CW-1181D, CW-1181E and CW-1147 domes

The purpose of this amendment 0007 is to extend the closing time and date of the solicitaiton, incorporate revised draw ings and provide Government Furnished Information (GFI). See attached solicitation amendment.

The purpose of this amendment 0006 is to extend the closing time and date of the solicitation due to impending revisions to Attachment Ring
Drawing # 7487558. The revised drawing w ill be provided via an additional amendment twenty (20) days prior to the closing date.

The purpose of this amendment 0005 is answer question 8 from industry and to correct clause L31X Technical Proposal. See attached solicitation amendment.

The purpose of this amendment 0004 is to correct an error from Amendment # 0002 and to extend the closing date and time. See attached solicitation amendment.

The purpose of this amendment 0003 to the solicitation is to answer questions 6 and 7 from industry, and to revise the delivery schedule in Section F. See attached solicitation amendment.

The purpose of this amendment 0002 to the solicitation is to correct administrative errors and answer questions from industry. See attached solicitation amendment.

The purpose of this amendment 0001 to the solicitation is to answer questions from industry. See attached solicitation amendment.

The synopsis has been amended to answer the following question:
Q3: Drawing Number: 04825002 Rev A, DOME SONAR CW-1147/WLR-9, Note 7B, on sheet 1 states the following.

"The waterlines data that determines the shape of the dome is located in Drawing 53711-7487410, Note not all waterlines are depicted in this drawing."

Drawing 53711-748410 is not included in the drawings attached to the FedBizOpps posting.

Please provide Drawing 53711-748410.

A3: Drawing 53711-748410 has been added to the drawing package.

The synopsis has been amended to answer the following question:
Q2: The CW-1147 and the CW-1181 domes are maufactured from different special materials. As a result, a contractor may only be able to propose on either of the domes not both. Does the requirement allow for a split award?

A2: The Government prefers to make a single award, however will accept separate proposals for only the CW-1147 domes and only the CW-1181D/CW-1181E domes.

The synopsis has been amended to answer the following question:
Q1: Is there data relative to the historical requirements for the 1147 Dome and future quantites?
A1: No. Proposals should be based on the stepladder quantities called out in section B once the RFP is released

NOTE: The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, Rhode Island is NOT accepting quotes or proposals via submission through FBO.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, Rhode Island (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase CW-1181D, CW-1181E and CW-1147 Domes that meet the requirements of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) drawings. A five (5) year Indefinite Quantity/ Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ), Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) type contract is anticipated. The contract intends to purchase the following: CW-1147 dome mold drawings, CW-1147 mold, CW-1147/CW-1181D/CW-1181E pre-production domes, and CW-1147/CW-1181D/CW-1181E production domes in accordance with Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) drawings. Further detail will be provided in Solicitation # N66604-16-R-0745, which is anticipated to be released on or about 3/1/16. NAICS code 325212, Size Standard is 1,000 employees. This requirement is 100% set-aside for small business.

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

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available at the website.

Evaluation factors are Technical Capability, Past Performance and Price. Technical Capability consists of four subfactors (Producibility/Throughput Rate, Facilities, Technical Risk Assessment, and Administrative Aspects of the Resulting CW1181D/E and CW-1147 domes contract).

Award will be based on the tradeoff process as follows: Technical Capability and Past Performance are essentially equal. All evaluation factors other than Price, when combined, are approximately equal to Price. Price will increase in importance as competing proposals approach Technical Capability/Past Performance equality or when it is so significantly high as to diminish the value of technical superiority to the Government.
Minimum delivery requirements will be established in the solicitation in terms of months after receipt of order, F.O.B. Destination Naval Station Newport; Newport, RI.

For further information on this requirement contact Rosemary Beckmann at 401-832-7167, Fax 401-832-4820, rosemary.beckmann@navy.mil.

NUWCDIVNPT Code 1535, FLEET SENSORS & CABLES ENGINEERING BRANCH
Sources Sought # N66604-16-R-0745
Dated 05 January 2016
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 manufacturing, testing, packaging, and delivery of CW-1181D, CW-1181E and CW-1147 domes. 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. The drawings are attachments to this posting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• The contractor shall manufacture, test, package, and deliver CW-1181D, CW-1181E and CW-1147 domes, and associated baseplates and mounting hardware which meet the requirements of the applicable documents: 3.1 NAVSEA Drawing No.53711- 04825001, 3.2 NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-7487557, 3.3 NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-7634159, 3.4 NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711- 04825002, 3.5 NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-7487562, and 3.6 NAVSEA Drawing 50225-00266MN.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential small businesses 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 325212 with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

This procurement is follow-on to contract N66604-05-D-0134 which was solicited on a 100% small business set-aside basis. The incumbent is Globe Composite Solutions, LTD. 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 2016. 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 Rosemary Beckmann, Contract Negotiator, at rosemary.beckmann@navy.mil, or via fax at (401) 832-4820, by 14:00 EST 1/15/2016. Questions or comments must be submitted by 1400 EST on 1/12/2016. 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 325212
• 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.
• Contractor's expected period of performance from Contract award to delivery of CW-1181D, CW-1181E, CW-1147 domes.
• 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.