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**16 August 2021** Amendment 05 (16 August 2021): The purpose of this amendment is to modify the solicitation, as noted below. All other solicitation documents remain unchanged. 1. Solicitation, W15P7... **16 August 2021** Amendment 05 (16 August 2021): The purpose of this amendment is to modify the solicitation, as noted below. All other solicitation documents remain unchanged. 1. Solicitation, W15P7T-21-R-0009, has been updated as follows: The Proposal Due Date for Solicitation W15P7T-21-R-0009 has been extended to 7 September 2021 at 0900 AM Eastern Time ================================================================================================ **4 August 2021** The Government is providing an updated document containing answers to industry's non-proprietary questions, and Version 2, dated 4 August 2021, has been uploaded to this solicitation posting. The updated question and answer spreadsheet contains additional questions and answers added at reference numbers 107 and 108. ================================================================================================ **2 August 2021** A revised copy of the solicitation document, conformed through Amendment 0004, has been uploaded, as indicated in the 30 July 2021 update. ================================================================================================ **30 July 2021** Amendment 04 (30 July 2021) The purpose of this amendment is to modify the solicitation, as noted below. All other solicitation documents remain unchanged. 1. Solicitation, W15P7T-21-R-0009, has been updated as follows: The Proposal Due Date for Solicitation W15P7T-21-R-0009 has been extended to 23 August 2021 at 0900 AM Eastern Time 2. Attachment 0014, Section L and Section M – is submitted as Version 4, dated 30 July 2021, and has been updated as follows Attachment 0014, Section L and Section M, has been updated to annotate that Bailed Property is due on the same date as the proposal submission, and provide instruction that Offerors shall contact the Contracting Officer no later than 10 business days prior to the proposal submission due date to notify the Government of intent to deliver Bailed Property. Furthermore, in Attachment 0001, Performance Requirements Document (PRD), Section 3.8, Paragraph 3.8.4 references “ATP 6-02.53, TECHNIQUES FOR TACTICAL RADIO OPERATIONS, dated February 2020.” A link to this document is provided below: https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/ARN20819_ATP_6-02x53_FINAL_WEB.pdf *** The Government's contract writing system is currently experienecing technical issues. A revised copy of the solicitation document, conformed through Amendment 0004, will be uploaded to this solicitation posting as soon as the system is back online. Thank you*** ================================================================================================ **20 July 2021** Amendment 03 (20 July 2021) The purpose of this amendment is to modify the solicitation, as noted below. All other solicitation documents remain unchanged. In addition, Government Answers to Industry's Non-Propreitary questions, have been uploaded to this solicitation posting. 1. Solicitation, W15P7T-21-R-0009, has been updated as follows: The Proposal Due Date for Solicitation W15P7T-21-R-0009 has been extended to 16 August 2021 at 5pm Eastern Time The clause at DFARS 252.204-7021 has been removed. The clause at DFARS 252.209-7009 has been removed. "The clause at 52.246-11 has been updated to include the following certifications: ISO 9001- International Standards Organization 9001-2015 or AS9100 Society of Automotive Engineers -Aerospace Standard AS9100 Rev D. Updated the narrative for Contract Line Items 1101AA and 6101AA to include reference to PRD paragraph 3.3.3. Section L Notice of Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR) System has been inserted. The solicitation has been updated to include the CSDR Plan (DD2794) and Resource Distribution Table as Attachment 0015 and 0016 respectively. 2. Attachment 0001 – Performance Requirements Document (PRD), and Attachment 0003 PRD Compliance Matrix -- are submitted as Version 3, dated 20 July 2021, and have been updated as follows: (Note: there was no Version 2 of Attachment 0003, PRD Compliance Matrix; however, the version number has rolled to Version 3 to maintain consistency with Attachment 0001, PRD) Clarifications were made to the PRD as noted below. Paragraph 3.8, with subparagraphs, was added to further clarify instances where the original SINCGARS 1523F specification do not align with the PRD in order to delineate precedence. Paragraph 1.2 System Description. Clarifications: that PLI modes are not Threshold, “form/fit/function” removed in multiple instances where the intent could be confused to mean something more restrictive than intended. Paragraph 1.4.5.2 FAT. Clarification added about compliance with SINCGARS 1523F