SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- 2016 Special Operations Forces Warrior Industry Collaboration (SOFWIC) & JSOC Capabilities and Technology Expo (JCTE) Solutions Event
- Notice Date
- 7/18/2016
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 339999
— All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, U.S. Special Operations Command, Headquarters Procurement Division, 7701 Tampa Point Blvd, MacDill AFB, Florida, 33621-5323, United States
- ZIP Code
- 33621-5323
- Solicitation Number
- H92222-17-SOFWIC
- Archive Date
- 11/30/2016
- Point of Contact
- SOFWIC,
- E-Mail Address
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SOFWIC@socom.mil
(SOFWIC@socom.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Program Executive Office Special Operations Forces Warrior (PEO-SW) and Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) will be holding "Industry Collaboration Days" on 2-3 November 2016. The purpose of this event is to provide industry with an opportunity for a focused engagement with members of PEO-SW and JSOC to share ideas that facilitate the delivery of innovative capabilities to the Special Operations Forces (SOF). To alleviate any confusion regarding this event, please read the entire announcement thoroughly and refer to the agendas provided. SOFWIC will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Tampa Marriott Westshore and the JCTE Solutions Event will be held on Thursday November 3, 2016 at Building 501E, MacDill AFB, FL 33621. The Opening session of SOFWIC on November 2nd will be open to all interested vendors. Day 1 will begin with general sessions consisting of introductory presentations by Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (SOF AT&L) leadership, an overview of PEO-SW war fighting commodity areas, and forecasted contracting opportunities for FY16 and beyond. Following the opening session, the remainder of the day will consist of 60 minute, invitation-only, sessions for selected vendors to discuss their white papers to program managers and user representatives. No other vendors will be allowed in these sessions besides the presenting vendor. Representatives from the Director, Science and Technology (S&T), Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Technology Industrial Liaison Office (TILO), and the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS) will also be available throughout the day to discuss collaboration opportunities with SOCOM. PEO-SW is hosting this event to seek solutions to the capability needs and interests that were presented during the PEO-SW sessions at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in May 2016 in Tampa, FL. The most up to date listing of capability needs are listed in priority order by commodity area below. Vendors are encouraged to submit an unclassified, two page white paper that addresses these capability needs. Submission guidelines can be found further in the announcement. These white papers will be evaluated and vendors will be notified by email if they are invited to present their technologies to program and user personnel on November 2nd. Prioritized Capability needs are listed by commodity areas below: A. Ground Mobility: • Drivetrain and locking differentials (GMV 1.1) - Technology that will allow for transaxle replacement to increase reliability. • Suspension technology (GMV 1.1) - Suspension upgrades/replacement to increase performance, durability, and reliability. • Cost reduction solutions for brakes, suspensions, etc. (LTATV, NSCV, & GMV 1.1) - Novel approaches to reduce the lifecycle costs (namely production and sustainment) associated with braking, suspension, and other vehicular systems. • Low Cost, lightweight, rapidly attached/utilized tow bars (10k-40k lbs) (MATV, GMV 1.1, GMV 1.0) - Quality built, sustainable tow bars that are lightweight, low cost, and rapidly attached for use on the medium family of vehicles (10k-20k lbs) and MATVs (20k-40k lbs). • Shock Mitigating seating (LTATV) - Novel approaches for LTATV seating and/or seating material(s) that will mitigate the shocks associated with off road vehicle driving. • Brake technology (GMV 1.1) - Brake upgrades/replacement to increase performance, durability, and reliability. • Anti-rollover stability control (LTATV) - Systems that will assist the operator with maintaining control in unstable situations. • Visual, Audible, and Thermal Signature Reduction (LTATV, GMV 1.1) - Novel reduction approaches in addressing visual (camouflage), audible (mufflers, sound suppression), and thermal (heat dissipation/reduction) signatures. • Low profile Common Remotely Operated Weapon System (GMV 1.1) -Looking for small and light solutions that can utilize a wide range of weapons for a smaller tactical vehicle. • Mature 12 Volt battery technology for cold temp start and/or reduced size without degrading Cold Cranking