Optionally-Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) Program

The purpose of this posting is to release revised DRAFT RFP documents to interested parties for review and comment. The RFP sections and Attachments being released at this time are:
- Draft Section L, Instructions to Offerors
- Draft Section M, Evaluation Criteria
- Draft Attachment 0040, VATEP Workbook*
- Draft Attachment 0045, Requirements Compliance Matrix*

Please review the revised Draft Attachment 0040 - VATEP Workbook (2019-03-07), Draft Attachment 0045 - Requirements Compliance Matrix 2019-03-07, and DRAFT OMFV Sec L and M _ VATEP AND RCM 3_7. The revised documents are provided to accommodate the recent PD changes. Substantive technical comments to the revised documents can be provided using the Comment Resolution Matrix (CRM) format previously provided NLT 15 March 2019.

*There are documents within the solicitation that are controlled unclassified information (CUI), marked Distribution Statement D, or contain technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq.). It is the responsibility of the Offeror, not the Government, to obtain the appropriate export licenses, or process the appropriate export license exemption, necessary for authorization to share any such information with subcontractors who are foreign persons or entities as defined in applicable export laws and regulations, or to obtain access to the files themselves. Additionally, while this draft release does not include any classified information, the formal solicitation will contain information that is classified at the SECRET level. SECRET information will only be released to Offerors holding the appropriate Facility Clearance (FCL). All classified material must be handled in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD 5220.22-M and the DD-254.

If you intend to be either a prime or sub offeror on this requirement and desire a copy of the non-Distribution A documents, please adhere to the instructions below to ensure timely receipt of the document(s). If you are already on the Government's distribution list for release of non-Distribution A documents, there is no need to resubmit a request as the attachments will automatically be released to you.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING UNCLASSIFIED/FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO) INFORMATION:
A. If your organization would like any unclassified solicitation documentation, please send an email to usarmy.detroit.peo-gcs.mbx.ngcv-omfv-contracting@mail.mil.
B. The subject line of your email should include the title of the document(s) requested, using the example format as follows (exclusive of the parenthesis): "(Vendor Name) - Request copy of the unclassified draft purchase description"
C. The body of your email should reiterate the documentation requested.
D. Your email must also include the following information; when submitting attachments, please ensure they are in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file format:
1. Company name and corresponding CAGE code
2. A copy of your DD2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, approved by the Joint Certification Office (JCO)

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As part of the Industry Day registration process, the Government asked vendors whether they wanted their company name published to the NGCV-OMFV FBO website as an interested potential prime or sub offeror or teammate for the upcoming solicitation. Responses to that question are what constitute this list.

The Government is providing company information as a courtesy for members of industry to utilize; the Government will not be providing specific contact information beyond the company name and CAGE code.

The list of vendors provided does not constitute a comprehensive list of all potential prime or sub offerors or teammates.

Additionally, the Government, in providing this list of companies, does not claim nor disclaim the availability or viability of these firms as potential prime or sub offerors or teammates, nor does it endorse the use of these vendors.

If you would like your name published to this list, please contact the official NGCV-OMFV mailbox: usarmy.detroit.peo-gcs.mbx.ngcv-omfv-contracting@mail.mil.

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The Government would like to invite vendors who intend to submit a proposal as a prime contractor an opportunity to participate in a follow-on CLASSIFIED One-on-One Session with the Government on Wednesday, March 13 and a CLASSIFIED Open Session on Thursday, March 14.

Only U.S. citizens with an active SECRET clearance (as verified through JPAS) may attend the One-on-One and Open Session(s). The purpose of the One-on-One Sessions is to allow interested prime vendors an opportunity to provide the Government feedback on paragraph B.4 and its subparagraphs of Appendix B to the Government's Purchase Description (i.e., CLASSIFIED Annex), which will be mailed the week of March 3, 2019.

Each interested prime vendor desiring a One-on-One Session will be afforded up to a 90-minute time block on Wednesday, March 13, which will be assigned by the Government. All sessions will take place at the Detroit Arsenal, 6501 E. 11 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48397-5000.

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ONE-ON-ONE SESSION REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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Please submit the following information to the general mailbox at usarmy.detroit.peo-gcs.mbx.ngcv-omfv-contracting@mail.mil no later than 12:00 PM local time on March 6, 2019 to pre-register for the One-on-One Session and Open Session.

