NAICS Code 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION: This Request for Information (RFI) will be utilized in planning for the Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing/Space Cross-Functional Team (APNT/S CFT), Positioning, Navigation and Timing Assessment Exercise (PNTAX) event. This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Proposal (RFP), or a Request for Quote (RFQ), nor does its issuance obligate or restrict the Government to an eventual acquisition approach. This RFI does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation. This RFI is being conducted solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kinds of offers will be considered in response to this request or accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation document exists, and a formal solicitation may or may not be issued by the Government as a result of the responses to this RFI. The Government will not be liable for payment of any response preparation expenses and is not obligated by the information received. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. The information provided may be used by the Army in developing future acquisition strategies and will be used to identify capable sources to participate in PNTAX. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response.
NOTE: The use of RFI Number APNTCFT-22-PNTAX-1 is for tracking purposes only.
BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, the APNT/S CFT is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), Non-Developmental Items (NDI), or near NDI for assured PNT technologies in the ground, air, space or cyber domains and situational awareness, defensive, and offensive capabilities in the Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) mission area. More specifically, this RFI is being issued for the purpose of identifying potential sources who can provide ground, air, space or cyber-based PNT and NAVWAR sensor capabilities ready for test and demonstration at the APNT/S CFT PNTAX or deployment, up to 180 days.
This RFI requests respondents to submit a White Paper that addresses the information outlined below. In addition, respondents are encouraged to submit corporate overview information and basic qualifications in managing hardware and software development projects that are similar in scope and process to an assured PNT, Electronic Warfare (EW) or Satellite Communications (SATCOM) program.
This RFI is part of a series of industry engagements in support of enhancing the Industry-Government partnership, which is critical to providing an effective and scalable end-product for APNT, space-based PNT and NAVWAR capabilities. The Government intends to consider all Industry inputs and initiatives. The Army plans to leverage industry recommendations on the delivery of assured PNT, non-space and space-based PNT and NAVWAR hardware and software to implement best practices, improve productivity, gain programmatic and operational efficiencies, and realize cost savings.
The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by PNTAX participants, to include White Paper submission costs, travel costs, technology demonstrations, exercises, experiments, and any and all costs associated with PNTAX participation. All costs incurred throughout PNTAX are the responsibility of the participating organization.
Department of Defense (DoD) Science Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contractors and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) supporting DoD functions may be utilized to review White Paper submissions, facilitate the PNTAX event and may participate in technical or operational assessments.
The Government is seeking the following information in White Paper responses provided:
Companies should provide data to support performance claims either by analysis or with test data.
In addition to the White Paper, all interested parties are encouraged to submit company and product literature, and/or other pertinent information, such as a description with performance parameters and a statement of current availability, summary of prior testing, test reports, and an estimated cost of test articles and production units, for the Government’s consideration. Interested parties are encouraged to provide a current customer base and identify systems in which the product is currently being employed.
RESPONDING TO THIS RFI: Interested and capable sources are invited to submit an unclassified White Paper describing their system. Please limit White Paper submissions to a maximum of fifteen (15) pages (including a cover sheet) and provide the following information:
BODY OF WHITE PAPER:
The submittal should address the requests for information above, and any additional technical or company information. A description of the system supported by technical parameters is desired.
The Government requests that interested sources submit an electronic response of not more than fifteen (15) pages, 8.5" x 11" paper, 12-point Times New Roman font, with a minimum of one (1) inch margins all around. Responses should include the following Point of Contact information:
• Company Name
• DUNS #
• CAGE CODE
• Address
• Point of Contact
• Phone Number
• Fax Number
• Email Address
Supporting documentation (such as marketing brochures, fliers, published presentations or papers and other materials that summarize the technology and more about your company) is acceptable (up to 2 pages worth), and may be referenced by reviewers only in support of claims identified in the White Paper, and only where specifically referenced in the White Paper. The Government makes no guarantee that the supporting documentation will be reviewed and/or considered.
Any company proprietary information, performance capabilities and/or future modification plans should be clearly identified and MUST be marked accordingly and will be protected by the Government.
Responses to the RFI will not be returned.
Responses to the RFI may be used to develop Government documentation.
Responses to the RFI will be used for planning purposes to identify interested sources capable of participating in the PNTAX 22 event.
Respondents to the RFI may not receive feedback from the Government once reviewed.
Additional information may be requested and / or provided by the Government to capable sources in support of the PNTAX 22 event.
Proprietary information should be clearly marked. No classified documents will be included in your response. Please be advised all information submitted in response to the RFI becomes the property of the U.S. Government and will not be returned. All information received in response to this RFI marked "proprietary" will be handled accordingly.
As indicated above, the Government will utilize non-Government personnel to review responses to this RFI and participate in PNTAX events. The respondent must clearly state on the cover sheet to the RFI response whether or not a Proprietary Information Agreement (PIA), Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), or equivalent is required prior to non-Government personnel reviewing the submissions. Should a PIA/NDA be required, the respondent must obtain the PIA/NDA from the company POCs and provide the PIA/NDA with their RFI submittal. To obtain the company POC list, please send an email request to the following: Ms. Lisa Reyes [email protected]
All interested companies or organizations are encouraged to respond to the RFI by providing information by 3:00 PM EST on 07 January 2022.
Respondents are requested to submit an electronic copy of the responses to the Integration Branch, APNT/S CFT, Project Lead, PNTAX, Ms. Lisa Reyes [email protected] and copy Mr. Jason Wideman at: [email protected]
Include RFI number APNTCFT-22-PNTAX-1 in the subject line. All requests for further information shall be in writing and via email; telephonic requests for additional information will not be accepted.
Your interest in participating in the PNTAX 22 event is appreciated.