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The SHIELD Project Office is conducting market research to determine if there are potential sources with the capability to provide Engineering Services (ES) in support of the Stinger Weapon System to ... The SHIELD Project Office is conducting market research to determine if there are potential sources with the capability to provide Engineering Services (ES) in support of the Stinger Weapon System to be performed for both United States (US) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). 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 James Fletcher, CCAM-SM-A, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898, 256-842-1205. Per FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information 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 "proposal" and "offer or" are 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. The contractor will provide technical support and systems engineering functions that include software engineering/support and integration, product engineering, and drawing generation required for resolution of problems encountered. The contractor will provide support for special studies and investigations; initiation of design changes; reports and test support; support of system test; integration and troubleshooting to include data acquisition and analysis. The contractor will ensure that the design and fabrication of hardware/software or material necessary to support such activities are among the support included. The contractor’s tasks will include reliability assessments, failure analysis, support and collection of test data and review of proposed changes to technical documentation for incorporation of quality and reliability factors. The contractor will perform logistics functions, including tech manual generation/modification, maintenance support, readiness reporting data, system repairs, availability management, Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T), training and system deployment to include delivery and training the use of the Stinger Weapon System. STINGER MISSION The Stinger mission is to provide the maneuver forces with low-altitude air defense for ground forces against attack or aerial observation by low-flying Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), Cruise Missile (CM), Rotary Wing (RW), and Fixed Wing (FW) threats. STINGER OVERVIEW The Stinger Block I missile is an advanced, short-range, man-portable shoulder fired or platform launched guided missile system that provides protection for the maneuver force and point defense asset air defense. Stinger employs an infrared (heat seeking)/ultraviolet seeker to guide the missile to target. The Stinger Block I missiles have extensive infrared counter-countermeasure capabilities and can engage targets from any aspect angle. The missile currently utilizes a high-explosive, hit-to-kill warhead with a contact fuze. Stinger can be fired from the shoulder or from a variety of platforms, including ground vehicles, helicopters, and UAS. The missile is delivered as a certified round and requires no field testing or maintenance (wooden round). The Basic Stinger missile was first fielded in 1981. Since then, there have been multiple missile configurations and upgrades culminating in the advanced FIM-92E Stinger Block I missile. The contractor will be responsible for complex system engineering support, manufacturing support, test equipment support, logistical support and other support associated with the production, test, fielding and sustainment of the Stinger missiles and associated launchers, field test equipment, and documentation. Support will include: Provide technical expertise for Stinger missiles (all variants), launchers (all variants), support equipment and system interfaces at the component and system level. Perform Reliability Assessments on components and at the system level. Support test activities in the US and other countries including assessment of test results. Provide in depth system engineering analysis of the entire system to support performance improvement, failure analysis and other engineering activities for both ground launched and airborne systems. Provide manufacturing engineering support for the production of all components and the major end items. Provide design and technical support for contractor and United States Government (USG) owned test equipment. Provide support for FMS customers in issue resolution and other support with the guidelines of regulatory and statutory guidance. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS Part A. Business Information: Please provide the following information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners: Company/Institute name Address Point of Contact Cage Code DUNS Number Phone Number E-mail Address Web page URL Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541330. Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company qualifies as a: Small Business (Yes/No) Woman Owned Small Business (Yes/No) Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes/No) 8(a) Certified (Yes/No) HUB Zone Certified (Yes/No) Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes/No) Service Disabled Small Business (Yes/No) Central Contractor Registration (Yes/No) 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 experience does your company have planning and executing the deployment and sustainment of weapons and other defense-related systems? What experience does your company have specifically with missile systems and launch platforms? 4. Describe your experience with IR and UV Seekers, rocket propulsion systems, guidance and navigation systems, warheads and fuzes. 5. Describe your company's experience with integrating missiles onto ground based and airborne launch platforms. 6. Describe your experience in supporting missile and launcher production operations. 7. Describe your experience with complex test equipment design and maintenance. 8. Describe the top five risks you foresee in executing an effort of this scope. What steps would you likely take to mitigate the risks? 9. 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)? 10. Describe your company's approach and capabilities in obtaining and retaining qualified and experienced personnel. How soon could your company secure qualified personnel? 11. Describe your company's experience in classroom instruction and simulator instruction. Describe the top five risks your company's perception in the execution classroom instruction and simulator instruction. 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: James Fletcher, Redstone Arsenal CCAM-SM-A, Building 5250, 3rd Floor, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000, or to the following e-mail address:james.o.fletcher6.civ@army.mil. Response must include: Company name, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, classified mailing address, and appropriate point of contact information.