REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - ANTI TAMPER (AT) TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION: This is a Request for Information (RFI), and Sources Sought (SS) being issued by the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC), Armaments Center (AC), Munitions Engineering & Technology Center (METC) Fuze, and Precision Armaments Directorate (FPAD). This RFI seeks to obtain preliminary information on companies with capabilities related to Anti Tamper (AT) technology for various weapon systems, or other applications. It should be noted that FPAD anticipates conducting further market research to potentially pursue an acquisition, however, the purpose of this announcement is merely to canvas the market for companies with AT capabilities. Responders to this announcement are asked to respond to the following questions: 1. Does your firm have expert knowledge of AT technology and its’ associated uses? For purposes of this announcement, expert is defined as ‘advanced knowledge or skill in a particular area’ approximating PHD or post PHD level (i.e. research papers, academia experience, etc.). Yes ____ NO _____ N/A _____ 2. Does your firm have expert knowledge of AT technology and associated uses for Government purposes? For purposes of this response, ‘expert’ has the same definition as above. Yes ____ NO _____ N/A _____ 3. If your firm answered ‘Yes,’ to any of the questions above, how many years of experience in working with AT does your firm possess? 0-5 ____ 6-14 ____ 15+ ____ or specify exact years: ____ 4. Does your firm possess an active facility site clearance, and have the ability to handle, generate, and deliver classified information as required by DoD Regulations? Yes ____ NO _____ N/A _____ 5. A potential future Market Research announcement may be issued where capabilities are sought for potential acquisition requirements involving AT. For 'need to know' reasons, the USG advises of the possible intent to contact responders to this announcement directly, at the discretion of the Government, in pursuing additional market research. Does your firm have the ability to demonstrate the ability to handle, produce, and delivery classified data and deliverables as required by DoD Regulations? Yes ____ NO _____ 6. How many Government contracts has your firm worked on specifically related to AT? Did any of those contracts relate to munitions weapon systems? (Insert number in space to right for first question) ____. Please answer "Yes" or "No" for second question. Yes ____ NO _____ 7. How many non-Government (commercial) contracts has your firm worked on specifically related to AT? (Insert number in space to right) ____ Notice of Liability: This is not a Request for capabilities statement, and no further information is being requested than the questions above. This RFI is unclassified, and the Government assumes no responsibility for any responses that include information that should not have been sent over this medium. Any responses to this RFI are at the sole-discretion of the contractor as a business decision, and no remittance payment will be made. This announcement should not be construed as a formal requirement, and the Government is under no obligation to proceed with a formal acquisition, or any other actions related to this RFI. Administrative: The point of contact for response to this RFI is Mark P. Zator, DEVCOM AC, Procurement Coordinator. Email address is:
[email protected]. At this time, no phone number is provided as DEVCOM AC FPAD is not currently looking to have oral exchanges. It should be noted that, at this time, no exchanges (email or phone), will be entertained by DEVCOM AC. Further exchanges, and a determined medium may be set at a future date depending on responses, and may involve the cognizant contracting agency. In addition to the questions above, please provide the following information about your company: Full Company Name (Legal Entity): Cage Code: Website (if applicable): Contact Information: Business Size: