RFI.docx

Notice Type: Sources Sought

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

N64498-16-RFI-5021

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 procure environmentally-qualified navigation and ship-control system hardware components as listed below, for Aircraft Carrier,(CVN)-class vessels. It is the Government's intention to procure these items, utilizing other than full and open competition, from GET Engineering Corp. of El Cajon, CA 92021 IAW FAR 6.302-1, as only GET Engineering Corp. meets the Government's requirements.

The highly specialized component parts listed above, from GET Engineering Corp., have underdone – and passed - extensive tests and received certification by the Navy. Qualification-tests performed include, Combat Systems Integration testing; Navigation testing; Electromagnetic Interference testing; Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical testing; Steering Control testing; Information Assurance testing; Shock testing; and Vibration testing. . NAVSEA 05Z is the only agency authorized to certify components; there are currently no other certified components that could satisfy this requirement. GET Engineering is the only known vendor who can supply approved NAVSEA 057 approved parts.

NSWCPD intends to issue a solicitation to the specified vendor to meet mission requirements. Prior to issuing a solicitation, NSWCPD is requesting information in order to make an informed determination regarding procurement strategy.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Responses shall include specific details regarding the ability to provide the required supplies and services. Responses shall discuss how your product/service has met and passed the extensive testing required by NAVSEA 05Z.

Responses are not to exceed 10 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 contract (names, email, and telephone numbers) at a minimum. The cover page is not considered in the total page count.

NSWCCD will accept only electronic unclassified submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to Joseph McCaffery at joseph.mccaffery@navy.mil with the subject line "RFI N64498-16-R-5021". All responses shall be unclassified and submitted by no later than [5:00 PM EST] on [01/19/2016]

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.

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.