Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Antenna and GNSS reference station

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes as part of Marine Corps market research; it does not constitute a Solicitation. No solicitation document currently exists to support this requirement and a formal solicitation may or may not be issued by the Government as a result of the responses to this RFI. The Government will not be liable for any expenses associated with preparation of an RFI response, nor is the Government obligated in any manner based on a response submission. Responses to this RFI will be used to determine an acquisition strategy. Background: The Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS-MC) Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Program of Record provides the Marine Corps with the imagery analysis, targeting material production, geospatial analysis, and geodetic production material solutions necessary to support the DCGS-MC GEOINT requirements for the Marine Corps. DCGS-MC GEOINT is a secure, multi-level, integrated, tactical data system that provides Marine analysts with the capability to task, collect, process, analyze, exploit, produce, store, disseminate, and expose GEOINT data and products. DCGS-MC GEOINT provides geo-referenced data and products that establish the GEOINT foundation for battlespace visualization and a common frame of reference to support the commander's decision-making process. It enables the ability to rapidly respond to, or predict, threats around the world by providing near real-time geospatially referenced data and products that serve as the Authoritative Data Source for the full spectrum of Marine Air-Ground Task Force, joint, and multinational partners operations. DCGS-MC GEOINT Systems are capable of publishing GEOINT products to the DCGS Integration Backbone via automated or manual methods. Objective: Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) is seeking capable sources for the procurement of a small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) antenna and GNSS reference station which must be able to operate in austere conditions that Marines are deployed to throughout the world. Systems utilized must be capable of operating in extreme temperatures. The systems must be capable of transport on various forms of military transport such as helicopters, transport aircraft, and wheeled vehicles over unimproved roads. Systems must also be properly shielded to prevent electromagnetic interference that could impact nearby equipment. The systems must meet the below requirements: GNSS antenna Compliance with Executive Order 13981 and Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Sec 848 L-band satellite capable Support sUAS mounting SubMiniature version A (SMA) or SubMiniature version B (SMB) adapter GNSS Reference Station Create RINEX files L-band satellite capable Must be able to operate in GPS only mode Must be able to configure satellite constellation mode from GNSS reference station Support at least 12 hours of collection Minimum of 1 collection per second All electronic components of the system shall be Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant Data Transfer to Workstation Removable media Data Processing Software Run on Windows 11 based operating system Submission Instructions: All responsible sources may submit information regarding their technical capabilities to meet the above requirements. Additionally, please include the following information with your company's submission: A brief summary stating the characteristics of the vendor, to include: Introductory statement that includes at least the following: Organization Name, Address and Point of Contact (POC) information. Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code. Business size and type (i.e., large, small, foreign, small disadvantaged, veteran owned, minority owned, etc.). Ability to provide systems with above specifications Ability to provide all or just partial solutions Timeline to produce and deliver sensors Fidelity and risks within the supply chain Similar efforts performed, especially with Department of Defense (DoD) agencies Contract vehicles available to support procurement Estimated Cost/Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) per unit Proof of Compliance with Executive Order 13981 and Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA Sec 848 Warranty options available and estimated cost of warranty Questions and requests for clarifications on this RFI may be submitted via e-mail only to wanda.harner@usmc.mil. Responses should be no greater-than 5MB (due to United States Marine Corp network limitations) and are requested not to exceed ten printed pages (excluding brochures, specification sheets, etc.) that are not larger than 8 " x 11" for each page. Responses must be readable in Microsoft Office 2013 and/or Adobe Reader. Respondents are discouraged from providing proprietary data or business sensitive information but shall bear sole responsibility for appropriately marking any such information they choose to submit. Submissions shall not contain classified information. To respond to this notice, please provide the requested information via e-mail to: Wanda Harner at wanda.harner@usmc.mil no later than 17 March 2023. Email subject line shall include the RFI number, M6785423I2034. Notice Proprietary information submitted in response to this RFI will be protected from unauthorized disclosure, as required by Subsection 27 of the Office of Procurement Policy Act as amended (41 U.S.C. 423) (hereinafter referred to as - the Act), as implemented in the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR). However, vendors are advised that the Government may utilize support personnel who are under contract with Marine Corps Systems Command or Government labs. Those companies may include, but are not limited to, the following: Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH), and ManTech. Support contractors from these, or other, companies will assist in collecting and reviewing market information and providing technical advice to the DCGS-MC GEOINT Team. These companies are bound contractually by Organizational Conflict of Interest and non-disclosure clauses with respect to proprietary information. Supporting contractor personnel are procurement officials within the meaning of the Act and will take all necessary action to preclude unauthorized use or disclosure of vendors proprietary data. Submission of a response to this request will be deemed an assertion that your company understands and acquiesces in the Government's use of support contractor personnel in assisting with, and reviewing, your company's submission.