N00253-17-R-0001_Sources_Sought_Questionnaire.docx

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport is issuing this sources sought announcement as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having the resources and interest to produce the Acoustic Device Countermeasure (ADC) MK 3 and MK 4, rework used launch tubes, and refurbish CNU-488/E shipping and storage containers, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and associated performance specifications and drawings.

The ADC MK 3 and MK 4 are expendable, submarine countermeasure devices capable of generating and transmitting acoustic energy to counter torpedo and SONAR threats. Each ADC is housed in a stainless steel launch tube, either newly produced or reworked. Launch tube rework is the process of stripping, cleaning, repainting and filling surface holes in order to reuse the launch tube. The CNU-488/E is made of aluminum and is the only approved storage and shipping container for the ADC. Only CNU-488/E container refurbishment is being considered at this time. Refurbishment includes cleaning, repainting, structural repairs, and the replacement of support items such as foam cushions, damaged latches, seals and desiccants. The ADCs are “build to specification.” The launch tubes and CNU-488/E containers are “build to print.”

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this announcement is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

DO NOT INCLUDE ANY CLASSIFIED, CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED, OR ARMS EXPORT CONTROLLED DOCUMENTS OR INFORMATION IN YOUR RESPONSE.

CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) REQUIREMENTS. EXPLANATION OF THESE REQUIREMENTS IS DETAILED IN SECTION I OF THE OPERATIONS SECURITY GUIDE FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTORS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: HTTP://WWW.NAVSEA.NAVY.MIL/HOME/WARFARECENTERS/NUWCKEYPORT/RESOURCES.ASPX; CLICK ON OPSEC GUIDE FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTORS ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE.

A draft version of the Classified document PMS415-LA-004-PIPS Prime Item Performance Specification for Launcher Assemblies (PIPS), for the manufacture of the ADC MK 3 and ADC MK 4, may be obtained by offerors with the requisite security clearance by submitting a request, including the following information, to gina.meloy@navy.mil:

· Company Name

· Company Facility Security Officer Name, Email Address, Phone, and Fax Numbers

· CAGE Code and Mailing Address of Facility at which classified material will be handled

The restricted drawings and technical information referenced in this announcement are only available by accessing FedBizOpps. Registration instructions and a Vendor Guide Book can be found on the FedBizOpps homepage at https://www.fbo.gov. The drawings are ONLY available to the vendor’s or contractor’s appointed data custodian who is registered with the DLIS (Defense Logistics Information Service) Joint Certification Program (JCP). Vendor’s and contractor’s data custodians who are not registered with the DLIS JCP may obtain registration information at www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp or by phone at 888-352-9333.

The following documents are available to JCP Certified Vendors only, and are posted to FedBizOpps as attachments to this announcement.

Drawing 6658880 Rev C Drawing 6561468 Rev C Draft Statement of Work (SOW) for ADC MK 3 and MK 4 Security Classification Guide 05-101.3 ADC MK 4 Security Classification Guide 05-108.3 ADC MK 3

Submission Instructions: Interested parties are invited to provide the following information:

Administrative Information

· Sources Sought number and Title

· Company Name

· Mailing address and website

· Location of Facilities

· CAGE Code

· NAICS Code(s)

· Business Size, and Socio-economic Small Business Size Status if applicable

POC for this announcement

· Name

· Title

· Company responsibility

· Telephone and fax numbers

· Email address

Production capability

1. Describe the firm’s experience developing and producing weapon systems for the DOD.

2. Describe the firm’s experience developing and producing deep sea equipment or machinery.

3. Describe the firm’s background in underwater acoustics and experience designing and producing acoustic transducers.

4. Describe the firm’s experience producing electronics such as printed wiring boards, printed circuit boards and integrating them into an electronics system. Describe the firm’s experience with metalwork, welding, and machining capabilities.

5. Describe the firm’s experience with paint systems used aboard U.S. military vessels.

6. Describe the firm’s capacity for production and storage of classified equipment.

7. Describe the firm’s capacity for production and testing of military grade hardware designed to handle shock, vibration, and other environmental stresses.

8. Describe the firm’s production capacity or approach to achieving capacity to execute the requirements of the SOW.

9. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements, including the approximate percentages of work anticipated to be performed by the prime contractor and subcontractor(s).

Should a Request for Proposal (RFP) be issued, the typical timeframe for response to the RFP is 30 days from date of issuance to closing date. Would more days be required to prepare and submit a proposal? If so, how many days? Please note that this information is for market research purposes.

All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be unclassified and emailed to gina.meloy@navy.mil If you have any questions concerning this questionnaire please contact: gina.meloy@navy.mil DO NOT INCLUDE ANY CLASSIFIED, CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED, OR ARMS EXPORT CONTROLLED DOCUMENTS OR INFORMATION IN YOUR RESPONSE.