REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – Test, Evaluation, Repair, Modification & Upgrade of Electronic Warfare Systems

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N00164-24-S-NB66 – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – Test, Evaluation, Repair, Modification & Upgrade of Electronic Warfare Systems, FSC: 5865, NAICS 336413

Issue Date: 5 June 2024                          Closing Date: 5 July 2024 - 3:00 PM EDT

This synopsis is being posted to the SAM.GOV Contract Opportunities page located at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. SAM.GOV Contract Opportunities is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet.  Please feel free to use this site to access information posted by NSWC Crane.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT - The Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement as part of a market research effort on behalf of Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) and is seeking information for market research purposes relative to capabilities available to support the test, evaluation, repair, modification, and upgrade of Prime Mission Equipment Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs), Shop Replaceable Assemblies (SRAs), and Components utilized in Electronic Warfare systems associated with the EA-18G Growler and P-8A Poseidon Aircraft, as well as other related platforms.

The purpose and objective of this announcement is to find highly qualified repair and testing facilities with expertise in the following areas:

• Testing and repair of Radio Frequency (RF), Digital, Analog assemblies and AC/DC Power Supplies utilizing Manual and Automated Test Stations.
• Repair of chassis assemblies, wiring harnesses, harness fabrication and re-wiring and testing chassis assemblies.
• Component replacement on Weapons Repairable Assemblies (WRAs) and Shop Replaceable Assemblies (SRAs) utilizing approved soldering procedures and equipment (to include surface mount, thru-hole, wiring, connector replacement, etc.).
• Maintain, calibrate, repair, modify Vendor/Government provided Manual & Automated Test Equipment to ensure continued operational use
• Performing prime mission and peculiar support equipment system modification and upgrades per provided procedures.
• Evaluation, rebuild and testing of various RF Waveguide and antenna assemblies.
• Utilize Vendor/Government provided Test Equipment to conduct repairs of Radio Frequency (RF), Digital, and Analog assemblies; AC/DC Power Supplies; and RF Waveguide and Antenna Assemblies.
• Cable Manufacturing, including Radio Frequency (RF) lines, Interface Devices and/or wiring harness assemblies.

Additionally, the purpose of this announcement is to receive feedback from industry on specific market research questions, in order to support a potential procurement associated with the test, evaluation, repair, modification, and upgrade of Electronic Warfare Systems. 

Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an initial synopsis (commonly referred to as “white paper”).  This white paper should not exceed 20 pages written (Times New Roman, 12 font) or MS PowerPoint slides, (excluding supporting information such as commercial literature, catalogues, manuals, vendor’s current equipment list, responses to Government’s market research questions, etc.), with an executive summary (one page or less) on their capabilities, as well as responses to the Government’s Market Research questions (noted in Attachment 1 to this RFI).  A draft Statement of Work and SOW Appendix A is provided to aid interested sources in understanding the scope of work that may be executed under this potential procurement. 

The Closing Date for receipt of comments/submission of “White Papers” on this RFI is 5 July 2024.

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

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.  The U. S. 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.  Any information provided that is marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities.  The Government may elect to visit, or host a visit, from any potential sources following the market survey.  Your interest in this program is appreciated.

Your interest in this program is appreciated.

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 (9) digit Zip Code
Point of Contact (POC)
POC Telephone and facsimile numbers

Announcement Number: N00164-24-S-NB66

All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no later than 1500 EDT on or before the closing date as specified at the beginning of this solicitation, at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division.  White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Responses received after 1500 EDT on the closing date may not be considered in the government's analyses.

All information received in response to this notice that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. NSWC Crane makes no implied or in fact contracts by issuing this RFI. Acknowledgement of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the NSWC Crane’s view of the information received. Do not send any material that requires a non-disclosure agreement or identify information that is business sensitive. Responses to this notice will not be returned. All information provided becomes U.S. Navy property and will not be returned. Your interest in this response is appreciated.

Electronic or hard-copy submissions will be reviewed if received by the closing date and time.    Electronic submissions regarding this announcement may be directed to Mr. Robert Knelly, Phone: (812) 854-2887, E-mail:  robert.g.knelly.civ@us.navy.mil . Hardcopy submissions should be mailed to the following:  Mr. Robert Knelly, Code WXSQ, Bldg. 3330C, NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001.  If it is urgent, submissions can also be directed to Ms. Kathryn Muessig, Phone: (812) 381-7158, E-mail: kathryn.m.muessig.civ@us.navy.mil. Mailing address: Code 0242, Bldg. 3373, NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001.

Please refer to announcement number N00164-24-S-NB66 in all correspondence and communication. 

