REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – Engineering Support and Sustainment Supplies/Services for the AN/AAQ-30 series of Target Sight Systems (TSS)

N00164-24-SNB96 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – Engineering Support and Sustainment Supplies/Services for the AN/AAQ-30 series of Target Sight Systems (TSS) – FSC/PSC 5855 – NAICS 334511

Issue Date:  11 JUNE 2024   Closing Date:  26 JUNE 2024

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is conducting market research seeking industry technical capabilities for engineering services, support services, engineering changes, integrated logistics support, training, supply chain management, repair, modification, refurbishment, spare and repair parts, support materials, travel, program management, and configuration management in support of the AN/AAQ-30 series of Target Sight Systems (TSS).

NSWC Crane intends to issue a solicitation on a sole source basis to Lockheed Martin Corp.  This effort will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1.  The Government is seeking information from companies to mitigate the sole source basis.

This is a Request for Information/Sources Sought (RFI/SS) announcement to determine the availability and technical capability of businesses to provide the required supplies/services.  Additionally, this notice is being published with the intent to conduct market research and to determine the availability of small business participation as either prime or subcontractors. Small businesses should indicate their small business status (see FAR Part 19) in their capability statement.

This RFI is intended for planning purposes only and is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10. This RFI is not a request for proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals and no award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for information received in response to this notice. 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 may not be notified of the results of this RFI notice. The information obtained from submitted responses may be used in development of an acquisition strategy and future solicitation. The Government may contact RFI respondents requesting additional information. When/if the Government issues an RFP, interested parties will be expected to thoroughly address the requirements thereof regardless of the circumstances surrounding this RFI.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  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. 

Responses received after 26 JUNE 2024 may not be considered in the Government’s market research.

Questions or inquiries should be directed to Charlene Warren, Code 0231, telephone 812-381-7139, e-mail charlene.r.warren.civ@us.navy.mil. Please reference the above solicitation number when responding to this notice.