RFI: Bird/Drone Detection Radar Enterprise Sourcing

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMAITON (RFI). NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). This notice is not to be construed as a commitment, implied or otherwise by the Government, to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The purpose of this RFI is solely for information and planning purposes for the effort described herein pursuant to FAR Part 10, Market Research. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered market research and used for planning purposes only. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. Any costs incurred as a result of this announcement shall be borne by the responder and will not be charged to the Government for reimbursement. Respondents should not construe this notice as a commitment by the Air Force for any purpose, and should refrain from providing proprietary information in the response. INTRODUCTION: This is the initial step in the planning process for the Bird Detection Radar/Drone Detection Radar Enterprise Contract for the Air Force Safety Center (AFSEC). The 377 Mission Support Group Contracting Division (MSG/PK) at KAFB seeks information from sources with the capability and interest to provide the following: Bird/Drone Detection Radars to enhance the USAF unit's capability to detect hazardous/wildlife conditions and apply proactive safety mitigation to reduce the risk of a wildlife or drone strikes. Refer to the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW) for additional details. 377 MSG/PK anticipates conducting a competitive acquisition for this effort. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is anticipated to be 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. The size standard for NAICS code 334511 is 1,250 employees. INSTRUCTIONS: The Government seeks information regarding the following questions: Radar Warranty: Is there a standard warranty included for commercial bird/drone radars? If a standard warranty is included, how long is a warranty applied? Under a standard warranty for an initial radar purchase, what components are included? What would void a standard warranty for the initial purchase of a commercial bird/drone radar (i.e., industry standard terms of a warranty)? Would it be possible to purchase an extended warranty? If so, what is the total length of time that can be added to the extended warranty? Site Planning/Preparation: What degree of site planning is typically required to place a mobile radar on an airfield? Can site planning be achieved remotely? What operating elements (i.e., power source type, site conditions) are required for siting a mobile radar on an airfield? Are these elements standard for all sites (i.e., airstrips, military fields, certificated commercial airfields)? Output: Within industry, how is radar output generally received by most commercial clients? Can radar data output be facilitated over multiple connection types at once? Other Are there any questions or feedback you would like to provide the Government about the SOW, including, but not limited to, feedback on any standard industry practices that may apply to this requirement? Responses shall include company name, address, DUNS number, CAGE code, point of contact with email address and telephone number, and indicate business size (large, small business, small disadvantaged business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business, woman-owned small business, or HUBZone). Please provide responses by 1600 MDT on 2 November 2021 to the following individuals: Leann Lopez Contract Specialist 377 MSG/PKA leann.lopez@us.af.mil Lisa Gonzales Contracting Officer 377 MSG/PKA lisa.gonzales.6@us.af.mil