REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - Military Sealift Command Situational Awareness System (MSC SAwS) Electro-Optic Sensor System (EOS)

N00164-15-S-NB40 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - Military Sealift Command Situational Awareness System (MSC SAwS) Electro-Optic Sensor System (EOS) - FSC 5855 - NAICS 334511 Issue Date: 23 APR 2014 Closing Date: 7 MAY 2015 MARKET SURVEY: The Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement as part of market research related to the Military Sealift Command Situational Awareness System (MSC SAwS) Electro-Optic Sensor (EOS) System, and other US Navy and Coast Guard Maritime Platforms. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division located at the Naval Support Activity, Crane, IN is seeking information from companies with the capabilities and facilities to provide Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), Non-Developmental Items (NDI), or a near NDI solution that meet the threshold requirements of the MSC SAwS EOS draft Performance Specification (PS). It is requested the items listed below are addressed/submitted: (1) Indicate the specific product that is commercially available and meets the threshold requirements of the draft Performance Specification (PS); if the commercial item does not meet the PS in its entirety, indicate what areas of the PS that are not met and provide a response detailing how the end product will meet the requirement in the PS. Please cite the paragraph number in the PS. (2) It is anticipated that a product sample will be required as part of the response to the solicitation. It is also anticipated that non-destructive testing will be performed on the product sample. At the end of the testing, the product sample will be returned to the vendor. (3) Will your company be able to deliver a product sample within 30 days after release of the solicitation? If no, please provide your recommended time. (4) Provide specific comments or concerns by PS paragraph number, as applicable; indicate areas of the PS that would prohibit your company submitting a proposal. (5) Initial Production Lead Time and Quantity of initial delivery; Delivery Quantity of units per month thereafter; (6) Provide a copy of your company's Standard Commercial Warranty; (7) Provide suggested quantity price break points. (8) Product Specification sheet (2-3 pages) of the product that is believed to meet the MSC SAwS EOS PS; and any applicable product literature. (9) A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for Government Budget Estimating. Pre-Solicitation Conference: The Government anticipates hosting a Pre-solicitation conference in the near future after industry comments have been received in response to this RFI/sources sought announcement. At this time, it is anticipated that a brief of the MSC SAwS EOS requirement will be made, and prospective offerors may make a brief and private presentation to the Government of the product believed to meet the requirements of the MSC SAwS EOS PS. Date and time will be announced at a later date. Responses to this 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: N00164-15-S-NB40 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 (555) 000-0000, 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 http://www.dlis.dla.mil. The controlled attachments will be posted to FedBizOps at the same time the RFI/sources sought announcement is posted. At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This RFI/sources sought announcement does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it is not a commitment by the Government to procure. The Government is only seeking information and industry feedback for possible future requirements. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCE SOUGHT OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED NOR IS THIS A SOLICITATION. Market Survey information shall be submitted to NSWC Crane Contracting POC Ms. Karen Smith, Email: contact@example.gov. Mailing address is Commander, NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, Code 0231, Bldg 3373, Attn: Ms. Karen Smith, 300 Highway 361 Crane, IN 47522-5000. It is preferred that information be submitted electronically to contact@example.gov. Reference N10064-15-S-NB40 in the subject line of emails. Any questions related to the process for submission of information shall be submitted to the NSWC Crane Contracting POC by 4:00 PM Eastern Time 28 APR 2015. Submissions in response to this RFI shall be submitted to the NSWC Crane Contracting POC by 4:00 PM Eastern Time 7 May 2015. Responses received after 7 May 2015 may not be considered in the Government's market research. Reference announcement number N00164-15-S-NB40 in all correspondence and communications.