Electrical Chassis

MARKET SURVEY - Request for Information (RFI): The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Port Hueneme Division (PHD) is seeking information from interested parties for VME Chassis and Supplies. This RFI is focused on identifying capabilities in the market place and obtaining related technical information for the installation of computer systems utilized in support of TTWCS v.5.4.0.2. The VME Chassis is the only part of its kind used in Tomahawk and is specific to our system with the form Fit Function (F3) characteristics required for the TTWCS system. These VME Chassis are already located on every ship that uses Tomahawk and future procurements will acquire this same part for new construction ships. The envisioned work anticipated to be performed by a contractor as a result of a potential future solicitation is identified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). - 1. Requested Information: The Navy requests the following information from parties interested in responding to this RFI: - a. Company Name, Address, CAGE code - b. RFI Response Point of Contact name, telephone number and email address - c. Information describing company capabilities, resources, experience and product lines that demonstrate an ability to perform the work described in Market Survey and Statement of Work. - d. Feedback and questions regarding the feasibility or challenges for performing this work. - 2. Procurement Description: COTS part for Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TTWCS) nomenclature AN/SWG-5(V)3 & AN/SWG-5(V)4. Its unique form factor is small enough to fit into existing Tomahawk equipment (necessary for retrofit upgrades) and meets requirements for Grade-A shock, noise emissions, EMI transmission, and quality. The VME Chassis is manufactured by Tracewell and has appeared in TTWCS for over the past decade. To maintain backwards compatibility and communications with external interfaces this particular server chassis is required. No alternatives are approved for this function in the Tomahawk Equipment Cabinet. 3. Product/Service Information to be Supplied by Customer a) What does the product do? These parts support the Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System. This hardware is used on surface destroyers and cruisers on AN/SWG-5(V)3 as well as the guided missile submarines on AN/SWG-5(V)4. This part is used for tactical operations and legacy communications to external interfaces. The Tomahawk system cannot operate without the VME chassis and this is a retrofit part that has been required in all existing versions of the weapon control system. b) Performance requirements? These parts must meet the performance requirements of the controlling Mil-Spec number or part number as designated by the OEM. c) Where is the product used? This product will be used within the upper level equipment cabinet or console. These large Hardware Configuration Items (HWCI) are installed in a Navy Sheltered environment that is climate controlled. All Tomahawk equipment is installed in either the Tomahawk Equipment Room (TER) or the Command Information Center (CIC). 4. The following items are required and request information: Information herein is based on the best information available at the time of publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding upon the Government. Responses to the RFI are required to be received no later than 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on February 17, 2016. Responses should be provided in formats compatible with Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows or Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf). Receipt of RFI responses will be acknowledged. RFI responses will not be returned. The mailing address for RFI responses is provided at the end of this announcement. Following the date of response submission, the Government may contact respondents to seek clarification of submitted information. The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to the RFI nor will the Government compensate respondents for any cost incurred in developing information for, participating in meetings with, or engaging in discussions with the Government. Proprietary and Limited Distribution: It is incumbent upon parties providing responses to the RFI to identify all data contained within that is proprietary or has limited distribution requirements. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-governmental personnel and entities. At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Additionally, any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed and are NOT considered allowable direct charges to other contracts or tasking. 5. POC for this announcement is as follows: margaret.best@navy.mil, phone # 575-678-4322l; raymond.chang@navy.mil, phone # 805-228-7146 or nelson.nailat@navy.mil or phone #: 805-28-6606. Items require shipment to BLDG 1388, Port Huenme, and CA.