A maximum of 10 individuals per vendor will be permitted to register/attend the One-on-One Session. A maximum of four individuals per vendor will be permitted to register/attend the Open Session. One-on-one sessions will not be used for the purposes of business marketing, and the Government strongly desires the attendance of the vendor's technical experts. Although Business Development personnel may attend, the One-on-One Session will only be scheduled if there is a commitment for the technical experts to attend as well. Interested subcontractors or independent consultants may participate as part of 90-minute One-on-One Session with a prime (subject to the limit of 10 participants).
Registration requests will not be accepted via telephone. Registrations received after 12:00 PM local time on March 6, 2019 may not be accepted.

1. Individual attendees full name with official position title within your organization
2. Individual attendees e-mail address
3. Company name
4. Company CAGE Code
5. Telephone number
6. Citizenship Status (U.S. Federal or state issued ID card required at One-on-One and Open Sessions check-in)

When submitting registration information, please include
"OMFV One-on-One/Open Session" in the email subject line. The Government reserves the right to change the time, date, or location of this event; any changes will be posted to the FBO website. The time will ultimately be assigned by the Government.

The Government will ask the vendor to provide a read-ahead package/white paper at least 48-hours in advance of its session.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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This invitation to participate in a One-on-One Session does not constitute an invitation for bid or RFP. Any procurement action for the OMFV Program will be subject to a separate, future announcement. The Government is under no obligation to award any related contract associated with this event. Further, it does not obligate the Government in any manner.

The Government will not reimburse interested parties for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice, or for preparing for or attending the One-on-One Session. Participation in the OMFV One-on-One Session is voluntary. OMFV documents, as well as other releasable OMFV information, will be posted to FBO as it becomes publicly releasable. The posted information is provided for planning purposes only. It does not constitute a RFP, nor does it restrict the Government as to its acquisition approach for the OMFV.

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The Government would like to invite vendors who intend to submit a proposal as a prime contractor to participate in a CLASSIFIED and/or UNCLASSIFIED one-on-one session with the Government on either Tuesday, February 12; Wednesday, February 13; or Thursday, February 14. The purpose of the session is to allow interested prime vendors an opportunity to ask the Government team questions about the draft RFP documents released to date and the draft Government Purchase Description (Attachment 0007) and corresponding CLASSIFIED annex (if applicable). The vendor will serve as the host of the meeting.
Each interested prime vendor desiring a one-on-one session will be afforded up to a 45-minute time block, which will be assigned by the Government. The sessions will take place at the Detroit Arsenal, 6501 E. 11 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48397-5000.

This will be industry's opportunity to provide its comments directly to the Government on the NGCV-OMFV draft RFP and PD. The Government intends to answer as many questions as possible from the vendor during the session; however, the vendor will be responsible for submitting all of its UNCLASSIFIED questions asked during the session to the general mailbox at usarmy.detroit.peo-gcs.mbx.ngcv-omfv-contracting@mail.mil no later than 48 hours following the session. All industry questions and official Government answers from each session will be released, with any identifying information of the party submitting the questions removed.

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ONE-ON-ONE SESSION REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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Please submit the following information to the general mailbox at usarmy.detroit.peo-gcs.mbx.ngcv-omfv-contracting@mail.mil no later than 12:00 PM local time on February 6, 2019 to pre-register for this event.

A maximum of eight (8) individuals per vendor will be permitted to register/attend. One-on-one sessions will not be used for the purposes of business marketing, and the Government strongly desires the attendance of the vendor's technical experts. Although Business Development personnel may attend, the one-on-one session will only be scheduled if there is a commitment for the technical experts to attend as well. Interested subcontractors or independent consultants may participate as part of 45-minute session with a prime (subject to the limit of eight (8) participants).
Registration requests will not be accepted via telephone. Registrations received after 12:00 PM local time on February 6, 2019 may not be accepted.

1. Preferred dates (February 12, February 13, or February 14); time (morning or afternoon); and level of classification desired (CLASSIFIED or UNCLASSIFIED)
2. Individual attendees full name with official position title within your organization
3. Individual attendees e-mail address
4. Company name
5. Company CAGE Code
6. Telephone number
7. Citizenship Status (U.S. Federal or state issued ID card required at one-on-one session check-in)
8. Photocopy of foreign passports (required for Foreign Nationals only)
9. Identify if your company is a U.S. based firm or a non-U.S. based firm and identify the country location.

