Update 09-dated 18 February 2015 Due to a technical glitch, Questions and Answers (Q&As) relating to Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) W911NF-14-R-0003 posted to www.FBO.gov on 26 February 2014, were unable for viewing under the posting on 17 February 2015. As a result of the technical glitch, the Q&As are hereby provided to all interested parties. If unable to download the Q&As please send an e-mail to
[email protected]. Update 08-dated 17 February 2015 Questions and Answers relating to Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) W911NF-14-R-0003 posted to www.FBO.gov on 26 February 2014 are hereby provided to all interested parties. The FY 15 RFP number for the AEWD requirement is W911NF-15-R-0004. Update 07-dated 15 December 2014 ACC-APG RTP Division expects to post responses to ALL questions submitted by the date specified in the notices below, NLT 31 December 2014. The Final RFP is expected to be released 2nd QTR of GFY 2015 (mid February 2015). Updates on the release of the Final RFP will be posted on this website. Update 06-dated 18 September 2014 ACC-APG RTP Division expects to post responses to ALL questions submitted by the date specified in the notices below NLT 30 October 2014. The Final RFP is expected to be released during the 1st QTR of GFY 2015. Updates on the release of the Final RFP will be posted on this website. Update 05-dated 10 July 2014 ACC-APG RTP Division expects to post responses to ALL questions submitted by the date specified in the notices below within the next 60 days. Updates on the release of the Final RFP will be posted on this website. Please be reminded, no verbal request will be entertained regarding any information in this announcement. Update 04-dated 17 March 2014 Contact information for all AEWD Industry Day, Industry Participants is hereby provided. Update 03-dated 14 March 2014 The slides presented at AEWD Industry Day on 11 March 2014 are hereby provided. Update 02-dated 26 Feb 2014 The Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) is hereby released to industry for comments on its requirement for research and development under NAICS code 541712 as it relates Sources Sought Notice for W911NF-14-R-0003 posted to www.FBO.gov on 20 Nov 2013. Questions and comments on the DRFP are encouraged. A cut-off date for receipt of industry written questions and comments on the DRFP is 4:30PM EST on 20 March 2014. Written questions or comments received before 3 March 2014 will be released to all interested sources during the Industry Day on 11 March 2014 and posted on www.FBO.gov on or about 14 March 2014. Government responses to questions received after 03 March 2014 but before 4:30PM EST on 20 March 2014 will be posted on www.FBO.gov on or about 28 March 2014. The Business Name originating questions will not be released. Questions shall be submitted via e-mail to
[email protected]. Questions and Answers related to Industry Day will be placed on FBO on or about 28 February 2014. Update 01-dated 24 Feb 2014 Capability Briefings: As part of Market Research, the U.S. Government will conduct Capability Briefings with SMALL BUSINESSES who submitted a Sources Sought Response/Capability Statement in response to Sources Sought for W911NF-14-R-0003 only. Each session will last for 30 minutes. Each SMALL BUSINESS who submitted a Source Sought Response/Capability Statement is encouraged to register for the Industry Day utilizing the instructions contained in the original posting listed below. All businesses interested in the requirement are encouraged to participate in Industry Day; however Capability Briefing attendance is reserved as aforementioned. It is highly recommended that Capability Briefers have the ability to FULLY address the unique TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES of the Small Business they represent. The number of Briefers is limited to 2 per Small Business. Please send registration requests for the Capability Briefings via e-mail titled - CAPABILITY BRIEFINGS-NAME OF YOUR FIRM to
[email protected] no later than 4PM EST on 5 March 2014. The following information must be included in the e-mail. Name of Firm: Address: Cage Code of Firm: Business Size: Name of Briefer(s): Prior to the event, all Capability Briefers shall provide a copy of the MS Power Point presentation to be utilized in the Capability Briefing, to Emily Hobbs via e-mail on
[email protected] no later than 4PM EST on Thursday March 6, 2014. The U.S. Government does not request any proprietary information be submitted, nor shall it be liable, for any consequential damages for any proprietary information. Presentation materials will not be returned. The exact location and times of the Capability Briefings is yet to be determined, however it is highly anticipated that the Capability Briefings will be held in the Miami, Florida area between March 12-14 2014. Those who register for the Capability Briefings will be notified via e-mail of the exact date, time and location. DRFP: The DRFP is expected to be posted on or about 26 February 2014. A cut-off point for receipt of industry written questions and comments on the DRFP will be established once the DRFP is posted on www.FBO.gov Declaration: This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government nor will the U.S. Government pay for information provided in response to this notice. The U.S. Government will not reimburse any party attending or participating for costs incurred for this event. Original Posting: The Government intends to issue a Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) to industry for comments on its requirement for research and development services under NAICS code 541712 as it relates Sources Sought Notice for W911NF-14-R-0003 posted to www.FBO.gov on 20 Nov 2013. A DRFP is expected to be issued for this requirement on www.FBO.gov on or about 14 February 2014. Both the instructions and the DRFP will be posted to www.fbo.gov. If you wish to submit questions or comments of a sensitive nature, anonymously, a representative has been designated to be the recipient for such inquires. She is Emily Hobbs. The email is
[email protected]. In addition, the Army Research Laboratory Unique Missions Cell (ARL/UMC) and the Army Contracting Command , Aberdeen Proving Ground, Research Triangle Park Division, Unique Missions Branch (ACC-APG-RTP-UMB) will host an industry day on 11 March 2014 at the Conference Center of the Americas, 9301 NW 33 ST DORAL, FL 33172. The Industry Day will provide a valuable opportunity for industry to learn about the Army's acquisition strategy for acquiring research and development services. The chief topic being highlighted at this Industry Day will be the Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (MAC IDIQ) Contract as described in sources sought notice W911NF-14-R-0003. Questions regarding Industry Day should be submitted via e-mail titled- QUESTIONS for Industry Day-NAME OF YOUR FIRM to:
[email protected]. The due date for questions regarding the industry day is no later than 4PM on 14 February 2014. The responses to the questions specific to industry day will be posted to www.FBO.gov NLT 21 February 2014. In preparation for the conference, questions and comments on the DRFP are encouraged. However, a cut-off point for receipt of industry written questions and comments on the DRFP, is 4PM EST on 28 February 2014. Government responses to questions or comments received from industry will be released to all interested sources at the same during the Industry Day on 11 March 2014 and posted on www.FBO.gov between 12-14 March 2014. Industry Day Registration for each representative is required. Due to space limitations a maximum of two representatives from each firm will be registered. If the number of representatives outweighs capacity of the venue, the number of representatives from each firm will be reduced. When submitting the registration, please prioritize the representatives as 1st and 2nd choice. Send registration requests via e-mail titled- REGISTRATION for Industry Day-NAME OF YOUR FIRM to
[email protected] no later than 4PM EST on 28 February 2014. The following information must be included in the e-mail. Name of Firm: Address Cage Code of Firm: Business Size Attendee 1-1st Choice: Full Name: E-mail Address Telephone Number: Attendee 2-2nd Choice Full Name: E-mail Address: Telephone Number: No verbal request will be entertained regarding any information in this announcement. A separate announcement will be issued on the final RFP.