Remote Weapon Systems (RWS)   4

1/25/2022

Attachment 0001 Government Furnished Property -Update - 1-18-22 has been added in the attachments sections and replaces the previous version. The list includes additional obsolescence / GFM items.

1/21/2022

W15QKN-21-R-0025 Master List 20220121 rev has been uploaded to the attachments section with recent Q&As.

Q&As 1/13/2022

QUESTION: Will the Government please clarify if the NRE for First Article Test (FAT) in OPY2-OPY5 is to cover testing for the following configurations: 60201886-03, 60201886-08-C02-L01, 60201886-11-C01-L01?

Answer: NRE is not required to be proposed for OP2-OP5 of the solicitation.

QUESTION: Will the Government please clarify if the NRE for First Article Test (FAT) in OPY2-OPY5 is to cover testing on one system or three systems for the following three configurations - 60201886-03, 60201886-08-C02-L01, 60201886-11-C01-L01?

Answer: NRE is not required to be proposed for OP2-OP5 of the solicitation.

QUESTION: Since the events that may generate the need to perform subsequent First Article Test as defined by C.3.4.2 are unknown and reasonably unpredictable, will the Government exclude the NRE for First Article Test (FAT) in OPY2-OPY5 in the Total Evaluated Price?

Answer: NRE is not required to be proposed for OP2-OP5 of the solicitation.

12/16/2021

Q: Based on lack of responses to date on specific questions provided with affected files concerning TDP artifacts in foreign languages, several incomplete drawings, and undetermined availability of parts identified as sole-source to Kongsberg, will the Government extend the due date to 30 days after the provision of these specific responses to allow the Offeror to prepare competitive pricing?

A: The RFP due date has been extended to 31 January 2022 on account of a revised TDP now available to be provided upon request.

12/14/2021

Attached are the following two excel documents:

Unique Obsolete Item Response

W15QKN21R0025 Questions and Answers

11/19/2021

The Government will be posting all Q&A's on a word document which will contain all Q&As to date, if you have any questions please email the POCs below:

renee.a.sarinelli.civ@army.mil

angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil

stephanie.g.kless.civ@army.mil

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The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Lethality (PM SL), issues this competitive request for the procurement of the RWS. This requirement is in support of new and existing RWS for continued support of the existing fielded Common Remotely Operating Weapon Station (CROWS). CROWS is to be procured under this acquisition. The program will support new and emerging customer requirements to include RWS variants such as Abrams Low Profile, Navy Mk-50, United States Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Remote Weapon Station (ARWS) and Stryker. This acquisition will also include requirements for kit spare parts, kits, conversions, shop replaceable units, line replaceable units, engineering services, depot labor, field service technician support, and logistics services. The applicable NAICS code is: 332994.

The acquisition approach is to issue a full and open competitive (F&OC), Hybrid Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Time and Material (T&M) contract will be awarded to one (1) contractor.

For U.S. & Canadian Companies: In order to process a request for the data, each requester (U.S. & Canada) must complete and submit a DD2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire, and Non-Disclosure Agreement which will be provided. The agreement will include requirements for limiting distribution of data and the destruction of data provided or reproduced.
For Other Foreign Companies: In order to process a request for the data, each requester (Other Foreign) must complete and submit a AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire and a Non-Disclosure Agreement which will be provided and also be compliant with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The agreement will include requirements for limiting distribution of data and the destruction of data provided or reproduced.
This announcement serves as notification that export control procedures regulated by the ITAR are in effect on the above stated data. Contractors that are interested in receiving this data must be in compliance with the ITAR and possess the proper authorities to receive this data and are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. The data will be marked Distribution Statement B Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies only. All other requests for this data shall be referred to Project Manager Soldier Lethality. Foreign vendors and contractors shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items, including, but not limited to, the requirement for Contractors to register with the Department of State in accordance with the ITAR. The Contractors responsibility to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items exists independent of, and is not established or limited by, the information provided above.

The Government anticipates making one award. All information is to be furnished at no obligation to the Government. The contractor should ensure that all attachments are down loaded and reviewed carefully prior to submission. If a contractor is planning on submitting a proposal in response to the RFP, the contracting officer should be notified prior to the due date to arrange drop off.

TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

The points of contact for this action are:

Army Contracting Command New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SL

Attention: Angelica M. Merino, Contract Specialist,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil

AND

Army Contracting Command New Jersey

Attention: ACC-NJ-SL

Attention: Stephanie G. Kless, Contracting Officer,

Building 9, Phipps RD., Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: stephanie.g.kless.civ@army.mil