SPECIAL NOTICE
12 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT � Miniature Aiming Systems � Laser (MAS-L) Ranging Aiming Laser (RAL)
- Notice Date
- 3/26/2021 1:43:53 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 333314
— Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NSWC CRANE CRANE IN 47522-5001 USA
- ZIP Code
- 47522-5001
- Solicitation Number
- N0016421SNB51
- Response Due
- 4/26/2021 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 05/11/2021
- Point of Contact
- Candy Owen, Patsy Fleetwood
- E-Mail Address
-
candy.owen.ctr@navy.mil, patsy.fleetwood@navy.mil
(candy.owen.ctr@navy.mil, patsy.fleetwood@navy.mil)
- Description
- N0016421SNB51 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT � Miniature Aiming Systems � Laser (MAS-L) Ranging Aiming Laser (RAL) - FSC 1240 - NAICS 333314 Issued Date: March 26 2021 - Closing Date: April 26 2021 MARKET SURVEY - SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: The Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement as part of a market survey. �Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division is seeking information from industry pertaining to a Ranging Aiming Laser (RAL) as identified in the Miniature Aiming Systems � Laser (MAS-L) Capabilities Production Document (CPD). The RAL is for rifles and light machine guns employed by Special Operations Forces (SOF). This effort is underway to gauge potential interest, establish the current state of industry, and assist in specification refinement and validation. The Government is interested in devices with the following combination of capabilities: Visible Pointer Laser Near-infrared (NIR) Pointer Laser NIR Illuminator Laser Range Finder The draft performance specification can be found in the controlled attached document titled Performance Specification Description (Attachment 1). Please reference the enclosed attachment for more information. The Visual Augmentation Systems, Weapons Accessories (VASWA) Program at NSWC Crane is interested in receiving feedback and product information from industry in support of the MAS-L RAL mission areas.� A technical description of the product(s), such as physical characteristics, operational features, performance data, and photographs are of particular interest to assist in establishing the state of industry. �� The government is particularly interested in a Size, Weight, Performance, & Cost (SWaPC) trade-offs of Waterproofing to 66ft for 2 hours vice 3ft for 2 hours. In addition to the analysis of trade-offs regarding cost versus waterproofing depth, all interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an abbreviated synopsis or white paper.� This white paper should not exceed 3-5 pages per item, with an executive summary (short paragraph) on the effort, the technical description of the effort, a preliminary schedule, identification of risks, place of manufacture, current Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and a cost estimate.� Offerors should submit the white papers electronically prior to 3:00 p.m. on 26 April 2021.� Submissions received after closing date will still be reviewed, but may not be taken into consideration for affect to the specification. This submission may be in the form of commercial product literature, operating instructions, and/or supplemental technical documentation that define the item(s) and associated hardware.� Potential sources should also provide any test results on the item(s) if applicable.� Submissions may be sent 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. In addition to the above submission, all interested parties are requested to fill out and return the attached Market Research Questionnaire (Attachment 2) included with this announcement. 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-Digit zip code Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone and facsimile numbers Announcement Number: N0016421SNB51 It should be noted that the Government plans to utilize employees from Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), TriStar Engineering (TSE), and possibly other direct Government contractors as advisors to the Government. Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM).� Contactors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation 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 attachments. Contractors may obtain information on JCP via the Internet at https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP.� The controlled attachments will be posted to Beta SAM at the same time the RFI/sources sought announcement is posted.� At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. �This sources sought synopsis 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. White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. �The following e-mail point of contacts are provided for information regarding technical programs/technologies of interest within the warfare areas supported by the VASWA Program and for submission of white papers: Technical Point of Contact - Ms. Patsy Fleetwood, patsy.fleetwood@navy.mil � Contractual Point of Contact - Ms. Candy Owen candy.owen@navy.mil This RFI is being posted to Beta SAM page located at https://beta.sam.gov/. All changes that occur will be posted to the Beta SAM website.� Please refer to announcement number N0016421SNB51 in all correspondence and communications.
- Web Link
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- Record
- SN05954395-F 20210328/210326230109 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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