REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - PROCUREMENT OF TR-333 HYDROPHONE CONNECTORS, HYDROPHONE/THERMISTOR CONNECTORS, THERMISTOR CONNECTORS, HYDROPHONE/TRANSDUCER CONNECTORS, AND TRANSDUCER CONNECTORS

N0016425SNB11 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - PROCUREMENT OF TR-333 HYDROPHONE CONNECTORS, HYDROPHONE/THERMISTOR CONNECTORS, THERMISTOR CONNECTORS, HYDROPHONE/TRANSDUCER CONNECTORS, AND TRANSDUCER CONNECTORS - PSC 5845 - NAICS 334417 Issue Date: 23 October 2024 - Closing Date: 6 November 2024, 4:00 PM Eastern Time REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): In accordance with Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 206.302-1, the Government is issuing this RFI announcement as part of its market research. This RFI announcement is intended to determine the availability and technical capability of businesses to provide the required supplies. BACKGROUND: The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is seeking information for market research purposes for the procurement TR-333 Hydrophone Connectors, Hydrophone/Thermistor Connectors, Thermistor Connectors, Hydrophone/Transducer Connectors, and Transducer Connectors. These connectors are utilized in the manufacturing of the TR-333 Hydrophones, which is in support of the Strategic Systems Program (SSP), SP24 TRIDENT Navigation Subsystem. This procurement anticipates the following five-part numbers will be solicited: Drawing 6933107-201, Hydrophone/Thermistor Connectors Drawing 6933108-201, Thermistor Cable Connectors Drawing 6933108-202, Hydrophone/Transducer Connectors Drawing 6933109-201, Transducer Cable Connectors Drawing 6029162-203, Hydrophone Connectors NSWC Crane intends to solicit and award a contract on a sole source basis to Teledyne Instruments, Inc. (Teledyne) 162 Corporate Drive., Suite 100, Portsmouth, NH 03801-6815. This procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204 (a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), only one responsible source and no other supply or services will satisfy agency requirements. The basis for restricting competition is that as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Teledyne is the only source capable due to its ownership of the propriety data, technology, and manufacturing processes of connectors to meet agency needs. In addition to being the OEM, Teledyne is currently the only certified vendor by the SP24 Program to manufacture the connectors. If alternate vendors are selected, they would have to complete the SP24 Program certification process, which includes three levels of testing; unit testing, next level assembly testing, and operations testing at sea. In addition to the costs associated with the testing, the time to complete the certification process can take thirty-eight to fifty-three months. Based on the above herein, award to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition and there is risk of unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements. This requirement is a follow-on procurement to Contract No. N0016419DGP53, currently being fulfilled by Teledyne. RESPONSES: Written responses shall be submitted via e-mail to the point of contacts listed below by the closing date. NSWC Crane Mr. Tim Kinder - Code 0221 Crane, Indiana 47522-5001 timothy.w.kinder.civ@us.navy.mil NSWC Crane Mr. Matt Swartzentruber Code - 0221 Crane, Indiana 47522-5001 matthew.c.swartzentruber.civ@us.navy.mil RESPONSES TO THE RFI SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Submitter's Name Street Address, City, State, nine (9) digit Zip Code Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone and Email Address CAGE Code DUNS Number Announcement Number: N0016425SNB11 This RFI is the initiation of market research under FAR part 10. This announcement 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. Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. The United States 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. Nothing in this announcement constitutes an obligation on the part of the United States Government, nor is the Government tasking any Offeror to develop any technologies described herein. All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no later than 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time on or before the closing date as specified at the beginning of this announcement. Responses may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Responses received after 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time on the closing date may not be considered in the Government's analyses. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in the response is appreciated. All changes that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to the SAM website https://www.sam.gov. Please reference Announcement Number N0016425SNB11 in all correspondence.