Sources_Sought_Bird_Strike_Data_Systems.docx

Sources Sought Bird Strike Data Systems For Naval Air Station Kingsville, TX

This sources sought synopsis is for informational and planning purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal, Request for Quote or Invitation for Bid. It 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 because of this announcement. The Navy will not be responsible for any cost incurred by interested parties in responding to this request. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

The purpose of this sources sought notice is to survey prospective vendors in order to determine the availability of vendors capable of providing services Nask Bird Strike Data Systems shall provide collection, analysis, and presentation of the bird position and movement data to include displays and warning alerts, along with any necessary equipment needed to provide that data and will be referred to in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) as the “Bird Strike System.” Additional detailed information is provided on the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). This sources sought is a market research tool being used to determine potential sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Quote.

Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement. Capability statements shall include the following information:

1) Company name, address, POC name, phone number, fax number and email

2) Contractor (CAGE Code)

3) Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantage, 8(a), HubZone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran-owned. Note: The potential North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) Code is 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), with a Small Business Size of 1000 employees.

4) In your response provide a brief description of the capability, resources, technical competencies and organizational experience relative to the key task areas. Standard brochures and/or paraphrasing of the Draft PWS will not be considered sufficient to demonstrate the capabilities of an interested party.

Those firms interested in providing information in response to this sources sought are requested to provide the above information to the Purchasing Agent, Timothy Merkerson at timothy.j.merkerson2.civ@us.navy.mil, by 11:00 am EST, 24 April 2024.

All data received in response to this sources sought, marked or designated as corporate or proprietary, will be fully protected from release outside the Government. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought.