Request for Information for NIFCA Capabilities

This REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), on behalf of the Program Executive Office (PEO) Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) 7.0. This RFI is being issued in accordance with DFARS PGI 206.302-1(d), which requires the issuance of a request for information prior to issuing a solicitation on an other than full and open basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. NAVSEA has a requirement to procure engineering efforts associated with the incorporation of revised and additional capabilities into the AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) Advanced Capability Build 16 (ACB-16). Prior to issuing a solicitation that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, NAVSEA is seeking information regarding potential sources that are capable of performing Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA) AEGIS ACB-16 software upgrades to the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. NIFC-CA ACB-16 upgrades include hardware, integration and test, and computer program maintenance. Potential sources must have in depth knowledge of all Aegis system requirements, specifically ACB-16 software and equipment design.

This notice is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal. This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. This Request for Information Notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes. The Government will not reimburse companies for submitting responses to this notice.
Responses are not to exceed 10 pages. Responses shall be in electronic format. The font size shall not be smaller than 12 pt. font. The top, bottom, left and right margins shall not be less than 3/4 inches. A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page shall include the company name, address, CAGE Code, and points of contact (names, email, and telephone numbers) at a minimum. The cover page is not considered in the total page count.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: NAVSEA will accept only electronic unclassified submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to Rufus Brown at rufus.brown@navy.mil with the subject line "NIFCA-CA AEGIS ACB-16 UPGRADE." All responses shall be unclassified and shall be submitted by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, 9 July, 2015..