Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems for current and future Warfighter needs.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) Unmanned Aircraft Systems And Parts MARKET RESEARCH on behalf of Product Manager Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (PdM TUAS) GENERAL INFORMATION Document Type: Request for Information / Market Research Solicitation Number: NA (future W911QY-17-R-00XX17) Posted Date: 23 DEC 2016 Response Date: NLT 4:00PM EST, 13 JAN 2017 Classification Codes: 15 - Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components NAICS: 336411 with a Small Business Administration size standard of 1,500 employees DESCRIPTION This is a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notification (SSN) only, as defined in FAR 15.201(e). It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. All interested parties are encouraged to respond to this RFI. Responses to this notice shall not be construed as offers and cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract. The U.S. government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this SSN. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party. Not responding to this notice will not preclude participation in any future RFP if issued. The Government is conducting market research for the Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (TUAS) Product Office (TUAS PdO), Redstone Arsenal, Alabama to identify and determine potential sources to support the TUAS PdO and its customers for acquisition of Unmanned Aircraft systems and parts. Evaluation of responses to this SSN will be used to formulate an acquisition strategy. There is no solicitation package available at this time. This notice allows potential contractors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their corporate capabilities, size and social economic characterization IAW NAICS 336411 SBA size standards and suggestions that will allow the Government to refine its potential acquisition course of action for this effort. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the government to solicit for or award a competitive contract. BACKGROUND The current fleet of RavenTM (RQ-11B) and PumaTM (RQ-20A) AECV (All Environment Capable Variant) SUAS is managed by the TUAS PdO, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The RQ-11B and RQ-20A are Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Targeting, Acquisition, (RSTA) tools. The systems transmit live airborne video images, compass headings and location information to a Ground Control Station (GCS) and to a Laptop Computer. This capability enables operators to navigate, search for targets, recognize terrain, and record all information for analysis. A system generally consists of the following basic components: Unmanned Aircraft (UAs); Ground Control Station (GCS); Electro-Optic/Infrared (EO/IR) Payloads; RSTA Computer Kit and Field Repair Kit. An Initial Spares Package (ISP) is included for operation and support of the basic system components. Current systems fielded are the RQ-11B and the RQ-20A; other systems may be added in the future. REQUIREMENTS SCOPE The Natick Contracting Division-Orlando Branch, on behalf of the TUAS PdO, is seeking qualified business candidates that can provide systems and parts (for any existing systems) to support the full spectrum of SUAS for current and future Warfighter needs. Potential vendors should have the capability to immediately provide SUAS systems such as RQ-11B, RQ-20A (and the parts and components contained in Attachment 1-13 of the attached Draft SOW). Should the vendor choose to propose a different SUAS system that meets the Salient Characteristics defined in the SOW, the vendor is additionally required to provide the parts, spares and components to support such a platform. NAICS CODE AND SIZE STANDARD The NAICS Code for this effort is 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing with a Small Business Administration size standard of 1500 employees. TYPE OF CONTRACT The government is considering a commercial Multi-Award, Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Quantity-Indefinite Delivery (ID/IQ) contract. Multiple contracts are expected to be awarded in each of the domains listed. It is anticipated that domains as outlined in attached draft Statement of Work (SOW) will be utilized. A final decision as to the type of competition and domain structure will result from analysis of this SSN. SYSTEMS domain is expected to be solicited and awarded as a Small Business Set-Aside. Alternate systems/Unmanned Aircraft are to meet or exceed the Salient Characteristics as provided. Responders to this RFI are encouraged to evaluate their capabilities, and if your company believes that it has the ability to provide any of the listed items or a form-fit-function equivalent - upon evaluation of any future Proposals - the Government will reserve the right to award contract for such item if it is in the best interest of the Government. RQ-11B AND RQ-20A SPARE AND REPAIR PARTS domain is expected to be solicited and awarded as a Small Business Set-Aside. RFP is planned to require - all or none' proposals for the spare and repair parts in this domain. Responders to this RFI are encouraged to evaluate their capabilities and if your company believes that it has the ability to provide any of the listed items - upon evaluation of any future Proposals - the Government will reserve the