SPECIAL NOTICE
58 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - Components for a 360 Degree Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Persistent Surveillance System for U.S. Navy Ships - 14SNB24_spec note
- Notice Date
- 6/4/2014
- 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 64, Crane, Indiana, 47522-5001
- ZIP Code
- 47522-5001
- Solicitation Number
- N0016414SNB24
- Archive Date
- 8/18/2014
- Point of Contact
- Mr. Michael Allen,
- E-Mail Address
-
michael.t.allen1@navy.mil
(michael.t.allen1@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 14SNB24_spec note THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) to identify sources that can provide solutions or components to support the development of a Shipboard 360 degree Multi-Spectral Persistent Surveillance System. The information obtained from this RFI will be used for market research and to ensure that accurate representations are made regarding specific systems and components to be briefed and or demonstrated during a follow-on Navy Surface EO Industry Days event. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Navy has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Current plans are to hold Industry Days in September or October 2014 at NSWC Crane. The current anticipated agenda is as follows: Briefs: Day 1 - Brief to Industry from the US government. This will involve threats assessment for current US ships held at the SECRET classification level. Day 2-3 - Briefs from industry in a closed session to the Government based on best submissions provided. Currently anticipate 10-15 briefs with no more than 60 minutes for any individual submission. Demonstrations: Crane anticipates opportunities to demonstrate new technologies and capabilities utilizing Crane's facilities including the Joint Electro Optics Center's towers, labs, target boards, and Lake Greenwood. Any active sensors will need to be provided prior to demonstrations for safety release. All active sensors will need to be provided at least 30 days prior to demonstration unless an FDA letter or Navy's Laser Safety review has been provided for the product. Notes: Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM) and in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the RFI attachments. Contractors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov. Information about the JCP is located at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/JCP/Default.aspx. There is an attached file with more specific information that is Distribution D: Department of Defense and US Contractors only; thus, registration with JCP is required. For information about gain access to information please follow the instruction on FBO for limited access authorization. At the current time, 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 announcement will NOT be reimbursed. For technical concerns or questions please contact Matthew Thurner, matthew.thurner@navy.mil. The contracting POC is Mr. Michael Allen (e-mail: michael.t.allen1@navy.mil). DO NOT send white papers to the contracting POC. Please refer to announcement number N00164-14-S-NB24 in all correspondence and communication.
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