Mounted Machine Gun Optic (MMO)

****Amendment 0003 - The proposal due date has been extended to Friday, Janaury 18, 2019 @ 3pm Eastern time.****
****Effective 07 January 2019 - Due to an error related to the due date for the Mounted Machine Gun Optic, the new proposal due date is extended to Wednesday, January 09 at 3pm Eastern Time.***
Additionally, the Contract Specialist has changed to Catherine John-Angle (catherine.e.johnangle.civ@mail.mil)

EFFECTIVE 11 DECEMBER 2018:

•(1) Due to a delay in sending out the classified lens addendum, the time for proposal submission has been extended to 3:00PM, Monday January 7, 2019 EST.
•(2) Section C.5.2.3 (Requirement of only U.S. Citizens has been removed.
•(3) Section L.3.1.C. (Volumes I, III, IV, V and VI, page limit eliminated. Please note: Volume II has a 30 single-sided page limit).

Please send all requests to Mr. Nicholas Hanko (email: nicholas.a.hanko.civ@mail.mil) and Dan Potempa (email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil) or mail to same at the address listed below.
NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Contracting Office Address:
ACC-New Jersey, Center for Contracting and Commerce, Building 9 Phipps Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000
Points of Contact: Nicholas Hanko, Daniel Potempa
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The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW), is issuing a RFP to for the procurement of The Mounted Machine Gun Optic (MMO). The MMO is required to achieve faster target acquisition times and increased first burst Probability of hit (P(h)) for machine gunners firing from vehicle mounted platforms with the M240B, M2/M2A1, and Mk19 Machine Guns. The MMO procurement is a Full & Open Competition (F & OC) acquisition seeking a system solution that will enable warfighters to scan with both eyes open, then rapidly slew the weapon on target, and engage with a higher confidence of getting the first burst on target. The MMO addresses the Joint Operations Concepts key characteristics through rapid, lethal, precision engagements in adverse conditions; provides endurance and resiliency through improved reliability growth; and supports agility and expeditionary needs through improved maneuverability. The applicable NAICS code is: 333314.

The acquisition approach is to issue a full and open competitive (F & OC) solicitation utilizing the tradeoff methodology to evaluate and select the best value system that meets the requirements of the Mounted Machine-gun Optic. As a result of the F & OC, up to three (3) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) with options per weapon platform will be awarded. Each contract will be issued a delivery order of thirty-five (35) units, which will be the guaranteed minimum per awarded contract. This hardware procured under the minimum guarantee (35 units) will undergo Lab and Live Fire Testing, generating data. The data generated will be one factor in the Government's decision of which contract(s) to exercise the Full-Rate Production (FPR) option for each weapon platform. Awards are anticipated to be made in 2nd quarter of Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19).

Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance. The solicitation contains "Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254" requiring Contractor Facility Clearance for SECRET. Access to classified information is necessary to prepare a proposal for this requirement. The Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance prior to receiving any classified documents for bidding purposes.

Furthermore, Purchase Description AR-PD-191, is an Exhibit to the solicitation and will be marked with a "Distribution C" restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Interested parties must mail/email a signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement along with a completed and signed AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire and a U.S. Government Non-Disclosure / Non-Use Agreement, to the Point of Contact (POC) per the solicitation.

The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards.

The solicitation allows offerors to submit contractor or third party-generated objective Test Data about their proposed designs. This data may be considered in evaluating the Offeror's proposal's performance claims. Test data related to magnification, weapon shock ruggedization, zero retention, parallax, and high temperature performance, will be of particular importance.

Offerors may only submit proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal W15QKN-18-R-0065.

The proposal submission responses are due 19 NOVEMBER 2018 at 3:00PM EST.

NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES OR QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The points of contact for this action are:

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Nicolas Hanko, Contract Specialist,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: nicholas.a.hanko.civ@mail.mil

AND

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Daniel L. Potempa, Contracting Officer,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil

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Mounted Machine-Gun Optic (MMO) Amendment 0001 to Request for Proposal (RFP) for Solicitation Number W15QKN-18-R-0065 Description:
Solicitation Number W15QKN-18-R-0065 was issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of the Mounted Machine-gun Optic (MMO) on October 19, 2018.
Amendment 0001 to the Mounted Machine-gun Optic (MMO) Request for Proposal (RFP) addresses the following items:.

****Effective 07 January 2019 - Due to an error related to the due date for the Mounted Machine Gun Optic, the new proposal due date is extended to Wednesday, January 09 at 3pm Eastern Time.***
Additionally, the Contract Specialist has changed to Catherine John-Angle (catherine.e.johnangle.civ@mail.mil)

EFFECTIVE 11 DECEMBER 2018:

•(1) Due to a delay in sending out the classified lens addendum, the time for proposal submission has been extended to 3:00PM, Monday January 7, 2019 EST.
•(2) Section C.5.2.3 (Requirement of only U.S. Citizens has been removed.
•(3) Section L.3.1.C. (Volumes I, III, IV, V and VI, page limit eliminated. Please note: Volume II has a 30 single-sided page limit).

Please send all requests to Mr. Nicholas Hanko (email: nicholas.a.hanko.civ@mail.mil) and Dan Potempa (email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil) or mail to same at the address listed below.
NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Contracting Office Address:
ACC-New Jersey, Center for Contracting and Commerce, Building 9 Phipps Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000
Points of Contact: Nicholas Hanko, Daniel Potempa
****************************************************************

The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW), is issuing a RFP to for the procurement of The Mounted Machine Gun Optic (MMO). The MMO is required to achieve faster target acquisition times and increased first burst Probability of hit (P(h)) for machine gunners firing from vehicle mounted platforms with the M240B, M2/M2A1, and Mk19 Machine Guns. The MMO procurement is a Full & Open Competition (F & OC) acquisition seeking a system solution that will enable warfighters to scan with both eyes open, then rapidly slew the weapon on target, and engage with a higher confidence of getting the first burst on target. The MMO addresses the Joint Operations Concepts key characteristics through rapid, lethal, precision engagements in adverse conditions; provides endurance and resiliency through improved reliability growth; and supports agility and expeditionary needs through improved maneuverability. The applicable NAICS code is: 333314.