When submitting one-on-one session registration information, please include
"OMFV One-on-One Session" in the email subject line. The Government reserves the right to change the time, date, or location of this event; any changes will be posted to the FBO website. While the Government will do its best to accommodate the potential prime offeror's preferred date and time of the one-on-one session, the date and time will ultimately be assigned by the Government.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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This invitation to participate in a one-on-one session does not constitute an invitation for bid or RFP. Any procurement action for the OMFV Program will be subject to a separate, future announcement. The Government is under no obligation to award any related contract associated with this event. Further, it does not obligate the Government in any manner.

The Government will not reimburse interested parties for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice, or for preparing for or attending the One-on-One Session. Participation in the OMFV one-on-one session is voluntary. OMFV documents, as well as other releasable OMFV information, will be posted to FBO as it becomes publicly releasable. The posted information is provided for planning purposes only. It does not constitute a RFP, nor does it restrict the Government as to its acquisition approach for the OMFV.

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Army Contracting Command - Warren intends to issue competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) W56HZV-18-R-0174 for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) in late March 2019.

The purpose of this posting is to release a partial draft RFP to interested parties for review and comment. The RFP sections and Attachments being released at this time are:
- Draft Section A, Executive Summary/Introduction to the Requirement
- Draft Section C, Statement of Work
- Draft Section D, Packaging and Marking
- Draft Section E, Inspection and Acceptance
- Draft Section F, Deliveries and Performance
- Draft Section H, Special Contract Requirements
- Draft Section L, Instructions to Offerors
- Draft Section M, Evaluation Criteria
- Draft Exhibit A, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)
- Draft Attachment 0001, DD254 Revision 2
- Draft Attachment 0005, OMFV Security Classification Guide*
- Draft Attachment 0009, Government Furnished Property List*
- Draft Attachment 0021, Government's Detailed Test Schedule*
- Draft Attachment 0040, VATEP Workbook*
- Draft Attachment 0043, Bid Sample Evaluation Plan*
- Draft Attachment 0045, Requirements Compliance Matrix*

Any questions or comments on the above sections and attachments of the draft RFP should be recorded within the attached Comment Resolution Matrix (CRM) and emailed to usarmy.detroit.peo-gcs.mbx.ngcv-omfv-contracting@mail.mil no later than 1700 local time on 14 February 2019. Of note, the Government may or may not be able to provide responses to Industry's questions or comments in advance of the final solicitation.

*There are documents within the solicitation that are controlled unclassified information (CUI), marked Distribution Statement D, or contain technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq.). It is the responsibility of the Offeror, not the Government, to obtain the appropriate export licenses, or process the appropriate export license exemption, necessary for authorization to share any such information with subcontractors who are foreign persons or entities as defined in applicable export laws and regulations, or to obtain access to the files themselves. Additionally, while this draft release does not include any classified information, the formal solicitation will contain information that is classified at the SECRET level. SECRET information will only be released to Offerors holding the appropriate Facility Clearance (FCL). All classified material must be handled in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD 5220.22-M and the DD-254.

If you intend to be either a prime or sub offeror on this requirement and desire a copy of the non-Distribution A documents, please adhere to the instructions below to ensure timely receipt of the document(s). If you are already on the Government's distribution list for release of non-Distribution A documents, there is no need to resubmit a request as the attachments will automatically be released to you.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING UNCLASSIFIED/FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO) INFORMATION:
A. If your organization would like any unclassified solicitation documentation, please send an email to usarmy.detroit.peo-gcs.mbx.ngcv-omfv-contracting@mail.mil.
B. The subject line of your email should include the title of the document(s) requested, using the example format as follows (exclusive of the parenthesis): "(Vendor Name) - Request copy of the unclassified draft purchase description"
C. The body of your email should reiterate the documentation requested.
D. Your email must also include the following information; when submitting attachments, please ensure they are in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file format:
1. Company name and corresponding CAGE code
2. A copy of your DD2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, approved by the Joint Certification Office (JCO)

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As part of the Industry Day registration process, the Government asked vendors whether they wanted their company name published to the NGCV-OMFV FBO website as an interested potential prime or sub offeror or teammate for the upcoming solicitation. Responses to that question are what constitute this list.
The Government is providing company information as a courtesy for members of industry to utilize; the Government will not be providing specific contact information beyond the company name and CAGE code.
The list of vendors provided does not constitute a comprehensive list of all potential prime or sub offerors or teammates.
Additionally, the Government, in providing this list of companies, does not claim nor disclaim the availability or viability of these firms as potential prime or sub offerors or teammates, nor does it endorse the use of these vendors.
If you would like your name published to this list, please contact the official NGCV-OMFV mailbox: usarmy.detroit.peo-gcs.mbx.ngcv-omfv-contracting@mail.mil.

