Request for information (RFI)/sources sought – pyrotechnic lead shock tube, MK 34 MOD 0

N0016425SNB46 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – PYROTECHNIC LEAD SHOCK TUBE, MK 34 MOD 0 - PSC 1370 - NAICS 325998

Issued Date: 10 March 2025 - Closing Date: 24 March 2025

MARKET SURVEY - SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: The Government is issuing this RFl/sources sought announcement as part of market survey for pyrotechnic lead shock tube, MK 34 MOD 0 in accordance with the Statement of Work, Drawings and Automated Data List, in support of Naval Sea Systems Command Program Executive Office-IWS3C. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division intends to award a sole source contract to Ensign Bickford Aerospace and Defense Inc. Company (EBAD), 640 Hopmeadow St. Simsbury, CT. 06070.  This effort will be conducted on a sole source basis In accordance with the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The basis for restricting competition includes the following: a lack of sufficient technical data, duplicative cost to the Government that Government expects will be non-recoverable through use of competition, and the unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency requirement through any other source.

The Government is seeking information from companies mitigating the sole source basis listed above. The Government is seeking companies with the capabilities and facilities to provide the pyrotechnic lead shock tube, MK 34 MOD 0 that meets the current requirements, has current hazard classification and joint safety board approvals.  In addition, any vendors seeking to mitigate the sole source will need to provide proof that of the certification as well as show that the Government would not incur additional testing costs for use of another product.

Responses should include the following: technical data sheets, technology readiness level, availability, budgetary cost estimate, lead time of the solution, as well as any data to support that new company would mitigate the duplication of costs or delay to mission to expedite the decision-making process.

This submission may be in the form of product literature, operating instructions, and/or supplemental technical documentation that define the item(s) and associated hardware. Potential sources should provide any delivery, shipping or warranty information.

Responses from Small and Small Disadvantaged Business firms are highly encouraged. Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, and minority institutions.

Responses to the RFI shall include the following:

Submitter's Name

Street Address, City, State, NINE-Digit zip code

Point of Contact (POC)

POC Telephone and facsimile numbers

Announcement Number: N0016425SNB46

Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at www.sam.gov.

At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This sources sought synopsis 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.

Please refer to announcement number N0016425SNB46 in all correspondence and communications. E-mail point of contact for information regarding the subject RFI is Heather Summers; heather.r.summers3.civ@us.navy.mil and Andrew Ficklin; andrew.b.ficklin.civ@us.navy.mil.

All changes that occur will be posted to the SAM.gov website.