specification testing to be completed by Contractor. This is distinct from Government-led testing that will be in accordance with the Attachment 0005, First Article Test Plan. Paragraphs under paragraph 2 Applicable Documents. Clarifications and direction to see paragraph 3.8. Paragraph 3.1.1.5.2 (Dismounted antenna Interface). Clarification added: “SINCGARS 1523F specifications found in paragraph 3.9.1.3 states “The RT shall provide an effective match to a Manpack Antenna AS-3683/PRC.” The CNR solution shall meet this requirement or the manufacturer shall furnish the RT with an antenna of equivalent/better performance.” Paragraph 3.1.3.1 External GPS Interface Requirements. Clarifications about the interface being Threshold although the Situational Awareness versions of the waveform are not yet Threshold. Paragraph 3.1.5 CNR-RT Environmental Testing (and sub-paragraphs). Clarifications include paragraph numbers of SINCGARS 1523F specification as cross-reference. Paragraphs 3.1.5.5 Nuclear Biological Chemical (and sub-paragraphs). Multiple clarifications, SINCGARS 1523F specification cross-reference, and rationales. Paragraph 3.1 Dismounted CNR Set Capabilities. Added reference for N/A sections of 3.1. Deleted Objective reliability values. Paragraph 3.2 Mounted CNR Set Capabilities. Deleted Objective reliability values. Paragraph 3.3.2 Vehicle Intercom System Interface. Although the requirement is in the SINCGARS 1523F specification, repeated intent here for clarification. Paragraph 3.3.3 Installation Kit Adapter. Clarifications about the purpose of this CLIN and what it was describing are provided. This hardware is optional, and ordered using the appropriate CLIN if hardware is necessary to secure the RT into the legacy SINCGARS VAA. Paragraphs 3.4.1.6, 3.4.1.7, 3.4.1.15, and 3.4.1.16 are deleted. Paragraph 3.4.3.14 Clarifies Late Net Entry applies to both legacy and modernized version of SINCGARS. Paragraphs 3.5.2 and 3.5.3 for Dismounted and Mounted HMI, respectively have been updated with clarifications. Paragraphs 3.6 and 3.7 for FMS have been updated with clarifications. Paragraph 3.8 Deviations from the RT-1523F Specification has been added for clarification. Paragraph 5.3 Order of Precedence has been updated to include reference to paragraph 3.8 for deviations. 3. Attachment 0002, Statement of Work (SOW) – is submitted as Version 1.1, dated 20 July 2021, and has been updated as follows: [NOT PROVIDED ON SAM.GOV] Updated paragraph 9.7, to change the reference from JPAS to Defense Information System for Security (DISS). 4. Attachment 0007 – CNR Pricing Spreadsheet, is submitted as Version 2, dated 20 July 2021, and has been updated as follows: Modified to change CLINs 1201AA and 6201AA to CPFF CLINs, vice FFP CLINs. This aligns with Section B of the solicitation. Attachment 0007, CNR Pricing Spreadsheet, has been updated to correct the error in the formula in cell T386 on Tabs 2-A and 2-B. Added information on the instructions tab on Attachment 0007, CNR Pricing Spreadsheet, to include the following: “8. If a Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) is not required for an offeror's unique solution, which is compliant with the Government's requirement, then the CLIN shall be left blank (not $0.00) in the Pricing Spreadsheet. Offerors shall provide additional information/rationale for the exclusion of these items in Column W on tabs 2-A and 2-B.” Added the following clarification to the GFM Historical data tab: “The Government has identified that three components of the RT-1523s have the highest likelihood of reuse by a potential vendor: the physical body of the RT (or ‘chassis’), the front key panel display, and the power supply circuit card. The Government has provided historical data stating the estimated cost and re-use rate for these three components.” 5. Attachment 0013, Past Performance Questionnaire – is submitted as Version 2, dated 20 July 2021, and has been updated as follows: Part III, Return Information, has been updated to provide instructions to be completed by Point of Contact – Respondent. 6. Attachment 0014, Section L and Section M – is submitted as Version 3, dated 20 July 2021, and has been updated as follows: Attachment 0014, Section L and Section M, has been updated to provide instructions for offerors who need to request a drop off code on the DoD SAFE file exchange site, which can be requested from the Contracting Officer (bradley.a.phillips14.civ@mail.mil) and Contract Specialist (lee.alexis.civ@mail.mil). Updated to clarify that all pages shall be in standard letter size (8.5 x 11 inches). Updated to clarify the date format for file names. This has been updated to "MMDDYYYY", which previously was annotated as “MMDDYYY”. For example, August 9th, 2021 would be annotated as 08092021. Updated to provide clarification that Cover Sheets, Tables of Contents, and Acronym Lists are excluded from the page limitations identified in Section L. Updated to