Next Generation Fathometer
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE &
MARKET RESEARCH/ TECHNICAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Division Keyport
Instructions to Interested Parties:
This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and award of a contract will not be made as a result of this questionnaire. Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport (NUWC Keyport) is requesting assistance from industry in regard to industry capabilities of large and small business entities, in the preparation of an anticipated Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a COTS based SONAR sounding set.
This Market Research/ Technical Questionnaire is intended to assist the Government in determining the probability of large or small business prime contractors responding to a future RFP to provide the required items. The Government anticipates making future decisions regarding the procurement process utilized for a potential solicitation, based on the responses received from both large and small businesses that indicate an interest and the capability to provide the required items.
Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability and return the attached questionnaire to the point of contact listed below via email. Respondents will NOT be notified of the results of this evaluation. All information will be kept confidential and will not be disseminated to the public. This Sources Sought Notice and Market Research/ Technical Questionnaire is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response.
Please return the completed questionnaire no later than 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) on 30 July 2021, via the email address provided below.
Thank You,
Michael Beadle
Contract Specialist
NUWC Division Keyport – Keyport, WA
michael.beadle1@navy.mil
N0025321R0020 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
6/29/21, 5:43 PM Request for Proposal Next Generation Fathometer
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport, intends to issue a solicitation to procure a SONAR Sounding Set, which includes SONAR receiver- transmitter, receiver-transmitter mounting bracket, remote depth indicator(s), SONAR simulator (test set with cables that connect to the receiver-transmitter and transducer), Navy Tactical Data System A (NTDS-A) converter boxes, and associated technical documentation to be manufactured in accordance with NAVSEA drawing(s) 8291204_RevB, 8291205_RevA, and 8291355_RevA.
The solicitation for this requirement is located at the following link: piee.eb.mil
N0025323R0022 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
6/1/23, 8:23 PM Next Generation Fathometer
Pre-solicitation Notice: Next Generation Fathometer
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport, intends to issue a solicitation to procure a SONAR Sounding Set, which includes SONAR receiver- transmitter, receiver-transmitter mounting bracket, remote depth indicator(s), SONAR simulator (test set with cables that connect to the receiver-transmitter and transducer), Navy Tactical Data System A (NTDS-A) converter boxes, and associated technical documentation to be manufactured in accordance with NAVSEA drawing(s) 8291204_RevB, 8291205_RevA, and 8291355_RevA.
Under FAR Part 15, and utilizing Trade Off – Technical, Past Perf. & Price source selection approach, the Government anticipates awarding a contract with line items for:
First Article
Production Units
Production Units-Control Station
Production Units-Remote Control Communication Station
Production Units-Simulator
Production Units-Navy Technical Data System (NTDSA)
CDRLs
The solicitation number for this requirement is N00253-23-R-0022. Offers shall be FOB Destination. The target contract award date is 15 May 2024. The proposed contract type is a Firm-Fixed-Priced Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity. This requirement will be solicited as a total small businesses set-aside in accordance with the authorities at FAR 6.203 and 19.5.
Table 1-Tentative CLIN Structure
CLIN
Title
Description
Units Range (Estimated-Max)
0001
First Article
*Include Travel cost for training and testing for new NGF. Not applicable if FA is waived
Estimated Units: 1
0002
Production Units-Control Station
Control Station
Estimated Units: 85
0003
Production Units-Remote Control Communication Station
Remote Depth Indicator
Estimated Units: 85
0004
Production Units-Simulator
Sonar Simulator
Estimated Units: 85
0005
Production Units-Navy Technical Data System (NTDSA)
NTDS-A Converter Box
Estimated Units: 85
0006
Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL's)
CDRL’s
A001-A018
The NAICS code is 334511, Hardware Manufacturing, with a Small Business Size Standard of 1350 employees. The primary Product Service Code is 5845. This solicitation will be a total small business set-aside. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued on or about mid-May 2023, with a 30-day response time. No bidders list will be maintained by this office. No telephone or fax requests for the solicitation package will be accepted. Failure to respond to the electronically posted solicitation and associated amendments prior to the date and time set for receipt of offers may render the offer non-responsive and result in rejection of same.
Offerors intending to obtain a first article waiver will be required to submit an Offer A to include a priced complete first article test and acceptance and an Offer B without first article test and acceptance.
Proposals shall be submitted electronically via the Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) suite at https://piee.eb.mil/. For information, instructions and training regarding the Solicitation Module in PIEE, please visit https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/solicitation-module.
The technical documents associated with this requirement are subject to distribution restrictions as a result of the Arms Export Control Act. To view the drawings associated with this solicitation, you must submit a completed DD Form 2345 via email to the Contract Specialist listed below. Please ensure that the individual requesting access to the drawing(s) is the individual listed as the “Data Custodian” on the completed DD Form 2345.
Note: Instructions for filling out a DD Form 2345 can be found here: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/SpecificDD2345Instructions.aspx.
Questions about the DD Form 2345 should be addressed to U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office, Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS), Federal Center, 74 Washington Avenue North, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3084; or telephone (616) 961-4358, toll free (800) 352-3572; or email jcp-admin@dlis.dla.mil.
N0025323R0022 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
5/1/23, 6:23 PM Next Generation Fathometer
SYQWEST INC was awarded a contract by the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command for the Next Generation Fathometer on March 1, 2024. The contract, numbered N0025324D6000, is valued at $909,060.50 for the delivery of fathometer equipment to support the Navy's ocean mapping and underwater surveying operations.
N0025324D6000 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
3/4/24, 2:58 PM