Mobile DICE
ID: FA480025QA116Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4800 633 CONS PKPLANGLEY AFB, VA, 23665, USA

NAICS

All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (336999)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS VEHICULAR COMPONENTS (2590)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d49397acf8eb4c539107e5626c3485ee/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for the procurement of a mobile Intelligence Mobile Analysis Vehicle (IMAV) designed to support deployable Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (dJWICS) operations. The IMAV must accommodate three to four personnel, be operational within 10 minutes of deployment, and feature off-road capabilities with a payload capacity exceeding 2000 lbs. This vehicle is crucial for enhancing military intelligence operations by providing a secure, mobile platform for real-time communications and situational awareness. Interested parties should submit their capability statements, including company information and relevant experience, to the primary contact, SrA Kristal Powell-Harris, at kristal.powell_harris@us.af.mil, or the secondary contact, Margaret Young, at margaret.young.6@us.af.mil, by the specified deadlines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SrA Kristal Powell-Harris
    (757) 225-5944
    kristal.powell_harris@us.af.mil
    Margaret Young
    757225668
    margaret.young.6@us.af.mil
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    Mobile DICE Requirements_v1 .docx
    The document outlines the initial requirements for the Air Force's Intelligence Mobile Analysis Vehicle (IMAV), intended to support deployable Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (dJWICS) operations in a mobile platform. The IMAV is designed for three to four personnel and must be operational within 10 minutes of deployment, featuring a compact or standard size with an off-road capability. Key specifications include a payload capacity exceeding 2000 lbs, a diesel or jet fuel engine, automatic transmission, and a top speed of 45 mph. Facilities for power generation, environmental controls, and secure storage for sensitive equipment like PacStar chassis and encryption devices are detailed. An expandable shelter is necessary to protect operations from visibility, and various vehicle accessories and safety features enhance functionality. Furthermore, the dJWICS integration requires power autonomy for a minimum of eight hours and proper cooling. This document serves as a foundational guide for developing responsive and secure mobile intelligence solutions within the military framework, reflecting the overarching goals of efficient and secure information technology use in military operations.
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