NGJ-LB Ceramic Termini Fiber Optic Connector

DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. 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. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential sources capable of providing the supplies and/or services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this sources sought. Each contract action will be synopsized on the System for Award Management at www.SAM.gov as applicable in FAR 5.201(b). INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure the supplies and services, both recurring and non-recurring engineering (NRE), for ceramic-to-ceramic termini fiber optic feedthrough connectors in support of Next Generation Jammer - Low Band (NGJ-LB) development efforts along with the associated engineering support, program management support, validation testing and associated data. ELIGIBILITY The PSC for this requirement is 6060; the NAICS is 336413 with a size standard of 1250 employees. All interested businesses are encouraged to respond. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The anticipated period of performance for the contract is twelve (12) months. The anticipated start date is November 2024. ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price (FFP). PROGRAM BACKGROUND Ceramic-to-ceramic termini fiber optic feedthrough connectors are in support of the design, development, integration, and production of modifications to the NGJ-LB AEA System on the United States Navy (USN) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) EA-18G aircraft. REQUIRED CAPABILTIES Manufacturing knowledge, experience, and technical data are required to fulfill this procurement within the time required. The efforts may include the following: production, engineering and/or technical support, and associated financial and administrative data. Navy RDT&E appropriations for FY 2024 through FY 2025 is expected to be used for these efforts. The items acquired in this procurement will satisfy the Government's minimum need. SUBMISSION DETAILS Interested businesses shall submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10, 8.5 x 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 12 point, 1.5 spaced) demonstrating their ability to provide the supplies or services listed in the required capabilities described herein. Documentation should be in bullet format and clearly explain why you are capable of meeting the requirements. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company CAGE Code, Company Business Size under NAICS code 336413, and Points-of-Contact (POC) including name, phone number, fax number, and email address. In addition, the documentation shall include whether you intend to pursue the opportunity as a prime contractor or a subcontractor, whether any joint venture or teaming arrangements will be used (provide as much detail as possible at this time), and whether you are a manufacturer or non-manufacturer (per FAR 19.102(f)). If you are a manufacturer, teaming or subcontracting with a large business, provide information on your planned compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. Lastly, the documentation shall include a demonstration that your company currently possesses or has authorized access to the necessary technical data, or has a viable plan to obtain, generate, or otherwise secure authorized access to the necessary technical data, and that it will be maintained throughout the duration of the effort being sought. You must highlight unique data generation techniques used by your company, and areas where modifications can be performed without technical data provided by the Government or OEM. You must also demonstrate examples where your company has generated similar technical data to modify aircraft of this type and scale. The capability statement package shall be sent by email to patrick.h.abell.civ@us.navy.mil. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. Submissions must be received at the email address cited no later than 10:00 am Eastern Time on Thursday, 1 August 2024. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Patrick Abell at patrick.h.abell.civ@us.navy.mil.