The acquisition approach is to issue a full and open competitive (F & OC) solicitation utilizing the tradeoff methodology to evaluate and select the best value system that meets the requirements of the Mounted Machine-gun Optic. As a result of the F & OC, up to three (3) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) with options per weapon platform will be awarded. Each contract will be issued a delivery order of thirty-five (35) units, which will be the guaranteed minimum per awarded contract. This hardware procured under the minimum guarantee (35 units) will undergo Lab and Live Fire Testing, generating data. The data generated will be one factor in the Government's decision of which contract(s) to exercise the Full-Rate Production (FPR) option for each weapon platform. Awards are anticipated to be made in 2nd quarter of Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19).

Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance. The solicitation contains "Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254" requiring Contractor Facility Clearance for SECRET. Access to classified information is necessary to prepare a proposal for this requirement. The Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance prior to receiving any classified documents for bidding purposes.

Furthermore, Purchase Description AR-PD-191, is an Exhibit to the solicitation and will be marked with a "Distribution C" restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Interested parties must mail/email a signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement along with a completed and signed AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire and a U.S. Government Non-Disclosure / Non-Use Agreement, to the Point of Contact (POC) per the solicitation.

The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards.

The solicitation allows offerors to submit contractor or third party-generated objective Test Data about their proposed designs. This data may be considered in evaluating the Offeror's proposal's performance claims. Test data related to magnification, weapon shock ruggedization, zero retention, parallax, and high temperature performance, will be of particular importance.

Offerors may only submit proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal W15QKN-18-R-0065.

The proposal submission responses are due 19 NOVEMBER 2018 at 3:00PM EST.

NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES OR QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The points of contact for this action are:

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Nicolas Hanko, Contract Specialist,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: nicholas.a.hanko.civ@mail.mil

AND

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Daniel L. Potempa, Contracting Officer,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil

*************************************************
Mounted Machine-Gun Optic (MMO) Amendment 0001 to Request for Proposal (RFP) for Solicitation Number W15QKN-18-R-0065 Description:
Solicitation Number W15QKN-18-R-0065 was issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of the Mounted Machine-gun Optic (MMO) on October 19, 2018.
Amendment 0001 to the Mounted Machine-gun Optic (MMO) Request for Proposal (RFP) addresses the following items:.

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EFFECTIVE 11 DECEMBER 2018:

Mounted Machine-Gun Optic (MMO) Amendment 0001 to Request for Proposal (RFP) for Solicitation Number W15QKN-18-R-0065 Description:
Solicitation Number W15QKN-18-R-0065 was issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of the Mounted Machine-gun Optic (MMO) on October 19, 2018.
Amendment 0001 to the Mounted Machine-gun Optic (MMO) Request for Proposal (RFP) addresses the following items:

•(1) Due to a delay in sending out the classified lens addendum, the time for proposal submission has been extended to 3:00PM, Monday January 7, 2019 EST.
•(2) Section C.5.2.3 (Requirement of only U.S. Citizens has been removed.
•(3) Section L.3.1.C. (Volumes I, III, IV, V and VI, page limit eliminated. Please note: Volume II has a 30 single-sided page limit).

Please send all requests to Mr. Nicholas Hanko (email: nicholas.a.hanko.civ@mail.mil) and Dan Potempa (email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil) or mail to same at the address listed below.
NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Contracting Office Address:
ACC-New Jersey, Center for Contracting and Commerce, Building 9 Phipps Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000
Points of Contact: Nicholas Hanko, Daniel Potempa
****************************************************************

The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW), is issuing a RFP to for the procurement of The Mounted Machine Gun Optic (MMO). The MMO is required to achieve faster target acquisition times and increased first burst Probability of hit (P(h)) for machine gunners firing from vehicle mounted platforms with the M240B, M2/M2A1, and Mk19 Machine Guns. The MMO procurement is a Full & Open Competition (F & OC) acquisition seeking a system solution that will enable warfighters to scan with both eyes open, then rapidly slew the weapon on target, and engage with a higher confidence of getting the first burst on target. The MMO addresses the Joint Operations Concepts key characteristics through rapid, lethal, precision engagements in adverse conditions; provides endurance and resiliency through improved reliability growth; and supports agility and expeditionary needs through improved maneuverability. The applicable NAICS code is: 333314.

The acquisition approach is to issue a full and open competitive (F & OC) solicitation utilizing the tradeoff methodology to evaluate and select the best value system that meets the requirements of the Mounted Machine-gun Optic. As a result of the F & OC, up to three (3) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) with options per weapon platform will be awarded. Each contract will be issued a delivery order of thirty-five (35) units, which will be the guaranteed minimum per awarded contract. This hardware procured under the minimum guarantee (35 units) will undergo Lab and Live Fire Testing, generating data. The data generated will be one factor in the Government's decision of which contract(s) to exercise the Full-Rate Production (FPR) option for each weapon platform. Awards are anticipated to be made in 2nd quarter of Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19).

Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance. The solicitation contains "Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254" requiring Contractor Facility Clearance for SECRET. Access to classified information is necessary to prepare a proposal for this requirement. The Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance prior to receiving any classified documents for bidding purposes.

Furthermore, Purchase Description AR-PD-191, is an Exhibit to the solicitation and will be marked with a "Distribution C" restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Interested parties must mail/email a signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement along with a completed and signed AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire and a U.S. Government Non-Disclosure / Non-Use Agreement, to the Point of Contact (POC) per the solicitation.

The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards.

The solicitation allows offerors to submit contractor or third party-generated objective Test Data about their proposed designs. This data may be considered in evaluating the Offeror's proposal's performance claims. Test data related to magnification, weapon shock ruggedization, zero retention, parallax, and high temperature performance, will be of particular importance.

Offerors may only submit proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal W15QKN-18-R-0065.

The proposal submission responses are due 19 NOVEMBER 2018 at 3:00PM EST.

NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES OR QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The points of contact for this action are:

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Nicolas Hanko, Contract Specialist,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: nicholas.a.hanko.civ@mail.mil

AND

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Daniel L. Potempa, Contracting Officer,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil

.