provide instructions that Offeror provided Data/Software Rights Assertions shall be presented to the Government as an attachment to the Technical Proposal. Updated to remove the term “native format”, and emphasizes the appropriate file formats as listed in the table in Attachment 0014 at A.1(c). Updated to state that: “Each volume of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section, and Narrative discussion”, instead of each file. Updated to annotate that the cost/prices associated with License Rights shall only be included in the Cost Narrative section of the proposal. Attachment 0014, Section L and Section M, has been updated to reflect that the cost for License Rights shall be captured in the Cost Narrative proposal. Modified to clarify that the offeror shall include the price of license data rights and background patent rights on an NSP basis tied to the CLIN. Please note: The Government is providing PDF files containing tracked changes, which are being provided FOR REFERENCE ONLY, for the following documents: Attachment 0001 - Performance Requirements Document (PRD) Attachment 0002 - Statement of Work [NOT PROVIDED ON SAM.GOV] Attachment 0013 - Past Performance Questionnaire Attachment 0014 - Section L and Section M Please note: The following amended attachment - Attachment 0002 "Statement of Work", Version 1.1, is not posted on Sam.Gov, and is marked as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) with Limited Dissemination Controls and/or Export Controls. Instructions were provided in the original solicitation posting (included below) on what information is required to be provided to verify a recipient’s eligibility and authority to receive export-controlled information. Any interested vendor who has already been verified may send an emai to the Contracting Officer, Bradley A. Phillips (bradley.a.phillips14.civ@mail.mil) and Contract Specialist, Lee Alexis (lee.alexis.civ@mail.mil) to request the amended Attachment 0002, Statement of Work, Versiom 1.1. Any interested vendor who has not yet been verified and wishes to request the documentation shall follow the instructions provided in the initial solicitation posting. A revised copy of the solicitation document, conformed through Amendment 0003, has been uploaded to this solicitation posting. ================================================================================================ **01 July 2021** Amendment 02 (01 July 2021): The purpose of this amendment is to modify Attachment 0001 Performance Requirements Document (PRD), as noted below. All other solicitation documents remain unchanged. Attachment 0001 Performance Requirements Document (PRD) has been updated and is submitted as Version 2, dated 01 July 2021. The purpose of this Revision is to correct the document number for the Product Specification for RT-1523F. The PRD previously identified the Product Specification for RT-1523F as document A3307000; however, has been updated to reflect the correct document number of A3307042. Note: The correct document, document number A3307042, was provided to interested vendors who requested it pursuant to the instructions provided on sam.gov. A revised copy of the solicitation document, conformed through Amendment 0002, has been upload to this solicitation posting. =================================================================================================== **30 June 2021** Amendment 01: The purpose of this ammendment is to modify Attachment 0014 - Section L and Section M, as noted below. All other solicitation documents remain unchanged. Attachment 0014 – Section L and Section M – has been updated and is submitted as Version 2, dated 30 June 2021. The purpose of this Revision is to update the due date for questions submitted from industry for the Combat Net Radios solicitation, from 05 July 2021 at 1700 Eastern Time to 06 July 2021 at 1700 Eastern Time. Questions shall be sent via email to the Contracting Officer at bradley.a.phillips14.civ@mail.mil, as well as the Contract Specialist at lee.alexis.civ@mail.mil. Questions shall be submitted not later than 06 July 2021 at 1700 Eastern Time. Offerors shall submit a single response containing all questions, and multiple emails containing additional questions may not be reviewed. =================================================================================================== ***28 June 2021*** In a previous Request for Information (RFI), the Government made additional technical data available. To receive the Government’s technical data (documentation), the following documents listed below will be made available upon request using the procedures identified below, and will be available to contractors who sign applicable Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Additional (Controlled) Technical Documents available by specific request: 1) Project Specification for RT-1523 2) Amplifier/Adapter/Vehicle AM-7239-E Performance 3) Amplifier Radio