ARNG MILES for XCTC

The Army Contracting Command - Orlando (ACC-ORL), in support of the Army National Guard (ARNG), is seeking information regarding the procurement of Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. This RFI does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, ACC-ORL is not, at this time, seeking proposals. BACKGROUND: The ARNG is seeking advice and best-practices methodologies for procuring the attached set of MILES gear (see attachment) to support the eXportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) program. Describe your firm's perspective on effective strategies for satisfying this requirement, focusing on real-world and/or conceptual solutions and relevant lessons learned that address the requirements. Please provide input on a recommended contract type, contract structure, teaming arrangements, small business participation/set asides, etc. Please provide any realized or theoretical earned value (e.g. cost, schedule, performance) that may be derived from the strategy/strategies. Describe the basis behind the recommendation and the expected outcomes. Outcomes should be rationalized and articulated in terms of the costs and benefits to the Government. If you are not capable of performing the entirety of the work described, provide a response for the specific aspects of the proposed requirement that you are capable of providing. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: Responses should include information in sufficient detail for the Government to understand your recommended approach to complete this acquisition. Responding companies shall provide a cover sheet which includes the following company information: name, address, URL, POC name and email address, Commercial Government Entity (CAGE) code number, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, business type and size, and a statement if your firm is or is not foreign owned, foreign controlled, or has foreign influence. 1. Only email submissions will be accepted. 2. Use MSOffice 2013 compatible (.xlsx, .docx or .pptx) or Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro (.pdf) formats. 3. Classified material will not be accepted. 4. Material samples will not be accepted. 5. Information papers may be submitted in a White Paper Format and will count towards the total number of pages allowed. 6. Limit responses to 20 pages of technical content, including graphs/charts or pictures. The cover sheet and a single page of general corporate information, including past performance and key personnel, are not included in the 20 page limit. 7. Minimum acceptable font size is 12 Times Roman. 8. All documents should be typed in single space, single sided pages, with a minimum of one (1) inch margins all around. 9. All email responses shall be sent to the Contract Specialists identified below. CONFIDENTIALITY: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary information in any resultant solicitation(s). DISCLAIMER: This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Your response to this notice is strictly voluntary and will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this notice or the Government use of such information. This Request for Information is not tied to any current request for proposals (RFP). Not responding to this notification does not preclude participation in any future RFP or other solicitation, if any is issued. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice. Feedback and/or evaluation information will not be provided to any firm regarding their indivudal capability statements.