Radar Sensors for Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System (Expeditionary) (G-BOSS(E))

Amendment 01- correct the respond date from 11 May 2016 to 17 February 2017. This RFI is to replace the RFI# W909MY-16-R-H017 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION: No award will be made as a result of this request. This Request for Information (RFI) is for informational purposes only; this is not an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Quotation (RFQ). No solicitation document exists 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 payment of any response preparation expenses and is in no way obligated by the information received. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. The information provided may be used by the Army in developing a future acquisition strategy, Performance Work Statement, Statement of Objectives and/or Performance Based Specification(s). Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. NOTE: The use of RFI Number W909MY-17-R-A008 is for tracking purposes only. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground - Belvoir (ACCAPG- Belvoir) is conducting market research on behalf of Night Vision & Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD) / Program Manager Electro-Optic Infrared Payloads- Force Protection (PdM EOIR Payloads- Force Protection) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. NVESD PdM EOIR is looking for companies with the capabilities to provide Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), Non-Developmental Items (NDI), or near NDI for ground-based radar surveillance systems for detection and tracking of targets of interest such as walking humans, small vehicles, and large vehicles. The Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System (Expeditionary) (G-BOSS(E)) is a program of record in Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) as part of the development and acquisition portfolio of the PdM EOIR Payloads- Force Protection, which is a subordinate office of the Project Manager Terrestrial Sensors within the Program Executive Office, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S). The G-BOSS(E) is an expeditionary, ground-based, self-contained, multi-spectral sensor-oriented, persistent surveillance system used to observe, collect, detect, classify, identify, track, record, and report on contacts, objects of interest, and assessed threats twenty-four hours a day using a display of fused video and sensor data. The G-BOSS(E) is used for mid to long range persistent surveillance. This system will be of a size and weight that allows mobility, transportability, scalability, and modularity consistent with deployment and employment using common U.S. air, land and sea transport assets. The G-BOSS(E) will be capable of independent employment or as part of a network base security and defense system. The current specifications for the ground-based surveillance radar sensors are defined in the specification document entitled "Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System (Expeditionary) [G-BOSS (E)] Radar Subsystem." The document is Distribution D restricted. The document is authorized for use by the U.S. Government Agencies and their U.S. contractors only. The document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq.), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. These documents will be disseminated in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25. Companies or organizations may request a copy of the document by providing their Point of Contact information listed below to william.j.newmeyer.civ@mail.mil and must clearly state if and how they meet the conditions under which they can receive the documents referenced above. In addition, companies requesting the above information must register for an account with an internet accessible portal known as the Corporate Management System Online (CMS II). Registrants will access the CMS II website (https://www.mycmsportal.com) and follow instructions to complete registration. Documents are currently available for viewing in the CMS II under the W909MY-17-R-A0008 folder so the registrants must specifically request access to only the W909MY-17-R-A008 folder. Access to the W909MY-17-R-A008 folder documents will only be granted upon verification that criteria dictated by Distribution D and export control restrictions are met by registered companies or organizations. Point of Contact information: - Company - DUNS # - CAGE CODE - Address - Point of Contact - Phone Number - Fax Number - Email Address Please note: All requests for access to the CMS portal must be received by 17 February 2017 by 3PM EST. Any requests submitted beyond this time will not be honored. The purpose of the market research is to identify potential sources who can provide ground-based surveillance radar sensors ready for test and demonstration. The Government is seeking the following information in any responses provided: 1. What is the maximum range and environmental conditions that the sensor can detect the following targets with a probability of 0.9 a. Dismounted human? b. Small vehicle? c. Large vehicle? 2. What is the minimum detectable range rate the sensor can detect a target with a probability 0.5, and the range of environmental conditions that apply to this minimum detectable range rate for the following targets a. Dismounted human? b. Small vehicle? c. Large vehicle? 3. What is the average time to detect from first illumination to target report for the following targets a. Dismounted human? b. Small vehicle? c. Large vehicle? 4. What is the Field of Regard of the sensor? Can it be sectored? 5. What is the instantaneous Field of View of the sensor? 6. What is the antenna architecture - either a reflector or electronically scanned (ESA/AESA)? 7. What is the target position update interval? If the update interval is variable, what conditions cause the update rate to vary? 8. How accurately can the radar geo-locate a target (in azimuth) in the field of view (RMS over the field of regard)? 9. If the operator is interested in mobile targets, what is the probability that your sensor will report non-mobile targets and under what environmental conditions do those non-mobile target reports vary? Specifically what is the performance against moving targets in a high clutter environment? 10. Over what external interfaces does the sensor provide target detection reports? Describe the output file formats and indicate any that are not among recognized standards such as NATO STANAGs 4607 and 4676 11. Can the sensor be operated remotely? If so what is the mechanism? Can you describe the interface in detail or provide an interface control document? 12. What are the SWaP characteristics of the sensor? 13. What is the required clearance volume of the antenna and how is it oriented with respect to potential mounting locations? 14. If there is a built-in GPS is it SASM compliant with an upgrade path to M-code or can the system interface to a GPS that is SASM compliant with an upgrade path to M-code? 15. Is the system ruggedized and capable of extended operation in multiple worldwide outdoor environments? 16. Provide documentation of ANSI 95.1 (2005) compliant stand-off distance while operating. 17. Describe any specialized software (i.e. non COTS) that is required for system operation. If such software is required provide information on the operating system environment, minimal hardware requirements and architecture (processor type, performance,) required to run the software. 18. What software licensing agreements are available for government purchase? 19. What is the typical first article delivery time and typical production rate of the system? 