SPECIAL NOTICE
58 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT � Electro-Optics Systems Windows
- Notice Date
- 6/2/2021 12:05:45 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
- N0016421SNB74
- Response Due
- 7/7/2021 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 07/22/2021
- Point of Contact
- Brad McLaughlin, Phone: 8128542422
- E-Mail Address
-
Bradly.mclaughlin@navy.mil
(Bradly.mclaughlin@navy.mil)
- Description
- N0016421SNB74 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT � Electro-Optics Systems Windows - FSC 5855 - NAICS 333314 Issued Date: 02 June 2021 - Closing Date: 07 July 2021 The Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement for market research purposes relative to the Infrared (IR) Windows, Charged Coupled Device (CCD) Windows, Laser Range Finder (LRF) Windows, Engineering Support, and Technical Data in support of the U.S. Navy MK 38 Mod 2/3 Gun Weapon System (GWS) Electro-Optic/IR Sensor, known as Toplite. The Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement as a market survey. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is seeking information for market research purposes relative to the Toplite windows previously mentioned. This RFI is issued to gauge potential interest and establish the current state of industry capability. The Government is seeking companies with the capabilities to provide the windows for the Toplite system. Drawings for the Toplite windows are attached. The Government does not own the specifications for the ITO coating process. NSWC Crane is interested in receiving feedback from industry on the capability for the production of the various Toplite windows that meet all of the required characteristics. Responses should include commerciality, availability, budgetary cost estimate, lead-time of the solution, potential design or process concerns, and willingness to propose on a 10-year effort, as well as, whether a demonstration unit can be provided to expedite the decision making process. All interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit a White Paper. All efforts shall be made to protect proprietary information that is clearly marked in writing. The Offeror�s attention is directed to the fact that contractor personnel may review, and provide support during review, of submissions. When appropriate, the contractor personnel may have access to submissions and may be utilized to objectively review submissions in a particular functional area and provide comments and recommendations to the Government�s decision makers. They may not establish final assessments of risk or rate/rank Offeror�s submissions. All advisors shall comply with procurement Integrity Laws and shall sign Non-Disclosure and Rules of Conduct/Conflict of Interest statements. The Government shall take into consideration requirements for avoiding conflicts of interest and ensure advisors comply with safeguarding source selection and proprietary data. Submission of a white paper in response to the RFI constitutes approval to release the white paper submission to Government Support Contractors. Submission Guidelines 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. Offerors should submit the white papers electronically prior to 3:00 p.m. on the closing date. Submittals after this date will still be accepted, although there is no guarantee they will be seen by the evaluation members. White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Responses shall include a Corporate Description section and a Corporate Experience section as described below. (1) Name of firm; (2) State the respondent�s size status and whether the respondent is registered in applicable NAICS code listed above; (3) Ownership, including whether: Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, Veteran Owned and/or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business; (4) Two points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address; (5) CAGE Code and DUNS Number; (6) Discuss your company�s ability to meet the requirements contained in the attached drawings, specifically how your company plans to meet the ITO coating requirements; and (7) If respondents are currently researching/developing additional capabilities in this area, include a discussion of realistic near-future capabilities as well as a summary of currently achievable parameters. 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, a technical description, identification of risks, current Technology Readiness Level (TRL), operational availability data, and Reliability-Availability- Maintainability (RAM) data. The following e-mail point of contact is provided for information regarding technical programs/technologies of interest within the warfare areas supported and for submission of white papers: Mr. Bradly McLaughlin, bradly.mclaughlin@navy.mil. All changes that occur will be posted to beta.sam.gov. Please refer to announcement number N0016421SNB74 in all correspondence and communications. Additional Information Offerors wishing to submit a white paper must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at www.sam.gov. 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.
- Web Link
-
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- Record
- SN06018787-F 20210604/210602230116 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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