The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW), is issuing a RFP to for the procurement of The Mounted Machine Gun Optic (MMO). The MMO is required to achieve faster target acquisition times and increased first burst Probability of hit (P(h)) for machine gunners firing from vehicle mounted platforms with the M240B, M2/M2A1, and Mk19 Machine Guns. The MMO procurement is a Full & Open Competition (F & OC) acquisition seeking a system solution that will enable warfighters to scan with both eyes open, then rapidly slew the weapon on target, and engage with a higher confidence of getting the first burst on target. The MMO addresses the Joint Operations Concepts key characteristics through rapid, lethal, precision engagements in adverse conditions; provides endurance and resiliency through improved reliability growth; and supports agility and expeditionary needs through improved maneuverability. The applicable NAICS code is: 333314.

The acquisition approach is to issue a full and open competitive (F & OC) solicitation utilizing the tradeoff methodology to evaluate and select the best value system that meets the requirements of the Mounted Machine-gun Optic. As a result of the F & OC, up to three (3) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) with options per weapon platform will be awarded. Each contract will be issued a delivery order of thirty-five (35) units, which will be the guaranteed minimum per awarded contract. This hardware procured under the minimum guarantee (35 units) will undergo Lab and Live Fire Testing, generating data. The data generated will be one factor in the Government's decision of which contract(s) to exercise the Full-Rate Production (FPR) option for each weapon platform. Awards are anticipated to be made in 2nd quarter of Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19).

Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance. The solicitation contains "Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254" requiring Contractor Facility Clearance for SECRET. Access to classified information is necessary to prepare a proposal for this requirement. The Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance prior to receiving any classified documents for bidding purposes.

Furthermore, Purchase Description AR-PD-191, is an Exhibit to the solicitation and will be marked with a "Distribution C" restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Interested parties must mail/email a signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement along with a completed and signed AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire and a U.S. Government Non-Disclosure / Non-Use Agreement, to the Point of Contact (POC) per the solicitation.

The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards.

The solicitation allows offerors to submit contractor or third party-generated objective Test Data about their proposed designs. This data may be considered in evaluating the Offeror's proposal's performance claims. Test data related to magnification, weapon shock ruggedization, zero retention, parallax, and high temperature performance, will be of particular importance.

Offerors may only submit proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal W15QKN-18-R-0065.

The proposal submission responses are due 19 NOVEMBER 2018 at 3:00PM EST.

NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES OR QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The points of contact for this action are:

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Nicolas Hanko, Contract Specialist,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: nicholas.a.hanko.civ@mail.mil

AND

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Daniel L. Potempa, Contracting Officer,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil

.

The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW), is issuing a RFP to for the procurement of The Mounted Machine Gun Optic (MMO). The MMO is required to achieve faster target acquisition times and increased first burst Probability of hit (P(h)) for machine gunners firing from vehicle mounted platforms with the M240B, M2/M2A1, and Mk19 Machine Guns. The MMO procurement is a Full & Open Competition (F & OC) acquisition seeking a system solution that will enable warfighters to scan with both eyes open, then rapidly slew the weapon on target, and engage with a higher confidence of getting the first burst on target. The MMO addresses the Joint Operations Concepts key characteristics through rapid, lethal, precision engagements in adverse conditions; provides endurance and resiliency through improved reliability growth; and supports agility and expeditionary needs through improved maneuverability. The applicable NAICS code is: 333314.

The acquisition approach is to issue a full and open competitive (F & OC) solicitation utilizing the tradeoff methodology to evaluate and select the best value system that meets the requirements of the Mounted Machine-gun Optic. As a result of the F & OC, up to three (3) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) with options per weapon platform will be awarded. Each contract will be issued a delivery order of thirty-five (35) units, which will be the guaranteed minimum per awarded contract. This hardware procured under the minimum guarantee (35 units) will undergo Lab and Live Fire Testing, generating data. The data generated will be one factor in the Government's decision of which contract(s) to exercise the Full-Rate Production (FPR) option for each weapon platform. Awards are anticipated to be made in 2nd quarter of Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19).

Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance. The solicitation contains "Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254" requiring Contractor Facility Clearance for SECRET. Access to classified information is necessary to prepare a proposal for this requirement. The Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance prior to receiving any classified documents for bidding purposes.

Furthermore, Purchase Description AR-PD-191, is an Exhibit to the solicitation and will be marked with a "Distribution C" restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Interested parties must mail/email a signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement along with a completed and signed AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire and a U.S. Government Non-Disclosure / Non-Use Agreement, to the Point of Contact (POC) per the soliciation.

The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards.

The solicitation allows offerors to submit contractor or third party-generated objective Test Data about their proposed designs. This data may be considered in evaluating the Offeror's proposal's performance claims. Test data related to magnification, weapon shock ruggedization, zero retention, parallax, and high temperature performance, will be of particular importance.

Offerors may only submit proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal W15QKN-18-R-0065.

The proposal submission responses are due 19 NOVEMBER 2018 at 3:00PM EST.

NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES OR QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The points of contact for this action are:

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Nicolas Hanko, Contract Specialist,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: nicholas.a.hanko.civ@mail.mil

AND

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Daniel L. Potempa, Contracting Officer,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil

.

UPDATE AS OF 20 AUGUST 2018:

The MMO program will be issued as a FAR based solicitation, not as an OTA.

Please review the original pre-solicitation posting, dated June 26, 2018, for information related to document submission (DD Form 254 as well as the other required documentation).

As a reminder, please continue to review FBO for any official updates.

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This document is a PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE for Request for Proposal (RFP) W15QKN-18-R-0065 for the MMO. This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal RFP.

