23--Rapid Equipping Force (REF)- Project Force Field 360 Net

THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO CONTRACTORS UNDER W91CRB-09-R-0080. The US Army RDECOM Contracting Center (RDECOM CC), Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005 has a requirement to obtain a vehicle net system kits in support of the Rapid Equipping Force Project Force Field 360. This procurement will be accomplished via a DOrated, firm-fixed price (FFP), indefinite delivery/indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)-type contract. This requirement is for the development of vehicle net systems for several vehicle models as follows: a.) the M1151 with Fragmentation 7 Kit, b.) CAIMAN Mine Resistant Ambush Vehicle (MRAP) (with and without Explosively Formed Projectile (EFP) armor), c.) MAXXPRO MRAP (with and without EFP armor), and d.) RG33L (with and without EFP armor). The vehicle net systems shall be capable of deflecting a hand-thrown, cylindrical object, weighing 1.07 kg and measuring 362mm long and 75mm in diameter, away from the vehicle without striking the vehicle hull. It is anticipated that the specification will need to be changed to accommodate changes during spiral development of the system. The procurement strategy employed will require the contractor to pass ATEC Testing, provide CONUS operation and maintenance training for the REF personnel, and provide in-theatre training and FSR support for the system to include installation, maintenance, and operation of the net kits for a period of up to six months. The contractor shall submit Provisioning Technical Data (PTD) and shall propose a line item for reimbursable travel in accordance with (IAW) the Joint Travel regulations (JTR). A solicitation will be posted on the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) website on or about 23 July 2009 (https://acquisition.army.mil) Click on Contracting Opportunities Search and then search for the Solicitation number W91CRB-09-R-0080 without dashes or spaces. Click on the link to the solicitation. At the bottom of the page click on the link to Attachments. Download the solicitation as an MS Word attachment. Difficulties accessing the ASFI should be directed to the ASFI team via e-mail at: contact@example.gov. This notice is not a request for proposals (RFP); requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. The complete solicitation package, including any amendments should be received prior to submitting a response. It is the responsibility of those responding to the RFP to obtain all amendments and/or other applicable documents. Lisa J. Yamakawa is the point of contact (POC) for this action, email contact@example.gov, PHONE +1 (555) 000-0000, FAX: +1 (555) 000-0000. Any questions and/or comments regarding this presolicitation notice, or any resulting RFP, shall be submitted in writing to the POC identified above no later than 10:00 am EST on 23 July 2009.