RFI Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) W15QKN26R0008, Formerly W15QKN25X15LO

Request for Information (RFI) / Other

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) from the U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, seeking sources capable of manufacturing the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) system. The CROWS system is designed to remotely aim and fire various crew-served weapons and is intended for production, fielding, and sustainment. It can be mounted on existing and future combat platforms and includes features for day/night operation, stabilization, and safety diagnostics.

• Scope: Manufacturing, fielding, and sustainment of the CROWS system.

• System Capabilities: Remotely operated, stabilized weapon station compatible with weapons such as Mk19, Mk47, M2HB, M240, and M249.

• Production Capacity: Anticipated production rates of 0-50 systems per month with a 6-month lead time.

• Sustainment: Potential need for overhaul of approximately 15,000 systems, including depot repair, field service representatives, spare parts, and obsolescence management.

• Technical Data Package (TDP): A draft TDP will be provided, including drawings, interface control documents, and performance specifications. This data is export-controlled.

• Licensing: The government owns the TDP. Non-licensors will incur a royalty of $10,000 per new system awarded, which will be added to evaluated prices but not the contract price.

• Export Control: Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is required for access to the technical data.

• Future Plans: A Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated later in the fiscal year. An industry day is tentatively planned for June 2026.

• Inquiries: Must be submitted in writing via email to joshua.s.polonio.civ@army.mil and stephanie.g.kless.civ@army.mil. Telephone responses will not be accepted.

• Technical Data Requests: Submit using AMSTA-AR Form 1350, along with DD Form 2345 and a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Technical Data Request Questionnaire" (FCDDAC Form 1350, January 2011). It is designed to collect detailed information from requesters to facilitate the Government's processing of technical data requests in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) Directives 5230.24 and 5230.25.

• Requester Information: Name, address, point of contact, telephone number.
• Certification: U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office Certification Number (DD Form 2345).
• Business Interest: Proof of legitimate business interest (e.g., FSC or CAGE code).
• Citizenship: Requester's citizenship status.
• Solicitation/Data Identification: Solicitation and technical data number (e.g., Technical Data Package Number, Drawing Number, Specification Number).
• Terms and Conditions: Acknowledgment of terms related to restrictive legends, Arms Export Control Act (AECA), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Certification Statement: Requester certifies the truthfulness of statements and agrees to terms and conditions.

Bidders may be required to complete and submit this form if they are requesting technical data related to this opportunity. It outlines the information needed by the Government to process such requests and the conditions under which technical data will be released, including compliance with export control regulations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is DD Form 2345, "Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement." It is used to certify an enterprise or individual for receiving access to militarily critical technical data. Bidders may need to complete and submit this form if the opportunity involves such data.

• Type of Submission: Indicates if it's an initial submission, revision, or 5-year renewal.
• Enterprise/Individual Data: Name, address, CAGE code, subsidiary/division information.
• Data Custodian: Name, title, telephone number, and email of the individual responsible for managing the data.
• Business Activity Description: A detailed description of the company's relevant business activities.
• Citizenship/Residency Status: Certification regarding the citizenship or residency status of the data custodian and the need for the data for legitimate business activities.
• Export Control Compliance: Agreement to comply with U.S. and Canadian export control laws and regulations.
• Contractor Certification: Affirmation that the contractor is not debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible for government contracts and has not violated export control laws.
• Certification Action: Fields for the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office (JCO) to accept the certification, assign a number, and set an expiration date.

Bidders may be required to obtain a "certified contractor" status by submitting this form to the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office (JCO) if the solicitation involves access to militarily critical technical data. Failure to obtain this certification may prevent a bidder from receiving or using such data, potentially impacting their ability to bid or perform on the contract. The form requires specific information about the company, its business activities, and the designated data custodian, along with certifications regarding export control compliance and eligibility.