Advanced Degaussing Systems (ADS) Parts and Spares

This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD, on behalf of the Electrical Energy Storage & Auxiliary Electrical Power Systems Department (Code 447), has a requirement to provide parts and spares for the Ultra Electronics EMS Corporation - Advanced Degaussing Systems (ADS) used on T-AKE Lewis and Clark-class vessels. The procurement is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. NSWCPD anticipates issuing a solicitation for a contract with a period of performance of five (5) years. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334416. Prior to issuing a solicitation, NSWCPD is requesting information in order to make an informed determination regarding procurement strategy. SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Responses shall include specific details regarding the ability to provide the required supplies to meet the needs of the Government. Responses shall discuss how your product will meet the requirements. Responses are not to exceed 3 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 contact (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 Anthony DiPlacido at Anthony.diplacido@navy.mil with the subject line "RFI 19-AD-001." All responses shall be unclassified and submitted by no later than 12:00PM on 19-November-2018. 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. Proprietary data will be protected when so designated. Acknowledgement of receipt will not be made. Availability of any formal solicitation will be announced separately. This is NOT a request for proposal (RFP), invitation for bid (IFB), or an announcement of a solicitation as no solicitation package exists at this time. The request is for informational purposes only. No cost data should be submitted. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this Sources Sought notice or any follow-up information requests. Submittals will not be returned to the sender. NSWCPD will utilize the information for technical and acquisition planning purposes.