SAM #W909MY23R0004P000XX

The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Belvoir Division is conducting market research for the Third Generation Forward Looking Infrared (3GEN FLIR) B-Kit for the US Army Product Manager Ground Sensors. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army - Army Contracting Command (ACC-APG) Belvoir Division - Office: W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT WASH OFC - Products/Services Requested: - Third Generation Forward Looking Infrared (3GEN FLIR) B-Kit - Includes Dewar Cooler Bench (DCB) as Government Furnished Equipment - Optics (afocal, imager) - Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) - Thermal Receiver Unit (TRU) sub-assemblies (Personality Module CCA, Electromagnetic Interference Filter, afocal guard, electrical flexes) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - No part numbers or purchase quantities are specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Seeking innovative solutions to reduce lifecycle and unit costs - Interested in strategies such as third-party financing, vendor-managed inventory, and bulk purchasing - Addressing component obsolescence risks - The market research will inform acquisition strategies for both Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and Full Rate Production (FRP) - White papers are requested from interested parties - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Fort Belvoir, VA (PM Ground Sensors, 10221 Burbeck Road, Building 399) - Contracting offices in Alexandria, VA and Fort Belvoir, VA

The Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Belvoir Division is conducting market research on behalf of the US Army Product Manager Ground Sensors, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10.

The purpose of this market research has two objectives:

To identify potential sources that have the skills, experience, knowledge, and capabilities required to manufacture and deliver Third Generation Forward Looking Infrared (3GEN FLIR) B-Kits.

To identify and assess innovative acquisition strategies and business models that can significantly reduce the Government's total lifecycle cost for the B-Kit. The Government is specifically interested in solutions that address the challenges of high unit costs associated with small annual procurements and the long-term risks of component obsolescence. This includes, but is not limited to, solutions involving third-party financing, vendor-managed inventory, and large-scale bulk purchasing arrangements.

This RFI is intended to gather information that will inform a follow-on acquisition strategy for both Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and Full Rate Production (FRP) quantities.