Repairs of Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE), AN/VAS-5A and AN/VAS-5B

This notice is for informational purposes only. This is a presolicitation notice in accordance with FAR 5.204 to publicize the planned sole source procurement for the repair of the AN/VAS-5A and AN/VAS-5B Driver's Vision Enhancement (DVE). The United States Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), 6001 Combat Drive, APG, Maryland 21005, intends to solicit and award a sole source, five year, hybrid Firm Fixed Price (FFP) / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract estimated at $12,157,709.48 in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. The Communication Electronics Command (CECOM) Integrated Logistics Support Center (ILSC) has a requirement to provide repair and engineering services for the AN/VAS-5A and AN/VAS-5B Driver's Vision Enhancement (DVE). NSN Part Number Item Name 5855-01-588-3763 TWV Sensor Module 5855-01-588-3771 CV Sensor Module 5855-01-525-1631 TWV Sensor Module 5855-01-525-1636 CV Sensor Module 5980-01-525-1688 Display Control Module 5855-01-599-3102 Abrams CV Sensor Module 5995-01-600-4075 Abrams Cable Assembly 5340-01-599-2983 Abrams Mounting Bracket The Sole Source procurement will be negotiated with and supplied by DRS NETWORK & IMAGING SYSTEMS, LLC. 100N BABCOCK ST MELBOURNE, FL 32935-6715, as they are the sole provider, developer, and original equipment manufacturer of the AN/VAS-5A and AN/VAS-5B Driver's Vision Enhancement (DVE). The Government does not possess a complete Technical Data Package (TDP) for the AN/VAS-5A and AN/VAS-5B Driver's Vision Enhancement (DVE). The technical data for this item is proprietary to DRS. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 335999 and the Product Service Code (PSC) is J058. The place of performance will be at the contractor's facility. No performance or delivery will be required in a foreign country. The following security requirements apply to the anticipated solicitation: The Contractor shall comply with the security requirements described in the AT OPSEC cover sheet and this PWS. The contractor will require access to COMSEC information, Non SCI Intelligence information, and FOUO information. Contractor will require access to the following Security Classification Guides (SCG): DVE SCG dated 20 August 2014. In performing this contract, the contractor will receive and generate unclassified material and fabricate/modify/store unclassified hardware. A COMSEC account is required and there will be a TEMPEST requirement. OPSEC requirements will be provided by the Government IAW AR 530-1. Use of the Defense Courier Service is authorized. Administrative duties will not require a clearance but may require investigation for IT duties. The contractor is authorized the use of the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) or other secondary distribution center. The contractor will prepare DD Forms 1540 and 2345 for authorized access to DTIC. Completed forms will be provided to the KO for processing. Foreign subcontractor participation will be handled in accordance with AR 380-10 (Foreign Disclosure and Contacts with Foreign Representatives); DTM 09-019 [Policy Guidance for Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)]; National Disclosure Policy, and affiliated regulations and/or supplements. Anti-Terrorism (AT). All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 10 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://Jkodirect.jten.mil/ for CAC holders. Non-CAC-holders may go to: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html. US based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees shall receive government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit ATO being the local point of contact. US based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees will submit an Isolated Personnel Report (ISOPREP) prior to deployment, in accordance with AR 525-28, Personnel Recovery. The contractor is required to fill out the survey on NIPRNET at https://prmsglobal.prms.af.mil/prmsconv/Profile/Survey/start.aspx prior to deployment. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 10 calendar days of contract award and within 10 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award. Operations Security (OPSEC). For Contracts that require an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan will include the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified per AR 530-1. The OPSEC Plan shall be developed in accordance with CDRL A004 for DI-MGMT-80934C. Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. Level I OPSEC training is available at the following website: http://cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html (Duration: 45 minutes). Information Security (INFOSEC). Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. For Contracts That Require Handling or Access to Classified Information. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified "Confidential," "Secret," or "Top Secret" and requires contractors to comply with- (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b. The solicitation number for this action is W56JSR-17-R-0018 and will be issued on or about ____________. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal no later than (NLT) _________ by 5:00PM EST. All proposals will be considered by the Government. The estimated award date for this effort is _____________. *These dates are Government estimate and are not definitive. This synopsis is provided for informational purposes and is not to be considered a request for proposal (RFP). However, all responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency WHEN THE FINAL RFP IS POSTED. This is NOT a request for proposals, is NOT an authorization to begin work, and does NOT commit the Government to purchase any services. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this notice. Solicitation Number W56JSR-17-R-0018 is assigned for reference purposes. All parties interested in doing business with The United States Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) are invited to access, operate, send, and receive information from the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) at https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi?ASFI_FAQ.cfm. A pre-solicitation conference is not planned. The final solicitation will be posted on the ASFI website in order to provide the opportunity for all small businesses to propose. Questions and/or concerns regarding this synopsis shall be directed to Ms. Heather M. Santiago, Contract Specialist, via email at heather.m.santiago7.civ@mail.mil AND the Contracting Officer for this acquisition, Ms. Idia I. Osaghae at idia.i.osaghae.civ@mail.mil. All questions must be presented to the Contracting Officer via email no later than _________________.