20. What detailed Technical Data Package for the sensor is available to the Government, either as part of a unit purchase or through a separate agreement, including cable drawings? 21. Describe the available operator training curricula. 22. Describe any established training for maintenance. 23. What data rights are available to the government as part of a purchase? 24. What integration information (mechanical, electrical) is immediately available and releasable to the government? Is an ICD available allowing the government to interface directly with the sensor software or to system middleware? 25. To what Cyber Security standards is your system operating and who sanctioned it? 26. With what Cyber Security software analysis tools have you examined your system and what are the results of those examinations? 27. Describe your preferred sustainment structure including contractor logistics support. Can you support government sustainment? What sustainment training requirements can you support? 28. Describe embedded Built in Test (BIT)/Built in Test Equipment (BITE) capability available with the system and to what level it reports faults. 29. What critical program information protections are in place? 30. What Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) performance does your system meet, to include expected Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)? 31. What warranty coverage is available and explain any extended maintenance support. 32. Describe transportation and storage requirements. 33. Has your Company performed this type of effort or similar type effort (to include size and complexity) in the past, if so provide Contract Number , Point of Contact (POC), e-mail address, phone number, and a brief description of your direct support of the effort? Companies should provide data to support performance claims either by analysis or with test data. All interested parties are encouraged to submit company and product literature, white papers, and/or other pertinent information, such as a description with performance parameters and a statement of current availability, summary of prior testing, test reports, and an estimated cost for price of test articles and production units, for the Government(s) consideration. Interested parties are encouraged to provide current customer base and identify systems in which the product is currently being employed. RESPONDING TO THIS RFI: Interested and capable sources able to address the above request are invited to submit an unclassified white describing their system. Please limit White Paper submissions to a maximum of 25 pages (including a cover sheet) and provide the following information: Cover Sheet - Contact and company information o Name o Title o Company name o Date of incorporation o Number of years in business o Number of employees o Location o Mailing address o Phone number o Website address o Email address o Note that RFI respondents shall designate a single point of contact for receipt of all information pursuant to this RFI. 1. Please identify your company's small business size standard based on the primary North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code of 334511- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is 1,250 employees. For more information, please refer to http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards. Please also indicate any socioeconomic classifications: o Large Business concern; o Small Business (SB) concern; o 8(a); o Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB); o Women-Owned Small Business; o Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone); o Veteran-Owned Small Business; o Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business 2. Name/type of technology or model 3. Technology maturity: Existing technology or technology concept 4. Brief overview of company history THE FOLLOWING ONLY APPLIES TO THE SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS and will not count against the page limitations stated above/below: In addition to the above, small businesses responding should provide the following information: Small Business Questions: 5. If you identify your company as a Small Business or any of the SB subcategories as stipulated above, then is your company interested in a prime contract for the attached Technical Specification? If so, does your company possess the capabilities to provide the entire range of these requirements? If not, please list which requirements your company can provide? 6. Under the current SB recertification regulations, do you anticipate your company remaining a small business under the primary NAICS Code 334511- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing? If you are a SB please answer questions A, B and C. 7. If you are a small business and plan to be the prime contractor on this effort please inform how you will meet the limitations on subcontracting clause 52.219-14? 8. If you are a small business, can you go without a payment for 90 days? 9. Is your company planning on business arrangements with other companies, please list the process used in selecting the members? 10. Please provide details regarding proposed joint ventures, teaming arrangements, strategic alliances, or other business arrangements to satisfy these requirements. Offerors are encouraged to identify teams, indicating each team member's size based upon the NAICS code of the work that the team member may be doing. Body of White Paper - The submittal should address the requests for information above, and any additional technical or company information. A description of the system supported by technical parameters is desired. The Government requests that interested sources submit an electronic response of not more than twenty-five (25) pages, 8.5" x 11" paper, 12-point Times New Roman font, with a minimum of one (1) inch margins all around. Responses to Small Business questions 5-12 are in addition to the above stated twenty-five (25) page limitation. Responses should include the company name, CAGE Code, point of contact, and address. Supporting documentation (such as marketing brochures, fliers, published presentations or papers and other materials that summarize the technology and more about your company) is acceptable (up to 2 pages worth), and may be referenced by reviewers only in support of claims identified in the White Paper, and only where specifically referenced in the White Paper. The Government makes no guarantee that the supporting documentation will be reviewed and/or considered. Any company proprietary information, performance capabilities and/or future modification plans should be clearly identified and MUST be marked accordingly and will be protected by the Government. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Responses to the RFI may be used to develop Government documentation. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in this response is appreciated. All interested companies or organizations are encouraged to respond to the RFI by providing information by 2:00 PM EST on 17 February 2017. Respondents are requested to submit one electronic copy of the responses to the PdM EOIR Payloads POC, Jamie Jones, at stephen.j.jones50.civ@mail.mil, and one copy to the Contract Specialist, Wanda Noblin at wanda.m.noblin.civ@mail.mil. Include RFI number W909MY-17-R-A008 in the subject line. All requests for further information shall be in writing and via email; telephonic requests for additional information will not be honored. You may request additional information from the Contract Specialist, Wanda Noblin, wanda.m.noblin.civ@mail.mil and the Contracting Officer, Rosetta Wisdom-Russell, rosetta.wisdom-russell.civ@mail.mil.