TR-338D Transducers
This is a synopsis for noncommercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 5.204 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, RI (NUWCDIVNPT) has a requirement for a production contract for TR-338D transducers in support of the Hull Sensor Systems Program (HSS) to replenish and maintain adequate TR-338 Transducer inventory to support fleet needs. The work to be performed under the contract is for a manufacturer to manufacture, test, inspect, package, and deliver article (if first article is not waived) and production TR-338D Transducer. Award of a single, firm fixed-price {FFP) five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract for first article and production TR-338D transducers that meet the performance requirements of the respective TR-338D Critical Item Performance Specification (CIPS) is anticipated.
This procurement is solicited as unrestricted as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334511. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,350 employees.
A draft Statement of Work and CIPS are included with this synopsis. The CIPS are Distribution D, which means distribution is authorized to the DoD and U.S. DoD contractors with a valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification.Only offerors with an active registration in JCP will be provided access to the specifications. Upon RFP issuance, please visit http://www.dlis.dls.mil/jcp for further details on the program and registration. To obtain a copy of the CIPS, offerors' active JCP certifications must be reflected in SAM.gov.
Offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM)
(https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available at the website.
The anticipated release date of RFP#: N66604-23-R-0669 is expected to be on or about 21 July 2023. The anticipated source selection evaluation criteria will consider technical capability, past performance, small business participation, and price. The specific evaluation criteria will be outlined in the solicitation. The closing date for receipt of proposals will be established in the RFP.
Additional details will be released upon issuance of N66604-23-R-0669. Please contact Alexandra Cordts at alexandra.cordts.civ@us.navy.mil with any questions regarding this acquisition.
N66604-23-R-0669 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
6/30/23, 11:57 AM TR-338D TRANSDUCERS
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to identify potential eligible small businesses capable of producing the items described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP).
Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is seeking to identify potential small business sources capable of designing, manufacturing, testing, packaging, and delivering TR-338D Transducer First Article and Production Assemblies that meet the performance requirements of the TR-338D Transducer Critical Item Performance Specification (CIPS). The NAICS for this requirement is 334511 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The anticipated ordering period shall not exceed 5 years from the date of award, however, it is estimated that it could take up to 7 years to complete all orders.
All interested small businesses are encouraged to submit a Capability Statement (no more than 5 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) addressing at a minimum, the following:
Section 1: Introduction. Identify the Sources Sought Number and Title
Section 2: Corporate Description.
Name of Company and address
Contract number
Confirmation of Company size status under NAICS Code 334511
Ownership, including whether: Small, Small Disadvantaged (SDB), 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
Two points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address
CAGE Code and DUNS Number
Section 3. Past/Current Performance. Provide one (1) example of prior/current corporate experience requiring similar technical capability within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to manufacturing VLF Sonar Transducers First Article and Production Assemblies.
Section 4. Technical Response. Provide a technical response that includes the following:
Statement regarding capability to manufacture TR-338D Transducers that meet the Critical Item Performance Specification (CIPS) requirements.
Describe the expected delivery and throughput capability from contract award to delivery of first article and production TR 338D transducers.
Describe the test facilities and equipment to which the potential offeror has access to in order to meet the procurement requirements. If the potential offeror does not own its facilities and equipment, the response shall include evidence that it will have a commitment or an arrangement to rent, purchase or otherwise acquire the needed facilities and equipment.
Section 5. Applicable Compliances. Provide a technical response that includes the following:
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 is applicable. In order to be considered for an award, the Offeror shall have a current assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) (see 252.204-7020) for each covered contractor information system that is relevant to the offer, contract, task order, or delivery order. The Basic, Medium, and High NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessments are described in the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology located at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/cyber/strategically_assessing_contractor_implementation_of_NIST_SP_800-171.html
The Offeror shall verify that summary level scores of a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) are posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) (https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/) for all covered contractor information systems relevant to the offer.
If the Offeror does not have summary level scores of a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) posted in SPRS, the Offeror may conduct and submit a Basic Assessment to mailto:webptsmh@navy.mil for posting to SPRS in the format identified in paragraph (d) of this provision.
Include a statement verifying that summary level scores of a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment are posted in SPRS or confirm willingness and capability to submit a Basic Assessment to SPRS.
Attachment (1) DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW)
Attachment (2) Critical Item Performance Specification (CIP) No. 53711-7335246
Attachment (3) Configuration Management Engineering Drawing Requirements No. 50225-00267RD
Attachment (4) Configuration Management Engineering Change Document No. 50225-00266MN
In order to receive the drawings/specifications/technical data package (TDP)/government furnished information (GFI), the company must be registered in the DOD Joint Certification Program (JCP). Once approved for the JCP the company will have access to the drawings through SAM.GOV. Registered users are required to log in to their SAM account and have an active registration with JCP to view and download copies of the material. You must be certified under the United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) (https://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/) to be granted access to the technical documentation, via SAM (https://sam.gov).
Capability Statements must be submitted to Alexandra Cordts, Contracts Negotiator, at alexandra.cordts.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 14:00 EDT on 6/30/2023 questions or comments must be submitted by 14:00 EDT 06/25/2023. All interested small businesses are encouraged to respond. Absolutely no requests for extensions will be honored. Late responses will not be considered.
The results of this Sources Sought will be used to determine if a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity exists. After review of the submitted Sources Sought, NUWCDIVNPT will release a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis which will identify the acquisition strategy/decision (i.e. Unrestricted, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business) prior to release of the final RFP. It is anticipated that the RFP will be posted in July 2023, with contract award in December 2023.
DISCLAIMER
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS PURELY VOLUNTARY.
N66604-23-R-0669 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
6/20/23, 3:31 PM