Amperage or AMP hours (NSCV, GMV 1.1) - Mature battery technologies that can withstand cold start scenarios down to -50 F and also extend the timeline for silent watch. Reducing size but not performance is ideal as well. • Modular Purpose Built Chassis for SUVs and Trucks (NSCV) - Cost effective solutions to allow vehicles that are commercial in appearance to be reset at the end of the lifecycle instead of disposed of and re-procured. This would also allow different bodies to be interchanged on a common chassis to reduce logistical costs. • Electric/Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology (LTATV) - Technology to allow the LTATV to operate on an electric and/or hybrid drive to increase range, reduce maintenance, and lower the audible signature. • Tire technology and non-pneumatic efforts (GMV 1.1, LTATV) - Novel approaches addressing wheel/tire assemblies to allow for better suitability in soft soils and terrains. Tire technologies to allow for a broader range of environmental terrains (sand, mud, and rock), to include non-pneumatic types. • Low Profile Antennas for Line of Sight, SATCOM, and ECMS (NSCV) - Antennas that can be hidden on/in/around the vehicle to appear almost non-existent while still effectively transmitting desired frequencies at specific power levels. • Light Vehicle Safety Improvements and Accessories (LTATV) - Improvements to general safety items to include (but not limited to): seating, roll cages, stability control, driver assist functions, etc. • Low Visibility Transferable Armor for commercial vehicles (NSCV) - Armor materials/panels, etc., that can be transferred and integrated from one commercial vehicle to another with minimal manpower and in a minimal timeframe. • Lightweight Transparent Armor (NSCV, GMV 1.1) - Novel lightweight and cost effective technologies that can replace current heavy transparent armor solutions on vehicle platforms. B. Visual Augmentation Systems: • Signature Reduction technologies for Targeting Laser (Out of Band and Notional Laser) - Laser designation technologies that are able to be perceived through typical and widely fielded Image Intensification technologies. Notional laser could exist only in virtual reality and be perceived through an integrated augmented reality display inside an eyepiece of NVG. • Head-mounted Devices- Looking for weight saving technologies or novel methods to move weight off of the head. • Hand Held Devices- Seeking size, weight, and power enhancements on handheld VAS commodities. • Weapon Mounted Devices Seeking size, weight, and power enhancements on weapon mounted VAS commodities. C. Weapon Systems: • Intermediate Caliber- Long Range Machine Gun 2000m- We are seeking a machine gun that has long range (2k or greater) with weight comparable to the current medium machine gun (24lbs or less). • Suppressed Upper Receiver Group (SURG) - Seeking next-generation, modular upper receiver group that is interoperable with current lower receivers and is optimized for full time suppressed operation. Must have advanced heat mitigation technology to counter mirage effect. • Signature reduction for Small Arms- Sound, Flash mitigation technologies that are light weight and effective. • Advanced/Precision Sniper Rifle- We are seeking a multi-caliber platform that can shoot 7.62x51mm,.300NM, and.338NM. to sub minute of angle. D. Ammunition/Demolition: • Domestic sources of production for non-standard ammo and weapons- Seeking domestic production for weapons and ammo in the 7.62x39, 7.62x54R, and 12.7x108 categories. • Lightweight Ammunition- Seeking ammunition that can reduce weight by at least 30% of the current inventory of common ammunition from 5.56 up to 12.7x99. • Toxin Free Ammo- Seeking both lead free and reduced toxin alternative to the current inventory of training munitions- Polymer Short Range training ammo, Blank fire ammunition, man- marking rounds, and short range training ammunition. E. Soldier Protection, Survival, and Equipment Systems • Armor - Novel technologies and designs that decrease weight while increasing level of protection. • Helmets - Novel technologies and designs that decrease weight while increasing level of protection. • Special Operations Eye Protection - Laser protection (visible and IR); ability for a single lens to adapt to various lighting conditions near instantaneously. • Uniforms - Novel technologies and designs for heated clothing and gloves. • Logistics - FIAR compliant internet accessible web application (certified mixed/feeder system) for the Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR) program capable of property accountability, warehouse management, logistics/supply functions, financial, and personnel management data to include the conversion of measurements to sizes using an approved algorithm for Special Operations Forces-Peculiar (SO-P) individual equipment. Integration