The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW), anticipates issuing a RFP to for the procurement of the MMO on or about July 16, 2018. The Mounted Machine Gun Optic (MMO) is required to achieve faster target acquisition times and increased first burst Probability of hit (P(h)) for machine gunners firing from vehicle mounted platforms with the M240B, M2/M2A1, and Mk19 Machine Guns. The MMO procurement is planned as a Full & Open Competition (F & OC) acquisition seeking a system solution that will enable warfighters to scan with both eyes open, then rapidly slew the weapon on target, and engage with a higher confidence of getting the first burst on target. The MMO addresses the Joint Operations Concepts key characteristics through rapid, lethal, precision engagements in adverse conditions; provides endurance and resiliency through improved reliability growth; and supports agility and expeditionary needs through improved maneuverability. The applicable NAICS code is: 333314.

The acquisition approach is to issue a full and open competitive (F & OC) solicitation utilizing the tradeoff methodology to evaluate and select the best value system that meets the requirements of the Mounted Machine-gun Optic. As a result of the F & OC, up to three (3) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) with options per weapon platform will be awarded. Each contract will be issued a delivery order of thirty-five (35) units, which also satisfies the minimum ordering per awarded contract. This hardware will undergo developmental and user testing, generating data which will inform the exercising of full-rate production (FPR) options per weapon platform. Awards are anticipated to be made in 4th quarter of fiscal year 2018.

Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance. The solicitation will contain "Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254" requiring Contractor Facility Clearance for SECRET. Access to classified information is necessary to prepare a proposal for this requirement. The Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance prior to receiving any classified documents for bidding purposes.

Furthermore, Purchase Description AR-PD-191, will be an Exhibit to the solicitation and will be marked with a "Distribution C" restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Once the solicitation is released interested parties must mail/email a signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement along with a completed and signed AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire and a U.S. Government Non-Disclosure / Non-Use Agreement.

The 35 MMOs units will be used in Government Developmental Testing (DT) and User Testing (UT) within a period of performance of 90 days from contract award. Based on the DT and UT results, FFP IDIQ Production Options with four- one year delivery order periods with a maximum quantity of 11,450 units, which includes First Article Testing (FAT) and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) may be exercised.

The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards.

The prospective solicitation may allow offerors to submit contractor or third party-generated objective Test Data about their proposed designs. This data may be considered in evaluating the Offeror's proposal's performance claims. Test data related to magnification, weapon shock ruggedization, zero retention, parallax, and high temperature performance, will be of particular importance.

This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a RFP, nor will the Government be liable for any costs involved for submission of information in response to this notice. Offerors may only submit proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal W15QKN-18-R-0065 after it is published and not with this synopsis notice.

Interested parties are encouraged to monitor FedBizOpps for the release of the RFP which is anticipated to be released on or about July 16, 2018. The proposal submission response time is anticipated to be 15 days after the release of the RFP for offerors to submit their proposal. We are notifying Industry of this compressed timeline to ensure that the solicitation is awarded on schedule by the end of this Fiscal Year.

NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The points of contact for this action are:

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Nicolas Hanko, Contract Specialist,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: nicholas.a.hanko.civ@mail.mil

AND

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Daniel L. Potempa, Contracting Officer,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil

Information contained in this synopsis announcement is subject to change. The information contained in the final RFP will supersede any conflicting information contained herein.

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Added: Jun 26, 2018 2:58 pm Modified: Aug 20, 2018 9:59 amTrack Changes

UPDATE AS OF 20 AUGUST 2018:

The MMO program will be issued as a FAR based solicitation, not as an OTA. 

Please review the original pre-solicitation posting, dated June 26, 2018, for information related to document submission (DD Form 254 as well as the other required documentation). 

As a reminder, please continue to review FBO for any official updates.

_____________

This document is a PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE forRequest for Proposal (RFP) W15QKN-18-R-0065 for the MMO. This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal RFP.

The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW), anticipates issuing a RFP to for the procurement of the MMO on or about July 16, 2018.  The Mounted Machine Gun Optic (MMO) is required to achieve faster target acquisition times and increased first burst Probability of hit (P(h)) for machine gunners firing from vehicle mounted platforms with the M240B, M2/M2A1, and Mk19 Machine Guns.  The MMO procurement is planned as a Full & Open Competition (F&OC) acquisition seeking a system solution that will enable warfighters to scan with both eyes open, then rapidly slew the weapon on target, and engage with a higher confidence of getting the first burst on target.  The MMO addresses the Joint Operations Concepts key characteristics through rapid, lethal, precision engagements in adverse conditions; provides endurance and resiliency through improved reliability growth; and supports agility and expeditionary needs through improved maneuverability.  The applicable NAICS code is: 333314.

The acquisition approach is to issue a full and open competitive (F&OC) solicitation utilizing the tradeoff methodology to evaluate and select the best value system that meets the requirements of the Mounted Machine-gun Optic.  As a result of the F&OC, up to three (3) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) with options per weapon platform will be awarded.  Each contract will be issued a delivery order of thirty-five (35) units, which also satisfies the minimum ordering per awarded contract.  This hardware will undergo developmental and user testing, generating data which will inform the exercising of full-rate production (FPR) options per weapon platform.  Awards are anticipated to be made in 4th quarter of fiscal year 2018.

Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance.  The solicitation will contain “Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254” requiring Contractor Facility Clearance for SECRET.  Access to classified information is necessary to prepare a proposal for this requirement.  The Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance prior to receiving any classified documents for bidding purposes.

Furthermore, Purchase Description AR-PD-191, will be an Exhibit to the solicitation and will be marked with a "Distribution C" restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties.  Once the solicitation is released interested parties must mail/email a signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement along with a completed and signed AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire and a U.S. Government Non-Disclosure / Non-Use Agreement.

The 35 MMOs units will be used in Government Developmental Testing (DT) and User Testing (UT) within a period of performance of 90 days from contract award.  Based on the DT and UT results,  FFP IDIQ Production Options with four- one year delivery order periods with a maximum quantity of 11,450 units, which includes First Article Testing (FAT) and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) may be exercised. 

The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards. 

The prospective solicitation may allow offerors to submit contractor or third party-generated objective Test Data about their proposed designs.  This data may be considered in evaluating the Offeror’s proposal’s performance claims. Test data related to magnification, weapon shock ruggedization, zero retention, parallax, and high temperature performance, will be of particular importance.

This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a RFP, nor will the Government be liable for any costs involved for submission of information in response to this notice.Offerors may only submit proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal W15QKN-18-R-0065 after it is published and not with this synopsis notice.

