Avenger Fire Control Computers - Revised (AFCC-R)
***REQUEST FOR INFORMATION***
Cruise Missile Defense Systems (CMDS) Project Office
Stinger Based Systems Product Office
The CMDS Project Office is conducting market research to determine if there are potential sources with the capability to produce, test and deliver 170 Avenger Fire Control Computers - Revised (AFCC-R), along with 17 spare AFCC-R for a total of 187 AFCC-R in support of the Avenger Weapon System for both United States (US) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201 (e), responses to this notice are not an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No contract award is intended as a result of this request. The Government will not pay for information received. The Government Point of Contact (POC) will be Alisha King, CCAM-SM-A, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898, 256-955-6155.
Per FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information (RFI) or Solicitation for Planning Purposes:
(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
(b) Although the term "proposal" is used in this RFI, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.
(c) This RFI is for planning and market research purposes only and should not be considered as a request for proposals or as a solicitation to do business with the Government.
There are currently no Level Three Technical Data Package (TDP) drawings nor specifications available for release by the USG.
Avenger Mission
The Avenger mission is to provide a lightweight, highly mobile, shoot on the move, day/night, short- range surface-to-air missile and gun weapon system mounted on M1097A1 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) to engage Fixed Wing (FW), Rotary Wing (RW), Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Cruise Missile (CM) threats. The Avenger A2 derivative system, termed Slew-to-Cue (STC), receives cues to a track from an outside source and automatically slews to and follows the target beyond line of sight.
Avenger Overview
Avenger is a critical part of the Army's Short Range Air Defense System (SHORADS). The Avenger Weapon System consists of two turret-mounted Stinger missile pods, a .50 caliber machinegun, Forward Looking Infrared System (FLIR), Laser Range Finder (LRF), Environmental Control Unit/Prime Power Unit (ECU/PPU), auto-track systems and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system. There are two 12V, 100 AMP lead-acid batteries connected in series, equaling 24V, for system power. The fully rotating, gyro-stabilized turret is mounted on the HMMWV. The fire unit can engage a target with missile or machinegun, while on-the-move or from a stationary position with gunner in-turret or from a remote location using the Remote Control Unit (RCU).
Contractor employees will be required to have Secret security clearances.
RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS
Part A. Business Information:
Please provide the following information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:
1. Company/Institute name
2. Address
3. Point of Contact
4. Cage Code
5. DUNS Number
6. Phone Number
7. E-mail Address
8. Web page URL
9. Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code.
10. Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company qualifies as a:
a. Small Business (Yes/No)
b. Woman Owned Small Business (Yes/No)
c. Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes/No)
d. 8(a) Certified (Yes/No)
e. HUB Zone Certified (Yes/No)
f. Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes/No)
g. Service Disabled Small Business (Yes/No)
h. Central Contractor Registration (Yes/No)
i. Statement describing company as domestically or foreign owned (if foreign owned, please indicate country of ownership).
Part B. Capability:
1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your company and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.
2. Describe your company's past experience (no more than five examples) on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual points of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).
3. What specific experience do you have with the Avenger Weapon System?
4 Describe your company's experience in providing production, test and delivery support with the Avenger Weapon System or variants.
5. Describe your experience with Information Assurance (IA)/Cybersecurity and associated documentation. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, updating, processing, and storing classified material and data.
6. If you were to rely on subcontractors for this effort, what subcontractors would you use to do what percentage of which portions? What are their experiences and do you already have a relationship with the subcontractor(s)?
Part C. Financial Capability:
1. Describe your financial capabilities to successfully perform this contract.
2. Describe any other relevant topics, concerns, and information that will help the Government in forming an acquisition strategy.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
Respondents should indicate which portions of their responses are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. Marketing material is considered an insufficient response to this RFI. Please limit responses to no more than 20 pages. Please mail two (2) copies of your response to: Army Contracting Command, ATTN: Alisha King, Redstone Arsenal CCAM-SM-A, Building 5250, 3rd Floor, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000, or to the following e-mail address: alisha.r.king.civ@mail.mil. Response must include: Company name, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, classified mailing address, and appropriate point of contact information.
Jamie L Johnston, Contract Specialist, Phone 2569550944, Email jamie.l.johnston4.civ@mail.mil - Alisha King, Contracting Officer, Phone 2569556155, Email alisha.r.king.civ@mail.mil
