SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Bearing And Power Transfer Assembly (BAPTA)/Slip Ring Assembly and associated BAPTA drive/control electronics for the Microwave Imager Sounder (MIS) payload on the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) - ITAR Cert
- Notice Date
- 9/4/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research, Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave. S.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20375
- ZIP Code
- 20375
- Solicitation Number
- NRL-09-LS72
- Archive Date
- 12/18/2009
- Point of Contact
- Lisa A Fleming, Phone: 202-767-3739
- E-Mail Address
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lisa.fleming@nrl.navy.mil
(lisa.fleming@nrl.navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- ITAR Representation and Certification THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ISSUED BY THE NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (NRL) FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. NO AWARDS WILL BE MADE FROM THE RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. HOWEVER, RESPONSES MAY BE USED TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR A FUTURE ACQUISITION. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Code 8200 (Spacecraft Engineering Department), is requesting information and a ROM estimate of cost for the Bearing And Power Transfer Assembly (BAPTA)/Slip Ring Assembly and associated BAPTA drive/control electronics for the Microwave Imager Sounder (MIS) payload on the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS). The BAPTA is comprised of a spin drive mechanism that contains a slip ring assembly which is driven/controlled by the BAPTA Electronics. The BAPTA shall very precisely and smoothly spin (at 31.6 rpm) a polarimetric radiometer payload equipment platform with a mass between 545-1050 lbs with respect to a stationary interface deck. NPOESS is a Class 1 Operational National Program. The specifications referenced herein are export controlled under the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, in order to receive the referenced specifications, potential Contractors must complete the attached certification with proof of status as a U.S. Person (as defined in 22 C.F.R. Part 120.15) and submit it via e-mail to Ms. Lisa Fleming, at lisa.fleming@nrl.navy.mil. Upon confirmation of eligibility, potential offerors will be sent draft copies of the Statement of Work and specifications. The statement of work and specifications must be safeguarded and protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations. Technical questions shall be directed to Steve Koss, NRL Code 8211 (Mechanical) via email skoss@nrl.navy.mil and Bob Skalitzky, NRL Code 8240 (Electrical) via email robert.skalitzky@nrl.navy.mil. The purpose of this RFI is to gauge industry interest, capabilities, and relevant heritage experience and know-how for providing a BAPTA/Slip Ring Assembly and associated BAPTA drive/control electronics. It is the goal of NRL to maximize heritage experience and know-how and minimize risk and cost to the MIS program. As such NRL will be using the responses and ROM cost estimates for determination of whether to procure the requirement via a formal contract RFP (late fall 2009) or to build part or all of the hardware in-house. If NRL decides to procure this hardware, delivery of the first flight unit would be in 2012 with options for at least 2 more flight units thereafter. Engineering Development Units will be built for risk reduction and life tested as necessary to qualify the units for the 7 year/31.6 rpm life requirement. Additionally key spare components will be procured for the flight build. Examples of what key evaluation criteria might be include: 1) Relevant corporate and key personnel heritage experience and know-how, 2) Hardware Performance (especially slip ring/bearing life, minimization of BAPTA length and mass and maximization of stiffness), 3) Cost/Cost Realism, 4) Schedule. If a solicitation is issued, it is anticipated that it will call for a two phase hybrid contract: with Phase 1 awarded on a "cost plus fixed fee" basis that will continue through PDR; and, Phase 2 awarded on a fixed price basis that will span from PDR through hardware delivery. Interested parties should submit the information requested herein, as well as, a ROM/Cost Estimate. This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the NRL to acquire any products or services. The NRL does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI or otherwise pay for the information requested. Submission of a response to this RFI is voluntary. The voluntary submission of a response to this RFI shall not obligate the NRL to pay or entitle the submitter to any compensation. All information and data received in response to this RFI that are marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be protected as such. Responses to this RFI may be submitted in writing or by email no later than 4PM EDT September 18, 2009. Information may be submitted to: Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook, Ave. S.W., ATTN: Steve Koss, Code 8211, Washington, D.C. 20375 Or UNCLASS email: skoss@nrl.navy.mil Responses received after September 18, 2009 will not be reviewed.
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