The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Division in support of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract on a sole source basis to Re3D, Inc. located at 1100 Hercules Ave, Ste 220, Houston, Texas 77058-2758, under the authority as prescribed in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

The requirement is for the purchase of the Gigabot 3+ XLT to Gigabot 4 3D Printing System upgrade package with back panels, as well as onsite installation of the Gigabot 4 upgrade parts and quality testing after installation. Gigabot 3 and Gigabot 4 3D printing systems are proprietary products of Re3D, Inc. As a result, the only known seller of upgrade packages from Gigabot 3 to Gigabot 4 is Re3D. It is necessary for Re3D to complete the installation as they are the producer of all systems including the Gigabot 3, Gigabot4, and upgrade package and thus the only known company with the knowledge to complete the installation of the upgrade package.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 333248 and the size standard is 750 employees.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. No solicitation document is available.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by sending responses regarding this requirement to the Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground CCAP-SCN, Natick Contracting Division via EMAIL ONLY to alexandra.m.biro2.civ@army.mil and brandon.j.rivett.civ@army.mil no later than 1500 EST 22 November 2024. The U.S. government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party.

Sources Sought Statement – Treadmill Pit Surround

The Department of the Army, Combat Capabilities and Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) is seeking information to design and install a flooring surround for a 10-person treadmill currently located in a 6’ deep pit.

This is not a Solicitation (i.e., Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, or Invitation for Bids) or an indication that the Army Contracting Command (ACC) will contract for the services contained in this Sources Sought. This Sources Sought is part of a government market research effort to determine the scope of industry experience, capabilities and interest and will be treated as information only. This market survey is for planning purposes only.  The NAICSs for this requirement are 541420 Industrial Design Services, 337212 Custom Architecture Woodwork & Millwork – Manufacturing, 332323 Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work – Manufacturing.

Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses to this Sources are strictly voluntary and no reimbursement will be made by the Government to respondents for information provided in response to this Sources Sought. Responses to this Sources Sought will not be returned and respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. If a Solicitation is issued, it will be announced on the System for Award Management website https://sam.gov/ at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that Solicitation announcement separately from any response to this announcement. This Sources Sought does not restrict the Government's acquisition approach on a future Solicitation. 

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS/BACKGROUND:

The US Army is soliciting information from industry design and install a flooring solution to fit around a treadmill located in the Combat Maneuver Lab of the Monti Research Facility at DEVCOM SC in Natick, MA.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

General Requirements:  The contractor shall design a flooring surround and top for an existing 10-person treadmill located in a 6’ deep pit. The surround must allow for entry onto the treadmill from the adjacent floor, the treadmill to operating in its fully designed ranges of motion and provide a cover over the treadmill and pit that will allow persons to walk / run on it.

Specific Requirements: The treadmill is seated in a 6’ deep pit.  The pit is 36’x36’x6’. The treadmill stands 5’ tall in the pit.  The treadmill itself is square and can rotate on its round carousel structure the nearly fills the entire length and width of the pit. The pit must have a surrounding floor around the treadmill that allows the treadmill to incline, decline and rotate 90 degrees. The design must also allow for the pit to be completely covered during times when that portion of the lab floor is in use.  The floor ‘cover’ must be of sufficient strength to allow individuals with a total load of up to 350lbs to stand / run on it.

The work will include the effort to design, build and install.  Commercial-off-the-shelf solutions are preferred but not required.

Period of Performance: The anticipated period of performance will be across a span of 3 (three) months. General timeframe – January 2025 – March 2025 (estimate).

ADMINISTRATIVE:

The Government is conducting this market research to identify potential manufacturers/vendors and acquire information on the types and sizes of businesses that will be able to compete on future contracting actions, potential costs, and delivery capabilities.

The results of this Sources Sought will be used to determine the method of soliciting this requirement, i.e., 100% set-aside for Small Business, Sole Source, or on an Unrestricted basis. 

After review of the submitted Sources Sought, ACC-APG, Natick Contracting Command may release a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation to Industry regarding the acquisition strategy/decision (i.e., Unrestricted, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Set Aside, Sole Source).

Where and What to submit

Please provide the following information (no more than 5 pages in length) detailing:

Company Name

Company Size & Location

CAGE Code*

Contact Person’s Full Name, Email* and Phone

Your Response

Any relevant company background/experience, business category, costs, and other information that the company believes demonstrates their value/ability to meet the requirements, should be included. All information and evaluation results will be Controlled Unclassified Information (formerly referred to as For Official Use Only) and used for Government purposes only. Proprietary/Competition Sensitive information (appropriately marked) will be protected from disclosure to the greatest extent practical, however, it is preferred that respondents do not provide proprietary or otherwise restricted responses.

