REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - 2M KITS AND PARTS

N0016421SNB60 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - 2M KITS AND PARTS - FSC 3134 - NAICS 333992 Issue Date: 26 APR 2021 - Closing Date: 30 APR 2021 The Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement as part of market research for 2M Kits and piece parts for solder workstations on a brand name only basis from distributors. This effort will be conducted on a brand-name only basis with the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The basis for restricting competition to brand name only is items have been proven to be quality tools and equipment, duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through the use of substitutions, and unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency requirement through any source. All interested parties are encouraged to submit company and product literature, a white paper no longer than 5 pages, and/or other pertinent information, such as description with performance parameters and a statement of current availability, summary of prior testing, test reports, a budgetary estimate of test articles, lead time of the solution, production units, production quantity breaks, mitigate the reason why the Government should not procure this effort on a brand name only basis as stated above, and/or identify other Government contracts with similar efforts for the Government's consideration. Responses to the 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: N00164-21-S-NB60 At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This RFI/sources sought 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 US 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. Market Survey information may be submitted to the Point of Contact any time prior to the expiration of this announcement. The Point of Contact for this effort is Ms. Ashley Bechtel, e-mail: ashley.bechtel@navy.mil. If any part of the submittal is classified, please contact the POC for appropriate submission information. 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.