NAWCAD WOLF Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) Handheld

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N6833525RFI0317
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is seeking information for Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) handheld countermeasure devices through a Request for Information (RFI). The procurement focuses on obtaining radio frequency (RF) and Global Positioning System (GPS) disruption equipment that can control landing, return, or redirect small unmanned aircraft. Vendors are requested to provide detailed technical specifications including weight, dimensions, power source, battery type, operating time, effective range, and system reliability metrics. The RFI requires respondents to submit a comprehensive ten-page response by February 6, 2025, to Lauren Clemmens via email, with additional documentation like product specifications and sketches. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capabilities, potential solutions, and the ability to meet specific operational requirements for the Combat Integration & Identification Systems Division.

This pre-solicitation notice does not have a specific small business set-aside and is open to all business types, including large businesses, small businesses, and various socio-economic categories. While no specific award value is mentioned, the government is collecting pricing information from potential vendors, though this does not constitute a contractual commitment. Interested parties are encouraged to provide information about existing products that meet all or a subset of the specified attributes, including documentation of current deployment in Department of Defense, Department of Justice, or Department of Homeland Security programs. The RFI emphasizes that this is an information-gathering exercise only, and failure to respond will not preclude participation in future solicitations. Vendors are advised to monitor the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) for any subsequent procurement opportunities related to this requirement.

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest ·

PSC Code: 5865 – Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment

NAICS Code: 334511 – Countermeasure sets (e.g., active countermeasures, jamming equipment) manufacturing

This Sources Sought/ Request for Information (RFI) notice is being posted In Accordance With (IAW) DFARS 206.302-1(d). Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Webster Outlying Field (WOLF), Combat Integration & Identification Systems Division (TW12) has a requirement to provide Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft system (C-sUAS) handheld countermeasure capability. The C-sUAS handhelds are used to provide Radio Frequency (RF) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) disruption. This allows users to control landing of the C-sUAS on the spot, return to the operator, or to the starting point.

This RFI is issued as part of a procurement strategy for the procurement of C-sUAS Handhelds for the CI&IDS Division.  As a part of this RFI, please provide information regarding the solution’s below salient characteristics:

  • Weight:
  • Dimensions:
  • Power Source
    • Battery Type (if applicable)
  • Operating Time:
  • Effective Range:
  • Global Positioning System (GPS)/ Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) jamming
  • Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

RESPONSES

Requested Information

Section 1 of the response shall provide administrative information and shall include the following as a minimum.

  • Organization name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and name and e-mail of designated point of contact.
  • Business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUB Zone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business).

Section 2 of the response shall provide technical information, and shall include the following as a minimum.

  • Interested parties shall respond with existing capabilities or products that meet all or a subset of the aforementioned attributes. Reponses that include information detailing potential tradeoffs or alternative solutions is encouraged.
  • Respondents shall include product specifications and sketches with submission. Product specification and sketches are not included in the final page count.
  • If applicable, respondents shall include a list of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Justice (DoJ) or Department of Homeland Security (DoHS) programs of record that currently employ their solution. Include a sponsor Point of Contact (POC) for each program, with email address and phone number.
  • The Government is interested in receiving vendors’ price lists for items they believe meet the need in this RFI. Supplying price data does not imply a contractual obligation and must be provided and marked as PRICE DATA.
  • Respondents should include a list of authorized distributors.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Government is seeking industry input to assist in identifying components that might meet the requirements described above. Please note that the Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this RFI. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

In response to this RFI, respondents shall submit written responses, not-to-exceed ten pages in length via electronic mail. Respondents should include product specifications with submission and proof of certifications. Product specification, sketches, or listings of authorized distributors do not to count as part of the page count. The Government is interested in receiving vendors’ price lists for items they believe meet the need in this RFI. Supplying price data does not imply a contractual obligation and must be provided as a separate document, marked as PRICE DATA.

