Field Programmable Gate Adapter (FPGA) Part 5962-921560MXA

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. 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.

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive, and to gain market knowledge of potential qualified sources. Responses to this sources sought synopsis will be utilized by the Government to determine the best acquisition strategy. In addition to searching the market for qualified vendors, the results of the sources sought may be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist per North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 334413. The Government requests all vendors, both Large and Small, submit their business size by NAICS code.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

This procurement is for a quantity of 100 each Field Programmable Gated Array (FPGA) P/N 5962-921560MXA. The part will be used with existing FPGA programming files. The FPGA Part Number 5962-9215601MXA are needed to build/repair Avionics Test Sets to support United States Air Force (USAF) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Avionics Requirements.

CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

RESPONSES:

Any vendor believing it can fulfill the requirement identified may submit a written response, which the Government will review. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893622Q0032. Responses should also include the following information:

• Vendor’s name and address;

• Vendor’s point of contact name, phone, and e-mail;

• Declaration as to whether a U.S. or foreign Contractor;

• Contractor size (Small or Large according to the identified NAICS and size standard);

• 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;

• Any other specific and pertinent information as it pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance the Government’s review of the information submitted

RESPONSE SUBMISSION DETAILS:

All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.   

All interested sources shall submit the following information in a capabilities statement package (not to exceed five written pages, single-sided, 8.5 x 11 inch pages), in files readable by Adobe Reader DC or Microsoft Word 2016, with no font smaller than 10 point. Responses shall be submitted by e-mail to leah.b.ashmore.civ.civ@us.navy.mil.

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