Synchro & Serial VME I/O Cards

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 the purchase of 38 64C2=VME-6U Multifunctional I/O Board; configured with 18 channels of synchro and 18 64C2=VME-6U Multifunctional I/O Board; Configured with 8 channels of Serial. These supplies are devices that distribute navigation data to the client combat and radar systems. It is the Government's intention to award a firm, fixed price Purchase Order, utilizing other than full and open competition, to North Atlantic Industries (NAI), IAW FAR 6.302-1, as only North Atlantic Industries can meet the Government's requirements.
Description- Part #
64C2= VME-6U Multfunctional I/O Board; Configured with 18 channels of synchro (PN: 64C26868686868680FC00)- QTY: 38
64C2=VME-6U Multifunctional I/O Board; Configured with 8 Channels of Serial, (PN: 64C2- P8P8Z0Z0Z0Z00)- QTY:18
NSWCPD intends to issue a solicitation to the specified vendor to meet mission requirements. Prior to issuing a sole source solicitation, NSWCPD is requesting information in order to make an informed decision regarding procurement strategy.
SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Responses shall include specific details regarding the ability to provide the required items to meet the needs of the Government. Responses shall discuss how your product/service will meet the requirements.
Responses are not to exceed two (2) 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 the RFI and points of contact (names, emails, and telephone numbers) at a minimum. The cover page is not included in the total page count.
NSWCPD will accept only eletronic unclassifed submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to Frank Vennell at frank.vennell@navy.mil with the subject line "RFI N6449819R4060" All responses shall be unclassfied and submitted no later than 05:00 PM EST on 06/18/2019.
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 unsolicitated 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 infomation 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 a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside of the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED..