Request for information (RFI) – procurment of supplies in support of the strategic programs conventional prompt strike 3 (SPC3)

N0016425SNB57 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – PROCURMENT OF SUPPLIES IN SUPPORT OF THE STRATEGIC PROGRAMS CONVENTIONAL PROMPT STRIKE 3 (SPC3) – PSC 1450 – NAICS 336419

Issue Date: 06 August 2025 – Closing Date: 27 August 2025 – 4:00 PM EDT

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI):

In accordance with Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 206.302-1, the Government is issuing this RFI announcement as part of its market research.  This RFI announcement is intended to determine the availability and technical capability of businesses to provide the required supplies.

BACKGROUND:

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC-CR) is seeking information for market research purposes for the procurement of Missile Extractor Loader (MEL) and Vertical Handling Adapter (VHA) for Strategic Programs Conventional Prompt Strike 3 (SPC3).  The MEL and VHA will be used in support of the use of loading and unloading of the All Up Round Canister (AUR+C). The MEL and VHA are produced in accordance with specific design specification.

NSWC-CR intends to award a contract on a full and open basis to a 100% Small Business set aside. Delivery will be FOB Destination. The raw material items shall be manufactured exclusively at facilities located within 250 miles of 300 Highway 361, Bld. 41NE Crane, IN 47522-5001.

REQUESTED INFORMATION:

Interested parties are requested to provide the information that identifies its capability to provide the manufacture, testing, and delivery of MEL and VHA described herein. Please provide information of performance on other Government contracts with similar efforts as applicable.

The Government encourages participation by small business, small disadvantaged business, HUB zone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, and historically black colleges and universities. 

Interested parties must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and 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.

RESPONSES:

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

NSWC-CR 

Mr. Kaden Pfender­—Code 0221

Crane, Indiana 47522-5001

Kaden.m.pfender.civ@us.navy.mil

NSWC-CR 

Mrs. Erin Kelley—Code 0221

Crane, Indiana 47522-5001   

Erin.c.kelley3.civ@us.navy.mil

RESPONSES TO THE RFI SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Submitter's Name

Street Address, City, State, nine (9) digit Zip Code

Point of Contact (POC)

POC Telephone and

DUNS number

CAGE Code

This RFI is the initiation of market research under FAR Part 10. 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.

Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. The United States 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. Nothing in this announcement constitutes an obligation on the part of the United States Government, nor is the Government tasking any Offeror to develop any technologies described herein.

All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no later than 4:00 P.M EDT on or before the closing date as specified at the beginning of this announcement. Responses may be submitted any time prior to the expiration of this announcement.  Responses received after 4:00 P.M. EDT on the closing date may not be considered in the Government’s analyses.

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.

All changes that occur prior to closing date will be posted to the SAM website https://www.sam.gov.

Please reference Announcement Number N0016425SNB57 in all your correspondence.