Interested parties are encouraged to monitor FedBizOpps for the release of the RFP which is anticipated to be released on or about July 16, 2018.  The proposal submission response time is anticipated to be 15 days after the release of the RFP for offerors to submit their proposal.  We are notifying Industry of this compressed timeline to ensure that the solicitation is awarded on schedule by the end of this Fiscal Year.

NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The points of contact for this action are:

Army Contracting Command – New Jersey

Attention:  ACC-NJ-SW

Attention:  Nicolas Hanko, Contract Specialist,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ   07806-5000

Email:  nicholas.a.hanko.civ@mail.mil

AND

Army Contracting Command – New Jersey

Attention:  ACC-NJ-SW

Attention:  Daniel L. Potempa, Contracting Officer,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ   07806-5000

Email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil

Information contained in this synopsis announcement is subject to change.  The information contained in the final RFP will supersede any conflicting information contained herein.

UPDATE AS OF 8 AUGUST 2018: The MMO program is still ongoing, however we have reached a point in which we may redirect the procurement from a FAR-based procurement to an OTA-based procurement. At this time, we cannot anticipate when the solicitation will be released. Please continue to check back on FBO for any official updates.

This document is a PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE for Request for Proposal (RFP) W15QKN-18-R-0065 for the MMO. This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal RFP.

The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW), anticipates issuing a RFP to for the procurement of the MMO on or about July 16, 2018. The Mounted Machine Gun Optic (MMO) is required to achieve faster target acquisition times and increased first burst Probability of hit (P(h)) for machine gunners firing from vehicle mounted platforms with the M240B, M2/M2A1, and Mk19 Machine Guns. The MMO procurement is planned as a Full & Open Competition (F & OC) acquisition seeking a system solution that will enable warfighters to scan with both eyes open, then rapidly slew the weapon on target, and engage with a higher confidence of getting the first burst on target. The MMO addresses the Joint Operations Concepts key characteristics through rapid, lethal, precision engagements in adverse conditions; provides endurance and resiliency through improved reliability growth; and supports agility and expeditionary needs through improved maneuverability. The applicable NAICS code is: 333314.

The acquisition approach is to issue a full and open competitive (F & OC) solicitation utilizing the tradeoff methodology to evaluate and select the best value system that meets the requirements of the Mounted Machine-gun Optic. As a result of the F & OC, up to three (3) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) with options per weapon platform will be awarded. Each contract will be issued a delivery order of thirty-five (35) units, which also satisfies the minimum ordering per awarded contract. This hardware will undergo developmental and user testing, generating data which will inform the exercising of full-rate production (FPR) options per weapon platform. Awards are anticipated to be made in 4th quarter of fiscal year 2018.

Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance. The solicitation will contain "Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254" requiring Contractor Facility Clearance for SECRET. Access to classified information is necessary to prepare a proposal for this requirement. The Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance prior to receiving any classified documents for bidding purposes.

Furthermore, Purchase Description AR-PD-191, will be an Exhibit to the solicitation and will be marked with a "Distribution C" restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Once the solicitation is released interested parties must mail/email a signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement along with a completed and signed AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire and a U.S. Government Non-Disclosure / Non-Use Agreement.

The 35 MMOs units will be used in Government Developmental Testing (DT) and User Testing (UT) within a period of performance of 90 days from contract award. Based on the DT and UT results, FFP IDIQ Production Options with four- one year delivery order periods with a maximum quantity of 11,450 units, which includes First Article Testing (FAT) and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) may be exercised.

The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards.

The prospective solicitation may allow offerors to submit contractor or third party-generated objective Test Data about their proposed designs. This data may be considered in evaluating the Offeror's proposal's performance claims. Test data related to magnification, weapon shock ruggedization, zero retention, parallax, and high temperature performance, will be of particular importance.

This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a RFP, nor will the Government be liable for any costs involved for submission of information in response to this notice. Offerors may only submit proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal W15QKN-18-R-0065 after it is published and not with this synopsis notice.

Interested parties are encouraged to monitor FedBizOpps for the release of the RFP which is anticipated to be released on or about July 16, 2018. The proposal submission response time is anticipated to be 15 days after the release of the RFP for offerors to submit their proposal. We are notifying Industry of this compressed timeline to ensure that the solicitation is awarded on schedule by the end of this Fiscal Year.

NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The points of contact for this action are:

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Nicolas Hanko, Contract Specialist,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: nicholas.a.hanko.civ@mail.mil

AND

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Daniel L. Potempa, Contracting Officer,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil

Information contained in this synopsis announcement is subject to change. The information contained in the final RFP will supersede any conflicting information contained herein.

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Added: Jun 26, 2018 2:58 pm Modified: Aug 08, 2018 8:06 amTrack Changes

UPDATE AS OF 8 AUGUST 2018: The MMO program is still ongoing, however we have reached a point in which we may redirect the procurement from a FAR-based procurement to an OTA-based procurement. At this time, we cannot anticipate when the solicitation will be released. Please continue to check back on FBO for any official updates.

This document is a PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE forRequest for Proposal (RFP) W15QKN-18-R-0065 for the MMO. This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal RFP.

The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW), anticipates issuing a RFP to for the procurement of the MMO on or about July 16, 2018.  The Mounted Machine Gun Optic (MMO) is required to achieve faster target acquisition times and increased first burst Probability of hit (P(h)) for machine gunners firing from vehicle mounted platforms with the M240B, M2/M2A1, and Mk19 Machine Guns.  The MMO procurement is planned as a Full & Open Competition (F&OC) acquisition seeking a system solution that will enable warfighters to scan with both eyes open, then rapidly slew the weapon on target, and engage with a higher confidence of getting the first burst on target.  The MMO addresses the Joint Operations Concepts key characteristics through rapid, lethal, precision engagements in adverse conditions; provides endurance and resiliency through improved reliability growth; and supports agility and expeditionary needs through improved maneuverability.  The applicable NAICS code is: 333314.

