Weapons Components (Wea-Com)

This notice is the posting of the Request for Proposal for this requirement.

All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Written responses shall be submitted by e-mail to the point(s) of contact listed below or mailed to the Contracting Office Address listed below no later than 5 days from this notice date.

Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information within FBO. See the DLIS website for registration details: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx

Going forward, all new entities registering in GSA's System for Award Management (SAM), as well as existing registrations being updated or renewed, will require the submission of an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Effective June 11, 2018, entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov to apply only for federal assistance opportunities such as grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. Additionally, Effective June 29, 2018, all non-Federal entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take several days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an "Active" status as the government cannot award to an entity without an "Active" SAM registration. More information can be found at www.gsa.gov/samupdate.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA has a requirement for support of advanced technology products. NAWCWD intends to procure various types of products, manufactured from several different materials, in different forms, shapes, sizes, and complexity. Such products will be procured for rapid delivery, ranging from single item requests to full production quantities, in support of on-going immediate response requirements.

Specific technology commodities that may be included under this contract include: electronic components and systems, mechanical/fabrication components and systems, energetic materials and components, chemical materials and components.
Products procured may vary from items requiring general manufacturing practices to a variety of state-of-the-art technologies, manufacturing sequences, and commercial-off-the-shelf items. This procurement may include: additive manufacturing, printed wiring/printed circuit boards, mold/die making, casting, machining (including: cutting, milling, turning and threading, drilling and tapping, reaming, grinding, honing, lapping, and broaching), welding and soldering, engraving/marking, grinding, non-destructive inspection (NDI), sub-assembly fabrication, finishing/coating/painting/plating processes, and final assembly. Explosive and/or propellants, their pre-cursers, and component parts may also be included.

It is anticipated that this will be a 100% Small Business Set-aside, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Multiple Award Contracts (MAC) in order to fulfill this requirement under the authority of and in accordance with FAR Part 15 - Contracting by Negotiation. Fair opportunity to compete is anticipated for orders valued at greater than $10,000 under this requirement.

NAWCWD will provide the applicable data and specifications required for each requirement, through the issuance of individual Delivery Orders (DOs). Each DO will delineate all applicable design, material, and end-product requirements. The contractor shall provide supporting documentation and certification verifying compliance to applicable specification requirements, for each product delivered.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 15 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893619R0015 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.

The solicitation or Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on the FEDBIZOPPS website at http://www.fbo.gov/ on or about March 2019.

All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Written responses shall be submitted by e-mail to the point(s) of contact listed below or mailed to the Contracting Office Address listed below no later than 15 days from this notice date.

Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information within FBO. See the DLIS website for registration details: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx

Going forward, all new entities registering in GSA's System for Award Management (SAM), as well as existing registrations being updated or renewed, will require the submission of an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Effective June 11, 2018, entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov to apply only for federal assistance opportunities such as grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. Additionally, Effective June 29, 2018, all non-Federal entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take several days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an "Active" status as the government cannot award to an entity without an "Active" SAM registration. More information can be found at www.gsa.gov/samupdate.