Fairmount Hardware - RFI.docx

NOTICE TYPE: SOURCES SOUGHT

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

N64498-24-RFPREQ-PD-54-0065

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD has a requirement to provide parts, equipment, and software in support of any Navy system employing Fairmount Automation products as directed by NSWCPD. The Contractor shall also provide evaluation and repair services in support of any Navy control system employing Fairmount Automation products as directed by NSWCPD, utilizing other than full and open competition, from Fairmount Automation Inc. IAW 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements” as only Fairmount Automation Inc. meets the Government's requirements. NSWCPD intends to issue a solicitation to the specified vendor to meet mission requirements. Prior to issuing a sole source solicitation, NSWCPD is requesting information in order to make an informed determination regarding procurement strategy. Copies of the DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) and the parts list are attached.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Responses shall include specific details regarding the ability to provide the required controller models and accessories to meet the needs of the Government. Responses shall discuss how your product/service will meet the requirements found in the SOW and the parts list.

Responses are not to exceed five (5) pages. Responses shall be in electronic format. A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page shall include the company name, address, CAGE Code, Business Size Status for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of this RFI and points of contact (names, email, and telephone numbers) at a minimum. The cover page is not considered in the total page count.

NSWCPD will accept only electronic unclassified submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to Tracy Biondo at tracy.j.biondo.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line "RFI N64498-24-RFPREQ-PD-54-0065." All responses shall be unclassified and submitted by no later than 5:00pm EST on 20 March 2024.

This RFI is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. This RFI Notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes.

The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Phone calls will not be accepted.