PM MAS Program Management Support Services

DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Army Contracting Command, New Jersey (ACC-NJ) on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems (OPM-MAS) is issuing a market survey to identify potential sources who have the capability to provide comprehensive program management support services for current and future small, medium and large caliber ammunition programs and armament systems. Program management support provided shall consist of the following duties as described: - Net Fielding Officers to provide Large Caliber Ammunition Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to the Mounted Requirements Division (MRD), Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Capabilities Manager (TCM), Heavy Brigade Combat Team (HBCT) and TCM Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT). Individual(s) must possess the knowledge and experience necessary to convey critical information on the use, handling, safety and performance of Large Caliber Ammunition. - Net Fielding Officer to lead the Warfighter Ammunition Information Program (WAIP) and provide direct on-site interface with the Warfighter community from an educational perspective. This individual must possess the knowledge and experience necessary to convey critical information on the use, handling, safety and performance of conventional direct fire ammunition in a tactical environment, for deploying Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard troops across the Armed services. - Production Manager at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, (LCAAP), MO, shall provide real time analysis, oversight and reporting on major plant functions (including component and ammunition production, quality management, equipment maintenance, environmental assessments, new or re-built equipment installations, training and management) and key events such as root cause analysis, critical failures tracking, First Article events and Malfunction Investigations. Perform independent evaluations of technical or process problems impacting delivery of small caliber ammunition or in process components. Participate in root cause analyses, provide recommendations, follow-up implementation of corrective actions and coordinate data. Analyze process and equipment improvement needs and opportunities to reduce costs, improve product quality and/or expand industrial capacity to meet funded or forecasted delivery requirements. - Operations Manager at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, shall provide skills relative to large caliber (105mm-120mm), medium caliber (20mm-50mm) and small caliber (5.56mm-.50 Cal) weapon systems, with a particular expertise on the ammunition to support operations on-site, at the Office of the Project Manager (PM-MAS), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. - Administrative representatives at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ shall provide general office administrative functions work in a technical environment. Essential duties include initiating and coordinating travel arrangements, time keeping, word-processing, photocopying, faxing, report and correspondence generation, scheduling meetings/functions, answering calls and registering personnel for training/conferences. - Senior Engineer (s) at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ shall provide skills as primary contributor in application of engineering and scientific principles to meet technical requirements. Responsible for the technical aspects of each project. Capable of system conceptualization, system level requirements definition and system test and evaluation. Familiar with probability, reliability, statistical analysis methods, sampling and test and evaluation techniques, data collection and applicable regulations and standards. At least five (5) years in managing a professional staff must be demonstrated. - Engineer (s) at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, shall have experience and skills necessary to perform organize, direct, and coordinate planning and implementation of all engineering support activities, interface with Government personnel, formulate and review project feasibility studies, determine, costs, ensure conformance to work standards, interpret policies, purposes, and goals of the organizations for subordinates, manage systems safety studies, acquire and utilize resources to achieve project technical objectives. - Senior Analyst at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, shall serve as the focal point responsible for life cycle cost benefits analysis (CBA) or business case analysis (BCA) of alternative options and make recommendations. Conducts return on investment analysis. Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of workflow, organization, and planning. Applies as appropriate, activity and data modeling, transaction flow analysis, internal control and risk analysis and modern business methods and performance measurement techniques. Assists in establishing standards for information systems procedures. Recommends sound, logical business improvement opportunities consistent with the configuration information management guiding principles, cost savings, and open architecture objectives. - Analyst at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, shall perform life cycle cost benefits analysis (CBA) or business case analysis (BCA) of alternative options and make recommendations. Conducts return on investment analysis. Prepare independent Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE) for Ammunition programs of record to determine the reasonableness of Project Manager's Baseline Estimate for a weapon system. Apply various methodologies to include Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs), costing factors, analogies, learning curve analysis, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis. - Item Manager at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, shall serve as the focal point responsible for conducting planning, management and oversight of all assigned program activities. Essential duties include serving as the focal point responsible for conducting planning, management and oversight of all assigned program activities. Prepare written assessments of project status and analysis of project events. Provide independent assessments pertaining to the readiness of programs to proceed, the risks and adequacy of the approach being taken. Accomplish system integration and problem solving by organizing, facilitating and leading Integrated Product/Process Teams. - PLANNED ACQUISITION: This notice is being issued for informational purposes only. The US Army is seeking interested sources to fulfill the requirements indicated above for FY18-23. The work will be performed at LCAAP, Independence, MO; Fort Benning, GA and PM-MAS, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. SUBMISSION INFORMATION: All responsible, interested sources responding to this notice shall include information regarding their company name, address, company size (including #of employees), capability, facilities, and past performance. Point of Contact's name, telephone number and email address. Interested sources are encouraged to submit the requested information within 15 days of this notice to: U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, Bldg. 10, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806, Attn: Miluska Lewis, Miluska.p.lewis.civ@mail.mil, Contract Specialist, (973) 724-4206. All information is to be submitted via email, at no cost or obligation to the Government and information provided will not be returned. Note: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal, nor as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for information solicited. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. Please identify any proprietary information submitted. The Government may utilize the information received to develop the acquisition strategy for future requirements. Any of the information stated above is subject to change. Security Clearance: A current secret security clearance is needed.