SOURCES SOUGHT
31 -- First Stage Poppets
- Notice Date
- 8/6/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 332710
— Machine Shops
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, NSWC Port Hueneme Division, 4363 Missile Way, Port Hueneme, California, 93043-4307
- ZIP Code
- 93043-4307
- Solicitation Number
- 1300494403
- Archive Date
- 8/28/2015
- Point of Contact
- Benjamin Chang, Phone: 8052280497
- E-Mail Address
-
benjamin.chang@navy.mil
(benjamin.chang@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- MARKET SURVEY - Request for Information (RFI): The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Port Hueneme Division (PHD) is seeking information from interested parties for First Stage Poppets. This RFI is focused on identifying capabilities in the market place and obtaining related technical information for the Manufacture and sale of First Stage Poppets. The envisioned work anticipated to be performed by a contractor as a result of a potential future solicitation is identified below. Requested Information: The Navy requests the following information from parties interested in responding to this RFI: •a. Company Name, Address, CAGE code •b. RFI Response Point of Contact name, telephone number, and email address •c. Information describing company capabilities, resources, experience, and product lines that demonstrate an ability to perform the work described. •d. Feedback and questions regarding the feasibility or challenges for performing the work described. The Navy has a requirement to purchase First Stage Poppets that will be to prevent leakage from the deluge valve assemblies which help put out fires in the events of restrained firings or over-temperature conditions on the MK 41 VLS. The first stage poppet uses two spherical surfaces (spherical radius is 0.100 in and 0.16 in) to seal against two coined edges. Each spherical surface must be air leak free from 1 to 360 psig while mated against coined edge of hole. The overall length is 0.345 inches. Material is PEEK molding/extrusion per MIL-P-46183, Type 1 and weight is 178 mg. Tip of larger spherical surface must include a 0.110 inch diameter hole along longitudinal axis that is 0.120 inch deep and fit onto end of 0.108 inch diameter shaft. End of poppet with small spherical surface must positively mount into a helical spring which has following dimensions: outside diameter 0.290 in., wire diameter 0.026 in., full length 0.380 in., solid height 0.114 in., inside diameter 0.238 in., and spring rate 6.7 lb/in. Information herein is based on the best information available at the time of publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding upon the Government. Responses to the RFI are required to be received no later than 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on August 13, 2015. Responses should be provided in formats compatible with Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows or Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf). Receipt of RFI responses will be acknowledged. RFI responses will not be returned. The mailing address for RFI responses is provided at the end of this announcement. Following the date of response submission, the Government may contact respondents to seek clarification of submitted information. The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to the RFI nor will the Government compensate respondents for any cost incurred in developing information for, participating in meetings with, or engaging in discussions with the Government. Proprietary and Limited Distribution: It is incumbent upon parties providing responses to the RFI to identify all data contained within that is proprietary or has limited distribution requirements. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-governmental personnel and entities. At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This RFI 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 U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Additionally, any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed and are NOT considered allowable direct charges to other contracts or tasking.
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