Precision Strike Missile Increment 1

The Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to identify manufacturing capacity and capability for production of Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 (PrSM Inc 1) follow-on production contract to support the Strategic and Operational Rockets and Missiles (STORM) Project Office.

DISCLAIMER

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only.  This is not a request for proposal.  It is a market research tool being used to determine potential firms capable of providing the supplies described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.  The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought Notice.  This does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government.  Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.  No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.  Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

BACKGROUND

PrSM Inc 1 is a next-generation, long-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile, with launcher compatibility on M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems platforms.  The purpose of this source sought notice is to conduct market research to identify potential sources with capacity and capability to produce the PrSM Inc 1 missile and pod.

TECHNICAL DATA

The Government retains Data Rights to Technical Data down to the Line-Replaceable Unit level and is available upon request.  Technical Data is Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Distro D/CUI, even though the data is only CUI, to receive this information, the requestee is required to have a SECRET clearance.  The Government must verify that the requestor/s are authorized (compliant at a minimal with NIST SP 800-171) and equipped to safeguard CUI and SECRET information.  This is a multi-step process that requires a minimum of 3-5 business days. Interested parties must provide the following information prior to accessing the technical data.  Send requests to: Contract Specialist, Gregory Walcott, at gregory.n.walcott.civ@army.mil and Contracting Officer Monica Clemons, at monica.e.clemons.civ@army.mil.

1. Provide CAGE code that verifies SECRET status and submit requests for access through the SAM.GOV website.
2. The Government will review the National Industrial Security System (NISS) to confirm if the company network/system is authorized to house CUI information.

Any interested party for which “SECRET” facility clearance cannot be verified through the NISS will be denied access.

All requests for documents shall be made at least 5 business days prior to the Sources Sought Notice closing.  Requests made after this time will be processed but extensions to the Sources Sought Notice will not be considered and submission is still required prior to closing.  Once “SECRET” facility clearance is verified, the attachments will be made available.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

The STORM Project Office seeks to gauge the industrial base for skills, capacity and capability for production of the PrSM Inc 1. This information will be used to identify possible sources and help shape decisions for follow on efforts. Interested vendors are requested to provide information regarding their capabilities to provide a weapon system (or key subsystems) with the following characteristics (at a minimum):

1. Manufacturing Capability (The "How"): Describe your processes of basic tasks resources, and exclusive agreements that are required to produce missiles of similar complexity as the PrSM Inc 1.
2. Reliability and Maintainability: Describe how your company will achieve high operational availability while maintaining minimal maintenance.
3. Facilities & Advanced Equipment: Provide the total square footage, cleanrooms, specialized tooling, and machinery.
4. Technical & Workforce Qualifications: Specify your certifications (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, and DoD Manual 4145.26 etc.). It is expected to already have facilities and personnel to support classified requirements.
5. Digital Engineering & Open Architecture: Explain current IT Architecture Efficiencies, implementation of Modular Open Systems Approach Integration, design to facilitate integration with future platforms to include foreign partners.
6. Cybersecurity: Compliant with current cybersecurity standards for weapon systems Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management, IAW DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 5200.44, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, DODI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework CNSSI 1253 and DFARS 254-204-7012, NIST SP 800-171 Rev.3.
7. Personnel and Facility Security Clearances: Obtain a DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specification. The prime contractor processing CLASSIFIED information shall obtain a minimum “Secret Clearance” completing a Standard Form 86. The contractor’s facility shall have and maintain facility authorization to operate issued by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.
8. National Security Compliance: with United States laws and regulations on “Export Control,” including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 336414. The Product Service Code is 1410. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement and address the capabilities above and below.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS (CAPABILITIES STATEMENT)

The requested information is to assist the Government in conducting market research to determine potential business sources that have the assets, skills, experience, financial stability, qualifications, and requisite knowledge required to support the requirement.  A determination not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, Times New Roman 12-point font minimum) The capabilities statement should demonstrate the ability to perform the tasking listed under the required capabilities above and items 1-3 below.

The Government prefers responses addressing all stated content below and up above in Required Capability. However, even if all content cannot be addressed, the Government still encourages responses that provide a description of strength areas and is a beneficial contribution. Responding to a subset of the items below:

1. Provide Rough Order of Magnitude: pricing for any required /Integrator capability and platform compatibility at various quantities.
2. Provide a Description: of the potential program organization and resourcing plan addressing any innovative solutions to support a collaborative government-industry partnership.
3. Describe Past Experience: Missile System Integration & Supply Chain Management and Risk Mitigation plan.

All responses under this Sources Sought Notice need to request a DODSAFE drop from the designated Contract Specialist, Gregory Walcott, at gregory.n.walcott.civ@army.mil and Contracting Officer Monica Clemons, at monica.e.clemons.civ@army.mil.

All responses shall be unclassified. All data received in response to this Sources Sought Notice that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the U.S. Government (USG).

No phone calls will be accepted.  All questions must be submitted to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer identified above. The USG is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the USG shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought Notice.