The acquisition approach is to issue a full and open competitive (F&OC) solicitation utilizing the tradeoff methodology to evaluate and select the best value system that meets the requirements of the Mounted Machine-gun Optic.  As a result of the F&OC, up to three (3) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) with options per weapon platform will be awarded.  Each contract will be issued a delivery order of thirty-five (35) units, which also satisfies the minimum ordering per awarded contract.  This hardware will undergo developmental and user testing, generating data which will inform the exercising of full-rate production (FPR) options per weapon platform.  Awards are anticipated to be made in 4th quarter of fiscal year 2018.

Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance.  The solicitation will contain “Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254” requiring Contractor Facility Clearance for SECRET.  Access to classified information is necessary to prepare a proposal for this requirement.  The Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance prior to receiving any classified documents for bidding purposes.

Furthermore, Purchase Description AR-PD-191, will be an Exhibit to the solicitation and will be marked with a "Distribution C" restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties.  Once the solicitation is released interested parties must mail/email a signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement along with a completed and signed AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire and a U.S. Government Non-Disclosure / Non-Use Agreement.

The 35 MMOs units will be used in Government Developmental Testing (DT) and User Testing (UT) within a period of performance of 90 days from contract award.  Based on the DT and UT results,  FFP IDIQ Production Options with four- one year delivery order periods with a maximum quantity of 11,450 units, which includes First Article Testing (FAT) and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) may be exercised. 

The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards. 

The prospective solicitation may allow offerors to submit contractor or third party-generated objective Test Data about their proposed designs.  This data may be considered in evaluating the Offeror’s proposal’s performance claims. Test data related to magnification, weapon shock ruggedization, zero retention, parallax, and high temperature performance, will be of particular importance.

This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a RFP, nor will the Government be liable for any costs involved for submission of information in response to this notice.Offerors may only submit proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal W15QKN-18-R-0065 after it is published and not with this synopsis notice.

Interested parties are encouraged to monitor FedBizOpps for the release of the RFP which is anticipated to be released on or about July 16, 2018.  The proposal submission response time is anticipated to be 15 days after the release of the RFP for offerors to submit their proposal.  We are notifying Industry of this compressed timeline to ensure that the solicitation is awarded on schedule by the end of this Fiscal Year.

NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The points of contact for this action are:

Army Contracting Command – New Jersey

Attention:  ACC-NJ-SW

Attention:  Nicolas Hanko, Contract Specialist,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ   07806-5000

Email:  nicholas.a.hanko.civ@mail.mil

AND

Army Contracting Command – New Jersey

Attention:  ACC-NJ-SW

Attention:  Daniel L. Potempa, Contracting Officer,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ   07806-5000

Email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil

Information contained in this synopsis announcement is subject to change.  The information contained in the final RFP will supersede any conflicting information contained herein.

UPDATE AS OF 8 AUGUST 2018: The MMO program is still ongoing, however we have reached a point in which we may redirect. At this time, we cannot anticipate when the solicitation will be released. Please continue to check back on FBO for any official updates.

This document is a PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE for Request for Proposal (RFP) W15QKN-18-R-0065 for the MMO. This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal RFP.

The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW), anticipates issuing a RFP to for the procurement of the MMO on or about July 16, 2018. The Mounted Machine Gun Optic (MMO) is required to achieve faster target acquisition times and increased first burst Probability of hit (P(h)) for machine gunners firing from vehicle mounted platforms with the M240B, M2/M2A1, and Mk19 Machine Guns. The MMO procurement is planned as a Full & Open Competition (F & OC) acquisition seeking a system solution that will enable warfighters to scan with both eyes open, then rapidly slew the weapon on target, and engage with a higher confidence of getting the first burst on target. The MMO addresses the Joint Operations Concepts key characteristics through rapid, lethal, precision engagements in adverse conditions; provides endurance and resiliency through improved reliability growth; and supports agility and expeditionary needs through improved maneuverability. The applicable NAICS code is: 333314.

The acquisition approach is to issue a full and open competitive (F & OC) solicitation utilizing the tradeoff methodology to evaluate and select the best value system that meets the requirements of the Mounted Machine-gun Optic. As a result of the F & OC, up to three (3) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) with options per weapon platform will be awarded. Each contract will be issued a delivery order of thirty-five (35) units, which also satisfies the minimum ordering per awarded contract. This hardware will undergo developmental and user testing, generating data which will inform the exercising of full-rate production (FPR) options per weapon platform. Awards are anticipated to be made in 4th quarter of fiscal year 2018.

Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance. The solicitation will contain "Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254" requiring Contractor Facility Clearance for SECRET. Access to classified information is necessary to prepare a proposal for this requirement. The Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance prior to receiving any classified documents for bidding purposes.

Furthermore, Purchase Description AR-PD-191, will be an Exhibit to the solicitation and will be marked with a "Distribution C" restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Once the solicitation is released interested parties must mail/email a signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement along with a completed and signed AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire and a U.S. Government Non-Disclosure / Non-Use Agreement.

The 35 MMOs units will be used in Government Developmental Testing (DT) and User Testing (UT) within a period of performance of 90 days from contract award. Based on the DT and UT results, FFP IDIQ Production Options with four- one year delivery order periods with a maximum quantity of 11,450 units, which includes First Article Testing (FAT) and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) may be exercised.

The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards.

The prospective solicitation may allow offerors to submit contractor or third party-generated objective Test Data about their proposed designs. This data may be considered in evaluating the Offeror's proposal's performance claims. Test data related to magnification, weapon shock ruggedization, zero retention, parallax, and high temperature performance, will be of particular importance.

This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a RFP, nor will the Government be liable for any costs involved for submission of information in response to this notice. Offerors may only submit proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal W15QKN-18-R-0065 after it is published and not with this synopsis notice.

Interested parties are encouraged to monitor FedBizOpps for the release of the RFP which is anticipated to be released on or about July 16, 2018. The proposal submission response time is anticipated to be 15 days after the release of the RFP for offerors to submit their proposal. We are notifying Industry of this compressed timeline to ensure that the solicitation is awarded on schedule by the end of this Fiscal Year.

NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The points of contact for this action are:

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Nicolas Hanko, Contract Specialist,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: nicholas.a.hanko.civ@mail.mil

AND

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Daniel L. Potempa, Contracting Officer,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil

Information contained in this synopsis announcement is subject to change. The information contained in the final RFP will supersede any conflicting information contained herein.

Added: Aug 08, 2018 7:31 am Modified: Aug 08, 2018 7:34 amTrack Changes.

Added: Jun 26, 2018 2:58 pm Modified: Aug 08, 2018 7:34 amTrack Changes

UPDATE AS OF 8 AUGUST 2018: The MMO program is still ongoing, however we have reached a point in which we may redirect. At this time, we cannot anticipate when the solicitation will be released.  Please continue to check back on FBO for any official updates.

This document is a PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE forRequest for Proposal (RFP) W15QKN-18-R-0065 for the MMO. This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal RFP.

The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW), anticipates issuing a RFP to for the procurement of the MMO on or about July 16, 2018.  The Mounted Machine Gun Optic (MMO) is required to achieve faster target acquisition times and increased first burst Probability of hit (P(h)) for machine gunners firing from vehicle mounted platforms with the M240B, M2/M2A1, and Mk19 Machine Guns.  The MMO procurement is planned as a Full & Open Competition (F&OC) acquisition seeking a system solution that will enable warfighters to scan with both eyes open, then rapidly slew the weapon on target, and engage with a higher confidence of getting the first burst on target.  The MMO addresses the Joint Operations Concepts key characteristics through rapid, lethal, precision engagements in adverse conditions; provides endurance and resiliency through improved reliability growth; and supports agility and expeditionary needs through improved maneuverability.  The applicable NAICS code is: 333314.

The acquisition approach is to issue a full and open competitive (F&OC) solicitation utilizing the tradeoff methodology to evaluate and select the best value system that meets the requirements of the Mounted Machine-gun Optic.  As a result of the F&OC, up to three (3) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) with options per weapon platform will be awarded.  Each contract will be issued a delivery order of thirty-five (35) units, which also satisfies the minimum ordering per awarded contract.  This hardware will undergo developmental and user testing, generating data which will inform the exercising of full-rate production (FPR) options per weapon platform.  Awards are anticipated to be made in 4th quarter of fiscal year 2018.

Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance.  The solicitation will contain “Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254” requiring Contractor Facility Clearance for SECRET.  Access to classified information is necessary to prepare a proposal for this requirement.  The Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance prior to receiving any classified documents for bidding purposes.

Furthermore, Purchase Description AR-PD-191, will be an Exhibit to the solicitation and will be marked with a "Distribution C" restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties.  Once the solicitation is released interested parties must mail/email a signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement along with a completed and signed AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire and a U.S. Government Non-Disclosure / Non-Use Agreement.

The 35 MMOs units will be used in Government Developmental Testing (DT) and User Testing (UT) within a period of performance of 90 days from contract award.  Based on the DT and UT results,  FFP IDIQ Production Options with four- one year delivery order periods with a maximum quantity of 11,450 units, which includes First Article Testing (FAT) and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) may be exercised. 

The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards. 

The prospective solicitation may allow offerors to submit contractor or third party-generated objective Test Data about their proposed designs.  This data may be considered in evaluating the Offeror’s proposal’s performance claims. Test data related to magnification, weapon shock ruggedization, zero retention, parallax, and high temperature performance, will be of particular importance.

This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a RFP, nor will the Government be liable for any costs involved for submission of information in response to this notice.Offerors may only submit proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal W15QKN-18-R-0065 after it is published and not with this synopsis notice.

Interested parties are encouraged to monitor FedBizOpps for the release of the RFP which is anticipated to be released on or about July 16, 2018.  The proposal submission response time is anticipated to be 15 days after the release of the RFP for offerors to submit their proposal.  We are notifying Industry of this compressed timeline to ensure that the solicitation is awarded on schedule by the end of this Fiscal Year.

NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The points of contact for this action are:

Army Contracting Command – New Jersey

Attention:  ACC-NJ-SW

Attention:  Nicolas Hanko, Contract Specialist,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ   07806-5000

Email:  nicholas.a.hanko.civ@mail.mil

AND

Army Contracting Command – New Jersey

Attention:  ACC-NJ-SW

Attention:  Daniel L. Potempa, Contracting Officer,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ   07806-5000

Email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil

Information contained in this synopsis announcement is subject to change.  The information contained in the final RFP will supersede any conflicting information contained herein.

Added: Aug 08, 2018 7:31 am Modified: Aug 08, 2018 7:34 amTrack Changes

UPDATE AS OF 8 AUGUST 2018: The MMO program is still ongoing, however we have reached a point in which we may redirect. At this time, we cannot anticpate when the solicitation will be released. Please continue to check back on FBO for any official updates..

Added: Aug 08, 2018 7:31 am UPDATE AS OF 8 AUGUST 2018: The MMO program is still ongoing, however we have reached a point in which we may redirect. At this time, we cannot anticpate when the solicitation will be released.  Please continue to check back on FBO for any official updates.

This document is a PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE for Request for Proposal (RFP) W15QKN-18-R-0065 for the MMO. This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal RFP.

The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW), anticipates issuing a RFP to for the procurement of the MMO on or about July 16, 2018. The Mounted Machine Gun Optic (MMO) is required to achieve faster target acquisition times and increased first burst Probability of hit (P(h)) for machine gunners firing from vehicle mounted platforms with the M240B, M2/M2A1, and Mk19 Machine Guns. The MMO procurement is planned as a Full & Open Competition (F & OC) acquisition seeking a system solution that will enable warfighters to scan with both eyes open, then rapidly slew the weapon on target, and engage with a higher confidence of getting the first burst on target. The MMO addresses the Joint Operations Concepts key characteristics through rapid, lethal, precision engagements in adverse conditions; provides endurance and resiliency through improved reliability growth; and supports agility and expeditionary needs through improved maneuverability. The applicable NAICS code is: 333314.

