Refrigeration Engineering Services/Technical Services

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD has a requirement for engineering and technical services related to: development and fabrication of compressors, control systems, refrigeration systems, and air conditioning systems and technology integration kits based upon current Navy designs; development of documentation for all system modifications, such as revising or developing new technical manuals, installation instructions, installation drawings and final configuration drawings; testing and qualification of modified air conditioning and refrigeration systems; installation start-up services; and performing engineering analyses and in-service field support. It is the Government's intention to procure the engineering and technical services related to: development and fabrication of compressors, control systems, refrigeration systems, and air conditioning systems and technology integration kits based upon current Navy designs utilizing other than full and open competition, from York INTL Corp in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, as only York Intl Corp can meet the Government's requirements. Since 1980 the York International Corporation (York) has been the only source for large Air Conditioning Plants and is the original designer, developer, and sole manufacturer of all U.S. Navy centrifugal Air Conditioning Plants with a capacity of 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 300, 363, 450 and 800-tons found on the AGF, AOE, ARDM, AS, CG, CV, CVN, DD, DDG, LCC, LHA, LHD, LPD, LSD, MCS, SSBN/GN and SSN class ships and submarines; and the "FN," "RN" and "Y53" series reciprocating compressors found in air conditioning and refrigeration systems onboard the AGF, AOE, ARS, AOE CG, CV, CVN, DD, FFG, LHA LPD, MCM, MCS, MHC and SSN class ships and submarines; and the rotary vane refrigeration systems onboard the DDG and Flight II(a) class ships. NSWCPD intends to issue a solicitation to York Intl Corp to meet mission requirements. Prior to issuing a Sole Source solicitation, NSWCPD is requesting information in order to make an informed determination regarding procurement strategy. A copy of the DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) is attached. SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Responses shall include specific details regarding the ability to provide the requirements listed in the attached statement of work to meet the needs of the Government. Responses shall discuss how your product/service will meet the requirements found in the SOW. Responses are not to exceed Ten (10) pages. Responses shall be in electronic format. A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page shall include the company name, address, CAGE Code, Business Size Status for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of this RFI and points of contract (names, email, and telephone numbers) at a minimum. The cover page is not considered in the total page count. NSWCPD will accept only electronic unclassified submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to Joseph Zulli at joseph.zulli@navy.mil with the subject line " RFI Refrigeration Services" All responses shall be unclassified and submitted by no later than 5:00PM on 25 November 2015. This RFI is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. This RFI Notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes. The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.