Airborne Cryogenic Device

The purpose of this sources sought is to conduct market research and gain market knowledge for the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division's (NAWCWD) Joint Virtual Response Analysis Prototype Integration and Deployment (JVRAPID) Program in order to determine if any responsible sources in Industry, Government or University can provide a hybrid technology cryogenic device in a flight environment. Responses to this sources sought synopsis will be utilized by the Government to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement and make appropriate determinations about potential sources. No solicitation is currently available and as such this is not a request for proposal and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. Please refer to the attached Draft Specifications worksheet for specific and/or special requirements. The Government is considering a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Level of Effort (LOE) contract. Any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above and within the attached DRAFT Specifications worksheet may submit a written response. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893618R0049 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work. Contractor responses shall also include the following information: - A reference to the solicitation number N6893618R0049 and brief title of this announcement; - Company name and address; - Company's point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address; - Declaration as to whether a U.S. or foreign company; - Company size (Small or Large according to the identified NAICS and size standard identified); - If your company is a Small Business, specify if your company is each of the following: (a) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (b) HUBZone Small Business; (c) 8(a) Concern; (d) Woman-Owned Small Business; (e) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business; - A brief capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages in length, double spaced, 12 point font minimum), demonstrating ability to perform the specific requirements discussed above and within the attached DRAFT Specifications worksheet; - An outline of previous projects related to the program description, identify specific work previously performed or currently being performed related to the program description; and - Any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance the Government's consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. Questions and comments are highly encouraged. Not site visit will be offered after a solicitation is issued. Vendors should appropriately mark any data that is proprietary or has restricted data rights. Responses shall be submitted by e-mail no later than the date and to the point(s) of contract listed above. DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access CUI. See the DLIS website for registration details at: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/. 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 before the registration will be activated. 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