SPECIAL NOTICE
13 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT- Low Hazard Flexible Linear Shaped Charges
- Notice Date
- 6/6/2023 10:58:02 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 325920
— Explosives Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NSWC CRANE CRANE IN 47522-5001 USA
- ZIP Code
- 47522-5001
- Solicitation Number
- N0016423SNB68
- Response Due
- 7/10/2023 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 07/25/2023
- Point of Contact
- Sydney Wittmann, Phone: 8123810990
- E-Mail Address
-
sydney.wittmann@navy.mil
(sydney.wittmann@navy.mil)
- Description
- N0016423SNB68 � REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT- Low Hazard Flexible Linear Shaped Charges � FSC 1375 � NAICS 325920 Issue Date: 6 June 2023 � Closing Date: 10 July 2023 � 3:00 P.M. EDT Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division is issuing this RFI/Sources Sought as part of market research pertaining to MK 142 MOD 0, MK 143 MOD 0, MK 144 MOD 0, MK 145 MOD 0, MK 149 MOD 0, MK 151 MOD 0, MK 152 MOD 0, MK 153 MOD 0 AND MK 154 MOD 0 Low Hazard Flexible Linear Shaped Charge (MM24, MM51, MM52, MM53, MM54, MN22, MN23, MN24, MN25). This effort is underway to gauge potential interest and establish the current state of industry, which may result in a competitive, five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract. The government is seeking companies with the capabilities and facilities to produce and test the MK 142 MOD 0, MK 142 MOD 0, MK 144 MOD 0, MK 145 MOD 0, MK 149 MOD 0, MK 151 MOD 0, MK 152 MOD 0, MK 153 MOD 0 AND MK 154 MOD 0 Low Hazard Flexible Linear Shaped Charge (MM24, MM51, MM52, MM53, MM54, MN24, MN23, MN22, MN25) in accordance with OES-DTL-0006F and MIL-PRF-46676C. The manufacturer of the principal component, flexible explosive, for the LHFLSC shall meet the requirements outlined in MILPRF- 46676C. The Performance Specification can be found in the attached documents. Quantities will vary with each Delivery Order. All interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an abbreviated synopsis or white paper. White papers should not exceed 8-10 pages with an executive summary (short paragraph) on the effort and MAY include digital copies of product brochures, spec sheets, a technical description, a preliminary schedule, identification of risks, and current Technological Readiness Level (TRL). A technical description of the product, such as physical characteristics, operational features, performance data, and a rough cost estimate should be included. 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. Responses from Small and Small Disadvantaged Businesses are strongly encouraged. Firms responding must indicate if they are a small business, socially and/or economically disadvantaged business, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, or minority institutions. In order to be considered a small business for this procurement, companies must be able to complete no less than 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing, excluding the costs of materials IAW FAR 19.505. If you are considered a small business under the above NAICS, please confirm that your company is capable of performing at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies or products within your reply. The Government is also interested in feedback on pricing submissions for five years on the proposed Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract given the current economy. Where an opposition to a five-year IDIQ contract may occur, please provide as much detail as possible outlining the pricing risks and other obstacles faced to accommodate five years of fixed pricing. Responses to the RFI shall include the following: Controlled Document - When printed, this is an uncontrolled document. Submitter�s Name and Business Size Status Street Address, City, State, NINE (9) digit ZIP code Point of Contact (POC) POC telephone, facsimile numbers, and email Announcement Number: N0016423SNB68 Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Offerors 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 https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/. The controlled attachments will be provided upon request, where the above has been verified. All interested parties are encouraged to submit above information for the Government(s) review by 3:00PM Eastern Daylight Time on 10 July 2023. At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This RFI/Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quote (RFQ), or Request for Proposal (RFP) and should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The Government is in no way liable to pay or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement or incurred for participation in the Market Survey will NOT be reimbursed. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-Government personnel and entities. Your interest in this response is appreciated. Questions or inquiries should be directed to Sydney Wittmann, Code 0232, telephone (812)381-0990, e-mail sydney.l.wittmann.civ@us.navy.mil. Please reference N0016423SNB68 number in all correspondence and communication. UNCLASSIFIED responses to this RFI/Sources Sought shall be submitted as described above.
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