All responses should be submitted to Cynthia Blackwell: cynthia.l.blackwell2.civ@army.mil by 11 December 2024.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – New England District is issuing a Solicitation Notice for Operators Quarters Demolition,Littleville Lake, Huntington, MA

THE WORK CONSISTS OF:

• Furnish all equipment, materials, and labor to demolish and remove the materials left from one partially demolished building located at Littleville Lake. This includes the removal of asbestos containing material (ACM) floor tile. Reference analytical results performed on 14 SEP 2021 and MAR 2024 in the attachment labeled Test Results.
• The work also involves testing of an existing approximately 300 feet of Water Line for the presence of Lead and approximately 100 feet of Sewer Line for the presence of asbestos and or lead.
• Based on the testing requirement stated above, additional options to remove the 300 feet of Water Line and 100 feet of Sewer Line will be exercised depending if the tests show that no Asbestos or Lead are present in the Sewer Line, if no lead is present in the water line, Asbestos is present in the Sewer Line, Lead is present in the Sewer Line, and/or Lead is present in the Water Line.

This procurement is set-aside for small business vendors. The applicable NAICS code is 561990 with a Small Business Size Standardof $16.5 Million.

ALL VENDORS MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN SAM.GOV AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. ANYVENDOR THAT DOES NOT HAVE AN ACTIVE SAM.GOV REGISTRATION WILL BE REJECTED AS NON RESPONSIVE.

SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) to identify potential sources to provide information for printing and or manufacturing of a computer-aided design of a beverage delivery devices in-line with hydration set-up with food safe materials. A minimum of 20 complete units is required. The beverage delivery devices must be water tight and allow for a  -3.0 psi vacuum to be pulled for proper functionality.  

The Government requests that responses be submitted electronically to donna.m.glowka.civ@army.mil and genevieve.h.flock.civ@army.mil by 1700 EST on 23 December 2024.

Description: DEVCOM-SC is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) on printing or manufacturing technologies or capabilities to produce computer-aided design of a beverage delivery device with food safe materials.

Specific Specifications: 

• Fabrication of a computer-aided design of a beverage delivery device in-line with hydration set-up with food safe materials
• Reverse-engineering or design modifications could be required to ensure proper functionality or compatibility with food safe materials
• A minimum of 20 complete units
• The beverage delivery devices must be water tight and allow for a -3.0 psi vacuum to be pulled for proper functionality. 

Deliverables:

All documentation submitted shall be submitted as MS Word, Adobe PDF, MS PowerPoint, Visio, or MS Excel files.

1. Respondents: The White Paper should be written in respondent format, double spaced, and minimum font size of 10 pt.  Paper should not exceed 12 pages, including cover.

1. 1. This paper should cover company information (company name, CAGE code, mailing address, and primary point of contact information (to include telephone number and email address).
   2. The paper should cover the 5 Ws, as applicable. (e.g., What, Where, When, Why and Who.   Example focus areas:
      1. Please discuss any/all relevant current products and services that currently meet or will be able to meet the enclosed requirements.
      2. Vendors are encouraged to propose alternative products that may be able to meet or exceed the requirements.
      3. As applicable, please discuss how your product(s) was implemented within industry/Government.
   3. Please discuss, as applicable, proposed hardware used as part of the solution.
   4. For Foreign companies:  Discuss how the proposer will be able to work with the US Government in the future (i.e., US subsidiary or partner) if required.
   5. Additional documentation accepted (and not included in the page count for the White Paper) includes, but is not limited to, the following: PowerPoint presentations, Training documentation, product specification sheets, user handbook/guides, pictures, link to demonstrations, test data, etc. 

1. Test, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) Documentation:

Vendors are requested to provide any supporting documentation illustrating safety certification, government approval, test data, etc. 

1. Cost.

Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Announcement. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY

This Sources Sought Announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes and to identify interested sources. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This Sources Sought does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. It is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Further, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Funding is not available at this time. The United States Army has not made a commitment to procure any of the items/services discussed, and release of this Sources Sought Announcement should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. Response to this Sources Sought Announcement is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this and any follow-on information requests. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Not responding to this Sources Sought Announcement does not preclude participation in any future RFP if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the beta.SAM.gov website.  It is the responsibility of the potential responders to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this subject.

RESPONSES:
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by sending responses regarding this requirement to DEVCOM-SC via e-mail ONLY to donna.m.glowka.civ@army.mil and genevieve.h.flock.civ@army.mil no later than 17:00 EST on 23 December 2024.

The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party.

Please provide business size (indicate your socioeconomic status), applicable NAICS code, and CAGE code. If you hold a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract, please identify your contract number.

QUESTIONS:
Any questions for clarification may be emailed to donna.m.glowka.civ@army.mil and genevieve.h.flock.civ@army.mil no later than 17:00 EST on 18 December 2024.

Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. An unattributed list of questions and answers will be published at the same web location of this Sources Sought Announcement.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Aviation
5201 MARTIN ROAD
Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 35898

IN REPLY REFER
DLA AHCA

October 30, 2024

Raytheon Company
350 Lowell Street,
Andover, MA 01810

RE: Letter Request for Proposal SPRRA2-25-R-0005

Ms. Chelsea Cohen,

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) wishes to add the NSNs listed in Enclosure 1 to the DLA-Raytheon Depot Level Repairable (DLR) contract SPRBL1-15-D-0017. The NSNs will support the Patriot Missile System. The add-on is authorized pursuant to DLAD 52.216-9006 “Addition/Deletion of Items” as well as the scope statement that was included in solicitation SPRBL1-15-D-0017. This add-on will add a total of six (6) NSNs listed in Enclosure 1, of which will be priced.

DLA Contracting Team Identification:

Johnna Bursk, DLA Aberdeen – Lead Procuring Contracting Officer
E-mail: johnna.bursk@dla.mil; Phone: (443) 861-4908

David Bennett, DLA Aviation - Huntsville Contracting Officer
E-mail: david.b.bennett@dla.com; Phone: (256) 309-7655

Adam Henson, DLA Aviation - Huntsville Contracting Specialist
E-Mail: jeffrey.henson@dla.mil; Phone: (256) 924-7897

Lewis Fournet, DLA Aviation - Huntsville Contract Specialist
E-mail: lewis.fournet@dla.mil; Phone: (256) 230-5758

A. Please adhere to the following timelines:

1. Indicate your intention to provide a responsive add-on proposal to this RFP in writing within five (5) business days. It is requested that a negative response be accompanied by an explanation. Responses shall be provided to the contracting team identified above.

2. Your response is requested as soon as possible. If you choose to submit an add-on proposal, it shall be submitted before 5:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST), January 28, 2025.

B. Instructions:

1. The negotiated contract (SPRBL1-15-D-0017) shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations.

2. Contract clauses are governed by the basic agreement. No alternate or additional clauses shall be submitted with this proposal. Clause suggestions will flow through the Raytheon IDIQ Service Center representative managing this contract to the Primary Procuring Contracting Officer. Raytheon can propose alternate terms and conditions as assumptions to their proposal.

3. This RFP is not an authorization to start work.

4. Please ensure that you read the entire RFP, including all of the enclosures, prior to submitting your proposal. Your proposal shall be in full compliance with the instructions of this RFP.

5. The Proposal must provide a range covering the Min, Max Quantities while also proposing and certifying to the end of contract, September 25, 2025, Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ), which is determined as the highest priced alternative to the Government, per FAR 1.108 and shall be used for Total Proposed Price evaluation.

6. Your proposal shall remain valid for a minimum of one hundred and eighty (180) days from receipt by the government.

7. Raytheon shall only propose sole source items under this contract. Raytheon shall notify the Government immediately it the items or services being solicited are not sole source to Raytheon.

8. If any unit price per part proposed is above the $500,000.00 threshold, Raytheon shall submit a First Article Test (FAT) waiver worksheet and propose FAT until waiver is approved.

C. Proposal Content/Cost/Price Supporting Documentation. At a minimum your proposal shall include the following:

1. The Government contemplates Firm-Fixed-Pricing for these add-on items in accordance with the overarching basic contract, and requests pricing through the end of the contract, September 25, 2025. This is an RFP for NSN support requirements generated by the Army Contracting Center (ACC) for the Lower Tier Project Office (LTPO) used on the Patriot Missile System. The add-on Identification of Requirements (IOR) and Packaging Sheets are provided in Enclosure 1 and 2 respectively.

2. The offeror shall prepare one summary schedule as provided in Enclosure 5, Patriot Missile System Add-On Schedule of Supplies in a Microsoft Excel file (Cost.xls) utilizing the specific headers provided within. The offeror’s summary schedule shall provide the Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs), National Stock Numbers (NSNs) to record the total overall price offered and applicable tabs within Enclosure 5. Along with the summary schedule, the offeror shall provide fully supportable cost data which substantiates the offeror’s summary schedule for all CLINs and all ranges. Submission must include working cost model excel formulas. Submission shall be in accordance with FAR 15.408, Table 15-2, Instructions for Submitting Cost/Price Proposals When Certified Cost or Pricing Data are required. Back up documentation shall detail the labor categories to be used, labor hours proposed by category, material and equipment cost, and a total cost breakdown. The offeror shall also provide supporting cost/price documentation for all proposed subcontractors, to include the proposed type of subcontract.

a. To comply with this solicitation, the offeror is required to price the following Ordering Period (OP 12):
OP 12 - Date of Contract Award - September 25, 2025

b. Per FAR 15.408 Table 15-2, cost analyses must be performed by the offeror for subcontracts identified in the Consolidated Bill of Materials as having total proposed pricing that exceeds the regulatory threshold indicated in FAR Part 15.403-4 for the 1 Year BEQ only. Fair and reasonable subcontractor analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404-3(b) Subcontract Pricing Considerations shall be provided for the 1 Year BEQ only.

c. The government did not provide separate Subcontract Line-Item Numbers (SLINs) to accommodate items that may require reusable shipping containers. However, if an item requires a reusable shipping container, a SLIN may be added to allow the offeror to price the item with a shipping container. The offeror shall propose the most expeditious delivery schedule for each item.

d. A sanitized cost break-down (no cost information, no rates/dollars) shall also be provided in a Microsoft Excel File.

e. In support of the proposed Indirect Expense Rates, RTN, IOTs and its subcontractor(s) shall provide documentation of the most recent Indirect Expense Rates, to include, at least one of the following (A, B, or C):

A. Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs) with DCAA or DCMA

B. Forward Pricing Rate Recommendations (FPRR) from DCAA or DCMA

C. Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP), Approved Provisional Rates Proposal or other statement of current rates including two (2) years of Incurred Cost Submissions to DCAA detailing pools and bases (by expense accounts) information which validates the calculations or two (2) years historical actual detailing pools and bases (by expense accounts) information which validates the calculations.