Frequency AM-7238 4) Interface Control Document (ICD) 5) Test Manual 6) SINCGARS System Engineering Document INSTRUCTIONS FOR REQUESTING CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED LIMITED DISSEMINATION CONTROL TECHNICAL DATA (DOCUMENTATION) ITEMS: Previous technical data (documentation) items are marked as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) with Limited Dissemination Controls and/or Export Controls. Therefore, only vendors who are current DoD contract holders are eligible to receive Controlled information. The dissemination of Export-Controlled information is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act or the Export Administration Act of 1979. Export-controlled items shall not be disseminated outside the U.S. Government or to U.S. Government contractors without first verifying the recipient’s eligibility and authority to receive export-controlled information by verifying they have a current, valid DD Form 2345. Interested vendors must provide their CAGE Code, DoD contract number, a copy of the DD2345, or their Joint Certification Program (JCP) number to Contracting Officer Bradley Phillips (bradley.a.phillips14.civ@mail.mil) and Contract Specialist Lee Alexis (Lee.Alexis.civ@mail.mil). Once the contract number, CAGE Code, and JCP data has been verified the Controlled documents will be sent via DoD SAFE. Additionally, vendors will be required to submit a Data Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA), as well as a CUI NDA, for all personnel requiring access to these documents. A copy of this NDA can be obtained by emailing the Contracting Officer Bradley Phillips (bradley.a.phillips14.civ@mail.mil) or Contract Specialist Lee Alexis (Lee.Alexis.civ@mail.mil). For more information regarding the JCP approval process and the DD Form 2345 click or copy and paste the link below into a web browser. https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/SpecificDD2345Instructions.aspx =================================================================================================== This Solicitation is being issued by Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD - to procure a modernized Receiver Transmitter (R/T) to replace the existing Combat Network Radio (CNR) RT-1523E/F on behalf of Program Executive Office Command Control Communications - Tactical (PEO-C3T), Project Manager Tactical Radios (PM TR), Product Manager (PdM) Waveforms. Government Solicitation items (Attachment 0002 "Statement of Work", Attachment 0008 "Life Cycle Sustainment Plan", and Attachment 0012 "CNR Proposed Programmatic Schedule") that have not been posted on Sam.Gov are marked as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) with Limited Dissemination Controls and/or Export Controls. Therefore, only vendors who are current DoD contract holders are eligible to receive Controlled information. The dissemination of Export-Controlled information is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act or the Export Administration Act of 1979. Export-controlled items shall not be disseminated outside the U.S. Government or to U.S. Government contractors without first verifying the recipient’s eligibility and authority to receive export-controlled information by verifying they have a current, valid DD Form 2345. Interested vendors must provide their CAGE Code, DoD contract number, a copy of the DD2345, or their Joint Certification Program (JCP) number to Contracting Officer Bradley Phillips (bradley.a.phillips14.civ@mail.mil) and Contract Specialist Lee Alexis (Lee.Alexis.civ@mail.mil). Once the contract number, CAGE Code, and JCP data has been verified the Controlled Solicitation items will be sent via DoD SAFE. Additionally, vendors will be required to submit a CUI Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA) for all personnel requiring access to these documents. A copy of this NDA can be obtained by emailing the Contracting Officer Bradley Phillips (bradley.a.phillips14.civ@mail.mil) or Contract Specialist Lee Alexis (Lee.Alexis.civ@mail.mil). Please see Solicitation Section J Attachment 0014 to this SAM.Gov announcement, for Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors, and Evaluation Factors for Award. This Solicitation (W15P7T-21-R-0009) contains the following documents: EXHIBITS Exhibit A - CONTRACT REPORTING & MISC (NSP) - (CDRLS A001-A009) Exhibit B - ENGINEERING DOCUMENTATION (NSP) - (CDRLS B001-B012) AND PRODUCTION/TEST (CDRLS B013-B015) Exhibit C - HARDWARE (NSP) - (CDRL C001) Exhibit D - SOFTWARE (NSP) - (CDRLS D001-D005) Exhibit E - SECURITY (NSP) - (CDRLS E001-E010) Exhibit F - LOGISTICS (NSP) - (CDRLS F001 - F009) Exhibit G - SUSTAINMENT (NSP) - (CDRLS G001-G002) Exhibit H - TRAINING (NSP) - (CDRL H001) Exhibit J - CONTRACT REPORTING & MISC (PRICED) - (CDRLS J001-J011) Exhibit K - ENGINEERING DOCUMENTATION (PRICED) - (CDRLS K001 - K008) Exhibit L - HARDWARE (PRICED) - (CDRLS L001 - L007) Exhibit M - SOFTWARE (PRICED) - (CDRLS M001 - M009) Exhibit N - SECURITY (PRICED) - (CDRLS N001 - N010) Exhibit P - LOGISTICS (PRICED) - (CDRLS P001 - P020) Exhibit Q - SUSTAINMENT (PRICED) - (CDRLS Q001-Q007) Exhibit R - TRAINING (PRICED) - (CDRLS R001-R007) Exhibit S - SMALL BUSINESS (NSP) - (CDRL S001) ATTACHMENTS Attachment 0001 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT (PRD) Attachment 0002 STATEMENT OF WORK - [NOT PROVIDED ON SAM.GOV] Attachment 0003 PRD COMPLIANCE MATRIX Attachment 0004 HARDWARE EVALUATION PLAN Attachment 0005 FIRST ARTICLE TESTING PLAN Attachment 0006 SECTION F SCHEDULE Attachment 0007 PRICING SPREADSHEET Attachment 0008 LIFE CYCLE SUSTAINMENT PLAN (LCSP) - [NOT PROVIDED ON SAM.GOV] Attachment 0009 CONTRACT SECURITY CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION (DD254) Attachment 0010 SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT DOCUMENT (SBPCD) Attachment 0011 BAILMENT AGREEMENT Attachment 0012 CNR PROPOSED PROGRAMMATIC SCHEDULE - [NOT PROVIDED ON SAM.GOV] Attachment 0013 PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE Attachment 0014 SECTION L & SECTION M Questions shall be sent via email to the Contracting Officer at bradley.a.phillips14.civ@mail.mil, as well as the Contract Specialist at lee.alexis.civ@mail.mil. Questions shall be submitted not later than 05 July 2021 at 1700 Eastern Time. Offerors shall submit a single response containing all questions, and multiple emails containing additional questions may not be reviewed.

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17June2021 - Frequently asked questions and answers are provided below. Please note that there will be a question and answer period once the RFP is released. As an update to the previous posting, the ... 17June2021 - Frequently asked questions and answers are provided below. Please note that there will be a question and answer period once the RFP is released. As an update to the previous posting, the RFP is now anticipated to be released on or about 25 June 2021. 1. Is this an effort to procure an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) to the existing RT or procurement of a new RT used in the mounted system and used as a dismounted replacement for the PRC-119F? This effort is for procurement of a solution that allows removal of the existing RT from the SINCGARS VRC family of systems and installation of equipment such that: (a) the existing capabilities in environmental tolerances and transmission performance are replicated, and (b) the new capabilities of modernized SINCGARS are achieved. The language of “ECP” has been removed from the documents to increase clarity. 2. Please clarify the Government’s requirement to retain the use of existing interfaces in an effort to minimize integration and program costs. The following clarifications are provided: (a) Interfaces with the legacy VRC mount include physical, electrical, and data. The offeror’s solution must include the ability to use these interfaces. If the proposed RT does not include the interfaces, then the offeror’s solution shall include all adaptors to allow connections. If platform modification is required, the Offeror’s proposal shall identify the proposed modifications in accordance with the RFP. Offerors are warned that platform modification that is not in accordance with the solicitation’s requirements may lead to disqualification. (b) Interfaces such as intercom, serial, and handsets are legacy standards, which the Government expects to be part of the proposed solution and workable before First Article Test is completed. (c) Type N Female RF interfaces are specified so that the existing RF cables and dismounted antennas are capable of being reused with the Offeror’s new equipment. If these ancillaries are not being reused, the Offeror’s proposed solution needs to identify replacements and include associated costs in the proposal total. (d) Interface to the legacy amplifiers is required as a cost-avoidance measure. This includes physical, electrical, and communication to tune the amplifiers for frequency hopping. 3. Will the Government provide technical data and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to all interested offerors prior to the release of the RFP? Interface data to legacy VRC components has been made available; however, documents detailing internal functions of the legacy RT-1523 are not releasable. The Government believes sufficient data on physical, electrical, and data connections to meet the Government’s requirement of a solution to replace the RT-1523 with updated capabilities has been provided or is available upon request. If an Offeror requires specific information about physical, electrical, and data connections that has not been provided, please contact the Contracting Officer. 