Market research* sources sought notice (SSN) for intermediate range (IR) conventional prompt global strike (IR cpgs) trade study

Synopsis

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN). This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). No solicitation exists at this time. This SSN is issued pursuant to FAR 10.001(a)(2)(i) and (3)(i). The Government is not obligated and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. By this notice, Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) is only requesting capability statements from potential contractors.

SSP seeks input from industry to determine if there are sources capable of satisfying its potential requirements to expand Intermediate Range (IR) Conventional Prompt Global Strike (IR CPGS) technical trade studies and other reports delivered to the Government under previously awarded contracts via solicitation N00030-13-R-0202. The anticipated primary deliverables are a technical trade study and other related reports.

The potential trade study is for conceptual engineering and cost analysis purposes only; it does not reflect any endorsement by the Department of Defense nor does it reflect any policy considerations that may apply to any given concept (e.g., basing arrangements, treaty compliance, etc.)

This SSN and related information will be available only through the Internet at the FedBizOpps (FBO) website (https://fbo.gov). The Government will not provide information in response to any written, telephone, or facsimile requests.

The FBO website provides downloading instructions. Distribution of all future information about this SSN will be through the FBO website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the FBO website to assure they have the most up-to-date information on this notice. Please visit the FBO website and FAQs for information and assistance regarding any downloading or other FBO- related issues.

SSN-1 SSN RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

SSN-1.1 SSN Response Requirements - General. Interested parties shall submit one White Paper that demonstrates their capabilities and experience to fulfill the requirements identified in the attached Source Sought Description of Potential Requirements. Failure to provide a response does not preclude participation in any possible future RFP, if issued.

SSN-1.2 SSN Response Requirements - Page Format. Responses shall be submitted in Microsoft Word for Office 2000 compatible format or Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) and reference: MARKET RESEARCH - SSN IR CPGS TRADE STUDY. Page size must be 8.5 x 11 inches. The text size must be no less than Microsoft (MS) Word Times New Roman 12 point font. Margins must be at least 1-inch for the top, bottom and side margins. Pages must be numbered sequentially.

SSN-1.3 SSN Response Organization. Documentation shall be organized into the following sections:

1) Capabilities;
2) Experience;
3) Schedule;
4) Company Information: a) Company Name; b) Company Primary and Alternate Points of Contact (title, email and phone); c) Company Address; d) DUNS No; e) Cage Code; and
5) Size Status

SSN-1.4 SSN Response Page Limitations. The White Paper shall not exceed ten (10) pages in total, using 12-point Times New Roman and 1" margins. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it must be counted as two pages. Each page must be counted except for the following:

1) Cover Page
2) Company Information; and
3) Size Status

SSN-1.5 SSN Response Security Classification. Interested parties must ensure responses are unclassified and appropriately marked.

SSN-1.6 SSN Response Deadline. Interested parties shall submit one electronic response via email by 18 April 2016, 5:00pm (Eastern Daylight Time) to erin.davis@ssp.navy.mil and copy virginia.hennings@ssp.navymil. Subject line of the email shall reference: MARKET RESEARCH - SSN IR CPGS TRADE STUDY.

SSN-2 SSN REQUIREMENT

SSN-2.1 Contract Type. The anticipated contract type is Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), completion with one base year and no options.

SSN-2.2 Period of Performance. Contract completion is estimated to be one year (12 months) from the effective date of contract award.

SSN-2.3 Capabilities. The white paper should include a brief company introduction and details of the company/organization, including any potential teaming approach. Additionally, interested parties shall identify if their company has the capability to be a prime contractor or if it is only interested in subcontracting opportunities.

SSN-2.4 Experience. Interested parties must identify demonstrated expertise and previous experience developing and evaluating IR CPGS weapon capabilities concepts, including modeling of selected components of potential IR CPGS concepts. See the attached Source Sought Description of Potential Requirements for details.

SSN-2.5 Estimated Cost/Price. No estimated cost or price is requested at this time. This SSN will help the Government determine if there are sources capable of satisfying its potential requirements.

SSN-3 SSN DISCLAIMER

This SSN is issued solely for Market Research purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a RFP in the future. This SSN does not commit the Government to solicit offers or award a contract. The information provided in this SSN is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Respondents are advised that ALL costs associated with responding to this SSN will be solely at the interested parties' expense and the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or costs incurred or associated with submitting a response to this SSN.