Note: The rates reflected in the FPRA, FPRR, FPRP, Approved Provisional Rates Proposal or other statement of current rates shall directly match the proposed rates as detailed in the proposal. If the rates do not match, the offeror shall provide sufficient detail explaining how the proposed rates are realistic.

f. Identify key business unit personnel related to contracting, technical and pricing questions and known DCMA or DCAA business unit points of contact (POC’s) to expedite the question/review process.

g. In accordance with FAR clause 52.215-22, Limitation on Pass-Through Charges, if Raytheon intends to subcontract more than 70 percent of the total cost of work to be performed under the resulting add-on, Raytheon shall identify in its proposal a description of the value-added provided by Raytheon as related to the work to be performed by the subcontractor(s) as defined by FAR clause 52.215-23.

h. Raytheon shall assert restrictions on technical data or software as required; when Raytheon shall deliver with less than Unlimited Rights IAW DFARS 252.227- 7017, Enclosure 4.

i. Raytheon shall identify and address in its proposal all actual or potential Organizational Conflicts of Interests (OCIs), per FAR 9.5, or state that there are no known potential OCIs. If any actual or potential OCIs are identified, then Raytheon shall submit a mitigation plan.

j. DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation is applicable in this Letter Request for Proposal and forthcoming contract.

k. In accordance with the Section H, Add/Delete Process of basic contract SPRBL1-15-D-0017, “within 14 days of proposal submission to the Government under the Add/Delete process, Raytheon shall complete an evaluation of the Add-on population Bill of Materials (BOM). Additionally, they shall evaluate the Add-on population BOM against the current contract BOM for the same system if parts for that system are currently on contract. If commonalities occur, Raytheon shall provide a market pricing cost report.”

l. All communications SHALL be submitted in writing ONLY AND directly to the contract specialist email address identified on the first page of this RFP. Raytheon shall not contact any other Government personnel other than the person(s) identified above. Contacting any Government personnel other than the individual(s) identified above could result in an organizational conflict of interest (COI).

m. No assumptions, terms, conditions, caveats, or exceptions submitted within your proposal, in response to this RFP, will be accepted or incorporated into the basic contract. All assumptions shall be addressed and/or resolved through the use of the question-and-answer period.

n. Raytheon shall submit their Small Business Plan with their proposal as a separate document SBxxxx.doc. This enclosure will be used to ensure Raytheon is on track to meet the goals established in the base contract.

o. Progress payment clause 52.232-16 lives on the basic contract SPRBL1-15-D- 0017. If you wish to receive progress payments, you shall note that in your proposal. Progress Payments will be agreed to during negotiations and added to each applicable delivery order.

p. Prohibition on the acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment of service clause 252.204-7018 will be added to each applicable delivery order.

q. The Government reserves the right to award the NSNs of this solicitation either on the same contract modification or separate contract modification. If any NSNs trip a Cost and Price Analysis (CAPA) threshold, and delay submission on a proposal, we advise Raytheon to propose those separately. Those proposed separately will be awarded on a separate contract modification.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Lewis Fournet at lewis.fournet@dla.mil or phone (256) 230-5758.

Sincerely,

David Bennett
Contracting Officer
E-mail: david.b.bennett@dla.mil
Phone: (256) 309-7655

Enclosures listed below:
Enclosure 1: Identification of Requirements
Enclosure 2: Packaging Sheets and Chart
Enclosure 3: Required Reps and Certs (FAR 52.204-8)
Enclosure 4: Data Rights Assertions DFARS 252.227-7017
Enclosure 5: Patriot Missile System Add-On Schedule of Supplies

The purpose of Amendment No. 0003 is to post Questions and Answers, replace the J-5 CTST attachment, and replace the Statement of Work. Please see attachments on the SF30. The due date is not extended and offers are due on Novemmber 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Division, in support of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) Soldier Effectiveness Directorate (SED), intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract on a sole source basis to FN America LLC, located at 797 Old Clemson Rd., Columbia, SC 29229 under the authority as prescribed in FAR 13.106(b)(1). The requirement is for four (4) FN Expert marksmanship simulator systems, with four (4) round barrel clamps and four (4) P38 single prism target units. The government is procuring the marksmanship training sensor to join/replace other marksmanship training sensors currently in use, in providing Applied Ergonomics (AE) Branch with marksmanship data for research and evaluation. They will be used in conjunction with other FN Expert systems and CO2-powered M4 rifles to capture and transmit trigger pull latency, accuracy of shot, and timing data. The item must be similar to current FN Expert sensors, and must meet the following technical requirements:

General Requirements:  
•    Marksmanship simulator sensor using infrared eye-safe laser
•    Must connect to computer by Bluetooth or tether
•    Must attach to weapon using standard Picatinny rail on weapon
•    Software must run on Windows computers/tablets
•    Compatible with CCO/Red Dot or similar laser-based scope operation
•    New equipment from original product manufacturer and their dealers/distributers. No refurbished/re-certified items or third-party items to compromise safety and performance

Specific Requirements:  
•    Shipping shall be included in the quotation
•    Must be received 30 days after contract award
•    Sensor must allow weapon’s trigger to operate as a standard weapon does--weapon must reproduce exact trigger pulls used in real world scenarios
•    Must show aiming trace, weapon positioning, and shot location post-firing in real time
•    Must be compatible and interoperable with current and older versions of FN Expert hardware, software, and targets (ring and prism units).  Delivery is expected as soon as feasible after placement of order. 

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 333310 and the size standard is 1,000 employees.

The Army’s Office for Small Business Programs professional concurs with the sole source determination.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. No solicitation document is available.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by sending responses regarding this requirement to the Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground CCAP-DDN, Natick Division via email ONLY to Chris Welsh (Contract Specialist) at Richard.c.welsh2.civ@army.mil no later than 12:00 pm EST 10 December 2024. Any questions regarding this notice must be in writing only; no telephonic replies will be accepted. A determination not to compete this proposed action based on any responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the contracting officer. The U.S. government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to the Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party.

1. Background:  The Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center's (SC's) Chemical Biological Innovative Materials Ensemble Development (CBIMED) and BSTB Branch are in need of a benchtop peptide synthesizer. This peptide synthesizer is a new requirement that will act as an enabling technology to allow new materials and coatings to be designed, fabricated, and tested in-house. Current work carried out at DEVCOM SC uses peptides synthesized by an external company, which acts as a barrier due to high costs and long lead times. Previous efforts by the Soldier Effectiveness Directorate to purchase a peptide synthesizer in 2021 identified suitable models to support the work at DEVCOM SC.

2. General Requirements:  This instrument must not require any facility upgrades, must be able to be used on the lab bench, and must enable synthesis of researcher-designed peptides. The peptide synthesizer must include the overall instrument system, and any additional components required to run the system and meet needs of SC. This peptide synthesizer will provide automated peptide synthesis and screening, with at least 4 (four) peptides able to be synthesized at once or sequentially. It should be “modular” allowing for possible upgrades of the hardware at a later date. The system will enable more rapid screening and improve turnaround time for designing, fabricating, and testing peptide sequences.

3. Specific Specifications:  The system must not require any upgrades to facilities for use, such as electrical upgrades or specific environmental requirements; the system will be a benchtop system for use on a laboratory bench with appropriate footprint; the system must automate resin transfer and synthesis of at least 4 (four) peptides sequentially; the system must include a camera option to provide the ability to view reactions; delivery, installation, and training on the peptide synthesizer must be included with the system, including a 1-year warranty.

Disclosure: Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Announcement. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is issued solely for information and research purposes and to identify interested sources. This is not a solicitation.  Any information submitted will not be returned, and no payment will be made by the Government for such information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information submitted will solely be used as research, as the Government is currently conducting market research on this requirement.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by emailing responses to this requirement via e-mail ONLY to lyndon.s.jagroop.civ@army.mil and kaylie.j.silva.civ@army.mil no later than 04 December, 2024 4:00PM EST. 

The Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Electronic Systems Directorate, Aerospace Management Systems Division, Air Traffic Systems Branch (AFLCMC/HBA) is seeking information in support of market research for DASR Sustainment. AFLCMC/HBA intends to modify the existing Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by extending the end of the ordering period by five (5) years from 28 September 2025 to 28 September 2030 followed by two (2) years of delivery ending 28 September 2032.  The original award was a single award ID/IQ contract to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), The Raytheon Company.  The Air Force requires continued support to ensure the necessary data, capabilities, expertise, and experience to provide sustainment and support to all fielded DASR systems. 

