REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT - MK 138 Mod 1 Demolition Charge Assembly

N00164-23-S-NB86 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT - MK 138 Mod 1 Demolition Charge Assembly PSC - 1375 - NAICS 325920. Issue Date: 01 June 2023 - Closing Date: 16 June 2023 - Time Eastern 2:00 PM EST. This item was originally issued as market research under RFI Announcement No. N0016422SNB43 on 04 March 2022. This RFI is being issued to correct the NAICS from 332993 to 325920, add an anticipated maximum and minimum quantity, add a Statement of Work, and add new drawings. The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane, IN is issuing this RFI/Sources Sought announcement as part of market research in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) and FAR Part 10 to determine if any qualified, experienced, responsible, and interested potential sources can provide supplies for Charge Assembly, Demolition, MK 138 MOD 1 with Taggant,(NSN: 1375-01-565-4810 ), DODIC/NALC: M792. The estimated contract minimum quantity is 500 each with a maximum quantity of 2,700 each. Charge Assembly, Demolition, MK 138 MOD 1 with Taggant consists of a bag or satchel, MK 4 MOD 1, which contains ten MK 35 C4 charges. The bag is made of cotton duck, treated to resist fire, water, and mildew and has an adjustable flotation bladder inside for inflation to keep the heavy bag neutrally buoyant. The check valve can be operated to compensate for buoyancy changes caused by removing the charges. A tow ring is secured to the bottom of the bag. Vent holes are located in the bottom of the bag. A 17-foot length of cotton sash cord is secured on one end of the bag. A flat metal hook is attached to one end of the bag and a snubber assembly is attached to the opposite end. The bag is equipped with an adjustable shoulder strap which facilitates carrying and towing under certain conditions. The Charge Assembly, Demolition, MK 138 MOD 1 with Taggant is designed primarily for underwater demolition operations. The MK 35 C4 charges are a rectangular shaped block of Composition C-4 weighing 2.0 pounds. Composition C-4 is a plasticized explosive having the same consistency as putty at temperatures between -70 degrees F and +170 degrees F and is about 1.34 times as powerful as TNT. The charge is contained in a cotton duck bag and is formed with a 9-foot length of detonating cord. Three feet of this cord is embedded in the explosive charge; the remaining six feet is looped and folded under two retaining webs secured to the charge bag. Approximately three feet of cotton sash cord and a flat metal hook are provided for lashing the charge to an obstacle. Attachments to this RFI/Sources Sought include a Statement of Work and drawings. These attachments are Government owned and will be posted to www.sam.gov at the same time the RFI/Sources Sought is posted. 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.public.dacs.dla.mil/portal/ Distribution Statement D. Distribution authorized to Department of Defense and U.S. DoD Contractors only; Critical Technology; Export Control; January 2021. Other requests for this document shall be referred to Commander, Code JXRT, NSWC Crane, Indiana 47522-5001. This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act, (Title 22, U.S.C., SEC. 2751 ET SEQ.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, Title 50, U.S.C., APP 2401 ET SEQ. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate IAW provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25. All interested parties are encouraged to submit company and product literature, a white paper no longer than five pages, and/or other pertinent information. Responses should include a description with performance parameters and a statement of current availability, summary of prior testing, test reports, a budgetary cost estimate, production units, production quantity breaks and a lead-time of the solution. If necessary, responses should 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, NINE-Digit Zip Code Business Size Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone Submitter's CAGE Code Submitter's DUNS Number Announcement Number: N00164-23-S-NB86 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. Information may be submitted to the NSWC Crane Contracting POC any time prior to the expiration of this announcement. The POC for this effort is Eric Zipperle, Email: eric.r.zipperle.civ@us.navy.mil. The mailing address is NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, Attn: Mr. Eric Zipperle Code 0232, BLDG 3373, 300 Highway 361 Crane, IN 47522-5001. It is preferred that information be submitted electronically to eric.r.zipperle.civ@us.navy.mil. Reference N00164-23-S-NB86 in the subject line of emails. Submissions in response to this RFI/Sources Sought shall be submitted to the NSWC Crane Contracting POC by 2:00PM Eastern Time 09 June 2023. Responses received after 09 June 2023 may not be considered in the Government's market research. If any part of the submittal is classified, please contact the NSWC Crane Contracting POC for appropriate submission information. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to nongovernment personnel and entities. Your interest in the response is appreciated. The Government will NOT be responsible for any proprietary information not clearly marked. The Government shall not be required to return any submitted material. Reference announcement number N00164-23-S-NB86 in all correspondence and communication.