REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - LASER RANGE FINDERS

N0016421SNB70 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - LASER RANGE FINDERS - FSC 1240 - NAICS 333316 Issued Date: 19 MAY 2021 - Closing Date: 3 June 2021 MARKET SURVEY - SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: The Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement as part of a market survey. Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division is seeking information from small businesses for current Long Range handheld Laser Range Finders (LRF). This effort is underway to gauge potential interest, establish the current state of industry, and assist in specification refinement and validation resulting in a future competitive action for replacement of the Optics 1, Inc. Vector 21 LRF part number (902797). Additionally, this Sources Sought announces the Governments intent to pursue an interim contract for the Vector LRF on a sole source basis from Optics,1 Inc. 2 Cooper Lane, Bedford NH. 03110 in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A). The LRFs from Optics, 1 inc. are currently in operation and due to operation tempo fielding schedules cannot be interrupted. The Vector 21 LRF is set to sunset within this five-year period and thus a replacement will be sought via competition. The Governments full intent is to award a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Optics Inc. to allow time for sufficient requirements definition, competition and testing requirements of the replacement LRF. This RFI/Sources Sought will be used as an initial market survey of current technologies. Another survey or surveys may be requested as the requirements definition narrows. Once the requirement is fully defined the competitive procurement process will begin. NSWC Crane is interested in receiving feedback and product information from industry. A technical description of the product(s), such as physical characteristics, operational features, performance/test data, and photographs are of particular interest to assist in establishing the state of industry. Information sought is for Long Range Laser Range Finders (LRF) that have same or superior capability and range as the current Vector 21 LRF part number (902797). 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. All interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an abbreviated synopsis or white paper, preferably in the form of a - Quad Chart. This white paper should not exceed 3 pages per item, with an executive summary (short paragraph) on the effort, the technical description of the effort, any previous test results, a preliminary production/delivery schedule consisting of production lead times, and maximum monthly deliver quantities for both barrel types, identification of risks, place of manufacture, current Technology Readiness Level (TRL), packaging, and a cost estimate over five years. Offerors should submit the white papers electronically prior to 3:00 p.m. on 3 June 2021 in order to be evaluated. White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. In addition to the above submission all interested parties are requested to fill out and return the attached market research questionnaire 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, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, and minority institutions. 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 and facsimile numbers Announcement Number: N0016421SNB70 Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at www.sam.gov. 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 contact is provided for information and for submission of white papers: Mr. Joshua Tester; joshua.tester@navy.mil and Mr. Andrew Ficklin, andrew.ficklin@navy.mil. All changes that occur will be posted to the Beta.SAM.gov website. Please refer to announcement number N0016421SNB70 in all correspondence and communications.