General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space:

State: Massachusetts

City: Worcester

Delineated Area: Within the City Limits of Worcester, MA

Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 13,202 ABOA SF

Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 14,850 ABOA SF

Space Type: Office

Parking Spaces (Total): 40 Reserved Parking Spaces

Parking Spaces (Reserved): 40 Reserved Parking Spaces

Full Term: 8 Years

Firm Term: 4 Years

Option Term: N/A

Additional Requirements:

• Subleases are not acceptable
• All services, supplies, utilities, and tenant alterations are to be provided as part of the rental consideration.
• The Government shall have access to the space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Space must be contiguous on one and or two floors.
• Offered space cannot be located near agencies providing probation and/or parole services, halfway houses, drug abuse counseling/rehabilitation programs, and similar social service agencies and welfare type programs, as well as private law firms representing drug offenders.
• Building entrances/exits cannot be co-located with or located 1,000 feet minimum, line of sight or within the vicinity of the following: drug-free zone; residential/hotels/shopping center and areas where drug activities are prevalent; and/or where easy surveillance of facilities or operations is possible.
• Secure on-site or adjacent parking is required either in the form of an enclosed garage with reserved spaces or an adjacent surface lot with direct access to a building entrance. Interior parking must have a 12' height clearance and exterior parking must be able to be secured with fencing and access control devices.
• A fully serviced lease is required.
• Interested parties must provide the name of the building, address, location of available space, rentable square feet offered, and contact information of authorized representative.
• All interested parties must either submit evidence of ownership or written authorization to represent the owner(s). Any submissions received without documentation of ownership and/or written authorization to represent the owner(s) will not be considered until such time the documentation has been received, which must also be submitted prior to the Expression of Interests Due Date
• In cases where an agent is representing multiple ownership entities, broker must provide written acknowledgement/permission to represent multiple interested parties for the same submission
• Please reference Project Number 2MA0216

Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease.  A fully serviced lease is required.  Offered space shall not be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain (formerly referred to as “100-year” floodplain).

Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).  ).  For more information, visit: https://acquisition.gov/FAR-Case-2019-009/889_Part_B.

The U.S. Government currently occupies office and related space in a building under a lease in Worcester, MA, that will be expiring.  The Government is considering alternative space if economically advantageous.  In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternative space that potentially can satisfy the Government’s requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred through relocating, such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunication infrastructure.

Expressions of Interest must be received in writing no later than the due date stated in this notice, and should include the following information at a minimum:

1. Building name and address and location of the available space within the building. The building site/lot plans, interior building layout drawings/pictures (with dimensions shown preferably) reflecting the space that is being offered.
2. Identification of public transit routes/stops near the property offered.
3. Rentable square feet available, and expected rental rate per rentable square foot, fully serviced.
4. ANSI/BOMA office area (ABOA) square feet to be offered, and expected rental rate per ABOA square foot, fully serviced. Indicate whether the quoted rental rate includes an amount for tenant improvements and state the amount, if any.
5. Date of space availability.
6. Building ownership information.
7. Amount of parking available on-site and its cost. Include whether expected rental rate includes the cost of the required Government parking (if any).
8. Energy efficiency and renewable energy features existing within the building.
9. List of building services provided.

Expressions of Interest Due: December 23, 2024, 5:00 pm EST

Market Survey (Estimated): January 2025

Occupancy (Estimated): June 29, 2025

Send Expressions of Interest to:

Name: John Burweger

Address: Federal Real Estate Services, Inc., 36 Valley View Lane, Pawling, NY 12564

Office: 845-855-4733

Email Address: jburweger@fresinc.com

Government Contact:

Lease Contracting Officer: Danielle Piantedosi

Broker Contractor: Matt Bartlett, Transaction Management Director, CBRE, Inc.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This is a Request for Information (RFI) being issued for information, planning, and market research purposes only. The Government is seeking information on candidate systems for a Data Link Simulator (DLS) for the purpose of multilink training and simulation. The intent is to connect via a RF link to assist in training datalink operators working an airborne communications system. The Government is interested in systems that provide host and terminal emulation and can function as host computer for a MIDS JTRS terminal and enable the simulator operator to run a scenario or dynamically input track and network data to simulate a complete datalink network for a weapons system training. It is envisioned to create an immersive and realistic datalink network environment through simulation to aide in training. The system must comply with MIL-STD-6016F, and MIL-STD-3011C. The primary focus of this RFI is to obtain information on the capabilities of existing systems with emphasis on fidelity of modeling of the network and simulated link entities, ease of use and adaptability to run stored scenarios.

BACKGROUND: Air Combat Command (ACC) is establishing a Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) training environment at Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia. This proposed effort is to find a DLS that will meet the needs of the training system at Robins AFB.

Please see the attached RFI for additional information.

Request for Information– Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility

End-items, JUMPER, WOMAN’S SERVICE DRESS BLUE and JUMPER, WOMAN’S, SERVICE DRESS WHITE

Product Service Code:          8415 – Clothing, Special Purpose

NAICS Code:                        3152 – Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors

Background:  The Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) is conducting a market survey to determine the availability of domestic cut and sew manufacturers to produce development samples of the U.S. Navy woman’s jumpers. After review of industry submissions, end item manufacturers may be considered to produce short run prototypes of U.S. Navy women’s jumpers.

Description:  NCTRF seeks to identify domestic manufacturers to produce the woman’s Service Dress blue and Service Dress white jumpers for development samples in the new women’s sizing structure. The basic material for the dress blue jumper shall be wool, serge, 15 ounces per linear yard, Blue 3346, conforming to Type I, Class 5 of MIL-DTL-823M. The white jumper shall be a polyester twill cloth shade White 3006, conforming to NCTRF-PD-87052A.  Jumper designs see Figures 1 and 2.