The acquisition approach is to issue a full and open competitive (F & OC) solicitation utilizing the tradeoff methodology to evaluate and select the best value system that meets the requirements of the Mounted Machine-gun Optic. As a result of the F & OC, up to three (3) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) with options per weapon platform will be awarded. Each contract will be issued a delivery order of thirty-five (35) units, which also satisfies the minimum ordering per awarded contract. This hardware will undergo developmental and user testing, generating data which will inform the exercising of full-rate production (FPR) options per weapon platform. Awards are anticipated to be made in 4th quarter of fiscal year 2018.

Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance. The solicitation will contain "Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254" requiring Contractor Facility Clearance for SECRET. Access to classified information is necessary to prepare a proposal for this requirement. The Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance prior to receiving any classified documents for bidding purposes.

Furthermore, Purchase Description AR-PD-191, will be an Exhibit to the solicitation and will be marked with a "Distribution C" restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Once the solicitation is released interested parties must mail/email a signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement along with a completed and signed AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire and a U.S. Government Non-Disclosure / Non-Use Agreement.

The 35 MMOs units will be used in Government Developmental Testing (DT) and User Testing (UT) within a period of performance of 90 days from contract award. Based on the DT and UT results, FFP IDIQ Production Options with four- one year delivery order periods with a maximum quantity of 11,450 units, which includes First Article Testing (FAT) and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) may be exercised.

The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards.

The prospective solicitation may allow offerors to submit contractor or third party-generated objective Test Data about their proposed designs. This data may be considered in evaluating the Offeror's proposal's performance claims. Test data related to magnification, weapon shock ruggedization, zero retention, parallax, and high temperature performance, will be of particular importance.

This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a RFP, nor will the Government be liable for any costs involved for submission of information in response to this notice. Offerors may only submit proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal W15QKN-18-R-0065 after it is published and not with this synopsis notice.

Interested parties are encouraged to monitor FedBizOpps for the release of the RFP which is anticipated to be released on or about July 16, 2018. The proposal submission response time is anticipated to be 15 days after the release of the RFP for offerors to submit their proposal. We are notifying Industry of this compressed timeline to ensure that the solicitation is awarded on schedule by the end of this Fiscal Year.

NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The points of contact for this action are:

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Nicolas Hanko, Contract Specialist,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: nicholas.a.hanko.civ@mail.mil

AND

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SW

Attention: Daniel L. Potempa, Contracting Officer,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil

Information contained in this synopsis announcement is subject to change. The information contained in the final RFP will supersede any conflicting information contained herein.

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This document is a PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE forRequest for Proposal (RFP) W15QKN-18-R-0065 for the MMO. This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal RFP.

The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW), anticipates issuing a RFP to for the procurement of the MMO on or about July 16, 2018.  The Mounted Machine Gun Optic (MMO) is required to achieve faster target acquisition times and increased first burst Probability of hit (P(h)) for machine gunners firing from vehicle mounted platforms with the M240B, M2/M2A1, and Mk19 Machine Guns.  The MMO procurement is planned as a Full & Open Competition (F&OC) acquisition seeking a system solution that will enable warfighters to scan with both eyes open, then rapidly slew the weapon on target, and engage with a higher confidence of getting the first burst on target.  The MMO addresses the Joint Operations Concepts key characteristics through rapid, lethal, precision engagements in adverse conditions; provides endurance and resiliency through improved reliability growth; and supports agility and expeditionary needs through improved maneuverability.  The applicable NAICS code is: 333314.

The acquisition approach is to issue a full and open competitive (F&OC) solicitation utilizing the tradeoff methodology to evaluate and select the best value system that meets the requirements of the Mounted Machine-gun Optic.  As a result of the F&OC, up to three (3) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) with options per weapon platform will be awarded.  Each contract will be issued a delivery order of thirty-five (35) units, which also satisfies the minimum ordering per awarded contract.  This hardware will undergo developmental and user testing, generating data which will inform the exercising of full-rate production (FPR) options per weapon platform.  Awards are anticipated to be made in 4th quarter of fiscal year 2018.

Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance.  The solicitation will contain “Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254” requiring Contractor Facility Clearance for SECRET.  Access to classified information is necessary to prepare a proposal for this requirement.  The Contractors will be required to have a SECRET Clearance prior to receiving any classified documents for bidding purposes.

Furthermore, Purchase Description AR-PD-191, will be an Exhibit to the solicitation and will be marked with a "Distribution C" restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties.  Once the solicitation is released interested parties must mail/email a signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement along with a completed and signed AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire and a U.S. Government Non-Disclosure / Non-Use Agreement.

The 35 MMOs units will be used in Government Developmental Testing (DT) and User Testing (UT) within a period of performance of 90 days from contract award.  Based on the DT and UT results,  FFP IDIQ Production Options with four- one year delivery order periods with a maximum quantity of 11,450 units, which includes First Article Testing (FAT) and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) may be exercised. 

The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards. 

The prospective solicitation may allow offerors to submit contractor or third party-generated objective Test Data about their proposed designs.  This data may be considered in evaluating the Offeror’s proposal’s performance claims. Test data related to magnification, weapon shock ruggedization, zero retention, parallax, and high temperature performance, will be of particular importance.

This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a RFP, nor will the Government be liable for any costs involved for submission of information in response to this notice.Offerors may only submit proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal W15QKN-18-R-0065 after it is published and not with this synopsis notice.

Interested parties are encouraged to monitor FedBizOpps for the release of the RFP which is anticipated to be released on or about July 16, 2018.  The proposal submission response time is anticipated to be 15 days after the release of the RFP for offerors to submit their proposal.  We are notifying Industry of this compressed timeline to ensure that the solicitation is awarded on schedule by the end of this Fiscal Year.

NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The points of contact for this action are:

Army Contracting Command – New Jersey

Attention:  ACC-NJ-SW

Attention:  Nicolas Hanko, Contract Specialist,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ   07806-5000

Email:  nicholas.a.hanko.civ@mail.mil

AND

Army Contracting Command – New Jersey

Attention:  ACC-NJ-SW

Attention:  Daniel L. Potempa, Contracting Officer,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ   07806-5000

Email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil

Information contained in this synopsis announcement is subject to change.  The information contained in the final RFP will supersede any conflicting information contained herein.