SPECIAL NOTICE
58 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - VISIBLE AND INFRARED PORTABLE IMAGER AND RECORDER - CONTROLLED DOCUMENTS
- Notice Date
- 8/9/2016
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument 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
- N0016416SNC15
- Archive Date
- 9/24/2016
- Point of Contact
- Gregory J Petty, , John M Reiner,
- E-Mail Address
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gregory.j.petty@navy.mil, john.m.reiner@navy.mil
(gregory.j.petty@navy.mil, john.m.reiner@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- N00164-16-S-NC15 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - VISIBLE AND INFRARED PORTABLE IMAGER AND RECORDER - FSC 5855 - NAICS 334511 Anticipated Issued Date: 09 AUG 2016 - Anticipated Closing Date: 09 SEP 2016 - 4:00 P.M. Eastern Introduction: This is a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought to identify commercially available products or modified commercial products that meet the draft requirements in the controlled attached document (Basic Requirements - Visible and Infrared Portable Imager and Recorder (VIPIR) 20160804.docx). The Visual and Infrared Portable Imager and Recorder shall be a hand-held multi-spectral imaging system that allows Sailors to detect and recognize potential threat craft at the maximum possible range so that Navy forces can assess nearby craft and engage appropriately. A full list of draft requirements are provided in the controlled attached document (Basic Requirements - Visible and Infrared Portable Imager and Recorder (VIPIR) 20160804.docx). Problem Statement/Requirements: Sources are requested to provide potential solutions based on the ability to meet the controlled attached requirement, Basic Requirements - Visible and Infrared Portable Imager and Recorder (VIPIR). If a potential solution meets some of the requirements but cannot meet other requirements then highlight what can be met and what cannot. For those requirements that cannot be met detail the level and/or reason for the shortfall. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an initial synopsis (commonly referred to as white paper). This white paper should not exceed 15 pages, with an executive summary (short paragraph) on the effort and may include digital copies of product brochures, spec sheets, or other technical documents. The white paper ideally addresses the primary categories listed below and as many of the optional categories as possible. Product Information: - Ability to meet performance criteria - Description of system including all major components - Photographs/drawings of top level system - Budgetary Estimate - Data output format and ability to interface with other systems - Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the system or technology with substantiating justification - Maintenance requirements - System limitations Submission Instructions: Respondents should submit the white papers electronically prior to 4:00 p.m. EDT on 9 September 2016 in order to be reviewed. Submissions after this date will be accepted, although there is no guarantee they will be reviewed. White papers can be submitted in plain text, PDF or MS Word formats. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. 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. Include the following in the subject line of the e-mail: Visible and Infrared Portable Imager and Recorder Responses to the RFI shall include the following: Submitter's Name Street Address, City, State, NINE-Digit zip code Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone and facsimile numbers Announcement Number: N00164-16-S-NC15 All responses are to be submitted to Gregory J Petty gregory.j.petty@navy.mil and John M Reiner john.m.reiner@navy.mil, Electro-Optic Technology Division, NSWC-Crane, Code JXQQM-Building 2044, Crane, Indiana 47522. Additional Information: The purpose of this RFI is to gain information on technology capabilities and employment to fill gap requirements. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. Responses to this RFI that indicate that the information therein is proprietary or represents confidential business information, will be received and held in confidence for U.S. Government use only. Proprietary information will be properly protected from any unauthorized disclosure. The Government will not use proprietary information submitted from any one firm to establish future capabilities and requirements. The Government will NOT be responsible for any proprietary information not clearly marked. Vendors may be requested to provide additional information if clarification is required. Interested parties may also submit supplemental hardcopy materials such as brochures, CDs, etc. to John M Reiner, Electro-Optic Technology Division, NSWC-Crane, Code JXQQM-Building 2044, Crane, Indiana, 47522. Additional material provided do not count towards the 15 page limit for the white paper submittal. No submitted material will be returned. NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This RFI/sources sought 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 RFI announcement will NOT be reimbursed. Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Contractors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation of requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the internet at www.sam.gov. Contractors must be properly registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachment. Contractors may obtain information on JCP via the Internet at http://www.dlis.dla.mil. If any part of the submittal is classified, please contact the Contracting POC for appropriate submission information. The following POCs are provided for information regarding technical questions: John M Reiner (812)-854-2728, john.m.reiner@navy.mil Gregory J Petty (812)-854-3858, gregory.j.petty@navy.mil Contracting Office POC is Michael Allen, michael.t.allen1@navy.mil. DO NOT send market survey information to the Contracting Office POC.
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