Remotely Piloted Vehicle Targets (RPVT) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), Fort Sill Oklahoma

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Remotely Piloted Vehicle Targets (RPVT)/ Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Fort Sill, OK is issuing this sources sought/request for information (RFI) for informational and planning purposes only.  Information gathered will provide required market research to identify potential sources having an interest, and industry technologies available, to provide RPVT/UAV supplies. MICC Fort Sill is interested in identifying potential partners that can provide and demonstrate new technologies which are commercially available, and which align with our needs.  Acquisition of UAV at the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) University is necessary for mission essential training for all armed services. 

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions.

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.  CONTACT WITH ANYONE OTHER THAN THE POCS LISTED BELOW IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BY INTERESTED PARTIEIS OR THEIR EMPLOYEES REGARDING THIS POTENTIAL ACQUISITION IS PROHIBITED. 

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The Fires Center of Excellence, Fort Sill, OK has a requirement to provide aerial target supplies/hardware for Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Air Defense Artillery (ADA) training.

 REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

The Government requires the supplying of RPVT Air Vehicles (AVs), also referred to as targets or aerial targets, in accordance with attached requirements.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS codes for this requirement is 336411, Target drones, Aircraft, Manufacturing and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 1550, Drones.  This requirement is for a commercial, non-developmental agreement. Award is intended to be made in the form of one or more blanket purchase agreements (number depends on need, production/delivery requirements and pricing). Items provided/suggested must comply with the Buy American Act (FAR 52.225-1), Comply with Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act “Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment” and be defined as Commercial Items (FAR 2.101)

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package demonstrating ability to provide the products/systems capable of meeting or exceeding the Government’s stated minimum specifications (see attachment) listed in this notice. Documentation should be in bullet format as much as possible. No phone or email inquiries with regards to the status of any future RFP will be accepted prior to its release.

To receive consideration respondents must submit a brief response that includes the information requested in this notice, including answers to the relevant questions listed below.  The response must not exceed 15 pages (Arial font not smaller than 12-point).  Send responses in PDF format by email to the POC identified below. Include the synopsis number and company name in subject line of the email response. 

The following requirements for the response must be met:

1. Company Information

            a. Company Name

            b.  Address

            c. Point of Contact

            d. Telephone Number

            e. Email address

       2. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Unique Entity ID (UEI);

       3. Business Size (i.e., Small Business, Other than Small) under NAICS 336411;

       4. Socio-Economic status (i.e., 8(a), HUBZone, veteran-owned, women-owned, etc.) and whether the company is U.S. or                      internationally owned.

       5. Number of Years in business.

       6. Parent company (US or international).

       7. Interest in attending a Pre-Solicitation Conference/Industry Day at Fort Sill Army Base, OKL or a Virtual Pre-Solicitation                     Conference/Industry Day (to be determined). Preference for format (in person or virtual).

       8. Discuss an optimal contract length for this kind of supply purchase and the benefits it would provide.  Identify the standard                industry period of performance in supporting similar requirements.

       9. Self-report if your company is a foreign company or an American company owned or controlled wholly or in part by a foreign             company.  Foreign companies, or American companies owned or controlled wholly or in part by foreign companies, are                     prohibited from competing on this acquisition.

Responses should include a narrative to demonstrate your capabilities. Specifically, interested contractors shall:

1. Demonstrate your knowledge and capabilities in supplying unmanned aerial drones, identify relevant (within the last two years) past performance either as a prime or subcontractor.
2. Do you currently operate facilities used to manufacture or supply similar RPVT systems? If so, describe the capabilities of the facility.
3. Describe your approach to supporting production and delivery schedules to meet mission needs. 

4. The Government anticipates RPVT agreement will require the delivery of a non-developmental RPVT drone air vehicles. Explain your firm's approach to delivering a variety of components (i.e. Sustainment/repair package for parts) directly associated with meeting the requirements of the customers.

5.  Describe your ability and process to Train the Trainer.

6.  Discuss the frequency of technological changes (based upon historical patterns) that would necessitate changes/alterations to products offered and require price adjustments.

7. Describe teaming arrangements or Joint Ventures you may be pursuing to meet the RPVT requirements.

Brevity of information is desired.  Information should be sent via e-mail to the Contracting Officer at  Sharon.k.mckinzie.civ@army.mil and Contract Specialist at jesslyan.m.ortizalbino.civ@army.mil.  Responses are requested by 4:00 PM CT November 7th, 2022. The submission of this information is for Planning Purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any supplies or services, or for the government to pay for the information received. No solicitation document exists at this time. Technical questions concerning this requirement shall be directed to the Contracting Officer and Contract specialist listed below.

Attachments/Description of Supplies

(Attached specifications) 

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

Mission & Installation Contracting Command - Fort Sill

1803 Macomb Road

Fort Sill, OK  73503

Primary Point of Contact

JESSLYAN M. ORTIZ ALBINO

Contract Specialist

jesslyan.m.ortizalbino.civ@army.mil

PH: (580) 442-6769

Secondary Point of Contact

SHARON KAY MCKINZIE

Contracting Officer

Sharon.k.mckinzie.civ@army.mil

PH: (580) 442-5097