SPECIAL NOTICE
61 -- SOURCES SOUGHT - THERMAL LITHIUM BATTERIES - CONTROLLED DOCUMENTS - 15SNB66_specnote
- Notice Date
- 8/20/2015
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 335911
— Storage Battery Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, NSWC Crane Division, 300 Highway 361, Building 3373, Crane, Indiana, 47522-5001, United States
- ZIP Code
- 47522-5001
- Solicitation Number
- N0016415SNB66
- Archive Date
- 9/18/2015
- Point of Contact
- Clifford Rogers, Phone: 812-854-5307
- E-Mail Address
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clifford.rogers@navy.mil
(clifford.rogers@navy.mil)
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- Description
- 15SNB66_specnote N00164-15-S-NB66 - SOURCES SOUGHT - THERMAL LITHIUM BATTERIES - FSC: 6135 - NAICS Code 335911 Issue Date: 20 AUG 2015 - Closing Date: 3 SEP 2015 5:00 pm EST SPECIAL NOTICE - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): The Government is issuing this RFI as part of a market research survey in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) to determine the availability and technical capability of industry to provide Thermal Lithium Batteries (NSN: 6135-01-264-7261). Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division is interested in receiving information from suppliers for the supply of subject Thermal Lithium Batteries. 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. All interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an initial synopsis, (commonly referred to as white paper). White papers should not exceed 15 pages, with an executive summary (short paragraph). 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. All interested sources are encouraged to submit company and product literature, references, and other pertinent information for the Government's consideration. Thermal Lithium Batteries Description: The Thermal Lithium Batteries are used in the AIM-90M Sidewinder Missile Active Optic Target Detector (AOTD). The planned contract units procured under this requirement shall be manufactured in accordance with the applicable Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), Specifications and Technical Drawings. The following attachments are provided and are for reference purposes only: 1. Attachment 1 - Drawing 639AS9266 2. Attachment 2 - Specification (AS-5726 - 24 Mar 93) 3. Attachment 3 - Data Item Description (DI-QCIC-81110) Data deliverables will not be separately priced. Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM) and in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to download any potential solicitation and attachments which may be issued. 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.Information about the JCP is located at http://www.dlis.dla.mil. Current plans (subject to change) call for 5 year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. It is requested that interested, experienced, qualified and potentially qualified sources submit a brief Industry Capabilities Statement demonstrating the capabilities and expertise required to perform the effort specified above. Examples of items that would be helpful would include but are not limited to: -Company name, CAGE Code, mailing address, point of contact, phone number and email address -Small Business Status for NAICS Code 325998 -Relevant past performance information for similar work -Quantity and price breaks along with standard delivery time 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 solicitation 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. Responses from Small and Small Disadvantaged Business firms are highly encouraged. Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, and minority institutions. At the current time, NO 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 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 and product samples submitted to this notice will not be returned. Telephone calls/questions or inquiries will not be accepted. Interested vendors should respond to the POC below by 3 September 2015 5:00 pm EST. Based on the number of vendor interests and information received, the government may schedule further testing and user/operational evaluations. Electronic or 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 Mr. Clifford Rogers. Mr. Clifford Rogers may be reached via e-mail at: clifford.rogers@navy.mil or via phone at 812-854-5307. Hardcopy submissions should be mailed to the following: Mr. Clifford Rogers, Code 0232, Bldg. 3373, NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001. Please refer to announcement number N00164-15-S- NB66 in all correspondence and communication.
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