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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 03, 2011 FBO #3570
DOCUMENT

99 -- SOURCES SOUGHT - BINOCULAR NIGHT VISION DEVICE (BNVD) - Attachment

Notice Date

9/1/2011
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

334511 — Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

N00164 NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, INDIANA 300 Highway 361, Building 64 Crane, IN
 

Solicitation Number

N0016411SNB14
 

Archive Date

10/19/2011
 

E-Mail Address

POINT OF CONTACT
(gary.frye1@navy.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This solicitation is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov/ and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil/ While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by NSWC Crane. MARKET SURVEY - SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: The Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) is seeking information for market research purposes relative to Binocular Night Vision Device (BNVD), The purpose of this Sources Sought is to 1) identify potential vendors to meet a need of the United States Special Operations Command for a Binocular Night Vision Device (BNVD) and 2) notify industry that NSWC Crane may procure up to 6,500 units. This acquisition is for a night vision product that provides binocular night vision capability in the Near Infrared Spectrum. The BNVD shall mount to existing Special Operations Forces (SOF) Helmet Mounts utilizing a dovetail interface. The system shall also be capable of interfacing with the AN/PAS-29 Clip-On Thermal Imager (COTI) already supplied to the SOF community. The BNVD is meant to augment or replace the current AN/PVS-15A night vision goggle. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an initial synopsis (commonly referred to as WHITE PAPER). This white paper should not exceed 15 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 (short paragraph) on the effort, a technical description, identification of risks, current Technology Readiness Level (TRL), operational availability data, Reliability-Availability-Maintainability (RAM) data, and an estimation of cost including Life Cycle Costs (10 year estimates for annual preventative maintenance, repair, and component replacement parts cost). Cost estimates shall include, if applicable, any non-recurring engineering costs as well as procurement costs with lead time for availability. Interested sources should submit the white paper electronically or in hard copy to the Points of Contact (POCs) listed below: NSWC Crane, 300 Highway 361 Mr. Corry Corbin - Code JXQR - Building 3291 Crane, Indiana 47522 The white paper in response to this notification, should address in detail how the manufacturer intends to meet the BNVD requirement. Summary of the firm's capabilities needs to address as a minimum the following: 1. An executive summary of the firm's capability and experience in Night Vision Goggle technology. Additional information in the executive summary should include a discussion of the proposed solution to NSWC Crane ™s requirements to include; proposed product maturity(Note), current status of proposed product (concept, brass board, engineering model, in production)(Note), any test results if applicable, pictures if applicable, and product literature. 2. A matrix that includes the firm ™s ability to meet the threshold and/or objective requirements outlined in the performance specifications and identifies any limitations with meeting the required thresholds outlined in the performance specifications. 3. The firm ™s capability to meet the compatibility requirements for the AN/PAS-29 Clip-On Thermal System and dovetail interface per the drawings supplied as part of this Sources Sought. 4. A rough order of magnitude (ROM) pricing for units to include applicable quantity breaks up to 2,500. The firm shall indicate their ability to meet a minimum delivery schedule of 150 systems per month. 5. Firms must provide Proof of Access to the Image Intensification Tubes specified in the performance specification. This shall be in the form of a signed letter from the Image Tube manufacturer. Note: It is NSWC Crane's intention to rapidly review the information received under this sources sought notification and proceed to issue a Request for Proposal. It is extremely important for companies to identify the level of maturity of their proposed solution. Note: The government is seeking a non-developmental Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) system modified with mil-spec image intensification tubes capable of meeting the performance specification contained within the sources sought information. 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: N00164-11-S-NB14 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. 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. Contractors must be properly registered in the Government's Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the attachments. Offerors may obtain information on CCR registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the Internet at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/contractors.aspx. Information about the JCP is located at http://www.dlis.dla.mil. The attachments will be posted to FedBizOpps at the same time the synopsis is posted. FedBizOpps may be accessed at http://www.fbo.gov. All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no later than 1200 EDT on or before 19 September 2011, at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Responses received after 30 days after RFI release may not be considered in the government's analyses. All responses shall include company ™s administrative information in addition to the technical detail requested above. The following e-mail point of contact is provided for information regarding technical programs/technologies of interest with Electro Optics supported by the NSWC Detection Devices Department (CXMM) and for submission of white papers: Mr. Corry Corbin, Phone:(812) 854-1312, email address: charlton.corbin@navy.mil and NSWC Crane Contracting Office point of contact is Mr. Gary Frye, email address: gary.frye1@navy.mil, Phone: 812-854-8890. Please refer to the announcement number in all correspondence and communications.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSEA/N00164/N0016411SNB14/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: N0016411SNB14_11SNB14_spec.docx (https://www.neco.navy.mil/synopsis_file/N0016411SNB14_11SNB14_spec.docx)

Link: https://www.neco.navy.mil/synopsis_file/N0016411SNB14_11SNB14_spec.docx

 

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Record

SN02559424-W 20110903/110902102552-3b170b12b2aa6a08e54baa4bbdf5351b (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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