Sources Sought Notice.pdf

NUWC Code 85, Warhead Expansion Box (WEB) and WEB Cable Kits Sources Sought # N66604-24-0110

Purpose

This Sources Sought is being conducted to supplement Market Research, and to identify potential sources that possess the technical capability and qualifications to meet the Government's requirement for the manufacture and delivery of the Warhead Expansion Box (WEB) Functional Item Replacement (FIR) and WEB Cable Kits for the Undersea Warfare, Weapons, Vehicles and Defensive Systems Department of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT).

Description

The MK 48 Mod 7 Heavyweight Torpedo (HWT) is a high performance, self-propelled underwater vehicle that contains complex electronic and mechanical subassembly systems for providing propulsion, steering, navigation, and target detection. The system technologies include acoustic SONAR, guidance and control electronics, electrical power, hydraulic systems, mechanical pumps, and propulsion. WEBs and WEB Cable Kits are assemblies within the MK48 Mod 7 HWT.

The contractor shall manufacture and deliver WEB FIRs and its associated cables. The contractor shall perform the following tasks under the production efforts of the WEB Kit FIR and Cable Kits:

1. Program Management

2. Program Reporting

3. Parts Management

4. Obsolescence Reporting

5. Host System Engineering Technical Reviews

6. Engage in Integrated Production Team (IPT) meetings with the Government

7. Data Management

8. Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) Services

9. Quality Control

10. Failure Analysis during Production

11. Engineering Services & Hardware Repair

This Sources Sought is not a Request For Proposal (RFP). It is a market research tool being used to determine potential firms capable of providing the type of services described herein and in the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW), prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a RFP.

The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334418 - Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 750 employees.

Small Business concerns and Large Businesses are encouraged to respond to this Sources Sought Notice.

The Government anticipates awarding a single contract, on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis for one (1) Base Year and four (4) Option Years for the fabrication, assembly, testing, certification, and delivery of WEBs and Cables. Estimated quantities over a five-year Period of Performance (PoP) are 1,400 WEB FIRs and 1,400 WEB Cable Kits. The estimated Level of Effort is approximately 18,500 hours for the five (5) year duration.

It is anticipated that the RFP will be posted in February 2024; with contract award anticipated for September 2024.

Place of Performance: The Government anticipates that these services will be performed at the Contractors’ facilities.

It is requested that Small and Large Businesses respond with a brief Capabilities Statement (no more than five (5) pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) package demonstrating interest and describing abilities to meet the requirements listed in the attached DRAFT SOW, to Contract Specialist, Hannah Sherron (hannah.r.sherron.civ@us.navy.mil) and Contracting Officer, Carolyn Gillman (Carolyn.m.gillman.civ@us.navy.mil) by Wednesday, 24 January 2024.

The Capability Statement must address, at a minimum, the following:

Section 1: Introduction Identify the Sources Sought Number (#N66604-24-0110) and title (Code 85, Warhead Expansion Box (WEB) and WEB Cable Kits)

Section 2: Corporate Description Name of Company and address Confirmation of company size status under NAICS code 334418 Ownership, including any SB concern designation(s), e.g., Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged

Business (SDB), 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

(SDVOSB)

Two (2) Points of Contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address Company’s CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

Section 3. Past/Current Performance.

Provide one (1) example of prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three (3) years, including Contract or Contract and Order number, organization supported, indication of whether performance was/is 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 potential tasking described in the attached DRAFT SOW.

Section 4. Technical Response. Provide a detailed technical response that addresses the tasking identified in the draft SOW.

Contractor’s Facility Clearance Level – (SECRET is required) Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel at the

SECRET level The Contractor’s ability to manage, as a Prime contractor, tasking within the DRAFT SOW, and capability to meet the required through-put for the production quantities of WEB FIRs and WEB Cable Kits A discussion of resources available such as corporate management and currently employed personnel to be assigned to include professional qualifications, specific experience of such personnel, and the ability to have personnel located at the locations specified

Attachment (1) DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW)

This requirement contains drawings that are designated Distribution D and Export Controlled which means distribution is authorized to the DOD and US DOD contractors with a valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification. Only Respondents with an active registration in JCP will be provided access to the available drawings. Please visit https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/ for further details on the program and registration. To obtain a copy of the drawings, submit a request by email to hannah.r.sherron.civ@us.navy.mil. All requests must include the Sources Sought #, company name, complete company address, CAGE code, point of contact*, telephone number, e-mail address, JCP registration number, and a copy of the company’s DD2345. Requests for drawings without this information will not be granted.

*Note: Drawings will only be provided to the individual identified as the certified JCP custodian (Block 3 of the DD 2345). Please ensure this information is included in your request. Requested drawings will be transferred via DOD SAFE.

Disclaimer 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 announcement. 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.