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As part of the Industry Day registration process, the Government asked vendors whether they wanted their company name published to the NGCV-OMFV FBO website as an interested potential prime or sub offeror or teammate for the upcoming solicitation. Responses to that question are what constitute this list.

The Government is providing company information as a courtesy for members of industry to utilize; the Government will not be providing specific contact information beyond the company name and CAGE code.

The list of vendors provided does not constitute a comprehensive list of all potential prime or sub offerors or teammates.

Additionally, the Government, in providing this list of companies, does not claim nor disclaim the availability or viability of these firms as potential prime or sub offerors or teammates, nor does it endorse the use of these vendors.

If you would like your name published to this list, please contact the official NGCV-OMFV mailbox: usarmy.detroit.peo-gcs.mbx.ngcv-omfv-contracting@mail.mil.

For vendors who obtained the Classified annex to the Purchase Description and have comments in the CRM for the Classified annex to the Purchase Description may send those comments to:

Outer Envelope:
AMSTA-CSS/Building 233 (Mail Stop 105)
6501 E. Eleven Mile Road
Warren, MI 48397-5000

Inner Envelope:
SFAE-GCS-N
CRM for the Classified Annex to the Purchase Description
Attn: Security Manager (Mr. Dan Kennard)
6501 E. Eleven Mile Road
Warren, MI 48397
Solicitation Number: W56HZV-18-R-0174

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As part of the Industry Day registration process, the Government asked vendors whether they wanted their company name published to the NGCV-OMFV FBO website as an interested potential prime or sub offeror or teammate for the upcoming solicitation. Responses to that question are what constitute this list.

The Government is providing company information as a courtesy for members of industry to utilize; the Government will not be providing specific contact information beyond the company name and CAGE code.

The list of vendors provided does not constitute a comprehensive list of all potential prime or sub offerors or teammates.

Additionally, the Government, in providing this list of companies, does not claim nor disclaim the availability or viability of these firms as potential prime or sub offerors or teammates, nor does it endorse the use of these vendors.

If you would like your name published to this list, please contact the official NGCV-OMFV mailbox: usarmy.detroit.peo-gcs.mbx.ngcv-omfv-contracting@mail.mil.

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As part of the Industry Day registration process, the Government asked vendors whether they wanted their company name published to the NGCV-OMFV FBO website as an interested potential prime or sub offeror or teammate for the upcoming solicitation. Responses to that question are what constitute this list.

The Government is providing company information as a courtesy for members of industry to utilize; the Government will not be providing specific contact information beyond the company name and CAGE code.

The list of vendors provided does not constitute a comprehensive list of all potential prime or sub offerors or teammates.

Additionally, the Government, in providing this list of companies, does not claim nor disclaim the availability or viability of these firms as potential prime or sub offerors or teammates, nor does it endorse the use of these vendors.

If you would like your name published to this list, please contact the official NGCV-OMFV mailbox: usarmy.detroit.peo-gcs.mbx.ngcv-omfv-contracting@mail.mil.

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The Government released a copy of the unclassified Purchase Description today, 14Dec2018, via a secure file exchange to those vendors who complied with the set of instructions posted to FBO on 10Dec2018. If you did not receive an email from the Government and complied with the instructions, please send an email to usarmy.detroit.peo-gcs.mbx.ngcv-omfv-contracting@mail.mil so that we can look into the issue.

The classified annex to the Purchase Description will be mailed the week of 16Dec2018 to those vendors who complied with the set of instructions posted to FBO on 10Dec2018. Please allow a reasonable amount of time for the package to reach its final destination before inquiring about its whereabouts.

Please note, the Government WILL release a draft RFP (inclusive of Sections L and M and most of the pertinent RFP attachments) for Industry review and comment. At this time, the target release date for the draft RFP is mid/late January 2019. Once the phased release of documents start, the Government intends to request questions or comments within two weeks of receipt, with the exception of the Purchase Description where the window will be four (4) weeks due to the holidays. Of note, the Government does not intend to release any comments or questions from Industry in response to the draft RFP and related attachment(s). However, the Government will adjudicate any feedback received internally, and will, when and where appropriate, refine the RFP.

