Acquisition of Next Generation Automated Test Station (NGATS) Parts/Modules

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the Product Director, Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (PD-TMDE), anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about May 24, 2021 for providing diagnostic and maintenance capabilities for all of the fielded NGATS for parts/modules. The Automated Test Systems Division (ATSD) (designated as Product Support Integrator PSI for NGATS) and PD TMDE require the necessary spare parts/modules to provide support to the NGATS systems, which are critical to keeping the systems at a high state of readiness. The Government intends to solicit this requirement through full and open competition, resulting in the award of up to two, five (5) year, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract of five (5) Ordering Periods. Each Ordering Period will have a twelve (12) month period of Performance. The Government anticipates making up to two awards utilizing competition restricted to capable small businesses. The applicable NAICS code is 541330. The NGATS was developed to provide the warfighter with an organic capability to meet the AMC Commanders vision of Army sustainment and maintenance for various weapon system platforms. The NGATS provides the Army with the modernized diagnostics and prognostics to support the sustainment of readiness needs of current and Future Force systems. In addition, the NGATS provides the Army with Test Management Diagnostics Equipment (TMDE) capabilities for optical, electronic and mechanical systems. The NGATS has self-testing capabilities including built in test hardware and software to self-diagnose faulty equipment. It also has artificial intelligence technologies to enhance prognostic capabilities, which serve to predict maintenance, fuel, and ammunition requirements. The contractor shall perform all tasks necessary to ensure the manufacture and delivery of the NGATS in accordance with the Statement Of Work (SOW). These tasks include, but are not limited to; provided support in the areas of the management of the required spare parts, modules and hardware, and shall include the warranty of parts, and the return to depot stock. The Contractor shall be responsible for the acquisition and delivery of all the parts and components. The Contractor shall be responsible for the supply of spare NGATS parts/modules to support supply (Turn-Around-Time (TAT) of parts. The NGATS Parts/Modules TDP: is restricted to: Distribution Level D. If an RFP is issued, interested parties shall submit an executed copy of the DD Form 2345 in order to obtain the NGATS TDP(s). Furthermore, in accordance with Part 122.1(a) of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), any person who engages in the United States in the business of either manufacturing or exporting defense articles or furnishing defense services is required to register with the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls unless an exemption to the registration requirement under the ITAR applies. Registration is primarily a means to provide the U.S. Government with necessary information on who is involved in certain manufacturing and exporting activities and does not confer any export rights or privileges. Registration is a precondition to the issuance of an export license or other approval under the ITAR.