Recovered Chemical Warfare Materiel Analysis of Alternatives (RCWM AoA)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Combat Capabilities Development Command Data Analysis Center (DEVCOM DAC) - Recovered Chemical Warfare Materiel Analysis of Alternatives (RCWM AoA) Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited General Information: Type: Request for Information (RFI) Response Date: 31 March 2021 no later than 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) Classification Code: North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 541715 Contracting Office Address: The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Edgewood Contracting Division (ACC APG ECD), 8456 Brigade Street, BLDG E4215, Aberdeen Proving Ground MD 21010-5401 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY: This RFI 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 and documents submitted in response to this RFI will not be returned. 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 cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on https://beta.sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. ELIGIBILITY: The Combat Capabilities Development Command Data and Analysis Center (DEVCOM DAC) in conjunction with the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO CBRND) invites participation from all those engaged in related activities, to include research and development, and appreciates responses from all capable and qualified sources, regardless of size. The ACC ECD, on behalf of DEVCOM DAC in conjunction with the JPEO CBRND is requesting information on products, technologies, and approaches that could be utilized in the treatment or destruction of conventional and non-conventional (i.e., chemical filled) munitions, as well as, containers filled with chemicals (e.g., chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals). Non-conventional munitions of interest include the M78 500 pound bomb and M79 1000 pound bomb. Information on products, technologies, and approaches received in response to the RFI will support the RCWM AoA. Products, technologies, and approaches may be commercially available or in research and development. Please indicate whether the product, technology, or approach is mature, under development, or in basic research. ACC ECD is seeking the following additional information on each of the products, technologies, and approaches from respondents: Applicable Test Data Consumables Ease of Use Footprint Munition Size Limitations Number of Operators Procurement Lead Time Scalability Service and Shelf Life Storage and Transportation Requirements Support Equipment & Facilities Throughput Unit and Consumable Cost Weight SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: The response date for this market research is 31 March 2021 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). No telephone calls will be accepted. All responses to the RFI may be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist at Sheila.l.ramos2.civ@mail.mil or the Contracting Officer at brian.e.mazen.civ@mail.mil. Respondents to this RFI are encouraged to be as succinct as possible, while also providing actionable insight. FORMAT: Page limits for each section are indicated below. Format specifications for responses include 12-point font, single-spaced, single-sided, 8.5 by 11-inch paper, with 1-inch margins. Responses must be in Microsoft Word, Excel or Adobe PDF format (and, as applicable, PowerPoint). Respondents are responsible for clearly identifying proprietary information. Responses containing proprietary information must clearly mark each page containing such information with a label such as - Proprietary or - Company Proprietary. DO NOT INCLUDE ANY CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN THE RFI RESPONSE. 1. Cover Sheet (1 page): Please provide the following information: a. Response Title b. Technical point of contact name, email address, organization, organization's address, telephone number, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, and small business status Indicate the Topic Area(s) addressed by the response 2. Technical Description (10 pages or not exceed 3MB in size) 3. Bibliography/References (2 pages) 4. Graphic Overview Slide (Optional): If desired, include a single PowerPoint slide that graphically depicts the main ideas of the response. QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION: Only electronically submitted questions and requests for clarifications regarding this RFI will be accepted. No telephone calls regarding this RFI will be accepted. Written questions and requests for clarification shall be submitted to the following email address: Contract Specialist at Sheila.l.ramos2.civ@mail.mil or the Contracting Officer at brian.e.mazen.civ@mail.mil no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) 31 March 2021.