Data Collection and Analysis for Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) Portfolio of Projectiles

INTRODUCTION: This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) being issued by the Army Contracting Command - New Jersey on behalf of Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC), Armaments Center (AC), Munitions Engineering & Technology Center (METC), Fuze and Precision Armaments Directorate (FPAD). This SSN requests capability statements from potential contractors on their ability to perform data collection and analysis on the Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) portfolio of projectiles, as well as others projectiles. These projectiles contain Radio Frequency (RF) and digital telemetry transmitting sources to include accelerometer, pressure, and various communication devices that link with telemetry receivers, and provide in-flight test data about the rounds performance given environmental conditions and other factors. With respect to this requirement, of particular interest, is the relationship of the fuze with round performance. BACKGROUND: This SSN is for test data, collection and analysis supporting the LRPF portfolio, which is a top Army modernization effort. Within that portfolio, information is being specifically requested to support the Precision Guided Munitions Kit (PGK) projectiles. Other projectile rounds may be subject to testing. The LRPF is changing the entire artillery footprint of artillery rounds by allowing for precise engagements, at much further distances, specifically with the Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) system. The Research and Development (R&D) services under this effort stand to allow for acquiring critical data to enhance the technology of various projectile rounds. This effort also requires the knowledge of large mobile trucks and vehicle operations to setup mobile receive stations along the flight path of tested munitions. Operators are required to setup telemetry receive equipment (antennas and linear noise amplifiers) and interface to other government and contractor testing systems. REQUIREMENTS: Responders to this SSN are asked to provide capability statements with the following information: Full Company Name (Legal Entity), Cage Code, Website (if applicable), Contact Information, and Business Size Status. If small, what type of small business concern? A narrative explaining the companies, and specific individuals, level of knowledge and experience related to data collection of projectile rounds, specifically the PGK round; A step-by-step narrative annotating the process for operating the receiver station, which receives data through different frequencies. Responses detailing a high level of thoroughness should include details containing - from entry into the receiving station; turning on all required operating devices; and concluding work after the conduct of projectile testing; The ability to effectively use the receiving station, and adjust frequencies to collect data from rounds in flight using imbedded accelerometers; A narrative explaining risks to the fidelity and validity of the data received during testing, and mitigation strategies prior to testing, along with avoidance procedures; A narrative explaining the companies, and specific individuals ability to use the following test equipment: Telemetry receiver - adjust receiver for fidelity. Oscilloscope; Spectrum analyzers; Digital recording equipment. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/CONTRACT TYPE: The anticipated period of performance is To Be Determined (TBD). The type of contract is still being contemplated, but both a Cost type, and Firm Fixed price type are currently being considered. It is anticipated that any resultant contract, would be an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type, where specific test requirements would be specifically annotated at the Task-Order level. The contractor would then bid proposals against the work specified for each task order. A single award is anticipated. ROUGH ORDER MAGNITUDE (ROM): It is requested that a ROM be provided with the response detailing estimated firm-fixed fully burdened labor rates for the labor categories that would be performed with the potential work. Assume no other costs in the ROM submission. In considering the term length of a potential contract, the Government is seeking specific information on the willingness to provide firm-fixed labor rate pricing up to60 months out, or for five years. If unwilling to propose against such a long term-length; what is the maximum length contract that your firm would accept? In addition, provide recommendations on the preferred type of contract, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), or Cost-Reimbursable. NOTICE OF LIABILITY: This is not a formal solicitation. This SSN is for market research purposes only. Any response to this SSN is at the sole-discretion of the contractor. No remittance payment will be made for any information sent in response to this SSN. Information submitted in response to this SSN may be used for procurement planning purposes. The information received by the Government will not be released to third parties. For purposes of this SSN, - third parties, is defined as outside the Government. Interested parties should be cognizant of the System for Award Management (SAM) portal, and of the acquisition process to ensure responsiveness to any opportunities related to issuance of a formal solicitation. The website for SAM is https://sam.gov/. At this time, a formal solicitation is not definitive. All responses to this SSN shall be unclassified. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 541330 - Engineering Services, with a Small Business Size Standard of $22.5M. The Product Service Code is AJ14 - General Science and Technology R&D Services, General Science and Technology. Business of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in the capabilities statement. Business size category information and other entity data is also requested for in the administrative paragraph of this document. The points of contact for response are Contract Specialist, Jeremy Contreras at jeremy.p.contreras.civ@army.mil and Contracting Officer, Margaret Heyrich at margaret.a.heyrich.civ@army.mil.