Request for Solutions (RFS) Advanced Electrochromic Manufacturing Prototype Project   3

This FINAL Advanced Electrochromic Manufacturing Prototype Project Request for Solutions (RFS) is seeking vendors for an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement. This FINAL RFS has been revised from the DRAFT version. The Government will evaluate the solution with the intent to competitively award one OT agreement as a result of this RFS. If the Government determines that more than one solution is in the best interest of the Government, more than one award may be made.

***FINAL RFS Solutions ARE being requested.***

This RFS requires the ability to Develop prototypes of single piece electronically dimmable eyewear protection device (EDEPD) for eye protection gear (goggles, glasses, or helmet visors) with mature electrochromic technology. Demonstrate the Manufacturing Capabilities and Processes using US-based Qualified Sources of Supplies. The Advanced Electrochromic Manufacturing Prototype Project is to be satisfied by industry partners with the ability to meet the eligibility requirements of 10 U.S.C. 4022(d)(1).

Question respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in the submission of questions to this FINAL RFS; all costs associated with question submissions to this FINAL RFS will be solely at the respondent's expense.

Questions to this FINAL RFS must be submitted to jaime.morrison.civ@army.mil, using Attachment 5 Vendor Questions Form. A closing date for questions is identified in the Final RFS.

Please note, this RFS is not associated with the Cornerstone Consortium and is being issued through a collaborative effort between Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program, Program Executive Office (PEO) for Simulation, Training, & Instrumentation (STRI) and Army Contracting Command (ACC) Orlando.

Note1: Amendment 01- has been issued to correct/update dates within the Final RFS.

Note2: Amendment 02-has been issued in response to Questions and Answers. Amendment 02 also includes Questions and Answers.

Note3: Amendment 03- has been issued in response to Questions and Answers and to correct/update information within the Final RFS. Please see new updated Questions and Answers sheet and Amended Final RFS dated 10 Jan 2024.

Note4: Amendment 04- has been issued to correct/update Attachment 1 (Security Vetting for Contractors) and replace with Attachment 1 (Vendor vetting process) and Attachment 1a (Vendor Self Vetting Form). Please fill out and update these new forms accordingly and add to your RFS package responses. As a result of these updates the RFS has been updated.