Request for Information -APEXADSCFT-25

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION: This Request for Information (RFI) will be utilized in planning for the All-Domain Sensing Cross- Functional Team's (ADS CFT) All-Domain Persistent Experiment (APEX), a full spectrum Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Limited (DDIL) environment event. APEX is the experiment formerly named Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Assessment Experiment (PNTAX). This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Proposal (RFP), or a Request for Quote (RFQ), nor does its issuance obligate or restrict the Government to an eventual acquisition approach. This RFI does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation. This RFI is being conducted solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kinds of offers will be considered in response to this request or accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. 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 not 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 understanding science and technology developments, informing requirements, and developing acquisition strategies. It will be used to identify capable sources to participate in the event. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. NOTE: The use of RFI Number APEXADSCFT-25 is for tracking purposes only. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, the ADS CFT is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), Non-Developmental Items (NDI), or near NDI for sensor technology to include Counter-ISR-T, technologies for data processing and dissemination, sensing architectures that facilitate data access, as well as assured PNT technologies in the ground, air, space or cyber domains and situational awareness, defensive, and offensive capabilities in the Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) mission area. This RFI requests respondents to submit a White Paper that addresses the information outlined below. In addition, respondents are encouraged to submit corporate overview information and basic qualifications in managing hardware and software development projects that are similar in scope and process to an assured PNT, Electronic Warfare (EW) or Satellite Communications (SATCOM) program. This RFI is part of a series of industry engagements that enhance Industry-Government partnership, which is critical to providing an effective and scalable end-product to facilitate developing requirements that provide Multi-Sensor Dominance and Integrated Sensing Architecture, Advance Processing and Dissemination, as well as for APNT, space-based PNT, NAVWAR and other capabilities. The Government intends to consider all Industry inputs and initiatives. The Army plans to leverage industry recommendations to identify requirements, implement best practices, improve productivity, gain programmatic and operational efficiencies, and realize cost savings. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by event participants, to include White Paper submission costs, travel costs, technology demonstrations, exercises, experiments, and any and all costs associated with event participation. All costs incurred throughout the event are the responsibility of the participating organization. Department of Defense (DoD) Science Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contractors and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) supporting DoD functions may be utilized to review White Paper submissions, facilitate the event and may participate in technical or operational assessments. The Government is seeking the following information in White Paper responses provided: Provide a description with performance parameters Provide a statement of current availability, Provide a summary of prior testing Dose this product have a current customer base; identify systems in which the product is currently being employed, and if it is compatible with Army systems? What is the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of the system or capability On what platforms will the capability integrate - mounted, dismounted, aerial, fixed site, on-orbit, ride-share, free flyer, etc.? Is the system or capability Military Code (M-Code) compatible? Can the system or capability be ruggedized and capable of extended operation in multiple worldwide outdoor environments? What Military Standard (MIL STD) is the system built to or tested to? Provide documentation of ANSI 95.1 (2005) compliant stand-off distance while operating. Describe any specialized software 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, etc.) required to run the software. What software licensing agreements are available for Government purchase? What Cyber Security software analysis tools have been utilized to examine the system or capability and what are the results of those examinations? 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. RESPONDING TO THIS RFI: Interested and capable sources are invited to submit an unclassified White Paper describing their system. Please limit White Paper submissions to a maximum of fifteen (15) pages (including a cover sheet) and provide the following information: Cover Sheet Contact and company information Name Title Company name Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code Date of incorporation Number of years in business Number of employees Company security clearance level Location Mailing address Phone number Website address Email address Note that RFI respondents shall designate a single point of contact for receipt of all information pursuant to this RFI. 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: Large Business concern; Small Business (SB) concern; 8(a); Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB); Women-Owned Small Business; Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone); Veteran-Owned Small Business; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business 2. Name/type of technology or model 3. Technology maturity: Existing technology or technology concept (reference questions 1-45 above) 4. Brief overview of company history 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 fifteen (15) pages, 8.5" x 11" paper, 12-point Times New Roman font, with a minimum of one (1) inch margins all around. Responses should include the following Point of Contact information: - Company Name - DUNS # - CAGE code - Address - Point of Contact - Phone Number - Fax Number - Email 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. Responses to the RFI will be used for planning purposes to identify interested sources capable of participating in the event. Respondents to the RFI may not receive feedback from the Government once reviewed. Additional information may be requested and / or provided by the Government to capable sources in support of the event. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. No classified documents will be included in your response. Please be advised all information submitted in response to the RFI becomes the property of the U.S. Government and will not be returned. All information received in response to this RFI marked "proprietary" will be handled accordingly. As indicated above, the Government will utilize non-Government personnel to review responses to this RFI, plan, coordinate and execute the event. The respondent must clearly state on the cover sheet to the RFI response whether or not a Proprietary Information Agreement (PIA), Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), or equivalent is required prior to non-Government personnel reviewing the submissions. Should a PIA/NDA be required, the respondent must obtain the PIA/NDA from the company POCs and provide the PIA/NDA with their RFI submittal. To obtain the company POC list, please send an email request to the following: Mr. Jason Wideman contact@example.gov and Ms. Lisa Reyes contact@example.gov All interested companies or organizations are encouraged to respond to the RFI by providing information by 3:00 PM EST on 15 February 2025. Respondents are requested to submit an electronic copy of the responses to the ADS CFT, Technology Integration and Experimentation Division, Test and Experiment Lead, Mr Jason Wideman contact@example.gov and to the Project Lead, Ms. Lisa Reyes contact@example.gov Include RFI number APEXADSCFT-25 in the subject line. All requests for further information shall be in writing and via email; telephonic requests for additional information will not be accepted. Your interest in participating in our event is appreciated.