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NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER (NSWC)

INDUSTRY DAY 2014

Request for Information (RFI)

Description

Request for Information (RFI), Date: 15 Jan 2014

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. This RFI is issued for the purpose of developing a viable avenue which will best communicate the Government's requirements to industry. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm's ability to submit an offer if, or when, a solicitation is released. The requested information is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this RFI. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.

The NAVSEA Warfare Center Enterprise is made up of the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC). The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (PHD) is one of the eight surface warfare centers and our mission is to provide test and evaluation, systems engineering, integrated logistics support, in-service engineering, and integration of surface ship weapons, combat systems, and warfare systems. NSWC PHD provides the leading interface to the surface force for in-service maintenance and engineering support provided by the Warfare Centers.

NSWC Port Hueneme Division dedicates itself to ensuring combat readiness for the surface Navy and supports virtually every warfare system in the Fleet. We provide in-service engineering, test and evaluation, and integrated logistics support for all combat and weapon systems of the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet.

Our Core Values include: Providing Outstanding Fleet Support; Continual Development of our people; serve as an honest broker and technical authority for the Navy; drive efficiencies into all aspects of our business; embrace diversity, partnering and collaboration and innovation.

Our Strategic Objectives include: Improve Combat System Readiness; Operate as a seamless organization by Improving enterprise Collaboration; Embrace New Technology and Develop a Culture of Innovation; Improve Efficiency, Delivery, and Quality of Our Products; Develop and Motivate the Workforce.

NSWC is considering an Industry Day on 23 April 2014, here in the local area. Details will be posted at a later date.

NSWC requests input for questions and comments from interested parties to the following attachment:

Attachment 1: Question and Comment spreadsheet dated 15 Jan 2014*** ***Tab 1-Questions*** ***Tab 2-Comments***

Please submit your questions and comments before COB (4:00 P. M. PT), 23 Mar 2014. All information provided will become the property of the United States Navy and will be kept as confidential information.

Since this is an RFI to be used in market research and planning a possible future acquisition, please do not send in any proposals. Request for proposals, if and when issued, will be available on the Internet at FedBizOpps.gov. As such, it is the potential offeror’s responsibility to monitor these sites for the release of any additional information.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. Please note that official information will be provided only by the Contracting Officer or the Buyer. Any information received from other sources should not be relied upon as official.