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Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) Laser Designator

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W911QY-16-R-0048Federal

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command - APG, Natick Contracting Division plans to issue a solicitation for up to two multiple award firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts, each with a five-year ordering period, to Stark Aerospace and L-3 Wescam. These contracts will support the Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) by providing Laser Designator Rangefinder (LDRF) payloads for the Shadow RQ-7B. The LDRF payloads enable full-motion video via electro-optical and infrared sensors, allowing operators to perform target handover, measure range-to-target, and guide NATO-standard laser-guided weapons, enhancing troop maneuverability and threat detection. The overall maximum value of these contracts is $82 million over five years. The procurement is restricted to these two qualified sources under FAR Subpart 6.302-1, reflecting that no other supplies or services can meet the agency’s requirements. This is a presolicitation notice and not a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), which will be posted subsequently on the Natick Contracting Division website. Proposals will be due within 15 days of the RFP release. Interested parties can direct inquiries only via email to the designated contract specialist and contracting officer. The contract falls under NAICS code 333316, covering Photographic and Photocopying Equipment Manufacturing. No reimbursement will be provided for proposal preparation costs. The notice's closing date is July 16, 2016.

General Info

Two five-year ID/IQ contracts totaling $82M for TUAS LDRF payloads awarded to Stark Aerospace and L-3 Wescam.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

333316 - Photographic and Photocopying Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Contractor's Site, MA, USA

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedJul 1

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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Donna RaimondiContract Specialist

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Cornel D. CodnerContracting Officer

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Full Description

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - APG, Natick Contracting Division, Orlando, FL, 32820, intends to issue a solicitation W911QY-16-R-0048, FAR Subpart 6.302-1, Only One or a Limited Number of Responsible Sources and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Government intends to issue up to two multiple award firm-fixed-price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts with a five year ordering period to Stark Aerospace and L-3 Wescam who have previously qualified Laser Designator Rangefinder (LDRF) payloads for the Shadow RQ-7B to support the Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS). Maximum Contract value will be $82 million over the five (5) year life of the contract. The LDRF payload supports the Tactical Commander by providing full motion video using the electro-optical and infrared sensors. The LDRF payloads will allow the payload operator to use the lasers to perform target handover, measure range-to-target, and provide guidance for NATO-standard, laser-guided weapons. The payloads will facilitate freedom of troop maneuver by providing early detection of threats. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333316, Federal Supply Code (FSC) is 6760, Photographic and Photocopying Equipment Manufacturing. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFP will be posted to the Natick Contracting Division web site at https://www3.natick.army.mil, under Business Opportunities, Current Acquisitions. Proposals will be due 15 days after release of the RFP. Firms will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with proposal preparation. Any questions and/or inquiries may be submitted ONLY by e-mail to Donna Raimondi at donna.m.raimondi.ctr@mail.mil or Dave Codner at cornel.d.codner.civ@mail.mil. The closing date of this notice is July 16, 2016.