15-R-0778_Sources_Sought_2nd_Q A_.docx

2nd Q&A on N66604-15-R-0778 Sources Sought QUESTION: The drawing lacks a large number of important details. For example, there are no dimensions or material type for the piezoelectric ceramics, a critical component in such a system. Further, the specifications appear to be entirely concerned with end product performance and don't provide any detail on its components or assembly. Is this all the information that is available?

CODE 1535 RESPONSE: The Government is entirely concerned with the end product performance (both first article qualification performance and production unit performance). The Government does not dictate the details of the design. As stated in the statement of work (SOW), the upcoming solicitation for TR-233 transducers is a build-to-performance specification approach. The contractor shall design, document, manufacture, test, package, and deliver TR-233D First Article and Production transducers which meet the performance requirements of the TR-233D Critical Item Performance Specification (CIPS). The Government will provide the existing drawing package upon request; however, it is for informational purposes only. The Government does not warrant any of the data in the TR-233D transducer production drawing package. The Government will provide the requested drawing package upon solicitation release.

QUESTION: If so, is this because the design is owned by Harris Acoustic Products / Ultra Electronics Ocean System and no other details are available?

CODE 1535 RESPONSE: Again, the upcoming solicitation is for TR-233D transducers which meet overall performance specifications and the drawing package, provided upon request after solicitation release, is for informational purposes only.