Sources Sought Notice (SSN)/Request for Information (RFI) to procure, assemble, integrate, checkout, and deploy the Reconfigurable Tactical Command Systems (R-TCS) (Part Number 13741319-1) to support the U. S. Army’s PATRIOT Battalions.

Title: Sources Sought Notice (SSN)/Request for Information (RFI) to procure, assemble, integrate, checkout, and deploy the Reconfigurable Tactical Command Systems (R-TCS) (Part Number 13741319-1) to support the U.S. Army’s PATRIOT Battalions.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

This SSN/RFI is in support of Market Research being conducted by the Defense Logistics Agency to identify potential manufacturing/supply sources, and if future efforts can be competitive or Set Aside for Small Business. This SSN/RFI is to notify companies that the Defense Logistics Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is seeking qualified sources to produce and deliver the R-TCS to support the Patriot Missile System. The Defense Logistics Agency will issue any future solicitations from this requirement against the existing contract,SPRBL1-15-D-0017. The R-TCS referenced above will be placed on the existing indefinite delivery requirements type contract to support the PATRIOT Radar and addresses obsolescence related to the M934 Prime Mover in support of Program Executive Office Missiles and Space (PEO MS) Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC).

It is contemplated that this award will be made to Raytheon, CAGE Code: 05716, utilizing Other than Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), having only one responsible source.

As a result, this acquisition is currently being procured under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(1) having only a limited number of responsible sources. The Government is interested in all businesses to include 8(a), small business and small disadvantaged business, Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. All contractors must meet prequalification requirements in order to be registered as a potential source. Firms that possess the ability and can produce the required item(s) described above are encouraged to identify themselves. Contractors are encouraged to seek source approval in order to compete for future solicitations by emailing inquiries to the POCs listed with this announcement.

The contractor shall be capable of successfully performing and complying with any and all special requirements in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation annotated above, at the unit prices established at time of a contract award. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, engineering and technical support necessary to perform the Performance Work Statement requirements for the R-TCS and associated services to include new production hardware, spares, training equipment, cybersecurity, inspection, production test support, program management, configuration management, hazardous material management, obsolescence management, safety, and documentation for the U.S. PATRIOT Program.  The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, facilities, and management to deliver complete, fully integrated R-TCS units in accordance with: R-TCS Product Specifications & Documentation Standard (R-TCS PDS D3598602)

DISCLAIMER: THIS SSN/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION (REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR REQUEST FOR QUOTATION) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION IN THE FUTURE 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 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

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