Common Fire Control System (CFCS) Multi-SPORT (Soldier’s Portable On-System, Repair Tool) Tester (CMST) for the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and High Mo...

This announcement is being used as a means of conducting market research. The intent is to identify contractors having the interest in and resources to fulfill the Army’s need. The information gathered through market research will be used to guide acquisition planning decisions.1.0    Description1.1     The Strategic, Operational, Rockets and Missiles (STORM) Project Office (PO) has a need to acquire the Common Fire Control System (CFCS) Multi-SPORT (Soldier’s Portable On-System, Repair Tool) Tester (CMST) for the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) for the Department of Defense.1.2     The CMST is a set of two suitcases used by Field Service Representatives (FSR) to test and troubleshoot CFCS Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) in the field and is designed by Systems Simulation, Software and Integration Directorate (S3I), a US Army agency. All CFCS Field Artillery Launcher platforms will use the CMST.1.3     THIS IS A REQUEST FOR

INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.  This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a RFP in the future.  This request for information does not commit the United States Government (USG) to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.  Furthermore, the Army is not, at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals.  Responders are advised that the USG will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.  All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense.  Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if issued.  If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities website (https://www.SAM.gov). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.2.0    Background2.1     CMST equipment sets are required for MLRS and HIMARS launchers that are configured with the Common Fire Control System (CFCS).  Recent development efforts for the CMST are concluding, leading to the need for this acquisition.2.2     The USG intends to award this requirement on a Firm Fixed Price contract consisting of a Base Year plus Four (4) one (1) Year Option Periods to cover FY23-FY28. The prospective contract will have a maximum duration of five (5) years with the capacity to produce 10 CMST Kits each year.  2.3    The NAICS Code assigned to this RFI is 334418, Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing.3.0    Responses 3.1     All responses shall be unclassified.3.2    All assumptions, including any assumed USG support, shall be clearly identified. All proprietary and restricted information shall be clearly marked.3.3     The USG will not reimburse contractors or responders to this notice for any costs incurred in responding, or any subsequent exchange of information. All responses shall be transmitted electronically to the personnel listed in paragraph 4.2.  3.4     In order to receive a copy of the Technical Data Package (TDP), interested vendors should submit an initial response to the personnel listed in paragraph 4.2. Vendors must submit their company name, Company and USG Entity (CAGE) Code, and appropriate point of contact. The TDP is categorized as Distribution D and contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or The Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App 2401, et seq.), as amended.  Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties.  This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all Subcontractors at every level.  Pursuant to limitation of Distribution D, the CMST TDP is restricted to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only.  After USG validation of each interested vendor’s security accreditation and eligibility, a complete copy of the Technical Data Package (TDP) will be transmitted via DOD Secure Access File Exchange or other secure file exchange deemed appropriate by the Contracting Officer.  3.5     The vendor’s final response to the RFI must be received within 30 calendar days of the publishing date of this notice and should include a white paper of no more than 20 pages. Interested vendors with the NAICS code 334418 should submit a white paper that demonstrates their firm’s qualifications. At a minimum, the white papers should include the following:-    Name of contractor-    Location of contractor-    CAGE code-    Point of Contact-    Substantiated example(s) of current of past performance of circuit card manufacturing and assembly of the final LRU configuration under a DoD contract or subcontract-    Evidence that the contractor is International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliant and currently registered with the State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)4.0    Questions4.1     Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the personnel listed in paragraph 4.2.  Verbal questions will NOT be accepted.  4.2     All questions shall be submitted to the points of contact listed below. Scott Leach, Contracting OfficerU.S. Army Contracting Command - RedstoneCCAM-PFBScott.e.leach.civ@mail.milNate Cunningham, Contract Specialist U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone CCAM-PFBNathaniel.B.Cunningham.civ@mail.mil5.0    SummaryInterested vendors should request a copy of the CMST Technical Data Package (TDP) within 10 calendar days of the date that this noticed was published. The USG will validate each requestor’s security accreditation and distribute the TDP accordingly. The vendor’s shall submit a white paper of no more than 20 pages within 30 calendar days of the publishing date of this notice. All inquiries or submissions shall be in writing. USG will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.