PM MAS Support Services

DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Army Contracting Command, New Jersey (CCNJ) 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: Production Manager (s) 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 (s) at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, shall provide skills relative to large caliber (105mm-120mm), medium caliber (20mm-50mm), 40mm grenades and small caliber (5.56mm-.50 Cal) weapon systems, with a particular expertise on the ammunition to support operations on-site, at the OPM-MAS, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. Essential duties include supporting management of day to day program office operations, maintaining and coordinating a responsive tracking system, coordinating higher authority visits, reviewing policies, directives, regulations and developing implementing guidance, developing techniques to improve effectiveness and productivity, analyze extensive program data/interrelationships, and prepare program plans and proposals, identify existing or potential problem areas and recommend necessary corrective action, coordinate data for variety of PM events such as program reviews, review and analysis meetings and resource 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 (s) 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 (s) 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. Manage the detailed planning, programming, budgeting formulation, evaluation and execution (goals and objectives) for a major weapons systems and ammunition projects. Develop procedures for implementing budget execution. Prepare, present, and defend budget submissions to higher headquarters. Item Manager (s) 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. Warfighter Ammunition Information Program (WAIP): Knowledge and experience with US Army direct fire ammunition necessary to convey critical information on the use, handling, safety and performance of conventional direct or indirect fire ammunition in a tactical environment for deploying Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard troops across the Armed services. The contractor shall support User training, gunnery, and test exercises. Ammunition usage, issues, and training feedback shall be collected and reported to PM-MAS. Attend and brief at ammunition test events and provide insight based upon interaction with the User community. Duty location can be at Ft. Benning, GA, Ft. Bragg, NC or Ft Sill. Extensive Travel Required. 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 Fiscal Years (FY) 22-27. 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 30 days of this notice to: U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, Bldg. 10, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806, Attn: Ms. Alejandra Avila, alejandra.r.avila.civ@.mil, Contract Specialist, (973) 724-6991. 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.