right to move such item to any other applicable domain if such an adjustment is in the best interest of the Government. FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS(FCS) domain is expected to be solicited and awarded as a Full and Open. Responders to this RFI are encouraged to evaluate their capabilities, and if your company believes that it has the ability to provide any of the listed items or a form-fit-function equivalent - upon evaluation of any future Proposals - the Government will reserve the right to award contract for such item if it is in the best interest of the Government. TOGA GROUND CONTROL SYSTEMS domain is expected to be solicited and awarded as a Small Business Set-Aside. Responders to this RFI are encouraged to evaluate their capabilities, and if your company believes that it has the ability to provide listed items or a form-fit-function equivalent - upon evaluation of any future Proposals - the Government will reserve the right to award contract for such item if it is in the best interest of the Government. LRU's - OTHER MAJOR COMPONENTS domain is expected to be solicited and awarded as a Small Business Set-Aside. Responders to this RFI are encouraged to evaluate their capabilities and if your company believes that it has the ability to provide any of the listed items or a form-fit-function equivalent - upon evaluation of any future Proposals - the Government will reserve the right to award contract for such item if it is in the best interest of the Government. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Written responses to this SSN are requested to be no more than 10 single-spaced, 8.5 x 11 inch pages using 12 point Times New Roman font minimum. If the material provided contains proprietary information, please mark accordingly and provide disposition instructions (submitted data will not be returned). Classified material shall not be submitted. The response should include the following: 1. A company profile to include size determination IAW Small Business Administration (SBA) business size classification (i.e. Other Than Small; Small; Small Disadvantaged; Veteran Owned; Service Disabled, Veteran Owned; or HUBZone), number of employees, Cage Code, DUNS number, major products, primary customer base, statement on whether your interest in this sources sought is for the purpose of becoming the prime offeror or to inquire about subcontracting possibilities, and points of contact who are able to discuss the material submitted. Companies should indicate whether they are a manufacturer or non-manufacturer, based on the regulation contained in FAR 19.102(f). 2. A description of your company's past experience and performance on similar contracts. 3. A summary of your company's capability and approach to meet this requirement. Provide specific capabilities in regards to requirement sought within the individual domains. In addition, provide feedback on any of the Government's objectives which may unnecessarily drive schedule and/or cost. Indicate how those objectives may be tailored to improve schedule or reduce cost. 4. Provide a clear and concise delineation of capabilities and technical description of how your solutions address a capability area and enabling technologies therein. 5. Identify intellectual property and data rights; as well as, the availability of all software and hardware components. 6. Assess the maturity and interoperability of the solution, citing any open architectures, and interoperability standards employed. 7. Summarize the current application of the technology, if it has been recently fielded or demonstrated, and associate programs and/or sponsors. 8. Any other information your company deems necessary to aid the Government in refining its acquisition strategy and assessing your company's capability. Respondents are urged to avoid marketing material in order to provide more substantive information in their response. The Government will not review any pages beyond the limits stated or information including appendices, marketing brochures, catalogs, videos, etc. The Government will assess the responses to help identify interest and the ability of the vendor community to provide support in the areas outlined in this SSN. Information received in response to this notice will not be duplicated or used for any purposes other than those stated in this notice. 9. All responses should be received no later than 4:00PM EST, 13 JAN 2017. Formats should be viewable in Microsoft Word 2007 or Adobe Reader . No telephonic discussions will be held. Limited questions and comments will be entertained, and must be in writing via email. All interested offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) under this NAICS specified in this SSN to be eligible for award of government contracts. EMAIL IS THE REQUESTED METHOD FOR SUBMITTING RESPONSES TO THIS SSN. Submit QUESTIONS to the following Points of Contact: PM Office, Technical: Stephanie Neveu Crosby Program Integrator Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (TUAS) 256-876-8882 stephanie.n.crosby.civ@mail.mil Submit your responses to Contracting office: Vaclav "Vosh" Slechta Contract Specialist 407-208-5048 vaclav.slechta.civ@mail.mil Robert J. Verica Jr. Contracting Officer 407-208-5610 robert.j.verica.civ@mail.mil Contracting Office Address: U.S. Army Contracting Command-APG Natick Contracting Division 12211 Science Drive Partnership II, 4th Floor Orlando, FL 32826