Request for information (RFI) – engineering services and supplies for support of the aegis an/SPY radar system, MK99 fire control system (FCS), an/SPS-49 radar system, radar transmitter groups, and ancillary radar system equipment

N0016424SNB77 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – ENGINEERING SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FOR SUPPORT OF THE AEGIS AN/SPY RADAR SYSTEM, MK99 FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM (FCS), AN/SPS-49 RADAR SYSTEM, RADAR TRANSMITTER GROUPS, AND ANCILLARY RADAR SYSTEM EQUIPMENT– PSC J012 – NAICS 541330

Issue Date: 26 April 2024 – Closing Date: 10 May 2024 – 2:00 PM EDT

The Government is issuing this RFI announcement as part of market research to seek information from companies mitigating the sole source basis cited below to procure engineering services and supplies for support of the AEGIS AN/SPY Radar System, MK99 Fire Control System, AN/SPS-49 Radar System, Radar Transmitter Groups, and ancillary radar equipment.

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division located at Crane, IN intends to award a sole source Basic Order Agreement (BOA) and associated job orders to Raytheon Company; 1001 Boston Post Rd E, Marlborough, MA, 01752-3770. This effort is anticipated to be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, one responsible source and no other supplies of services will satisfy agency requirements. The basis for restricted competition is due to substantial duplication of costs and unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency requirement through any other source.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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 US Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed.

All interested parties are encouraged to submit company and product literature, a white paper no longer than five (5) pages, and/or other pertinent information, such as a description of support for similar systems and a statement of current capability to provide the engineering services and supplies to support AN/SPY Radar system, MK99 FCS, AN/SPS-49 Radar system, associated transmitter groups and ancillary equipment to mitigate the reason why the Government should not procure this effort on a sole source basis as stated above, and/or identify other Government contracts with similar efforts for the Government(s) consideration.

Responses to the RFI shall include the following:

Submitter’s Name
Street Address, City, State, Zip Code
Business Size

Point of Contact (POC)
POC Telephone
Announcement Number: N0016424SNB77

Please include the purpose/explanation of the response to the RFI, i.e. to better understand the Government requirements; to potentially become a viable option for future requirement; to take exception to the anticipated sole-source as your company currently meets all of the Government requirements. The Government may contact RFI respondents to obtain clarification on the information submitted.

Responses may be submitted to the Point of Contact (POC) any time prior to the expiration of this announcement.

The Contractor must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management (SAM) to receive an award. Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov/.

The POC is Ms. Susan Eckerle, Code 0241, at telephone 812-381-7159 or e-mail: 
susan.k.eckerle.civ@us.navy.mil with any questions regarding this effort (email is preferred).

All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent unauthorized disclosures. Your interest in the response is appreciated.