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BES-III Battlefield Effects Simulator W900KK-18-BES Responses due no later than 8 Feb 2019 In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.205(a), "Opportunities for Qualification Before Awa... BES-III Battlefield Effects Simulator W900KK-18-BES Responses due no later than 8 Feb 2019 In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.205(a), "Opportunities for Qualification Before Award:" •1. It is anticipated that the Government intends to establish the following qualification requirement for an upcoming competitive procurement of Battlefield Effects Simulators (Round III): Offerors will be required to obtain a successful U.S. Government Safety Assessment [Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC)] of their equipment (battlefield effects simulators) prior to contract award. •2. Product: Battlefield Effects Simulator as described in attached DRAFT Statement of Work and DRAFT Specification; or, equivalent Battlefield Effects Simulator. •3. For more information on this qualification requirement, contact Karolyn Ortiz, Assistant Program Manager, Program Executive Office, Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) at karolyn.e.ortiz.civ@mail.mil or 407-405-1441 (e-mail preferred). •4. It is anticipated that a contract will be awarded, which is subject to this qualification, in early 4th quarter of Government Fiscal Year 2019. •5. Note: When a product is submitted for qualification testing, the applicant must furnish any specific information that may be requested of the manufacturer before testing will begin. •6. Note: The approximate time period following submission of a product for qualification testing within which the applicant will be notified whether the product passed or failed the qualification testing is approximately 4 to 5 months. •7. Note: The response date applies to this FedBizOps posting only -- it does not represent a deadline for contacting the organization that does the qualification. However, if your company is interested in pursuing a qualification, you must notify the Contracts POC, Steve Gataletto, (for planning purposes) no later than the response date of 8 Feb 2019. •8. For the history of this anticipated procurement, please read prior "BES - III" notices posted on FedBizOps in both the active and archive sections. DISCLAIMER: This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. This notice does not constitute an invitation for bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this, or previous, notifications. The Government will use the information received to identify potential sources and to assist in the development of the training systems acquisition strategy. Contracts POC: Steve Gataletto Contract Specialist Steven.gataletto.civ@mail.mil 407-384-3552 E-mail preferred