REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - New manufacture and first article testing of AS-3444/SPG-62 Waveguide Assembly kits (13 piece kit), SPG-62 Waveguide 13 individual pieces, and MK-82 Waveguide piece

N0016421SNB19 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - New manufacture and first article testing of AS-3444/SPG-62 Waveguide Assembly kits (13 piece kit), SPG-62 Waveguide 13 individual pieces, and MK-82 Waveguide piece. FSC: 5985 NAICS: 334220 Issue Date: 14 JAN 2021 Closing Date: 16 FEB 2021 - 4:00 PM EST The Government is issuing this RFI announcement as part of market research for the following: New Manufacture of AN/SPG-62 Waveguide Assembly Kits (13 piece kit). New Manufacture of AN/SPG-62 Waveguide Pieces (13 pieces that make up the kit). PART Number PART Name 2904954-1 Dummy Load AT1 2902469 Directional Coupler DC1 5204716 Directional Coupler DC2 7253197-50 Waveguide Horn E1 7253199-50 Ancillary Waveguide Horn E2 7265503-1 Waveguide Assembly W1 2904953-1 Flexible Waveguide Assembly W2 3257782 Waveguide Assembly W3 3257781 Waveguide Assembly W4 3257779 Waveguide Assembly W5 3257780 Waveguide Assembly W6 2917420 Waveguide Assembly W7 2917419 Waveguide Assembly W8 New Manufacture of MK-82 Waveguide Assembly W5 (P/N 5204696). Although this piece is not part of the 13 piece kit, it is a component of the overall SPG-62 Antenna. If the addition of this piece to the above requirement would preclude you from submitting a proposal, please let us know. First Article Testing of Waveguide Assembly Kits and Individual Pieces. This is NOT a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid. 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 is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, IN, is seeking information from companies that have the capability and facilities to manufacture and test the Waveguide Assembly Kit and pieces to determine if they meet the Government requirements, assemble the individual pieces into kits, ensure pieces within the kits are packed in a manner which prevents damage to the individual pieces, that marking practices result in easy identification of the kits and individual pieces, and deliver the kits and individual pieces to NSWC Crane to be used in the AN/SPG-62 antenna system. Interested businesses with the capability and facilities to provide this type of supply, as well as the experience/expertise, should review the draft Statement of Work (SOW) (Attachment 1) and submit a capability statement of no more than three (3) 8.5 x 11 pages (font no smaller than 10 point), excluding a cover sheet, in addition to completing the Market Research Questionnaire (Attachment 2). Respondents are encouraged to provide comments regarding the viability of the SOW or portions thereof and any recommended additions, deletions, and edits. Please include the purpose/explanation of the response to the RFI, i.e. to better understand the Government requirements; to potentially become a viable option for a future requirement or etc. The Government may contact RFI respondents to obtain clarification on the information submitted. Responses to the RFI and attached Market Research Questionnaire must include the following: Contractor's Name Street Address, City, State, Zip Code Business Size Cage Code Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone POC email address Announcement Number: N0016421SNB19 Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Respondents 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. The technical data package may contain information that is export controlled. Only those companies that have completed DD Form 2345 and are certified under the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in an active status are authorized to receive export controlled information. Additional information is available at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/. Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997): a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" may be used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. 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. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. This RFI is being issued solely for informational, planning, and market research purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: NSWC Crane will accept only electronic unclassified submission of responses. Questions or inquiries should be directed to Susan Eckerle, Code 0241, telephone 812-854-6538, NSWC Crane, Contracting Division, 300 Highway 361, Bldg 121, Code 0241, Crane, IN, 47522-5001, e-mail susan.eckerle@navy.mil prior to the closing of this announcement. Please reference the above announcement number when responding to this notice. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent unauthorized disclosures. Your interest in this response is appreciated. SUMMARY LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: DRAFT SOW Attachment 2 Market Research Questionnaire