Interested Parties:  To respond to this request for information, interested parties are REQUIRED to submit the following to enable NCTRF to conduct visual assessment to  determine suitability for end use:

1. A cover sheet that identifies the interested party, their cage code, their business size under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), contact information for the  technical point of contact, to include name, email address and phone number.
2. Sample Submission
   1. A minimum of two (2) garment samples of like design and material per item, four (4) total samples.
   2. Anticipated lead-time to deliver development samples in two base sizes.
   3. A unit cost estimate.
   4. Country of Origin of material.
   5. Information which certifies that the finished product is composed of materials which have been safely used commercially or provide sufficient toxicity data to show compatibility with prolonged, direct skin contact. The finished cloth shall not present a dermal health hazard when used as intended.

Required samples submission samples/documentation shall be submitted to NCTRF no later than COB 30DEC24.  Information will be handled as proprietary, and samples will not be returned.

Contact Information:  Please submit electronic responses along with any questions and/or requests for information regarding this notice to Haile Verville,  (haile.a.verville.civ@us.navy.mil), 508-206-2758 and Amalia Anton Sipoteanu (amalia.g.antonsipoteanu.civ@us.navy.mil), 508-206-2764.  Please send physical samples to Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, 10 General Greene Ave, Bldg. 86, Attn. Haile Verville, Natick, MA 01760-5019.  Information will be handled as proprietary, and samples will be Government property and will not be returned.

This notice is request for information only.  THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. No solicitation document exists.  

Important Notice: Availability of Solicitations: Availability of solicitations, FAR 5.102(d) applies, as our office no longer issues solicitations or amendments in paper form. Offeror should register to receive notification of this solicitation or solicitation amendments. The solicitation will be posted on https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil//.

Important Note on Foreign Content: The Defense appropriations and authorization acts and other statutes (including what is commonly referred to as "The Berry Amendment" impose restrictions on the DoD's acquisition of foreign products and services. Generally, Clothing and Textile items (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7012) and "specialty metals" (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7014) must be grown, reprocessed, reused, melted or produced in the United States, its possessions or Puerto Rico, unless one of the DFARS 225.7002-2 exceptions applies.

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT

AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.

The United Stated Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, IAW FAR 13.106, with Metabolon Inc 617 Davis Dr, Suite 400 Morrisville, NC 27560, as the only responsible source that can provide analytical services of blood (plasma/serum), urine, saliva, fecal, and tissue samples for metabolomics analyses as defined herein. Samples will be provided by USARIEM.  This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular are incorporated.

The US Army Research institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) intends to procure a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a Five (5) Year Ordering Period. The contractor shall provide metabolomics analyses. 

The contractor shall possess specialized experience necessary to provide untargeted and targeted metabolomics measurement in human biological (i.e. serum, urine, saliva, tissue and fecal) samples and associated analysis. Specialized experience includes: 1) maintenance of an extensive library of >5000 known and >8000 novel metabolites, 2) expertise in utilizing ultra-high performance liquid chromatography/tandem high resolution/accurate mass spectrometry in both positive and negative ion modes, and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, for analyzing metabolites in human biological samples across >70 biochemical pathways, 3) expertise in identifying known and unknown compounds detected in human biological samples, 4) expertise in bioinformatics analysis of metabolomics data,

ability to provide user-friendly portals/electronic reports for exploring, analyzing and visualizing analytical results and access to PhD-level scientists to assist in interpretation of those results, 6) documented history of peer-reviewed publications utilizing these technologies and expertise, and 7) capability of conducing quantification of short-chain fatty acids and bile acids. Additionally, the vendor’s laboratory systems shall be governed by a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that are reviewed and updated. The vendor should adhere to Good Clinical Practice and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice Standards. Quality control steps should be in place for the analyses conducted under this solicitation. All laboratory technicians assigned to perform procedures in the laboratory shall be trained on SOPs for specific methods and all instruments should be evaluated for performance prior to sample analysis

The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541380 with a Small Business Size Standard of $19M. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document will be posted for this requirement. However, parties interested in responding to this notice shall submit technical data, including cost, sufficient to determine capability in providing the same product. All capability statements received by closing of this notification of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Submit email capabilities statements (using PDF, MS Word, Excel attachments) to Kasey Carroll at kasey.l.carroll.civ@health.mil. Statements are due no later than 11:00 A.M. EST on 3 December 2024. Late responses will not be reviewed.   

Amendment No. 00005 to RFQ No. 6913G625Q300005.

This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items is amended to update the dates the CO is out of the office:

When responding to the RFQ during the period 11/29/2024 - 12/6/2024 send your quote to Christopher Dooley at christopher.dooley@dot.gov and cc the contracting officer, Karen Marino.  Also, if you have any questions during this period, please send them to Chris Dooley via email (above), as the contracting officer will be out of the office during this time. 