The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. All information received in response to this RFI shall be safeguarded adequately from unauthorized disclosure IAW FAR 15.207, Handling Proposals and Information. The Government utilizes Contractor Support Staff (CSS) for assisting in all aspects of its acquisition process, and each of those individuals does have signed non-disclosure statements on file as condition of their employment. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked PROPRIETARY will be handled accordingly. The Government will not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded IAW the applicable Government regulations.

Failure to respond to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future associated solicitation that may be issued. Information provided in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov). It is the potential vendor’s responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any follow-on information.

HOW TO RESPOND

. Please submit your response to this RFI (not to exceed ten (10) pages) with product information that meets all or a subset of the aforementioned attributes via e-mail no later than 6 February 2025 to Lauren Clemmens at lauren.a.clemmens.civ@us.navy.mil.

Update #1 ·

PSC Code: 5865 – Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment

NAICS Code: 334511 – Countermeasure sets (e.g., active countermeasures, jamming equipment) manufacturing

This Sources Sought/ Request for Information (RFI) notice is being posted In Accordance With (IAW) DFARS 206.302-1(d). Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Webster Outlying Field (WOLF), Combat Integration & Identification Systems Division (TW12) has a requirement to provide Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft system (C-sUAS) handheld countermeasure capability. The C-sUAS handhelds are used to provide Radio Frequency (RF) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) disruption. This allows users to control landing of the C-sUAS on the spot, return to the operator, or to the starting point.

This RFI is issued as part of a procurement strategy for the This procurement includes the replacement of C-sUAS Handhelds for the CI&IDS Division.  As a part of this RFI, please provide information regarding the solution’s below salient characteristics:

  • Weight:
  • Dimensions:
  • Power Source
    • Battery Type (if applicable)
  • Operating Time:
  • Effective Range:
  • Global Positioning System (GPS)/ Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) jamming
  • Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

RESPONSES

Requested Information

Section 1 of the response shall provide administrative information and shall include the following as a minimum.

  • Organization name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and name and e-mail of designated point of contact.
  • Business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUB Zone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business).

Section 2 of the response shall provide technical information, and shall include the following as a minimum.

  • Interested parties shall respond with existing capabilities or products that meet all or a subset of the aforementioned attributes. Reponses that include information detailing potential tradeoffs or alternative solutions is encouraged.
  • Respondents shall include product specifications and sketches with submission. Product specification and sketches are not included in the final page count.
  • If applicable, respondents shall include a list of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Justice (DoJ) or Department of Homeland Security (DoHS) programs of record that currently employ their solution. Include a sponsor Point of Contact (POC) for each program, with email address and phone number.
  • The Government is interested in receiving vendors’ price lists for items they believe meet the need in this RFI. Supplying price data does not imply a contractual obligation and must be provided and marked as PRICE DATA.
  • Respondents should include a list of authorized distributors.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Government is seeking industry input to assist in identifying components that might meet the requirements described above. Please note that the Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this RFI. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

In response to this RFI, respondents shall submit written responses, not-to-exceed ten pages in length via electronic mail. Respondents should include product specifications with submission and proof of certifications. Product specification, sketches, or listings of authorized distributors do not to count as part of the page count. The Government is interested in receiving vendors’ price lists for items they believe meet the need in this RFI. Supplying price data does not imply a contractual obligation and must be provided as a separate document, marked as PRICE DATA.

The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. All information received in response to this RFI shall be safeguarded adequately from unauthorized disclosure IAW FAR 15.207, Handling Proposals and Information. The Government utilizes Contractor Support Staff (CSS) for assisting in all aspects of its acquisition process, and each of those individuals does have signed non-disclosure statements on file as condition of their employment. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked PROPRIETARY will be handled accordingly. The Government will not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded IAW the applicable Government regulations.

Failure to respond to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future associated solicitation that may be issued. Information provided in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov). It is the potential vendor’s responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any follow-on information.

HOW TO RESPOND

. Please submit your response to this RFI (not to exceed ten (10) pages) with product information that meets all or a subset of the aforementioned attributes via e-mail no later than 6 February 2025 to Lauren Clemmens at lauren.a.clemmens.civ@us.navy.mil.

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