Electronic Components

The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist; whether this effort can be competitive; and to gain market knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications relative to the North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code 3344113 for Electronic Components for use in the built of Avionics Test Sets.

Responses to this sources sought synopsis will be utilized by the Government to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement and make appropriate determinations about potential sources. No solicitation is currently available and as such this is not a request for proposal and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. A decision to set aside all or part of this requirement is dependent upon a review of the information submitted in response to this sources sought. After review of the responses to this sources sought announcement a synopsis and/or solicitation announcement may be published.

(2) REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: See attached SOW.

(3) PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Point Mugu, CA

(4) CONTRACT TYPE: The Government is contemplating awarding a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity, Multiple Award Contract (MAC).

(5) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: See attached SOW and Parts List

(6) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: N/A

(7) CONTRACTOR RESPONSE: Any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-18-R-0076 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to provide the components without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and/or schedule.

Contractor responses shall also include the following information:

a) A reference to the solicitation number N68936-18-R-0076 and brief title of this announcement;
b) Company name and address;
c) Company's point of contact name, phone, fax, and e-mail;
d) Declaration as to whether a U.S. or foreign company;
e) Company size (Small or Large according to the identified NAICS identified),
f) If your company is a small business, specify type(s),
g) Provide any anticipated teaming arrangements and delineate between work to be accomplished by the prime and the work to be accomplished by the teaming partners,
h) A brief capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages in length, double spaced, 12 point font minimum), demonstrating ability to perform the specific requirements discussed above.
i) An outline of previous projects related to the specific requirements discussed above, identify specific work previously performed or currently being performed related to the specific requirements discussed above; and
j) Any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance the Government's consideration and evaluation of the information submitted.

The results of the sources sought may also be utilized used to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist using NAICS Code 334413. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered.

Responses shall be submitted by e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Neil Flint, at neil.flint@navy.mil , no later than 10 days from this notice date.

DISCLAIMER:
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. 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 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 STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
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Going forward, all new entities registering in GSA's System for Award Management (SAM), as well as existing registrations being updated or renewed, will require the submission of an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Effective June 11, 2018, entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov to apply only for federal assistance opportunities such as grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. Additionally, Effective June 29, 2018, all non-Federal entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take several days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an "Active" status as the government cannot award to an entity without an "Active" SAM registration. More information can be found at www.gsa.gov/samupdate.

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