15-R-0778_Sources_Sought_LJO_REV2_1_21_2015.docx

NUWCDIVNPT Code 1535, FLEET SENSORS & CABLES ENGINEERING BRANCH Sources Sought # N66604-15-R-0778 Dated 20 JANUARY 2015

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

This Sources Sought Synopsis announcement is being conducted to identify potential sources that possess the technical capability, facilities/equipment and qualifications to meet the Government’s minimum needs for the design, documentation, manufacturing, testing, package-ing, and delivery of 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 drawing packages upon request; however, they are for informational purposes only.

In order to receive Drawings, offerors must be registered according to DOD Joint Certification Program (JCP). See website http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp for further information.

For Drawings requests email the following information to laina.ouellette@navy.mil :

Company Name Address Point of Contact Telephone Email Cage Code Joint Certification Program Number

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· The contractor shall design, document, manufacture, test, package, and deliver First Article and Production TR-233D transducers which meet the requirements of applicable document 3.1 NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-7285537D, 3.2 NUWC Drawing 50225-00267RD and 3.3 NUWC Drawing 50225-00266MN.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential firms capable of providing the products and services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP). The contractor must be able to meet the minimum requirements. The NAICS for this requirement is 334511 with a size standard of 750 employees.

This procurement is follow-on to contract N66604-06-D-2484 which was solicited on an unrestricted basis. The incumbent is Harris Acoustic Products Corporation (now Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems, Inc.). All interested small businesses are encouraged to respond.

The results of this Sources Sought will be used to determine the method of soliciting this requirement, i.e., 100% set-aside for Small Business, Sole Source, or on an unrestricted basis.

After review of the submitted Sources Sought, NUWCDIVNPT will release a Synopsis to Industry regarding the acquisition strategy/decision (i.e. Unrestricted, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Set Aside, Sole Source) prior to release of the final Request for Proposal (RFP). It is anticipated that the RFP will be posted in March 2015. The resulting Contract will use Firm Fixed Price (FFP) provisions.

It is requested that interested businesses respond with a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum, graphical data to support the narrative is encouraged) demonstrating their ability to meet the minimum requirements to Laina Ouellette, Contract Negotiator, at laina.ouellette@navy.mil, or via fax at (401) 832-4820, by 14:00 EST 2/13/2015. Questions or comments must be submitted by 1400 EST on 2/10/2014. Absolutely no requests for extensions will be honored. Late responses will not be considered. The Technical Capability Statement must address, at a minimum, the following:

Section 1: Introduction. Identify the Sources Sought Number and Title

Section 2: Corporate Description.

· Name of Company and address

· Confirmation of Company size status under NAICS Code 334511

· Ownership, including whether: Small, Small Disadvantaged (SDB), 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business

· Two points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address

· CAGE Code and DUNS Number

Section 3: Past/Current Performance. Provide one (1) example of prior/current corporate experience providing similar technical capability within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the item described herein.

Section 4: Technical Response. Provide a detailed technical response that addresses the Government’s minimum requirements:

· Statement regarding contractor’s capability to obtain a facility clearance at the confidential level.

· Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel.

· The Contractor shall describe how it will meet the Critical Item Performance Specification (CIPS) requirements.

· Contractor’s expected period of performance from Contract award to delivery of TR-233D Transducers.

· The potential offerors shall describe the test facilities and equipment to which they have access in order to meet the procurement requirements. If the potential offeror does not own its facilities and equipment, the offeror shall provide evidence that it will have a commitment or an arrangement to rent, purchase or otherwise acquire the needed facilities and equipment.

ATTACHMENT (1): Draft Statement of Work

DISLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS PURELY VOLUNTARY.