Request for information – anechoic chamber upgrade

N0016425SNB23 – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – ANECHOIC CHAMBER UPGRADE – PSC 6625 – NAICS 334515

Issue Date: 16 JAN 2025 – Closing Date: 06 FEB 2025 AT 3:00 PM EST

Description:

This Request for Information Notice is being issued by Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division Contracting Department, located in Crane, Indiana. The NSWC Crane Contracting Department is seeking potential sources with the technical capabilities to perform required upgrades to the Anechoic Chamber located at NSWC Crane Building 3330S to establish a test capability for the AN/SLQ-32(V)6 Antenna Array Panel Assembly (AAPA).

In accordance with Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 213.104, the Government is seeking companies with the capabilities to meet the requirements as described herein.  The Government draft Statement of Work (SOW) and respective Requirements Documents for this effort are provided as Attachments to this Notice.

Requested Information:

All interested parties are encouraged to submit company and product literature, a white paper addressing the vendor’s capabilities and relevant past performance as it relates to meeting the Government requirement, estimated quotes based on work described above, lead-time of the solution and/or other pertinent information.  Responses should address, at a minimum, the vendor’s ability to perform the requirement based on the Government-furnished SOW provided with the announcement.

All interested parties must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM) and may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation of requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the internet at www.sam.gov.  Information about the JCP is located at https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx 

This announcement is to determine the availability and technical capability of businesses to provide the required deliverables.  Additionally, this notice is being published with the intent to conduct market research, determine the availability of small business concern participation as either prime or subcontractors and to promote competition.  At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts.  This announcement 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 US Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Sources choosing to respond to this notice are wholly responsible for any costs/expenses associated with submitting a response.  Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed.

Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. The information obtained from submitted responses may be used in development of an acquisition strategy and future solicitation. When/if the Government issues a solicitation for this effort, interested parties will be expected to thoroughly address the requirements thereof regardless of the circumstances surrounding this notice.

Responses:

Written responses shall be submitted via e-mail to the point of contacts listed below by the closing date.

NSWC-CR

Mr. Ruston Welborn – Code WXMRM

Crane, Indiana 47522-5001

ruston.d.welborn.civ@us.navy.mil

NSWC-CR

Ms. Diane Bright Code – 0243

Crane, Indiana 47522-5001

diane.m.bright5.civ@us.navy.mil

Responses to the SS shall include the following:

Submitter’s Name

Street Address, City, State, Zip Code

Business Size

Point of Contact (POC)

POC Telephone

POC Email

Announcement Number: N0016425SNB23

Responses to this SS or questions may be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact any time prior to the expiration of this announcement with a copy to the Contracting Point of Contact (POC). The Technical POC for this effort is Ruston Welborn (ruston.d.welborn.civ@us.navy.mil). The Contracting POC is Diane Bright (diane.m.bright5.civ@us.navy.mil).  Interested vendors should provide information regarding this announcement no later than 3:00PM EST on or before 06 FEB 2025 to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division.

All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities.  Your interest in the response is appreciated. 

Reference announcement number N0016425SNB23 in all correspondence and communications.