, and manufacturing of a Lightweight Alternative Power Source (LAPS).
The LAPS, herein referred to as fuel cell, is to be a compact, lightweight source of power for operational test instrumentation on Army ground vehicles. The fuel cell will operate on a continuous basis for not less than 100 hours before refueling is required, and will have an expected operating life of at least three (3) years with a minimum of ten (10) cycles (fuel/field use/refuel) per year. The fuel cell is expected to perform within the same environment as the supported test instrumentation.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 335999, Electrochemical generators (i.e. fuel cells) manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS is 500 employees. The solicitation will be issued for full and open competition. The solicitation, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and all other documents related to this procurement, will be available on the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.fbo.gov), and on the AMCSA contracting website (www.AMSCA.ATEC.army.mil) on or around 23 July 2010. All interested parties are encouraged to provide contact information on the interested vendors tab on this notice in FBO.Gov and/or provide their contact information referencing this solicitation number to AMSCA.ATEC@us.army.mil. All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to the solicitation when it is issued. The tentative date for receipt of proposals and/or closing date for this solicitation is 21 August 2010.

AMSCA anticipates a negotiated CPFF contract award for the design, development, and delivery of four (4) proto-type (pre-production) fuel cells on or around 30 June 2011, and fifty (50) Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) fuel cells on or around 28 February 2012. AMSCA anticipates a follow-on contract (IDIQ) for the manufacturing/production portion of this requirement for an anticipated amount of an additional 1000 units.

It is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor this site for the solicitation and any potential amendments. Questions concerning this synopsis should be directed to the attention of Tina Guillot, Contract Specialist, by e-mail to AMSCA.ATEC@us.army.mil. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.