Sources_Sought.pdf

Sources Sought #N66604-15-R-1701, NUWC Code 40, Breech Extension Guide

NUWC Division Newport is seeking information for potential small business sources to manufacture one (1) Breech Extension Guide in accordance with the Statement of Work

(Attachment #1).

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible small business firms capable of providing the services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP). The NAICS for this requirement is 332322 with a size standard of 500 employees.

This is a new procurement. All interested small businesses are encouraged to respond.

The results of this Sources Sought will be used to determine if a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity exists. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered.

After review of the submitted Sources Sought, NUWCDIVNPT will release an Advanced Notice to Industry regarding the acquisition strategy/decision (i.e. UNREST, Small, Small

Disadvantaged, 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business) prior to release of the final Request for Proposal (RFP). It is anticipated that the RFP will be released in May 2016, with contract award in December 2016. The resulting contract will be

Firm Fixed Price.

Place of Performance: The Contractor shall manufacture the one (1) Breech Extension Guide at its facility and prepare transfer of the Breech Extension Guide to the Government in accordance with the Statement of Work (Attachment #1).

It is requested that interested small businesses respond with a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 3 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating the ability to manufacture the Breech Extension Guide in accordance with the Statement of Work

(Attachment #1) Capability statements shall be electronically submitted to Justen K.J. Cantan, Contract Negotiator at Justen.cantan@navy.mil, by 14:00 EST on 25 March 2016. Submission size shall not exceed 5 MB. Questions or comments must be submitted via email. Absolutely no requests for extensions will be honored. Late responses will not be considered. The 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 332322

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 2. Past/Current Performance. Provide two (2) examples of prior/current corporate experience performing high tolerance machining 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 manufacturing required to fabricate the Breech

Extension Guide as detailed in the Statement of Work (Attachment #1).

Section 3. Technical Response. Provide a detailed technical response that addresses the manufacturing process used to fabricate the Breech Extension Guide as detailed in the Statement of Work (Attachment #1). Information should include:

The contractor’s ability to manage, as a Prime contractor, any subcontractors/suppliers required to manufacture the Breech Extension Guide.

The contractor’s manufacturing facilities and equipment which will be used to fabricate the

Breech Extension Guide.

Attachment (1) Statement of Work

Attachment (2) Drawing Package

Attachment (3) Drawing Package Addendum

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.