REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - AN/SLQ-32(V)7 SERVICES, SPARES, REPAIR & DEPOT SUPPORT

Amendment 0001: This amendment is being issued to change the FSC to 5865 and the NAICS to 334511. The closing date is extended to and to extend 14 April 2022. N00164-22-S-NB44 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - AN/SLQ-32(V)7 SERVICES, SPARES, REPAIR & DEPOT SUPPORT-PSC-J036 NAICS-811219 Issue Date: 03/07/2022 - Closing Date: 04/07/2022 The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC-CR) located in Crane, Indiana is conducting market research for vendors with the capabilities and facilities to provide support for the AN/SLQ-32(V)7 Electronic Warfare (EW) Anti-ship Missile Defense System on U.S. Navy ships. Efforts will include, but are not limited to, general engineering services, shipboard services, software and firmware maintenance and development, product support, system sparing, maintenance and repair actions, and depot development efforts. In accordance with Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 213.104, the Government is seeking companies with the capabilities and facilities to meet the requirements as described herein. The Government is requesting market information from industry for the services and supplies as defined within the attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW). The Government's Draft SOW for this effort is being provided as a controlled attachment. Industry responses shall, at a minimum, include the following characteristics: Contract Item Number (CLIN) 0001 - Engineering Services Contract Item Number (CLIN) 0002 - Maintenance and Repair Contract Item Number (CLIN) 0003 - Sparing and Logistics Contract Item Number (CLIN) 0004 - Depot Stand-Up and Support Contract Item Number (CLIN) 0005 - Incidentals All interested parties are encouraged to submit company and product literature, a white paper no longer than five (5) pages. The Government is specifically interested in the following areas, please provide any rational to support any deviation from any given area of concern that will assist in the Market Research: It is the Governments intent to request proposals within 30 days of the official Request for Proposal (RFP) posting. Detailed description of relevant industry experience and past performance. Risk analysis and mitigation strategies regarding supply chain issues, labor availability, production and tooling requirements, and COVID-19 impacts. Any other pertinent information relevant to assess capabilities/approach such as a description with performance parameters and a statement of current availability, summary or prior testing, test reports, and a budgetary cost estimate (with estimated labor categories). Responses to the RFI/Market Survey shall include the following: Submitter's Name Street Address, City, State, Zip Code Business Size Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone Announcement Number: N0016422SNB44 The referenced attachment contains information that is export controlled and is under the constraints of Distribution Statement - D. Distribution is authorized to DoD and DoD Contractors only. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) is required to receive the controlled attachment. Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov. Information about the JCP is located at https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx . Responses to this RFI that indicate the information therein is proprietary or represents confidential business information will be received and held in confidence for Government use only. Proprietary information will be properly protected from unauthorized disclosure. The Government will not use proprietary information submitted to establish future capabilities and requirements. The Government will NOT be responsible for proprietary information not clearly marked. Vendors may be requested to provide additional information if clarification is required. At the current time, there is no funding allocated for contractual efforts. This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement are non-reimbursable. Please direct RFI responses, inquiries, and request for attachments to the following point of contacts (POCs): TO: Contracting POC: Lynn Masterson-Brinegar, lynn.m.masterson-brinegar.civ@us.navy.mil, (812) 854-8865 CC: Technical POC: Mike Ledden, michael.j.ledden.civ@us.navy.mil, (812) 854-4402 CC: Technical POC: Crystal Fierro, crystal.l.fierro.civ@us.navy.mil, (812) 854-6065 If a portion of the submittal is classified, please contact the Contracting POC for appropriate submission information. Submissions in response to this announcement shall be submitted by 4:00 PM EST on 7 April 2022. Responses received after 7 April 2022 may be considered at the Government's discretion. Please reference announcement number N0016422SNB44 in the subject line of correspondence and communications.