Open Air Testing - Czech Republic

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY - This Request for Information is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Solicitations are not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this Sources Sought Synopsis does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The US Army Contracting Command, on behalf of the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) is seeking possible vendors who have technical and analytical expertise in and the capability to conduct all phases of outdoor test events in the Czech Republic. These tasks include, but are not limited to: hazard mitigation; protection and detection technologies and equipment with live chemical agent in an outdoor environment; coordination with the test facility; initial data collection; test methodology development; test execution; data collection; data analysis and final report. Such testing would be performed at the Czech Military Technical Institute's test facility near Vyskov, Czech Republic, and testing would require the release of compounds of interest in operationally-realistic environments. Specific information is sought for Contractors who are capable of meeting the following requirements: Test Facility Coordination and Planning at the Czech Military Technical Institute's test facility near Vyskov, Czech Republic - This includes but is not limited to: coordination with the Vojensk v'zkumn - stav, s.p., (VVU) and any other pertinent organizations to develop a written test and safety plan for testing of live agents in the outdoor environment; coordination with the test facility agency to maintain the appropriate international agreements and approvals for both the US government and the Czech Republic government; and conduct all coordination with the test facility agency to initiate all new agreements and licenses necessary to conduct the required testing events and comply with US International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Initial Research - This includes but is not limited to: conduct literature research for each testing event to locate data bases containing relevant data associated with chemical agent testing in order to refine the description and determination of test objectives and update test plan accordingly; development of a catalogue or matrix mix to document and easily retrieve existing data; development of a plan to characterize prospective or proposed chemical agent to predict environmental impacts expected during the conduct of the test events. Test Methodology Development - This includes but is not limited to: development of test plans for all chemical open air testing events incorporating all US test operational procedures into the Czech procedures to ensure compliance; provide Test Operations Procedure (TTOP) 08-2-061AC to VVU and interpret as necessary for its integration in test plans; and provide personnel to assist in the synthesis of all requested chemical agents and simulants. Test Execution - This includes but is not limited to: providing all personnel to ensure efficient and effective execution of test plans; monitoring all laboratory activities during test events; and manage all logistical issues (transport, quality assurance, quality management etc.) during events. Data Collection, Analysis and Final Report - This includes but is not limited to: collection, analysis and documentation of raw data, test observations, interpretation of results against objectives, descriptions of deviations from the test plan; and submission of a test event document for each testing event. Responses: 1. Potential Respondents shall provide evidence that they have the demonstrated capability of meeting all requirements of this sources sought synopsis at the Czech Military Technical Institute's test facility near Vyskov, Czech Republic. No other test locations are of interest to the United States Government by this request for information. 2. Respondents must include evidence of adherence to Department of State and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations for this specific location. Respondents must show proof that they have current approval for both access to the site and to perform open air testing from the Czech Military Institute's Vojensk v'zkumn - stav, s.p., (VVU), who operate and manage the Czech Republic Institute's test facility location. Respondents who are currently seeking such approval from VVU should provide such proof as part of their response to this request for information and should identify anticipated approval or response date from VVU as well as expected time period for agreement. 3. Respondents must show proof of ability to meet testing requirements within 30 days of notice by the contracting officer. 4. Respondents must provide a capability statement discussing its current and past contracts with the US Government and Department of Defense agencies for similar requirements and its ability to provide qualified individuals to provide the required services. The capability statement should also discuss any teaming/subcontracting arrangements and the division of labor among the respondent and team members or subcontractors. 5. Respondents must identify business size status and socioeconomic profile, detailing whether it can be considered a small business and whether any other socioeconomic category applies such as (but not limited to), service disabled veteran owned small business, woman owned small business, small disadvantaged business, etc. For the purpose of this response, provide business size & profile status with respect to NAICS 541330, Engineering Services & NAICS 541380, Scientific Services - Test Laboratories, which both have a small business size standard of $15,000,000 in annual receipts. The submittal deadline for this Sources Sought is 3pm EST on 11 December 2018. All responses to this Sources Sought shall be submitted via e-mail to Christine Sordillo, Contracting Officer, at christine.f.sordillo.civ@mail.mil.