All other terms and condtions of the RFQ remain the same.

Amendment 03: Adding Industry Day files.

• Adding attendance list and two slide decks to files.
• A recording of the Teams Live briefing is accessible via the original DOTCMP link used to join the call.
• Notes from Zoom Q&A Sessions to be posted on another amendment.

Amendment 02: Adding Industry Day information.

INDUSTRY DAY
A virtual Industry Day event will be held in connection with this procurement. All interested vendors are encouraged to attend. The event will be held via Teams/Zoom, on December 3, 2024, beginning at 12:00PM Eastern Time. A briefing will be held, followed by Q&A Sessions. Additional details are on the attached flyer and the link below.

You must register for the event to receive the Teams/Zoom links. Please register here: https://dotcmp.com/event/volpe2024industryday

Amendment 01: Updated response date to 12/16/2024.

The Volpe Center supports multiple DoD rail modernization and sustainment programs, providing engineering, technical, acquisition, and program management support to DoD as required. As the DoD modernizes its fleet, legacy rolling stock may need to be retired as vehicles reach their end of life and are replaced with vehicles with emerging technology, such as to meet emission, safety, or regulatory requirements. In other cases, refurbishment of vehicles may be a cost effective alternative to meet these requirements. To ensure the safe operation of DoD rolling stock, maintenance, inspections, and repairs of legacy and new vehicles is required by industry certified and Federal Government approved personnel. The DoD have rail operations in approximately 45 military facilities in the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Alaska. Each facility has rolling stock to meet their mission requirements, with quantity and types unique to their mission. The Volpe Center is preparing to support the DoD over the next 5 years as it modernizes and improves its sustainment operations.

The Volpe Center intends to solicit a multi-year, multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), with a five-year ordering period and primarily firm-fixed-price type task orders, with time and material and other type task orders as needed. This work will include, but is not limited to, manufacturing or refurbishment of locomotives, rail car spotters, and freight rail cars (boxcars, flat cars, and other types) and the in-the-field inspection/repair/maintenance of new and existing rolling stock to be compliant with DOT, DoD, and industry safety and operational regulation/requirements.

The Classificiation section above does not reflect the full list of PSC and NAICS codes. Full details are on the attached "Sources Sought for Rolling Stock IDIQ" PDF.

https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com/fbweb/fbobuyDetails.do?token=HoEbqVZgF1rJlJ1P%2BcX7AUKTYfVBktB0YAAAAAHeAAgAgTFCGg%2FFzzqQbJAAyVXBA0Or

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE:  This Notice of Intent announcement that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) intends to negotiate on an urgent basis as sole source, under authorities of 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) only one responsible source; 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(2) as implemented by FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency, a firm fixed price contract to RALCO Electric, Incorporated, Westport, MA 02790.   The subject requirement is in support of the NEFSC Facilities Operations Branch to provide emergency stand-by generator support to several NEFSC critical systems to include but not limited to; IT UPS, specimen and aquarium food freezers, seawater systems supporting animal life, fume hoods, shore power support for the R/V Gloria Michelle, security lighting and camera’s, HVAC and facility access and security systems.   This support is required while the government owned emergency generator is being repaired.

***The sole source determination is based on the unusual and compelling urgency of the requirement.  Existing temporary generator support is secure and in place.  It is not in the Government’s best interest to remove or modify the existing generator support due to the risk of catastrophic damage if power is disrupted.

The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 532490

Scope of work:  Provide rental of ONE (1) 500kW, 120/208v, 60Hz, 3Ph, 4W, Diesel for six (6) weeks with a two (2) week option period. 

Period of Performance:  date of award through Jan 15, 2025.  With an optional two (2) week period as required. 

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS AND NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE. HOWEVER, FIRMS THAT BELIEVE THEY CAN FULLY MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENTS MAY SUBMIT SUBSTANTIATING DOCUMENTATION IN WRITING TO THE IDENTIFIED POINT OF CONTACT WITHIN 5 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS SYNOPSIS. SUCH DOCUMENTATION WILL BE EVALUATED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TO CONDUCT THIS PROCUREMENT ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS IN THE FUTURE. A DETERMINATION BY THE GOVERNMENT NOT TO CONDUCT A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT, BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE, IS SOLELY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE.

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a solicitation to Raytheon Company 1001 Boston Post Road Marlborough, MA 01752-3770, on a sole source basis, to provide FY26-27 requirements for AN/SPY-6(V)1 through (V)4 Family of Radars Production, Spares, and Repairs for both the US Navy as well as potential Foreign Military Sales. The anticipated RFP will include 2 option years, with fixed-price contract line items. 

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1. Parties interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Raytheon directly. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within thirty days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

DISCLAIMER: This pre-solicitation notice is for information only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts.  The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis.  The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice.  This is not a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation, and this information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.

NAVSUP has a Spares requirement for a 2 year plus 3 option years long term contract in support of Passive Countermeasures System Material