Fiber Optic Cable Assembly

10/05/2017: The purpose of this amendment is to revise the Part Number for the Canister Optical Simulator Cable from 7104274 to 11336US, and to delete Drawings #7104274rev-PL and #7104274rev. These drawings should not be considered. The part numbers have also been added to the Statement of Work. The due date has been extended to no later than 12:00 PM Pacific Time on October 23, 2017. 09/25/2017: MARKET SURVEY - Request for Information (RFI): The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) is seeking information from interested parties for Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies. This RFI is focused on identifying capabilities in the market place and obtaining related technical information for the procurement of Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies. The envisioned items anticipated to be procured from a contractor as a result of a potential future solicitation is identified below. Cable Assembly, Fiber Optic, Part Number 7104290-9, 14 each Canister Optical Simulator Cable, Part Number >>11336US<<, 14 each Detailed description contained in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Requested Information: The Navy requests the following information from parties interested in responding to this RFI: a. Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, DUNS 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 provide the items described above d. Business Size, Special Size Sub-Category e. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate to provide the items in the quantity described above f. Feedback and questions regarding the feasibility or challenges for providing the items described above g. Information regarding the commerciality of the items described above 1) Is this item considered as a commercial or commercial off the shelf item? 2) Is this item a modified type of an item that otherwise would be available in the commercial marketplace? 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 Time on October 16, 2017. Responses should be provided in formats compatible with Microsoft Office 2010 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. Statement of Work CABLE ASSEMBLIES, FIBER OPTIC I. Scope This Contract encompasses the tasks required to procure and deliver the following: CABLE ASSEMBLIES, FIBER OPTIC This Contract is intended to be a Firm Fixed Price single award contract. The Contractor shall ensure the materials delivered to the Government are correct per assembly drawing provided as Government Furnished Information (GFI). Technical expertise will be required to understand and comply with assembly drawing and to identify discontinued or obsolete parts. II. Background The Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) is tasked with procuring the following: CABLE ASSEMBLY, FIBER OPTIC CABLES for the MK (Mark)-683 project for the purpose of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) MOD 9 MK-683 Test Sets. On time delivery of these materials is critical to meet program schedules. III. Definitions COR - Contracting Officer's Representative COTS - Commercial Off the Shelf DMSMS - Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages FOB - Freight On Board KO - Government Contracting Officer NSWC PHD - Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division SOW - Statement of Work IV. Tasks General: a) The Contractor shall deliver all items within the schedule specified in each delivery order. Drawings: b) Contractor shall not substitute, change, or modify Drawings. c) The Contractor shall manufacture and assemble all components per assembly drawing provided as GFI. The Contractor shall adhere to all applicable Military Standards, specifications, and requirements on each Drawing. d) If the Contractor determines the materials cannot be procured or materials listed are incompatible due to obsolescence / DMSMS, the Contractor shall contact the Government KO or COR to resolve any issues. The Contractor shall provide the following: DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER CABLE ASSEMBLY, FIBER OPTIC 7104290-9 CANISTER OPTICAL SIMULATOR CABLE 11336US per assembly drawings. Counterfeit Parts and Materials: e) The Contractor shall implement procedures to minimize the risk of procuring and / or using counterfeit parts and materials. Counterfeit parts may typically be used parts which have been refurbished and represented as new. These parts may or may not contain authentic components, and will often pass most if not all of the performance requirements and specifications. However, the part reliability may have been compromised during removal, handling, or remarking, and a reduced life can be expected. Counterfeit mechanical parts are typically improperly made, marked, or treated. Examples are improper anodize or heat treatments (including falsified data), mismarked parts sold as a higher grade material, or used parts such as fasteners and sockets. f) Solicitations and subcontracts for all suppliers shall contain a requirement for procedures to minimize the risk of procuring and / or using counterfeit parts and materials. V. Packaging All materials shall be packaged using best commercial practices. The fiber-optic cables used to transfer data in the MK-683 system shall be individually packaged and marked with part numbers and serial numbers clearly visible on the assembled unit. All packages shall be marked with the delivery order number and assembly date clearly visible on the package exterior. VI. Delivery The Contractor shall deliver materials to the Government via traceable means by the dates provided in the delivery order. Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division. All materials shall be delivered with transportation prepaid and FOB Destination. The Government reserves the right to inspect and accept all materials up to 30 calendar days after receipt. Estimated delivery time is 112 days ARO. VII. Government Furnished Property / Information The Government will provide Government Furnished Information (GFI) for this Contract. The Contractor shall use the GFI only in the execution of this contract. All GFI shall be returned to the Government before the Contract ends. The Contractor shall retain no rights to the GFI or any derivatives thereof. VIII. Place of Performance The Contract shall be performed at the Contractor's facility.