MODIFICATION
69 -- GNU-based Software Defined Radio Training Courses and Consultation Services for FY19-FY23
- Notice Date
- 4/13/2018
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 611430
— Professional and Management Development Training
- 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
- N0016418SNB54
- Archive Date
- 5/15/2018
- Point of Contact
- Timothy Vance,
- E-Mail Address
-
timothy.vance@navy.mil
(timothy.vance@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- N00164-18-S-NB54 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT - GNU-based Software Defined Radio Training Courses and Consultation Services for FY19-FY23 FSC: 6930 NAICS 611430 Issue Date: 22 February 2018 Closing Date: 30 April 2018 - 2:00 PM EDT Amendment 0001: Closing Date is extended from 9 March 2018 to 30 April 2018. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT - The Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement as part of market research for the Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) and is seeking information for market research purposes relative to vendor availability to support hands-on training efforts for basic and advanced levels of GNU-based software defined radio as well as vendor expertise to serve as a consultant for GNU-based software defined radio projects over the course of a five year contract anticipated to cover FY19-FY23. During each fiscal year, the vendor would be required to provide up to 6 basic GNU SDR courses and 3 advanced GNU SDR training courses as well as up to 640 hours of consultation services for SDR projects at NSWC Crane. Each course should have a maximum class size of 10 students to allow individual attention to be given to each student during the hands-on application phase of the course. Consultation services could include on-site project support, email exchange, or phone conferences. The courses must provide hands-on experience using GNU Radio software, and development tools, such as the USRP B200 mini, Antenna, and Bootable USB drive. Upon completion of the interactive, hands-on course (either basic or advanced), students must be capable of independently developing SDR applications using the materials provided in the course. At the conclusion of the basic training courses, all course materials (training documentation, USRP B200 mini, Antenna, and Bootable USB drive) must be retained by the student. Students will provide their own hardware for the advanced classes. The purpose and objective of this announcement is to find highly qualified vendors with expertise in the following areas: • GNU Software-Defined Radio (SDR) - free open source, software radio development platform • Digital communications theory using PSK Additionally, prospective vendors will be required to submit a course outline and daily course agenda for both a basic course offering and an advanced course offering in order to verify that the courses being proposed meet the government's need. Prospective vendors should also submit past performance information relative to the number of courses taught to evaluate adequate performance and maturity of the training curriculum. The requirement for Course Outlines, Daily Course Agendas, and Prior Performance data will be identified in any resultant request for proposals (RFP) and will be due at time of proposal identified within any resultant RFP. The Closing Date for receipt of comments/submission of "White Papers" on this RFI is 30 April 2018. 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. This announcement is a public invitation. Failure to participate or provide written feedback to Attachment 1 (Draft Statement of Work) will not preclude abstaining vendors from bidding on possible future solicitations. This announcement is part of the full-, free-, and open- competition process, which encourages industry and academia to help shape Government requirements to match what is possible, affordable, and timely. Failure to participate in this full-, free-, and open- competition process or to provide written feedback may result in a future Government Statement of Work and/or specification over which the abstaining vendors have limited influence in the acquisition process, and may deprive abstaining vendors of potentially valuable direct early interaction with contracting officials and acquisition planners. This announcement 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. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. Any information provided that is marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in this program is appreciated. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an initial synopsis (commonly referred to as "white paper"). This white paper should not exceed 20 pages written (Times New Roman, 12 font) or MS PowerPoint slides, (exclusion of supporting information such as commercial literature, catalogues, manuals, etc.), with an executive summary (one page or less) on the effort required to support the request. Interested sources are encouraged to submit responses /input to Attachment 1 (Draft Statement of Work) in order to further shape the Statement of Work prior to solicitation and should submit responses/input along with their white paper electronically or in hard copy to the Points of Contact (POCs) listed below. NSWC Crane (ATTN: Mr. Timothy Vance) 300 Highway 361 Code WXQ Building 3330N Crane, Indiana 47522 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. Responses to the RFI shall include the following: Submitter's Name Street Address, City, State, nine (9) digit Zip Code Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone and facsimile numbers Announcement Number: N00164-18-S-NB54 This Request for Information (RFI) is the initiation of market research under Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This announcement 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. Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. The U. S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement or participate in the Industry Day. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. Nothing in this announcement constitutes an obligation on the part of the U.S. Government, nor is the Government tasking any offeror to develop any technologies described herein. Any information provided that is marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. The Government may elect to visit, or host a visit, from any potential sources following the market survey. Your interest in this program is appreciated. All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no later than 1400 EDT on or before the closing date as specified at the beginning of this solicitation, at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Responses received after 1400 EDT on the closing date may not be considered in the government's analyses. 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. 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. Electronic or hard-copy submissions will be reviewed if received by the closing date and time. Electronic submissions regarding this announcement may be directed to Mr. Timothy Vance, Phone: (812) 854-5499, E-mail: timothy.vance@navy.mil. Hardcopy submissions should be mailed to the following: NSWC Crane (ATTN: Mr. Timothy Vance), 300 Highway 361, Code WXQ Building 3330N, Crane, Indiana 47522. Please refer to announcement number N00164-18-S-NB54 in all correspondence and communication.
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