Ram Launcher Train Bearings

Added: May 26, 2015 5:09 pm MARKET SURVEY - Request for Information (RFI): The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Port Hueneme Division (PHD) is seeking information from interested parties for identifying capabilities in the market place and obtaining related technical information for Ram Launcher Train Bearings, p/n 492321, 12 ea.

The envisioned work anticipated to be performed by a contractor in support of the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) MK 49 Mod 3 Guided Missile Launching System (GMLS) providing a means to move the Guided Missile Launcher (GML) in train. The train bearing must meet all requirements set forth in NAVSEA Specification control drawing 5492321 Rev J to ensure proper fit and function with the RAM GMLS.
Requested Information: The Navy requests the following information from parties interested in responding to this RFI:
a. Company Name, Address, CAGE code
b. RFI Response Point of Contact name, telephone number, and email address.
c. Information describing company capabilities, resources, experience, and product lines that demonstrate an ability to perform the work.
d. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate to perform the work.
e. Feedback and questions regarding the feasibility or challenges for performing the work.
Information herein is based on the best information available at the time of publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding upon the Government.
Responses to the RFI are required to be received no later than 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on June 12, 2015. Responses should be provided in formats compatible with Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows or Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf). Receipt of RFI responses will be acknowledged. RFI responses will not be returned. The mailing address for RFI responses is provided at the end of this announcement. Following the date of response submission, the Government may contact respondents to seek clarification of submitted information.
The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to the RFI nor will the Government compensate respondents for any cost incurred in developing information for, participating in meetings with, or engaging in discussions with the Government.
Proprietary and Limited Distribution: It is incumbent upon parties providing responses to the RFI to identify all data contained within that is proprietary or has limited distribution requirements. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-governmental personnel and entities.
At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Additionally, any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed and are NOT considered allowable direct charges to other contracts or tasking.