SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Research and Development
- Notice Date
- 2/7/2013
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- N00178 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division 17362 Dahlgren Road Suite 157 Dahlgren, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0017813Q1006
- Response Due
- 3/15/2013
- Archive Date
- 9/30/2013
- Point of Contact
- Christiane Lauer 540-653-8724 Christiane Lauer,
- E-Mail Address
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40-653-7088
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the Internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Naval Sea Systems Command. This is a Request for Information (RFI) by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). This Request for Information is published in accordance with FAR Part 15.201(e), and is for PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), or a commitment by the U. S. Government, nor should it be construed as such. Respondents are advised that NSWCDD is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of information received, or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this RFI. There shall be no basis for claims against the Government as a result of any information submitted in response to this RFI. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI, or reimburse RFI preparation costs incurred by any offeror when providing the information requested under this notice. If a solicitation is released at a future date, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. It is the responsibility of any potential offeror to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. This sources sought (RFI) is for rocket propelled shape charge threats (RPG) defense systems including both active and passive systems. The system will be placed on mobile platforms (ground, surface and watercraft) enabling 360 degree protection from incident rocket propelled shape charge threats. The Navy is currently performing a market survey of RPG defense systems in all levels of maturity from currently fielded systems to those under development. Please review the 34 questions listed below. Responses can be submitted via email (non-secret) and mail (secret and non secret). All categories must be answered. If the question is not applicable please state this specifically. The following information is requested to identify RPG systems of interest 1.Defeat Mechanism 2.Type a.Passive b.Active 3.Coverage ARC a. Train b. Elevation 4. Engagement Range a. Min b. Maximum 5. Number of engagements supported a. Simultaneous b. Sequential c. Time Between Engagements d. Engagement Pass e. Total 6. Detect to engagement time 7. Environmental constraints 8. Engagement standoff required 9. Range of RPG @ intercept 10. Expected reaction of RPG 11. RPG Fratricide zone 12. Effectiveness (probability of defeat) 13. Sensor/Trigger a. Type b. False alarm rate c. False alarm control 14. Detection Range a. Min b. Max c. Time to declare RPG 15. RF Parameters a. Power b. Frequency 16. RF safe distances a. HERP b. HERO c. HERF 17. Environmental constraints (e.g. multi-path, obscurant) 18. Integration Parameters 19. Number of systems for 360 coverage (Assumes optimum placement availability) 20. Existing System TRL level 21. Space required 22. Weight of complete system 23. Power consumption 24. Incorporation of No Fire Zones 25. Fratricide Zone 26. Probability of defeat 27. Pounds per Square Foot (passive systems only) 28. Susceptible to salt water 29. Manufacturer 30. Country of Origin 31. Cost (qtys of 20) 32. Description of system (please give a complete overview of system operation) 33. Delivery time (both per system and Qty of 20) 34. Test data validating performance and effectiveness if available. The unclassified portion of the response to this RFI should be limited to 20 pages, and include as much detailed technical information as possible. Optional classified addendums to the response should be limited to no more than 15 pages. In addition to the 34 requested questions please include Company Name and Address Point of Contact (to include phone/fax/e-mail) Corporate POC (to include phone/fax/e-mail) Technical POC (to include phone/fax/e-mail) Cage Code NAICS Codes Business Size and Status Type of Small Business (if applicable, i.e. 8(a), woman-owned, HUB zone, etc.) Capability Statement Specific customers (Points of contact, Contract numbers, and descriptions of the contract requirements) Other material (relevant to establishing core competencies of the firm) NSWCDD may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements. At no cost to the Government, responding vendors/offerors may continue technical dialogue via this market survey through the Contract Specialist after the initial response is provided. Eligible partners who may respond to this synopsis include companies, public and private foundations, non-profit organizations (including universities) and state or local government organizations. NSWCDD requests offerors ™ responses No Later Than Close of Business 15 March 2013. Submissions accepted after this date may not contribute to NSWCDD ™s strategic planning and feedback may not be provided. All communications with industry must be coordinated through the cognizant Contract Specialist, Christiane Lauer. Nonclassified responses should be e-mailed to her: christiane.r.lauer@navy.mil or mailed to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) 17632 Dahlgren Road, Bldg 183, Ste 157, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5110. Responses should be labeled with the sources sought number and title. (N00178-13-Q-1006) If any classified data is submitted, it shall be appropriately marked and shall be delivered to NSWCDD, 6146 Tisdale road, Suite 237, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5158, please be sure to include the synopsis reference number (N00178-13-Q-1006 and contract specialist ™s name). Information received shall be treated as Business Sensitive and will not be shared outside Government activities and agencies without permission of the provider. Any information supplied under this RFI shall be provided free of charge to the Government. Responses can be either classified or unclassified. Information and materials submitted in response to this request will NOT be returned. If responses contain proprietary data, it shall be marked appropriately. It is the respondent ™s responsibility to clearly define to the Government what is considered proprietary data. Any responses to this announcement should reference synopsis number N00178-13-Q-1006, and should be directed to Christiane Lauer, PHN 540-653-8724, or e-mail: Christiane.r.lauer@navy.mil.
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