SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Joint Fires Expeditionary Classroom (JFEC) – Sources Sought Notification – Foreign Military Sales (FMS), U.S. Army Capability Program Executive Office (CPE) for Simulation, Training, and Threat (CPE ST3) PURPOSE: CPE ST3 seeks information regarding the relevant experience and capabilities from industry partners interested in fulfilling this potential requirement. This information will be used to: Determine which businesses exist that can meet the requirement. Assess the market's technical capabilities. Determine rough order of magnitude on cost and schedule. Identify commercial practices and solutions. INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Orlando (ACC-Orlando) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice (SSN) on behalf of the U.S. CPE ST3 International Program Office (IPO) as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources, interested parties, and/or industry technologies available to provide two (2) Joint Fires Expeditionary Classrooms (JFECs) on behalf of the INDO-PACOM country. ACC-Orlando invites interested parties to provide responses in accordance with the information that follows. Information gained from this Sources Sought Notice will assist ACC-Orlando and CPE ST3 in developing its acquisition approach. The expected Delivery Date is anticipated to be 31 December 2028. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement, if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Depending on the acquisition approach selected, the intent is to award to a single contractor. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions. DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The INDO-PACOM Country is seeking to enhance its training capabilities through the procurement of two (2) JFECs and associated support via its FMS case. These systems must be fully interoperable with JFEC systems currently in production under contract W900KK25CA020. The Government's primary objective is to ensure seamless configuration management, training commonality, and a unified logistics and support structure for the end-user. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: The Government requires two (2) JFECs that are identical or newer in form, fit, and function to the system baseline JFEC_ENG_Build_03062024_1050_EST currently in production under Contract W900KK25CA020 . Due to strict foreign partner operational constraints, configuration management, and the necessity for a unified logistics footprint, the Government will not accept disparate systems or alternative architectures. The Government is assessing the availability of technical data, software licenses, and other proprietary rights necessary to support production by a source other than the incumbent; respondents should identify the specific data, licenses, or third-party authorizations they would require to determine their ability to produce the required configuration. To satisfy these critical interoperability requirements, any proposed solution must seamlessly deliver the following core capabilities: System Baseline: The JFECs must utilize the identical simulation architecture, Courseware Software Suite, Computer Generated Forces (CGF)/Semi-Autonomous Forces (SAF) simulation capabilities, and Instructor/Trainee control interfaces as the incumbent system. Hardware Configuration and Delivery: The system must support a 1:12 Instructor/Trainee ratio, 1 lot Associated Equipment (spares package), Installation, On-Site Acceptance and New Equipment Training (NET) to be delivered in country. Includes the Enhanced Student Station (ESS) with Realistic Simulated Military Equipment; Ground Laser Target Designator (GLTD) III. This form, fit and function simulated equipment provide realistic tactile training in utilization and application within the JFEC battlefield scenarios. Logistics Compatibility & CLS: All delivered systems, including the associated spares packages, must be 100% compatible with the existing Material Support Package and technical documentation to ensure unified sustainment and prevent duplicating inventory requirements for the FMS partner. Furthermore, the requirement includes two (2) years of Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) which must be identical in execution to the existing program of record to ensure seamless support continuity. ACQUISITION STRATEGY – PLANNING INFORMATION: Product Service Code (PSC): 6910 – Training Aids North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 333318 – Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing SBA Size Standard: 1,000 Employees Contract Vehicle: The determination of Contract Vehicle and Small Business Set-Aside or Full and Open Competition will not be established until market research has been completed. *NOTE 01: The current Small Business Administration (SBA) Table of Small Business Size Standards was updated 17 March 2023; since the beginning of 2022, the SBA has regularly updated the table to account for inflation. Businesses must update their SAM.gov profiles to have their small business status reflect the most current small business size standards. Until updated, the System for Award Management profiles will continue to display the small business status under outdated size standards. *NOTE 02: In accordance with 13 C.F.R. 121.104, the current calculation for dollar (monetary) value based NAICS codes is average total receipts over the last five (5) completed fiscal years. *NOTE 03: In accordance with 13 C.F.R. 121.106, the current calculation for employee based NAICS codes is average number of employees used for each pay period for the preceding completed 24 calendar months. SUBMISSION DETAILS: Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements listed herein. Directing our office to your website does not constitute a capabilities submission. Your response to this Sources Sought Notice shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist via email, bryan.a.salas2.civ@army.mil, no later than 5:00 p.m. (EST) on 30 October 2026 and reference this synopsis number in the subject line of the e-mail and on all enclosed documents. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL. Email Subject Line: Response to SSN – JFEC INDO-PACOM Country SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The security classification level of this contract will not exceed Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Written responses to this sources sought notice should consist of the following: Company Profile: A statement indicating your firm's size status under NAICS code 333318 and any applicable socio-economic categories [i.e., 8a, Small Disadvantaged Business, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, or WOSB]. If subcontracting, provide anticipated subcontractor names and small business percentages. Capability Assertion: A brief capability statement confirming your firm’s ability to deliver JFEC systems meeting or exceeding the exact "Required Capabilities" listed above. Data & Licensing Status: A statement clarifying whether your firm has immediate access to the technical data and software licensing required to replicate the contract W900KK25CA020 baseline, or if your approach relies on the Government providing proprietary technical data/source code as Government Furnished Information (GFI). NRE & Cost Impact: A statement indicating whether your proposed solution would require Government-funded Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) or development costs to achieve 100% interoperability with the fielded systems. Schedule & Testing: An estimated delivery timeline and a statement clarifying whether your solution would require a new First Article Testing (FAT) program prior to production. All information/materials received in response to this sources sought notice that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.
