10--Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS)

*Amendment to DRAFT RFP to incorporate/attach answers to Draft RFP Questions* This is a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) W15QKN-13-R-0018 for the Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS). This announcement is issued for planning purposes only and constitutes a request for exchange of information pursuant to FAR 15.201. The purpose of exchanging information is to both improve the understanding of Government requirements by industry, and improve Government knowledge of industry capabilities. Offerors are directed to NOT submit proposals at this time. This CSASS DRAFT RFP, for the Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System, issued by the The US Army, Army Contracting Command, New Jersey on behalf of the Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PMSW), which has determined a need to find the best CSASS weapon that provides the best value to the Government either through the manufacture a complete system or reconfigure some or all of the existing 7.62 x 51mm M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) currently available in Army inventory. History: The following Sources Sought Notices were posted on FedBizOpps.gov in regards to the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS): On 03/31/11 Sources Sought Notice W15QKN-11-X-F150 On 07/30/12 Sources Sought Notice W15QKN-12-X-F026 This DRAFT (RFP) W15QKN-13-R-0018 is issued under a Full and Open Competition environment, subject to FAR part 15. The Government intends to award a single award, Quantity (IDIQ) type Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract with two (2) options. The minimum and maximum ordering quantity for the base IDIQ contract is thirty (30) CSASS. Option one (1) will create five (5) one(1) year ordering periods with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery orders. The minimum ordering quantity for this five (5) year option is 30 DT/OT units and a maximum ordering quantity of three thousand, six hundred forty three(3,643) CSASSs. The Government will have 24 months from contract award to exercise this option. Option (II) is for the purchase of a technical data package. The government will have 36 months from date of contract award to exercise option II. Additional delivery orders cannot be placed until the successful completion of Milestone C/TC-STD. The anticipated period of performance for this requirement is five (5) - one year ordering periods to procure competitively a variety of products and services related directly to the CSASS. These products and services include the following: (1) manufacturing of thirty (30) CSASS for Developmental Testing (DT)/Operational Testing (OT) which is expected to last 2 years, (2) An additional maximum quantity of three thousand, six hundred forty three (3,643) CSASSs, (3) spare parts, (4) depot support, (5) technical data package, (6) First Article Testing and (7) Instructor and Key Personnel Training (I&KPT), Program of Instruction (POI) and New Equipment Training (NET) material. Please fill out and return the following three (3) documents for release of the Purchase Description (PD): DD Form 2345, AMSTA AR Form 1350, and Non-Disclosure/Non-Use Agreement. Once received, these documents will be verified. Once verification is obtained, you will receive the PD. This draft solicitation will close on January 14 2013. Contact Information: Marlene Sanchez contact@example.gov Gherin Fracasso contact@example.gov Army Contracting Command - New Jersey ACC-NJ-SW ATTN: Gherin Fracasso or Marlene Sanchez Bldg. 45B Phipps Rd. ACC-NJ-SW Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806 Mail Stop: Bldg. 10B This is a special notice only and is for planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A FINAL SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A FINAL SOLICITATION.