Spotting Instrument
ID: W912CH-24-R-0042Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTAWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (6650)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3f6680114fe349e68692466e838c0b68/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is soliciting proposals for the procurement of 178 Spotting Instruments (NSN: 6650-01-549-5838, Part Number: 13016120) under a 100% Small Business Set-Aside contract. This Firm-Fixed Price contract includes an option for an additional 178 units and requires a First Article Test Report (FATR) within 270 days post-award, with delivery of the instruments expected within 420 days, or 150 days if the FATR is waived. The instruments are critical for military operations, necessitating compliance with specific packaging, marking instructions, and security training requirements, including OPSEC and CIAR training for contractor personnel. Interested parties must submit their proposals to Contract Specialist Richard Hall via email by the specified deadline and ensure they have the necessary JCP certification to access the Technical Data Package (TDP) available on SAM.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Richard Hall
    richard.g.hall64.civ@army.mil
    Ryan Nawrocki
    ryan.d.nawrocki.civ@army.mil
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    W912CH24R0042-0001.pdf
    This amendment to Solicitation W912CH-24-R-0042 outlines critical security requirements for contractors. It mandates adherence to the TACOM OPSEC Plan and the designation of an OPSEC Level I Coordinator. New contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 days of reporting and annual awareness training thereafter, providing proof of completion. Additionally, all Department of the Army (DA) personnel, including contractors, must complete Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR) training within 30 days of assignment and annually. Specific DA personnel, such as those traveling to high-threat countries, with security clearances, deploying, engaging with foreign governments, or in sensitive roles like IT professionals, require in-person CIAR briefings. The amendment also details accessing the Technical Data Package (TDP) via SAM.gov, emphasizing export control regulations and the requirement for a current DD 2345. Engineering exceptions, including updates to specific notes and packaging references, are also incorporated. All other terms of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    W912CH24R0042.pdf
    This government solicitation (W912CH-24-R-0042) is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, Firm Fixed Price contract for the procurement of 178 "Spotting Instruments" (NSN: 6650-01-549-5838, Part Number: 13016120), with an option for an additional 178 units. Offers must be for the total quantity, with only one award to be made. Key requirements include a First Article Test Report (FATR) within 270 days after award, and delivery of the instruments within 420 days (or 150 days if FAT is waived). The solicitation outlines specific packaging and marking instructions, including military preservation levels and passive RFID tagging. Access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) is restricted to offerors with a current DD 2345 certification, and it resides on SAM.gov. Detailed engineering exceptions to various drawing notes are provided. The contract also specifies inspection and acceptance at the origin, and mandates unique item identification and valuation for delivered items.
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