with the USSOCOM logistics enterprise is mandatory. F. Tactical Combat Casualty Care Medical Systems • Novel FDA approved technologies that apply to individual casualty care and casualty evacuation. G. Find, Fix, Finish, Exploitation, and Analyze Capabilities The second day of this event will be invitation only sessions with JSOC. Industry partners who have reviewed the unclassified or classified Capability and Technology Interest Items list released in conjunction with the PEO-SW sessions at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in May 2016 may submit unclassified, two-page white papers for potential presentations as part of the second day's agenda. The agenda for this day will consist of six, 50 minute, invitation-only sessions. Special consideration will be given to papers that address the JSOC top interest areas (#18, 18.1, 23, 23.1, 47, 49, 51, 52, 65, 65.1, 99, 99.1, 103, 112, 116, 117, 117.1, 121, 139, and 188). Event discussions between presenters and government attendees may be up to the SECRET/NOFORN level. Presenters of selected white papers will receive their invitation via email. NOTE: If you have interest in requesting the 2016 JSOC Needs List, email osd.jcte@mail.mil to begin the process. Registration and "White Paper" Submission General Guidelines As announced at SOFIC 2016, Vulcan is a web interface and automated tech scouting tool to streamline efforts across the enterprise to discover and enable the sharing of Vendor technologies within USSOCOM. PEO-SW and JSOC will use Vulcan to support this event. IMPORTANT: • Vendors desiring to submit white papers in response to JSOC Capability and Technology Interest Items must use the following link: https://www.vulcan-sof.com/RFI/41. • Vendors desiring to submit white papers in response to PEO-SW Commodity Areas of Interest must use the following link: https://www.vulcan-sof.com/RFI/37. Please ensure that you are using the correct link for your submittal. The links will direct you to a form that will allow you to upload a basic information card for your technology and associated White Paper (see instructions below). • Enter your organization by typing the first three letters in the appropriate field. If your organization does not exist in Vulcan, you will be prompted through additional fields to enter it. • Be direct and concise in describing your technology and what sets it apart (differentiators) in relation to the areas of interest stated in the RFI. • Indicate your TRL (and MRL if applicable). • Tag your technology to one or multiple areas of interest. (Type first letter into Vulcan Tags and choose from list). • Provide optional Specifications and User information. • Upload pictures (jpg, png, gif files not to exceed 5MB) and [if available] a Video link (Youtube or Vimeo). • Upload your White Paper attachment (PDF files not to exceed 10MB). The links may be used to upload multiple submissions if you elect to submit more than one white paper (i.e., you will create a Vulcan-SOF Card for each representative technology and associated white paper you submit). If you decide to submit the same technology as being applicable to both events under this Special Notice, please first submit your technology/white paper to the most appropriate link listed above and communicate your intent to associate your submittal with both links by sending an email to contact@vulcan-sof.com. All white papers submitted in response to this Special Notice will be reviewed by all parties in the SOFWIC/JCTE evaluation group. Submitting the same white paper to both links does not increase the exposure to the evaluation team. If you experience problems with the Vulcan-SOF site or have any issues uploading your inputs as prescribed above, contact the Vulcan Help desk at contact@vulcan-sof.com. Submitted unclassified whitepapers are discouraged from being marketing in nature or previously submitted ideas. Both JSOC and PEO-SW office are looking for true innovative, out-of-the-box thinking, conceptual approaches and ideas with respect to the areas listed above. Each respondent must submit an unclassified "White Paper" in the following format: * No more than two unclassified pages in length in Word or pdf compatible format including graphs, pictures, and analyses. Documents longer than 2 pages will not be considered in their entirety. * Page size shall be 8.5x 11 inches; font size shall be 12 point. * Cover page and table of contents, if included, will not be included in the page count. * To ensure adequate consideration, the first paragraph in each white paper must clearly state which Capability and Technology Interest item (for JSOC) and/or Commodity Area of Interest (for PEO-SW) the white paper pertains to. Include the following information at minimum: * Clearly identify the tactical and/or cost reduction benefits of your product or concept. * Identify the technical