Submarine Air Revitalization Sources Sought RFI

Notice Type:  Sources Sought

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

N64498-17-R-5007

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD has a requirement for engineering and technical services related to: submarine air revitalization, air monitoring, oxygen generations and ventilations.  It is the Government's intention to procure these engineering and technical services related to: Gas Management System (GMS), Integrated Low Pressure Electrolyzer (ILPE), Advanced Integrated Low Pressure Electrolyzer (A-ILPE), Low Pressure Electrolyzer (LPE), Advanced Carbon Dioxide Unit (ACRU) and Electrolytic Chlorine Generation (ECG) as well as for undersea vehicle electrolyzers based upon current Navy designs utilizing other than full and open competition, from Hamilton Sundstrand in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, as only Hamilton Sundstrand can meet the Government's requirements.  Hamilton Sundstrand (Hamilton) is the original designer, developer, and sole manufacturer of all current U.S. Navy legacy systems of the LPE-H, ACRU, GMS, ECG, ILPE and A-ILPE found on the LOS ANGELES, SEAWOLF, OHIO, VIRGINIA or COLUMBIA Class submarines.   NSWCPD intends to issue a solicitation to Hamilton Sundstrand to meet mission requirements.  Prior to issuing a Sole Source solicitation, NSWCPD is requesting information in order to make an informed determination regarding procurement strategy. A copy of the DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) is attached.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Responses shall include specific details regarding the ability to provide the requirements listed in the attached statement of work to meet the needs of the Government. Responses shall discuss how your product/service will meet the requirements found in the SOW.  

Responses are not to exceed Ten (10) pages. Responses shall be in electronic format.  A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page shall include the company name, address, CAGE Code, Business Size Status for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of this RFI and points of contract (names, email, and telephone numbers) at a minimum.  The cover page is not considered in the total page count. 

NSWCPD will accept only electronic unclassified submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to Derek Diep at derek.diep@navy.mil with the subject line "RFI Submarine Air Revitalization Services" All responses shall be unclassified and submitted by no later than 5:00PM on 23 March 2017.

This RFI is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP).  This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government.  The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals.  This RFI Notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes.

The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.