REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - SHORT RANGE WEAPON MOUNTED THERMAL CLIP ON SIGHT,

N0016421SNB20 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - SHORT RANGE WEAPON MOUNTED THERMAL CLIP ON SIGHT, PSC: 1240 - NAICS: 333314 Issue Date 12 January 2021 - Closing Date 29 January 2021 This RFI is being posted to Beta SAM page located at https://beta.sam.gov/. Beta SAM is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet. Please feel free to use the Beta SAM site to access information posted by Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane. A previous RFI was posted for this effort under RFI Number, N0016420SNB75. Any previous market research conducted did not contain information required. All Offerors are requested to respond IAW this RFI, N0016421SNB20. NSWC Crane is seeking information for market research purposes relative to technologies for a Short Range Weapon Mounted Thermal Clip On Sight. The performance specifications can be found in the controlled attached document(s) titled Performance Specification Descriptions (Attachment 1) and Performance Specification Matrix (Attachment 2). Please reference the enclosed attachments for more information. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an initial synopsis due 29 January 2021 (commonly referred to as white paper). This white paper should not exceed 30 written pages (excluding supporting information such as commercial literature, catalogues, manuals, etc.), with an executive summary (one page or less) on the effort, a technical description detailing how performance characteristics are met, identification of risks, current Technology Readiness Level (TRL), operational availability data, Reliability-Availability-Maintainability (RAM) data, and production readiness data. In addition to the white paper, the Government requests interested parties complete and return the attachment titled Performance Specification Matrix. The Government requests interested parties to complete columns D - G in the Performance Specification Matrix entirely. All responses should be submitted electronically. In addition to the above submission, all interested parties are requested to fill out and return the attached Market Research Questionnaire (Attachment 3) included with this announcement. Responses from Small and Small Disadvantaged Businesses are highly encouraged. Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, and minority institutions. Responses to the RFI must include the following: Company Name: Company Address: Point of Contact: DUNS Number: CAGE Code: Announcement Number: N0016421SNB20 Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Contactors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at www.sam.gov. Contractors must be properly registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Contractors may obtain information on JCP via the Internet at https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/. The controlled attachments will be posted to Beta SAM at the same time the RFI/sources sought announcement is posted. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in this response is appreciated. Questions and electronic submissions regarding this announcement may be directed to the technical point of contact for this effort, Mr. Aaron Talbert, aaron.r.talbert@navy.mil and the Contracting POC Ms. Sydney Wittmann, Sydney.wittmann@navy.mil. Please refer to announcement number N0016421SNB20 in all correspondence and communication. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis announcement; market survey for information only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. The Government does reserve the right to contact any respondent and/or respondent reference to obtain additional information. The Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-Government personnel and entities. Your interest in this response is appreciated. All interested parties are encouraged to submit above information for the Government(s) review by 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on 291) 29 January 2021. Attachments: 1. Performance Specification Descriptions 2. Performance Specification Matrix 3. Market Research Questionnaire