OICR Solvent

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division (Corona Division) intends to sole source laboratory-based research support to develop gas-phase chemical sensors for the Navy calibration laboratories and to conduct testing and evaluation required to permit the Navy Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) Program to deploy such sensors in Navy calibration laboratories to researchers at University of California, Riverside (UCR) and the University of Notre Dame (UND) to modify the sensors developed in Phase I to work with new replacement solvents.

This notice is intended to fulfill the requirements of DFARS PGI 206.302-1.  Notwithstanding, Corona Division is seeking information from potential, responsible sources that have the interest and capability to provide laboratory-based research support to develop gas-phase chemical sensors for the Navy calibration laboratories and to conduct testing and evaluation required to permit the Navy Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) Program to deploy such sensors in Navy calibration laboratories.

It is requested that all interested parties who can provide the required items to respond with a Capability Statement. The Capability Statement shall also include the following information:

(1) Company name, address, point of contact, CAGE code and DUNS number.

(2) Business size for NAICS Code 541715.

(3) Estimated unit price and lead time for market research purposes.

(4) Industry commentary on the current version of the SOW.

Responses of this notice shall be submitted via email to the Procurement Specialist, Keith Michalowski, via email at keith.michalowski.civ@us.navy.mil no later than date and time listed on the posting. Email should reference Sources Sought Notice N6426723R0149 in the subject line.

The information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a small business, socioeconomic set-aside, competitive or non-competitive method is possible, and to determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government's requirement. All organizations with the capability and availability to perform the requirement under the applicable NAICS code are invited to submit a response to this notice.

Disclaimer: This sources sought notice is published for informational purposes only and not a request for competitive proposals. This notice 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 notice is strictly voluntary.