Remote Weapon Systems (RWS)

This document is a PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE forRequest for Proposal (RFP) W15QKN-21-R-0025 for the Remote Weapons System (RWS). 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 Lethality (PM SL), anticipates issuing a RFP to for the procurement of the RWS on or about August 20, 2021.  This requirement is in support of new and existing RWS for continued support of the existing fielded Common Remotely Operating Weapon Station (CROWS).  CROWS is to be procured under this acquisition. The program will support new and emerging customer requirements to include RWS variants such as Abrams Low Profile, Navy Mk-50, United States Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Remote Weapon Station (ARWS) and Stryker.  This acquisition will also include requirements for kit spare parts, kits, conversions, shop replaceable units, line replaceable units, engineering services, depot labor, field service technician support, and logistics services. The applicable NAICS code is: 332994.
 

The acquisition approach is to issue a full and open competitive (F&OC), Hybrid Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Time and Material (T&M) contract will be awarded to one (1) contractor. 

For U.S. & Canadian Companies: In order to process a request for the data, each requester (U.S. & Canada) must complete and submit a DD2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire, and Non-Disclosure Agreement which will be provided. The agreement will include requirements for limiting distribution of data and the destruction of data provided or reproduced.

For Other Foreign Companies: In order to process a request for the data, each requester (Other Foreign) must complete and submit a AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire and a Non-Disclosure Agreement which will be provided and also be compliant with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The agreement will include requirements for limiting distribution of data and the destruction of data provided or reproduced.

This announcement serves as notification that export control procedures regulated by the ITAR are in effect on the above stated data. Contractors that are interested in receiving this data must be in compliance with the ITAR and possess the proper authorities to receive this data and are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. The data will be marked Distribution Statement B Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies only. All other requests for this data shall be referred to Project Manager Soldier Lethality. Foreign vendors and contractors shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items, including, but not limited to, the requirement for Contractors to register with the Department of State in accordance with the ITAR.. The Contractors responsibility to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items exists independent of, and is not established or limited by, the information provided above.

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-21-R-0025 after it is published and not with this synopsis notice.

Interested parties are encouraged to monitor Betasam.gov for the release of the RFP which is anticipated to be released on or about August 20, 2021.  The proposal submission response time is anticipated to be 90 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 Fiscal Year 2022.

TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Email: usarmy.pica.acc.mbx.crows-team@mail.mil

The points of contact for this action are:

Army Contracting Command – New Jersey

Attention:  ACC-NJ-SL

Attention:  Angelica M. Merino, Contract Specialist,

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

Email:  angelica.m.merino.civ@mail.mil

AND

Army Contracting Command – New Jersey

Attention:  ACC-NJ-SW

Attention:  Stephanie G. Kless, Contracting Officer,

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

Email: stephanie.g.kless.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.