4. The SINCGARS family of radios has a large number of configurations. Can the Government provide additional clarity: For dismounted, only the PRC-119F model is applicable (not other form factors or battery interfaces of the type that support the D model). Ancillary items to which interface is required includes antennas and handmics, but does not include remote control modules. Of the many VRC models, integration and operation in a VRC-92 with radios installed in the lower tray, as well as the upper tray, and use with dual amplifiers is the Government’s requirement. Ability to operate in this configuration assures the Government that use in only the lower tray is possible. The Government has the potential to use this solution paired with an adaptation that mounts some other radio in the upper rack. 5. There are many modes of SINCGARS that may or may not be in routine use in the Department of Defense or the Army. Will the Government consider removing modes that are not routinely used? Every attempt to eliminate modes deemed “obsolete” have been met with rationale for maintaining those modes, often by the Joint community. Any SINCGARS mode, legacy or modern, that is not operational during First Article Testing may require the Government to issue a temporary waiver. Prioritization of the delivery of these capabilities will be subject to review during the meetings described in the Statement of Work. First Article Testing will be complete after the requirement is satisfied. Further clarification is provided for data in Plaintext (PRT) mode: While not ordinarily used for Army operations, this mode can be used in Coalition and Joint environments and support unclassified non-governmental agencies. No effort is being invested to eliminate this capability. If an Offeror’s solution is unable to meet this requirement during First Article Testing, it will require the Government to issue a temporary waiver. First Article Testing will be complete after the requirement is satisfied. 6. Multiple requests have been received for updated versions of the documents that will now be called the Hardware Evaluation Plan (used during Source Selection) and the First Article Test Plan (used after contract award). These documents are Distribution A and will be made available with the Request for Proposal. =================================================================================================== Additional information is being provided to the below Special Notice, which served as the Government's Pre-solicitation Notice. In an effort to provide clarification, Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) intends to issue a Full-and-Open Competition Solicitation on or about 28 June 2021. =================================================================================================== **Update 2 - 27 April 2021 - The Government will hold a virtual industry day on 28 April 2021. This event will be held from 1000 - 1200 Eastern Time. The Government will entertain questions from industry and provide responses as time permits. Interested sources shall use the Microsoft Teams link provided below: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjUyYTI0ODQtMjMzYy00OWRhLTkwN2UtNmU4ZTE0ZDZhZGFj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2221acfbb3-32be-4715-9025-1e2f015cbbe9%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22130cf8c6-12d7-47e3-9837-c1419a557a4b%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d *UPDATE 1 - 23 APRIL 2021 - The response due date for this Request for Information (RFI) and Pre-Request For Proposals (Pre-RFP) has been extended from 26 April to 03 May, 2021, 9am Eastern Time. In addition, The Government is tentatively looking to host a virtual Industry Day on Wednesday, 28 April, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 12:00PM Eastern. A firm date/time as well as a link for the MS Teams Live virtual Industry Day will be posted soon. Please continue to monitor Beta.Sam.Gov for updates. -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION The U.S Army Program Executive Office, Control & Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T), Project Manager Tactical Radio (PM TR), Product Manager Waveforms (PdM WF) and the Army Contracting Command (ACC) are seeking information from industry to assist with the development and planning of a potential new requirement. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE AND PRE-REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (PRE-RFP). THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP). NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. Overview/Purpose/Description of Procurement ACC is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) and Pre-Request For Proposals (Pre-RFP) on behalf of PEO C3T, PM TR, PdM WF as part of ongoing market research for information regarding the Combat Net Radio (CNR), which will pursue the requirement for assured voice for Command and Control (C2) and limited data specifically for Fires and Air Defense and generally “where data capabilities are limited” in accordance with (IAW) the Abbreviated – Capability Development Document (A-CDD) for Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) Modernization (Mod) (Draft v 0.95, 05/31/19). The purpose of this RFI and Pre-RFP is for market research on the CNR capability available in Non-Developmental Item (NDI), Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), and Government off-the-shelf Technologies. CNR solutions under consideration will include Single Purpose/ Single Band and Single Purpose/ Multiband (Software Defined) radio technologies. Submitted technologies can be either radio solutions as a whole, updates/ retrofits, or vendor refurbishing to the RT-1523E/F. Rationale: This procurement is meant to replace the functions of radios based on the RT-1523. The entirety of the cost/effort to put the same capability back into the platform where the old radio is removed will be considered as the offered solution. Mandatory capabilities are represented in the accompanying DRAFT CNR PRD as Threshold (T) requirements. The Government has not finalized a formal acquisition strategy. Factors that may be considered include but are not limited to: cost, schedule, performance, form/fit or platform integration, anti-tamper security, logistics, upgradeability, other waveforms, other features, and environmental tolerances. Scope of Effort The scope of this effort shall require engineering, software development, hardware development, technical support, lab operations, test and evaluation, system demonstrations, certification, integration, technical documentation, sustainment and supportability documentation, initial training, and program management. Upon the completion of the engineering phase of this requirement, an initial procurement of hardware may be initiated to evaluate radios/ solutions for fielding to operational units to collect feedback and inform future requirements documents and Basis of Issue (BOI). The Government may procure an initial quantity of production kits for early testing/inventory purposes. The scope of this effort shall also include the delivery of the associated technical documentation and software for the upgrade of the radios. The CNR solution shall not affect the Form-Fit-Function of the platforms being upgraded. The radios shall retain the same legacy functionality and capabilities. The CNR solution shall not cause the need for the update and/or use of new auxiliary devices (cables, antennas, power amplifiers, power supplies, filters etc.). Technical Characteristics Additional technical data (documentation) desired for responding to this CNR RFI may be available upon request and will be available to contractors who sign applicable Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Interested parties will have to request access to some documents through DoD SAFE after confirming that they have a Joint Certification Program Number. The CNR is to provide assured voice both via legacy SINCGARS Frequency Hop 2 with Saville encryption (FH2/CT), as a modernized radio running Frequency Hop 2/Cipher Text 2 (FH2/CT2), and Frequency Hop 3/Cipher Text 2 (FH3/CT2)), and limited data for C2, designed primarily around the SINCGARS RT-1523 radio. Therefore, the new radio will have to be capable of having each mode supported. There are many modes of SINCGARS. Detailed requirements are found in the attached PRD. Requested Information Interested sources are encouraged to provide responses/comment following the instructions in the Compliance Matrix and to all statements/questions below: How long will it take to achieve NSA certification? How does NSA certification affect the start of First Article Test (FAT)? How many days after contract award would 50 First Article Test units be available to start FAT? How long will it take to complete FAT? What is the price for a new radio enclosure? What is the price for a factory reset radio enclosure? Will the process for using reset equipment be transparent to the Government? Will you require any GFP for this effort? If yes, please provide a list and rationale. From the award date of any delivery order, how soon can you reasonably begin deliveries? Is there a ramp up rate for production? If so, what is it? What are the driving factors for production lead-time? If proposing an approach that requires the reuse of existing Government owned radios (RT-1523E NSN: 5820-01-444-1219 and/or RT-1523F NSN 5820-01-535-3667), the Government will add $2,225 per radio when conducting its evaluation of your proposed price. This value was developed using the catalog data from AESIP (Army Enterprise Systems Integration Program) and GCSS-A (Global Combat Support System - Army) as a source for cost and AR 735-5 for computing depreciation. **Note – this value will be included for proposal evaluation only, and will not be included in the price of any resulting contract.