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

N0016421SNB63 - Request for Information (RFI)/ Sources Sought: CREW SERVED WEAPONS OPTIC - NAICS 333314 - FSC: 1240 Issue Date: 30 April 2021 - Closing Date: 28 May 2021 - 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 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (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 3,000 rounds per minute), MK48 (7.62 MG) and potentially the MK19 (40 mm MG). The CSW optic is necessary to allow an operator to quickly bear their 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 draft Performance Specification (PS) (Attachment 1) for review to receive responses and questions from potential sources to further evaluate potential sources capabilities and ensure that adequate competition is achieved, while meeting the Government's requirements, as a result of the subsequent solicitation. Please read attachment 1 (the PS) carefully and identify questions and concerns with the draft PS. Questions to answer: Can you meet these PS requirements? If not, please answer what can you meet (how close are you to meeting the requirement) and what is needed in regards to time, schedule, and cost required to meet the PS requirements? Please note if you take an exception to any part of the Draft PS requirements, either threshold or objective, your response to this RFI should include a detailed explanation, with clear rationale, for the exception taken. The Government highly encourages potential sources to provide a response to the attached documents. The Government intends to use the information provided and carefully consider potential refinement of 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 six (6) 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). This submission may be in the form of commercial product literature, operating instructions, and/or supplemental technical documentation that define the item(s) and associated hardware. Potential sources should also provide any test results on the item(s) if applicable. Submissions may be sent by any government 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. 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. In addition to the above submission, all interested parties are requested to fill out and return the attached Market Research Questionnaire (Attachment 2) included with this announcement. Responses from Small and Small Disadvantaged Business firms are highly encouraged. Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, an 8(a) firm, a historically black college or university, or a minority institution. Responses to the RFI shall include the following: Submitter's Name Street Address, City, State, NINE-Digit zip code Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone number Announcement Number: N0016421SNB63 It should be noted that the Government plans to utilize employees from Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), TriStar Engineering (TSE), and possibly other direct Government contractors as advisors to the Government. 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 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 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. At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This sources sought synopsis 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. White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. The following e-mail point of contacts are provided for information regarding technical programs/technologies of interest within the warfare areas supported by the VASWA Program and for submission of white papers: Technical Point of Contact - Mr. Harry Taylor - harry.taylor@navy.mil Contractual Point of Contact - Ms. Candy Owen - candy.owen@navy.mil This RFI is being posted to Beta SAM page located at https://beta.sam.gov/. All changes that occur will be posted to the Beta SAM website. Please refer to announcement number N0016421SNB63 in all correspondence and communications.