REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

N0016422SNB64 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing - FSC - 5855 - NAICS - 333314 Issue Date: 20 MAY 2022 - Closing Date: 10 JUNE 2022 N0016422SNB64 - SPECIAL NOTICE - COMBINED REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC-CD) located at the Naval Support Activity, Crane, Indiana issue a request for a combined RFI/Sources Sought announcement as part of market research in accordance with FAR 15.201(e.) and FAR 10.001(a)(3)(i). The purpose of this Sources Sought is to determine if sources have a sensor or could modify a sensor integrated into a vehicle driver wearable device capable to image in an environment illuminated by discrete bands within the range of 800 nanometers (nm) to 1600 nm. Discrete bands include center wavelengths of 820 nm, 860 nm, 940 nm, 1064 nm and 1550nm as examples. Sensor should be a Technical Readiness Level (TRL) 3 or better, defined as - Analytical and experimental critical function and or characteristic proof-of concept. Responses to this notice shall provide the following market information for planning purposes. Marketing Sheets or Product Information Guides Frame Rate of System (if applicable) Spectral limits of the sensor's response with respect to wavelength (specifically will sensor see 820nm, 860nm, 940 nm, 1064nm and 1550nm?) Weight and Dimensional Information Power requirements Battery life (if applicable) System Field of view Resolution of system in line pairs per millimeter (lp/mm) Statement of what technical Readiness Level the system is at (TRL3 or greater). Statement if sensor is a current product or to be modified product. Responses shall include a cover letter with the following information. Submitter's name Mailing address (Street address, City, State, Zip code) Business Size and category (large, small, small disadvantaged, etc.) Website address (if applicable) DUNS number Cage code, and/or Tax ID number Government representative(s) Point of Contact (POC) listed below POC Telephone and email address Announcement Number: N0016422SNB64 Responses shall be submitted either in Adobe pdf or Microsoft Word electronic format and not exceed ten pages in length. Responses to this announcement shall be submitted no later than 10 JUNE 2022 at 14:00pm EST. An acknowledgement of receipt will be provided for all responses received. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within two (2) working days, please notify the points of contact listed in this notice. Responses to this notice will not be returned. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. All information received that includes proprietary markings will be handled in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations. At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This notice is not a Request for Proposals. Reponses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this notice. Respondents are wholly responsible for any costs or expenses associated with submitting a response. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any further requests for information relating to a response. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. The information obtained from submitted responses may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy. Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Contractors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation of requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at www.sam.gov. Any questions or responses shall be submitted via email to NSWC Crane Contracting POC, Mark Dravet, Email: Mark.v.dravet.civ@us.navy.mil and NSWC Crane Technical POC, Fred Buehl, Email: Frederick.h.buehl.civ@us.navy.mil. Reference announcement number N0016422SNB64 in all email correspondence and communications.