** If the Government orders in the below quantities, what production quantities can you deliver per month from date of award (DAO) in the following scheme (place quantities where you see ###, and propose times from date of order in XXX as required: *****See table in RFI attachment***** What are the minimum and maximum monthly delivery rates you can achieve? If your proposal includes reusing existing Army equipment, what are your plans and assumptions to produce a stockpile of radios which are ready for the first delivery order? What are your plans, assumptions, potential risks and risk mitigation plans to maintain delivery quantities which seem dependent upon the steady influx of recovered equipment from Army units? What is your planned sustainment solution such as but not limited to warranty, Public Private Partnership with organic depot for maintenance/repairs, interim contractor support, etc.? What is your plan to support Government events, examples such as but not limited to, testing, logistics demonstration, verification of technical documents? Does your company have experience producing radios for Foreign Military Sales? How is your solution positioned for future waveform enhancements? Does your solution have processing and storage overhead for future enhancements? What is the cost impact for reserving overhead for future improvements? Additionally, some documents associated with this announcement have or will be provided in Microsoft Word format. Interested sources are encouraged to provide any associated comments or feedback in a separate document containing tracked changes with your submittal. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: Documents listed below are provided as attachments to this CNR RFI to assist contractors in preparation of their response. Documents that are available for interested sources to request are also noted, with instructions regarding the request included in each: DRAFT CNR PRD and Test Plan DRAFT Compliance Matrix DRAFT CNR RFP DRAFT Section B CLIN / CDRL List DRAFT CNR Pricing Spreadsheet DRAFT Section L & M DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) (Referenced document will be emailed to vetted vendors via DoD SAFE. To be vetted, interested sources must provide their CAGE Code, DoD contract number, a copy of the DD2345, or their Joint Certification Program (JCP) number to Contracting Officer Bradley Phillips at bradley.a.phillips14.civ@mail.mil and Contract Specialist Lee Alexis at lee.alexis.civ@mail.mil.) Response Guidelines: Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a white paper and the filled out Compliance Matrix. Submissions cannot exceed 25 pages single spaced, 12-point type with at least one-inch margins on 8 1/2” X 11” page size (excluding the Compliance Matrix pages). Interested parties are encouraged to provide tracked changes on draft documents provided documenting comments or other feedback. Submission of a tracked changes documents will not count towards the page count. The response should not exceed a 10 MB e-mail limit for all items associated with the RFI response. Responses must specifically describe the contractor’s capability to meet the requirements outlined in this RFI. Oral communications are not permissible. Beta.Sam.Gov will be the sole repository for all information related to this RFI. Interested parties will have to request access to some documents through DoD SAFE after confirming that they have a Joint Certification Program Number. Companies who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses via email no later than 9 AM Eastern Time on 3 May 2021, to bradley.a.phillips14.civ@mail.mil, and lee.alexis.civ@mail.mil. Questions: Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to bradley.a.phillips14.civ@mail.mil, and lee.alexis.civ@mail.mil. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted to beta.sam.gov. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 12:00 PM Eastern Time on 21 April 2021 will be answered. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submissions of their responses Disclaimer: This RFI and Pre-RFP is not an RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals nor will any award be made as a result of this synopsis. All information contained in the RFI is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. The Government does not intend to pay for information received in response to this RFI. Responders to this invitation are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. This RFI will be the basis for collecting information on capabilities available. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received in this RFI that is marked “Proprietary” will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned nor will receipt be confirmed. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. *Prospective contractors are hereby notified that the Government may utilize Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support contractor services in the review process of white papers. Non-Disclosure Agreements for SETA contractors have been established.