Sources Sought for two fiber laser systems for the United States Naval Observatory

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
SSN6228524RC01X2T
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Washington, District of Columbia 20392, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Paragraph 1:

The U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) is seeking information on qualified and experienced sources capable of providing two fiber laser systems for the United States Naval Observatory (USNO). The required fiber laser systems must be direct replacements for the existing fiber lasers used in the USNO's fountain clocks, with specific technical requirements including a center wavelength of 780.24 nanometers and a linewidth of 3 milliwatts. NAVSUP anticipates awarding a single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year and six-month ordering period. Responses to this Sources Sought notice, which is for planning purposes only, should be submitted by 10:00am EST on July 2, 2024 and include company information, CAGE code, SAM registration, business size, and any available contract vehicles.

Paragraph 2:

This procurement opportunity is not set-aside for any specific business size or category. The anticipated NAICS code is 335921 - Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractors are named, and the government has not provided any information on award value or budget ranges. The required quantity of fiber laser systems is two, with a delivery date of September 30, 2023.

Notice text

Sources Sought Notice

The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Virginia is seeking information on qualified and experienced sources for planning purposes in an effort to derive a contract vehicle that will provide two fiber laser systems for the United States Naval Observatory. The required delivery date is September 30, 2023. 

It is anticipated that a single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract action will be awarded with a five (5) year and six (6) months ordering period which will conclude 29 March 2029. It is anticipated that this requirement, if solicited, will be under NAICS code 335921 with a size standard of 1,000. This proposed contract vehicle shall provide all of the items notated in the statement of work that is attached.

Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled "Solicitation for Information of Planning Purpose," this announcement constitutes a sources sought synopsis for written information only.  This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. This sources sought notice is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response.

Please see the attached draft statement of work.

SUBMISSION:
NAVSUP FLC Norfolk is requesting capability statements and rough order of magnitude estimates. This is a sources sought notice only to identify potential sources capable of providing the material. Information will be used for planning purposes only.

Responses should be emailed to megan.m.evans18.civ@us.navy.mil and by 10:00am EST 2 July 2024. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the Government is not required to answer any questions submitted in regards to this sources sought notice. Please note the information within this pre-solicitation synopsis will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.
 
All requests for further information must be made in writing via email. Telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. All questions and answers regarding this RFI/Sources Sought Notice will be posted as updates to this notice. 
 

Reponses to this Sources Sought request shall reference the Sources Sought number (SSN6228524RC01X2T) and shall include the following information in this format:

1. Company name, address, Point of Contact name, phone number, and email address.

2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

3. Statement as to whether business is actively registered in the System for Award Management (www.beta.sam.gov) 

4. Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantage, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran-owned based on the applicable NAICS.

5.  If the items/services can be obtained from an existing Government contract vehicle, to include GSA or SeaPort-NxG, provide the applicable contract number.

DISCLAIMER: This is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.  
 

Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released.

Files

File Type Posted
SOW Draft.pdf PDF

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