Sources Sought # N66604-18-R-2358, NUWCDIVNPT Code 15, DT-574 Hydrophones NUWC Division Newport is seeking information for potential small business sources that possess the technical capability, facilities/equipment and qualifications to manufacture, test, package, and deliver first article and production DT-574 Hydrophones. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential small businesses capable of providing the products described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP). The contractor must be able to meet the minimum requirements. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334511- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. The results of this Sources Sought will be used to determine if a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity exists. All interested small businesses are encouraged to respond. After review of the submitted Sources Sought, NUWCDIVNPT will release a Synopsis to Industry regarding the acquisition strategy/decision (i.e. Unrestricted, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Set Aside) prior to release of the Request for Proposal (RFP). It is anticipated that the RFP will be posted 04 October 2018. The resulting Contract will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP). It is requested that interested small businesses respond with a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages in length, single spaced, 12-point font) demonstrating the ability to manufacture the DT-574 Hydrophones to Levi Andrews, Contract Specialist, at levi.andrews@navy.mil no later than 1400 EST 9/24/2018. Questions or comments must be submitted by 1400 EST on 9/20/2018. Absolutely no requests for extensions will be honored. Late responses will not be considered. The Capability Statement must address, at a minimum, the following: Section 1: Introduction. Identify the Sources Sought Number and Title Section 2: Corporate Description. Name of Company and address Confirmation of Company size status under NAICS Code 334511 Ownership, including whether: Small, Small Disadvantaged (SDB), 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Two points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address CAGE Code and DUNS Number Section 3: Past/Current Performance. Provide two (2) examples of prior/current corporate experience providing similar technical capability within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to production of DT-574 Hydrophones. Section 4: Technical Response. Provide a detailed technical response that addresses the manufacturing process used to fabricate DT-574 Hydrophones as detailed in the attached documents. In addition, address the following: Statement regarding contractor's capability to obtain a facility clearance at the confidential level. Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel. Contractor's expected period of performance from Contract award to delivery of first article and production DT-574 Hydrophones. The potential offerors shall describe the test facilities and equipment to which they have access in order to meet the procurement requirements. If the potential offeror does not own its facilities and equipment, the offeror shall provide evidence that it will have a commitment or an arrangement to rent, purchase or otherwise acquire the needed facilities and equipment. Attachment #1: Draft Statement of Work Attachment #2: DT-574 Hydrophones Critical Item Performance Specification (CIPS) The CIPS associated with this requirement are labeled Distribution D which means distribution is authorized to the DOD and US DOD contractors with a valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification. Only offerors with an active registration in JCP will be provided access to the CIPS. Please visit http://www.dlis.dls.mil/jcp for further details on the program and registration. To obtain a copy of the CIPS your account in FBO needs to reflect your JCP certification. The CIPS package is uploaded to the site as an attachment with access restricted to JCP certified companies only. DISLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). THIS 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 ANNOUNCMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS PURELY VOLUNTARY.
