Request for Information (RFI)/ Sources Sought: CREW SERVED WEAPONS OPTIC

N00164-19-SNB99 - Request for Information (RFI)/ Sources Sought: CREW SERVED WEAPONS OPTIC - NAICS 333314 - FSC: 1240 Issue Date: 10 June 2019 - Closing Date: 10 July 2019 - 2:00PM EST REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): The United States Government (USG) is issuing this RFI announcement as part of a market survey in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). The Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) is seeking information on Crew Served Weapons (CSW) Optic for currently fielded Mounted Machine Guns (MMG). Currently fielded MMG include The M2A1 (.50 caliber Machine Gun (MG)), M240 (7.62mm MG) and MK44 (7.62mm with six rotary mounted barrels firing 3000 rounds per minute). A CSW optic is necessary to allow an operator to quickly bear his CSW on target, identify, classify, and initially engage out to the performance of the host weapon platform. This effort is underway to gauge potential interest, establish the current state of industry, and assist in specification refinement and validation. The Government is posting the preliminary draft Performance Specification for review to receive responses and questions from potential sources to further evaluate potential sources capabilities and ensure that adequate competition is achieved as a result of the subsequent solicitation. Please read the performance specification carefully and identify questions and concerns with the draft performance specifications. Questions to answer: Can you meet these Performance Specification requirements and if NOT, what is needed in regards to time, schedule, and cost required to meet the requirements? Please note if you take any exceptions to any part of the Draft PS in both Threshold and Objective Requirements. The Government highly encourages potential sources to provide a response to the attached documents. The Government intends to use the information provided to refine the Government requirements. All interested parties are encouraged to submit company and product literature, a white paper, and/or other pertinent information, preferably in the form of a "Quad Chart". This white paper should not exceed 4 pages per item, with an executive summary (short paragraph) on the effort, a technical description of the effort, a preliminary schedule, identification of risks, current Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Cost estimates shall include, if applicable, any non-recurring engineering costs as well as procurement costs with lead time for availability. Interested sources should submit the white paper electronically or in hard copy to the Points of Contact (POCs) listed below. Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997): a) The USG 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 the Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of: determining if sources and interest exists for Crew Served Weapons Optic for the USG. 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 USG to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. The USG 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 USG. Any information provided that is marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Information provided will not be returned to contractors. The USG may elect to visit, or host a visit, from any potential sources following the market survey. Your interest in this program is appreciated. All responses shall be unclassified. All assumptions, including any assumed USG support, shall be clearly identified. All proprietary and restricted information shall be clearly marked. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Acknowledgement of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the NSWC Crane's view of the information received. Do not send any material that requires a non-disclosure agreement or identify information that is business sensitive. Responses to this notice will not be returned. Information may be submitted by any USG or non-governmental entity including commercial firms, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering (universities), or by consortia comprising such concerns. The Crane Division encourages participation by small business, small disadvantaged business, HUB Zone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, and historically black colleges and universities. Responding to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any potential offeror's ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the USG will arise as a result of preparing submissions in response to this RFI and the USG's use of such information. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. Responses shall include the following: Submitter's Name Street Address, City, State, Zip Code Business Size Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone Announcement Number: N00164-19-S-NB99 Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. 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 http://www.dlis.dla.mil. The controlled attachments will be posted to FBO at the same time the solicitation is posted. FBO may be accessed at http://www.fbo.gov. All information provided becomes USG property. Your interest in this response is appreciated. All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no later than 2:00PM EST on or before 01 July 2019, at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Submittals after this date will still be accepted, although there is no guarantee they will be evaluated. Technical POC for this effort is Mr. James Delisle. (e-mail: james.delisle@navy.mil) NSWC Crane Contracting Office point of contact is Mr. Evan Magni (email: evan.magni@navy.mil). Please refer to the announcement number in all correspondence and communications.