ORIGINAL POSTING:

N00164-24-S-NB66 – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – Test, Evaluation, Repair, Modification & Upgrade of Electronic Warfare Systems, FSC: 5865, NAICS 336413

Issue Date: 4 April 2024                           Closing Date: 3 May 2024 - 3:00 PM EDT

This synopsis is being posted to the SAM.GOV Contract Opportunities page located at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. SAM.GOV Contract Opportunities is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet.  Please feel free to use this site to access information posted by NSWC Crane.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT - The Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement as part of a market research effort on behalf of Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) and is seeking information for market research purposes relative to capabilities available to support the test, evaluation, repair, modification, and upgrade of Prime Mission Equipment Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs), Shop Replaceable Assemblies (SRAs), and Components utilized in Electronic Warfare systems associated with the EA-18G Growler and P-8A Poseidon Aircraft, as well as other related platforms.

The purpose and objective of this announcement is to find highly qualified repair and testing facilities with expertise in the following areas:

• Testing and repair of Radio Frequency (RF), Digital, Analog assemblies and AC/DC Power Supplies utilizing Manual and Automated Test Stations.
• Repair of chassis assemblies, wiring harnesses, harness fabrication and re-wiring and testing chassis assemblies.
• Component replacement on Weapons Repairable Assemblies (WRAs) and Shop Replaceable Assemblies (SRAs) utilizing approved soldering procedures and equipment (to include surface mount, thru-hole, wiring, connector replacement, etc.).
• Maintain, calibrate, repair, modify Vendor/Government provided Manual & Automated Test Equipment to ensure continued operational use
• Performing prime mission and peculiar support equipment system modification and upgrades per provided procedures.
• Evaluation, rebuild and testing of various RF Waveguide and antenna assemblies.
• Utilize Vendor/Government provided Test Equipment to conduct repairs of Radio Frequency (RF), Digital, and Analog assemblies; AC/DC Power Supplies; and RF Waveguide and Antenna Assemblies.
• Cable Manufacturing, including Radio Frequency (RF) lines, Interface Devices and/or wiring harness assemblies.

Additionally, the purpose of this announcement is to receive feedback from industry on specific market research questions, in order to support a potential procurement associated with the test, evaluation, repair, modification, and upgrade of Electronic Warfare Systems. 

Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an initial synopsis (commonly referred to as “white paper”).  This white paper should not exceed 20 pages written (Times New Roman, 12 font) or MS PowerPoint slides, (excluding supporting information such as commercial literature, catalogues, manuals, vendor’s current equipment list, responses to Government’s market research questions, etc.), with an executive summary (one page or less) on their capabilities, as well as responses to the Government’s Market Research questions (noted in Attachment 1 to this RFI).  A draft Statement of Work and SOW Appendix A is provided to aid interested sources in understanding the scope of work that may be executed under this potential procurement. 

The Closing Date for receipt of comments/submission of “White Papers” on this RFI is 3 May 2024.

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

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.  The U. S. 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.  Any information provided that is marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities.  The Government may elect to visit, or host a visit, from any potential sources following the market survey.  Your interest in this program is appreciated.

Your interest in this program is appreciated.

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 (9) digit Zip Code
Point of Contact (POC)
POC Telephone and facsimile numbers

Announcement Number: N00164-24-S-NB66

All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no later than 1500 EDT on or before the closing date as specified at the beginning of this solicitation, at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division.  White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Responses received after 1500 EDT on the closing date may not be considered in the government's analyses.

All information received in response to this notice that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. NSWC Crane makes no implied or in fact contracts by issuing this RFI. Acknowledgement of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the NSWC Crane’s view of the information received. Do not send any material that requires a non-disclosure agreement or identify information that is business sensitive. Responses to this notice will not be returned. All information provided becomes U.S. Navy property and will not be returned. Your interest in this response is appreciated.

Electronic or hard-copy submissions will be reviewed if received by the closing date and time.    Electronic submissions regarding this announcement may be directed to Mr. Robert Knelly, Phone: (812) 854-2887, E-mail:  robert.g.knelly.civ@us.navy.mil . Hardcopy submissions should be mailed to the following:  Mr. Robert Knelly, Code WXSQ, Bldg. 3330C, NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001.  If it is urgent, submissions can also be directed to Ms. Kathryn Muessig, Phone: (812) 381-7158, E-mail: kathryn.m.muessig.civ@us.navy.mil. Mailing address: Code 0242, Bldg. 3373, NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001.

Please refer to announcement number N00164-24-S-NB66 in all correspondence and communication.