Sources Sought - LPE Production Units.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILADELPHIA

DIVISION (NSWCPD) IN SUPPORT OF NSWCPD’s Code 445

SUBJECT: This specification defines the performance, physical, design, quality assurance, and test requirements for a Low Pressure Electrolyzer (LPE) for submarine life support service. The LPE is a self-contained oxygen generator that is operated using a programmable logic controller (PLC) based controller. The controller must be built using hardware and software already familiar to the Navy so that the Government can properly manage the configuration of the LPE as requirements change and parts become obsolete.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible firms capable of providing the supplies/services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

SOURCES SOUGHT DATE: 19 October 2023

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: N64498

CLASSIFICATION CODE (PSC/FSC): 2090

TECHNICAL CODE: Code 445

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: 06/2024

RESPONSE DATE: 02 November 2023

ANTICIPATED SET-ASIDE: TBD

CONTACT POINTS: Nicholas Swanson; nicholas.g.swanson.civ@us.navy.mil

Contract Type – Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

Period of Performance – TBD

Personnel Security Clearance – See attached Statement of Work (SOW) Draft.

Work Location Requirements – See attached Statement of Work (SOW) Draft

Scope – This specification defines the performance, physical, design, quality assurance, and test requirements for a Low Pressure Electrolyzer (LPE) for submarine life support service. The LPE is a self-contained oxygen generator that is operated using a programmable logic controller (PLC) based controller. The controller must be built using hardware and software already familiar to the Navy so that the Government can properly manage the configuration of the LPE as requirements change and parts become obsolete.

Capability Statements:

Interested businesses are invited to submit capability statements, not to exceed 3 double spaced, single-sided pages in length, demonstrating their ability to fulfill this requirement. Capability Statements must address, at a minimum the following:

Section 1: Introduction. Identify the Sources Sought Number and Title

Section 2: Corporate Description.

Name of Company and address

Ownership, including whether: Small, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a), Women- Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address

CAGE Code and DUNS Number

(1) A complete description of the offeror’s capabilities (including qualifications, campus/classroom requirements, office space, etc.) related experience to the Government’s objectives as stated in the attached SOW Draft, and how the Contractor is able to meet the requirements for this effort

Section 3. Past/Current Performance. Provide one (1) example of prior/current experience providing the services required in Attachment (1) Statement of Work (SOW) Draft or efforts of similar scope 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 the requirements described in the SOW.

Attachment (1) Statement of Work (SOW) DRAFT

Note: The requested information is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. All information and data received in response to this sources sought marked or designated a corporate proprietary information will be fully protected and held in strict confidence.

Note: No telephone responses will be accepted. No contractor response received after the advertised due date and time will be accepted. No exceptions to this receipt deadline will be granted under any circumstances. Responses must be received no later than 5:00 PM EST on 23 August 2023 by e-mail to Nicholas.g.swanson.civ@us.navy.mil.

Milestones – It is anticipated that procurement milestones will occur on or around the following dates:

Set Aside Determination/Synopsis Issued: TBD Solicitation Issued: TBD

Solicitation Closed: TBD Award Date: TBD Performance Start: TBD