and programmatic risks you foresee in completing (or adapting) your design and include your program plan, timeline, testing, and current design level effort. * We are looking for mature technologies that would be available for operational environment testing or qualification (i.e., TRL 7-9). Empirical, laboratory, or field test data to support the maturity of the proposed technology should be included. If you have lower TRL technologies please refer to the S&T directorate site and feel free to attend the SOFWIC general sessions. * If you are proposing a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), include total investment to date and your planned future investment. * If available, please include a schedule and cost estimate in your white paper. * The attached fictional white paper for a "Rocket Dog" system is provided as a representative example of a white paper. Based on the Government's assessment of the potential value and significance of the white paper provided, your company may be selected to discuss with program management and user representatives. Selectees for USSOCOM will be notified via e-mail (SOFWIC@socom.mil) or (osd.jcte@mail.mil) with time and location details. In addition to white paper submission through Vulcan, ALL vendors who wish to attend the opening general session November 2nd (whether or not they submitted a white paper) must register at: https://sofwic2016.eventbrite.com, which will officially close on 31 October 2016 or when maximum capacity has been reached. Seating is limited so prompt registration is recommended to ensure access to the general sessions on day one. Once your registration has been submitted, additional coordinating information will be received from e-mail (SOFWIC@socom.mil). Please note: White papers must be submitted by 15 August 2016. In an attempt to limit headcount and allow for maximum exposure to different vendors, there will be a maximum of two people per vendor. If you are a large company which has multiple business units, or multiple papers to present with different subject matter experts, we are allowing two presenters per selected white paper. Who Should Attend? Day 1, 2 NOV, Marriott Westshore BLVD: • Industry (large and small businesses) interested in gaining additional insight into future SOF capability needs. • Industry that submitted a white paper selected for presentation on Day 1. Note: If you have a paper chosen for Day 2, you may also attend or have an additional paper chosen for Day 1. Day 2, 3 NOV, HQ USSOCOM/ Building 501E: • Industry that attended SOFIC in May 2016 or requested a copy of the classified or unclassified JSOC Technology Interest Areas List and then submitted a white paper that is selected for presentation. (Six sessions with a 50 minute private briefing block, invitation only). End State and What to Expect Afterwards? • As an end state, industry can expect to better understand the needs and focus areas of the PEO - Special Operator Forces Warrior portfolio. • Companies can gain knowledge of SOCOM collaboration opportunities. • Representatives from all business types can receive feedback through general session Q&A and follow on feedback from the user community if their technologies information is deemed valuable and passed on. • Each company selected to present on Days 1-2 will receive feedback on their presentation and may be selected to engage in a CRADA or other collaborative opportunity with USSOCOM or JSOC. Please note that this event is for collaboration purposes only. It does not constitute a specific offer or commitment by USSOCOM to fund, in whole or in part, any opportunities referenced herein. Respondents to invitations to present papers and registered general session attendees are responsible to coordinate their own lodging and transportation requirements. Invitations to present a selected paper should not be construed as a requirement for which the Government is financially liable. Respondents will not be reimbursed for any travel, labor, information, etc., they provide in conjunction with this Special Notice. No contracts will result from participation in this event or white papers received; however, information received may be used in market research. This PEO-SW collaboration event is in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) and is specifically for future and emerging technologies that would significantly advance designated commodity areas. This is NOT a Broad Agency Announcement, solicitation, or request for contractual offers. Interested participants are requested to follow submission guidelines to minimize expending extensive effort in preparing a "White Paper" that may not be considered or submitting unneeded proprietary information. All proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with FAR 3.104 and 18 U.S.C. § 1905.
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