For administrative ease, any questions or comments that Industry has on the Unclassified Purchase Description or on the Classified annex to the Purchase Description should be recorded within the attached Comment Resolution Matrix (CRM) and (for unclassified questions or comments only!) emailed to usarmy.detroit.peo-gcs.mbx.ngcv-omfv-contracting@mail.mil no later than 11Jan2018. ******IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you comply with security procedures when communicating with the Government about the Classified annex to the Purchase Description.

Lastly, in the near term, the Government will be posting a list of questions to FBO for Industry to answer. Industry's responses will help finalize the Government's acquisition strategy in some areas (e.g., Government Furnished Property).

Please continue to regularly monitor this page for updates.

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The Government is releasing the draft unclassified Purchase Description (PD) to vetted potential offerors this Friday (14Dec2018) using a secure file exchange website. The classified annex to the PD will be mailed to potential offerors the week of 16Dec2018. Potential offerors desiring a copy of either document will need to comply with the instructions posted to FBO on Monday, 10DEC2018..

In anticipation of the release of the draft and final RFP, please adhere to the instructions below to ensure timely receipt of the document(s). The DD254 for the NGCV-OMFV solicitation is also attached, below. NOTE: the DD254 addresses requests for public release and release to foreign nationals.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING UNCLASSIFIED/FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO) INFORMATION:
A. If your organization would like any unclassified solicitation documentation, please send an email to usarmy.detroit.peo-gcs.mbx.ngcv-omfv-contracting@mail.mil.
B. The subject line of your email should include the title of the document(s) requested, using the example format as follows (exclusive of the parenthesis): "(Vendor Name) - Request copy of the unclassified draft purchase description"
C. The body of your email should reiterate the documentation requested.
D. Your email must also include the following information; when submitting attachments, please ensure they are in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file format:
1. Company name and corresponding CAGE code
2. A copy of your DD2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, approved by the Joint Certification Office (JCO); NOTE: If you have previously provided a copy of your DD2345 to the Government in support of this program, please let us know
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING CLASSIFIED INFORMATION:
A. If your organization would like any classified solicitation documentation, please send an email to usarmy.detroit.peo-gcs.mbx.ngcv-omfv-contracting@mail.mil.
B. The subject line of your email should include the title of the document requested, following the example format as follows (exclusive of the parenthesis): "(Vendor Name) - Request copy of the draft classified annex to the draft purchase description"
C. The body of your email should reiterate the documentation requested.
D. Also include the following information; when submitting attachments, please ensure they are in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file format:
1. Company name, address, and corresponding CAGE code
2. Verification of an approved SECRET Facility Clearance (i.e., Industrial Security Facilities Database (ISFD) document)
3. Classified mailing address
4. Facility Security Officer (FSO) and contact information
5. Defense Security Service (DSS) Representative name and contact information
6. National Interest Determination (NID) certification (for foreign own companies)

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The Next Generation Combat Vehicle Optionally Manned Fight Vehicle (NGCV-OMFV) program will procure a vehicle that provides Armor Brigade Combat Teams (ABCTs) a protected, long range, cyber resilient, precision direct fire capability for early/forcible entry operations. ABCTs require this capability to be employed in austere and unpredictable locations allowing them to avoid the enemy's strengths and rapidly transition to offensive operations and exploit the initiative.

This page will be used to convey program updates as they become publicly releasable, as well as the draft and final solicitation. At this time, the final solicitation has not been issued, and proposals are not being accepted.

Please note that the previous FBO page that the Government had been updating since June 2018 was inadvertently deleted, and was unable to be recovered by system administrators. Attached are copies of pertinent updates that were previously released about the NGCV-OMFV program. Until notified otherwise, the Government is currently not permitted to post a list of interested prime/subcontractors on the FBO website. Please be patient with us as we identify a different solution.

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Questions or comments about the NGCV-OMFV program shall NOT be directed to any individual Government employee. Instead, they shall be directed to the official mailbox: usarmy.detroit.peo-gcs.mbx.ngcv-omfv-contracting@mail.mil, where they will be redirected internally as necessary.

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