Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)/ Magnetic Identification (MagID) Request for Information

Amendment 0001: Amend Closing Date to 2 October 2020.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). NSWCDD is seeking identification solutions involving radio-frequency, magnetic fields, or other technology to tag and read specific ammunition rounds within a gun weapon system. Solutions must distinguish each unique round while being in compliance with Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Orndnance (HERO) to avoid damaging ammunitions electrically initiated devices (EIDs) and electronics.

Solutions are sought that provide identification and distinguish of multiple ammunition types. Solutions are to operate in conditions exposed to contaminants such as moisture, oil, and dirt. The Navy is interested in technologies that are capable of reaching a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 prototype within 18-24 months from start of an application development effort.

A Distribution D document is available, and all interested parties are encouraged to request a copy by email to the following address:  denise.acors@navy.mil.  In order to receive the additional information for this RFI the company MUST include:

Company Name and Address

Primary Point of Contact (to include name and phone number)

Company NAICS Code

Company Cage Code

Responses to this RFI should include as much detailed information as possible.

NSWCDD requests offerors’ responses NO LATER THAN 12:00 PM EST 16 October 2020; early submissions are fine and encouraged. All communications with industry must be coordinated through the Contract Specialist, via e-mail at denise.acors@navy.mil, call 540-653-8237. 

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). NSWCDD is seeking identification solutions involving radio-frequency, magnetic fields, or other technology to tag and read specific ammunition rounds within a gun weapon system. Solutions must distinguish each unique round while being in compliance with Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Orndnance (HERO) to avoid damaging ammunitions electrically initiated devices (EIDs) and electronics.

Solutions are sought that provide identification and distinguish of multiple ammunition types. Solutions are to operate in conditions exposed to contaminants such as moisture, oil, and dirt. The Navy is interested in technologies that are capable of reaching a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 prototype within 18-24 months from start of an application development effort.

A Distribution D document is available, and all interested parties are encouraged to request a copy by email to the following address:  denise.acors@navy.mil.  In order to receive the additional information for this RFI the company MUST include:

Company Name and Address

Primary Point of Contact (to include name and phone number)

Company NAICS Code

Company Cage Code

Responses to this RFI should include as much detailed information as possible.

NSWCDD requests offerors’ responses NO LATER THAN 12:00 PM EST 16 October 2020; early submissions are fine and encouraged. All communications with industry must be coordinated through the Contract Specialist, via e-mail at denise.acors@navy.mil, call 540-653-8237. 

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). NSWCDD is seeking identification solutions involving radio-frequency, magnetic fields, or other technology to tag and read specific ammunition rounds within a gun weapon system. Solutions must distinguish each unique round while being in compliance with Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Orndnance (HERO) to avoid damaging ammunitions electrically initiated devices (EIDs) and electronics.

Solutions are sought that provide identification and distinguish of multiple ammunition types. Solutions are to operate in conditions exposed to contaminants such as moisture, oil, and dirt. The Navy is interested in technologies that are capable of reaching a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 prototype within 18-24 months from start of an application development effort.

A Distribution D document is available, and all interested parties are encouraged to request a copy by email to the following address:  denise.acors@navy.mil.  In order to receive the additional information for this RFI the company MUST include:

Company Name and Address

Primary Point of Contact (to include name and phone number)

Company NAICS Code

Company Cage Code

Responses to this RFI should include as much detailed information as possible.