Standard Army Ammunition System (SAAS)

Added: Sep 13, 2017 11:54 am The purpose of this notice is to synopsize a requirement prior to issuing the solicitation in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 5.204.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island anticipates the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Standard Army Ammunition System (SAAS) services, Solicitation Number W52P1J-16-R-0161, in support of Product Lead Logistics Information Systems (PL LIS) via the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) Governmentwide point of entry.

**THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT REQUESTING PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE.**

The SAAS system is the tactical logistics software system designed to provide centralized information of ammunition management functions and units in support of deployed and garrison operations world-wide. The SAAS effort is to provide Post Production Software Support (PPSS) to PL LIS. The SAAS PPSS contract shall provide labor, supplies, materials and equipment (including software development) necessary to support the Government's efforts to keep the SAAS system stable and operational for Department of Army (DA)-wide users. The support services provided include, but are not limited to: SAAS Technical Support, Functional and Subject Matter Expert Support, Customer Support, Training Support, Administrative Support, Testing and Evaluation Support, Configuration Management, Validation & Verification, Cyber Security and Information Assurance, Miscellaneous Support, and System Enhancements.

The work requirements shall also include activities related to project management, quality assurance, configuration management, technical research and analysis, system documentation, database administration, and operation and maintenance. Additionally, PPSS includes software maintenance on existing software, incorporation of software changes/fixes required by Department of Defense/DA policies and regulations and the user community, providing hardware upgrades and software testing to ensure successful completion of the requirements, and providing documentation updates in accordance with applicable changes.

This requirement will be solicited under full and open competition after exclusion of sources as a total small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541519 - Other Computer Related Services (the exception under NAICS code 541519 for Information Technology Value Added Resellers does not apply to this effort). The period of performance consists of one (1) twelve-month base period and four (4) twelve-month option periods. A single Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Term (labor) and Cost-No Fee (Other Direct Costs) contract will be awarded to the Offeror who is determined to be the best value to the Government on a trade-off basis. The primary place of performance shall be the contractor's facility. The contractor's facility shall be within 35 miles of Fort Lee, VA. The contractor shall be required to support the deployed system at both Contiguous United States and Outside Contiguous United States locations on a temporary basis.

This synopsis does not constitute a RFP. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to award a contract, nor to pay for any costs incurred as a result of this notice. All future notices for this effort will be published under solicitation number W52P1J-16-R-0161.

The Government does not intend to answer any questions resulting from this synopsis. The RFP will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation, and in fact is unable, to maintain a bidder's mailing list. Therefore, interested parties should periodically access the FedBizOpps website in order to obtain any related information which may be issued.

Contracting Office Address:
3055 Rodman Avenue
Rock Island, Illinois 61299-8000
United States

Primary Point of Contact:
Brian J. Egli, Contract Specialist
brian.j.egli.civ@mail.mil
Phone: (309) 782-3941

Secondary Point of Contact:
Lisa M. Digney, Contracting Officer
lisa.m.digney.civ@mail.mil
Phone: (309) 782-4946