SPECIAL NOTICE
59 -- SOURCES SOUGHT - UPGRADES TO ELECTRODYNAMIC EQUIPMENT - 15SNB27_specnote
- Notice Date
- 2/23/2015
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334519
— Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, NSWC Crane Division, 300 Highway 361, Building 64, Crane, Indiana, 47522-5001
- ZIP Code
- 47522-5001
- Solicitation Number
- N0016415SNB27
- Archive Date
- 3/24/2015
- Point of Contact
- Emily Johnson, Phone: 812-854-8653
- E-Mail Address
-
emily.a.johnson@navy.mil
(emily.a.johnson@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 15SNB27_specnote N00164-15-S-NB27 - SOURCES SOUGHT - UPGRADES TO ELECTRODYNAMIC EQUIPMENT FSC 59 - NAICS - 334519 - Issue Date 23 FEB 2015 - Closing Date 9 MAR 2015 - 2:00 PM EDT SPECIAL NOTICE - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, in accordance with FAR 13.5(a) (sole source acquisitions), intends to negotiate on a sole source bases with Unholtz-Dickie Corp., for the upgrades to the Unholtz-Dickie Shaker Systems equipment for Environmental Test Services. The amplifier equipment and associated software must also integrate with existing Unholtz-Dickie equipment. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that the responding company can provide the requirements listed below equal to Unholtz-Dickie's equipment. The General requirements for the upgrades are as follows: Bay 124 Requirements 1. Model SAL 150 Class D High Efficiency Power Amplifier 2. Shaker DC Field Supply with selectable levels 3. Model HE1000-2 Heat Exchanger 4. Remote Control Panel (with connectors to interface to existing Unholtz-Dickie shaker cables) 5. APEX SL Vibration Controller (with 12 channel workstation) 6. Individual software modules and calibration software 7. One day on-site Interface Analysis, Start-up, and training. Bay 124 consists of a Model T1000, S/N 225 and is in need of air cooled, high efficiency, digital power amplifier and field supply, controller, and software modules to drive the existing shaker for full rated performance. Must include the 7 requirements listed above, as well as a one year limited warranty. Bay 129 Requirements 1. Model SAI360 Class D High Efficiency Power Amplifier 2. Shaker DC Field Supply with Selectable levels 3. Model HE4000-2 Heat Exchanger 4. Remote Control Panel (with connectors to interface to existing Unholtz-Dickie shaker cables) 5. APEX SL Vibration Controller (with 12 channel workstation) 6. Individual software modules and calibration software 7. One day on-site Interface Analysis, Start-up, and training. Bay 129 consists of a Model T4000, S/N 125 and is in need of air cooled, high efficiency, digital power amplifier and field supply, controller, and software modules to drive the existing shaker for full rated performance. Must include the 7 requirements listed above, as well as a one year limited warranty. Bay 127 Requirements (Option 1) **will NOT be ordered in Year 1 1. Model SAI300 Class D High Efficiency Power Amplifier 2. Shaker DC Field Supply with delectable levels 3. Model HE1000-2 Heat Exchanges 4. Remote Control Panel (with connectors) 5. APEX SL Vibration Controller (with 12 channel workstation) 6. Individual software modules and calibration software 7. One day on-site Interface Analysis, Start-up, and training. This RFI is published to obtain information for use by NSWC Crane Division, for market research and planning purposes only; and is not a Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or an announcement of a solicitation. There is no bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement. This RFI is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to current and near-term abilities. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any potential offeror's ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of preparing submissions in response to this RFI and the Government's use of such information. The Government may choose to visit, or host a visit from, any potential sources. This request for information/sources sought synopsis in no way implies either implicitly or explicitly that respondents will be compensated in any way by the Government for information provided. All vendors with an appropriate product relating to the requirements set forth in this Sources Sought are invited to submit a Capability Statement and contact information. The Capability Statement should discuss the product's capabilities against the potential requirements, the product's system requirements, and any other specific and pertinent information that would enhance the understanding of the information submitted. Vendors should also supply a projected pricing table for this requirement. Upgrades to Electrodynamic Equipment for Environmental Test Services CLIN QTY YEAR 1 YEAR 2 Bay 124 Requirements 1 EA N/A Bay 129 Requirements 1 EA N/A Bay 127 Requirements 1 EA N/A Responses shall be: 1. Identified by the RFI number (N00164-15-S-NB27); and include: Company name, mailing address (street address, city, state, NINE-digit zip code), Submitter's name, POC having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representative, POC's e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, website address (if available), duns number, cage code, and or tax ID number, as well as business size category (large, small, small disadvantaged, etc.). 2. In electronic format (Adobe pdf or Microsoft Word) or hard copy format 3. No more than (15) pages in length; 4. Written in 12-point, Times New Roman with normal (condensed) spacing 5. Margins of 1" or greater on all sides 3. NOT submitted using marketing materials; 4. Submitted to email as indicated below. Proposals may be submitted by any government or non-governmental entity including commercial firms, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering (universities), or by consortia comprising such concerns. The Crane Division encourages participation by small business, small disadvantaged business, HUB Zone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, and historically black colleges and universities Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997): a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this synopsis or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at www.sam.gov. At the current time, FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This request for information does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The US Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. All interested parties are encouraged to submit company and product literature, white paper, and/or other pertinent information for consideration of the Government by 2:00 PM EDT, 6 March 2015. All information received in response to this notice that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. NSWC Crane makes no implied or in fact contracts by issuing this RFI. Acknowledgement of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the NSWC Crane's view of the information received. Do not send any material that requires a non-disclosure agreement or identify information that is business sensitive. Responses to this notice will not be returned. Telephone calls/questions or inquiries will not be accepted. All information provided becomes U.S. Navy property and will not be returned. All proprietary information will be treated appropriately. Your interest in this response is appreciated. White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Electronic submissions and hard copy submissions will be reviewed if received by the closing date and time. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-governmental personnel and entities. Electronic submissions regarding this announcement may be directed to the Contracting POC, Mrs. Emily Johnson, (812) 854-8653, emily.a.johnson@navy.mil. The complete mailing address to submit all information to is: Mrs. Emily Johnson, Code 0232, Bldg. 3373, NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001. Reference Request for Information/Sources Sought Announcement Number (N00164-15-S-NB27) when responding to this notice. Please refer to announcement number N00164-15-S-NB27 in all correspondence and communication.
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