Egypt Technical Assistance

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY - SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT This notice is published in accordance with FAR 10.002 and 15.201(e) and is a Request for Information (RFI) only in support of a market research. 1. The U.S. Government's intent is to identify qualified vendors capable of providing technical assistance support for the EG 776 systems as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The Technical Assistance (TA) shall have a thorough knowledge of the Government of Egypt's (GOE) unique 776 software and hardware configuration and the diagnostic procedures necessary for repair. The TA SME support shall consist of assistance to the GOE in/around Cairo, Egypt. The TA will be based in Cairo, Egypt. 2. The service is provided under NAICS Code: 541990. 3. The TA SME shall be capable of performing complicated repairs on-site using spares, facilities, tools, and test equipment furnished by the GOE. 4. The TA shall currently possess and maintain a "SECRET" level clearance for the duration of the contract and be cleared through the Office of Military Cooperation for acess to various Egyptian military installations. The individuals must also adhere to the HAWK Security Classification Guide (25 Nov 14), ITAR, HSPD-12, NISPOM and DOD 5220.22-M, with Change 1 (ISL-97-1, Jul 97) and Change 2 (ISL 01L-1,Feb 01) and any other applicable changes or amendments. 5. Each prospective vendor must provide information on past experience and/or history with the EG 776 C squared system. Such information must include contrat number(s), award date(s), and points of contact with phone numbers and email addresses. 6. General information on the prospective vendor's capabilities is welcomed for this TA requirement. However, each prospective vendor shall address all areas above in sufficient detail. 7. All information received will be used only for planning purposes. It shall not be considered as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or as an obligation on the part of the Government to respond, or to acquire any products or services. 8. Any response to this synopsis will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or changes by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this synopsis to the Government for use of such information. The information provided may be used by the Army in developing its acquisition strategy and in its Statement of Work/Statement of Objectives or Performance Specifications. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if issued. If the Government issues a solicitation, the solicitation will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. It is the responsibility of any potential offeror to monitor FedBizOpps for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The point of contact for this notification and any requests/questions may be directed in writing to V Shephard at email: v.l.shephard.civ@mail.mil