REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - Procurement of Upgrades for 33 each MX-20D Turrets Part Number 45003-09 to MX-20D Turret Part Number 45003-20 configuration, and procurement of 34 each DMCUs with Part Number 45905-101 for the USSOCOM AC-130

N0016421SNB57 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - Procurement of Upgrades for 33 each MX-20D Turrets Part Number 45003-09 to MX-20D Turret Part Number 45003-20 configuration, and procurement of 34 each DMCUs with Part Number 45905-101 for the USSOCOM AC-130J PSP program. FSC'5855 NAICS - 334511 Issue Date: 04/14/2021 Closing Date: 04/21/2021 - 2PM EST The Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement as part of market research in accordance with DFARS 205.205-71 for the of procurement of Upgrades for 33 each MX-20D Turrets Part Number 45003-09 to MX-20D Turret Part Number 45003-20 configuration, and procurement of 34 each DMCUs with Part Number 45905-101 for the USSOCOM AC-130J PSP program. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, located at Naval Support Activity, Crane, IN intends to issue a solicitation on a sole source basis to the Canadian Commercial Corporation, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Commercial and Government Entity Code 98247 (50 O'Conner Street, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A OS6, Canada). This effort will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The basis for restricting competition is the lack of Technical Data Package, Intellectual Property, and duplicative cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition, and the unacceptable delay necessitated are from developing any other source. The duplicative cost and delay necessitated are from developing specification, integration and regression testing, and operational test verification. The Government is seeking information from companies mitigating the sole source basis listed above. Responses should include availability, budgetary cost estimate, and lead time of the solution as well as whether a demonstration unit can be provided to expedite the Government decision making process. All interested parties are encouraged to submit company and product literature, a white paper no longer than five (5) pages, and/or other pertinent information such as description with performance parameters and a statement of current availability, summary of prior testing, test reports, a budgetary estimate of test articles, production units, production quantity breaks, mitigate the reason why the Government should not procure this effort on a sole source basis as stated above and/or identify other Government contracts with similar efforts for the Government's considerations. Responses to the RFI/Sources Sought 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: N00164-19-S-NB28 Responses received may submit corporate expertise information if you would like to be considered a possible interested source. Please include the purpose/explanation of the response to the Market Survey, i.e. to better understand the Government requirements; to potentially become a viable option for future requirements; to take exception to the anticipated sole source as your company currently meets all of the Government requirements. The Government may contact RFI respondents to get clarification on the information submitted. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Contractors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation of requirements by calling +1 (555) 000-0000, or via the internet at www.sam.gov. 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. Market Survey information may be submitted to the POC any time prior to the expiration of this announcement. The POC for this effort is Cassie Shelton, contact@example.gov or +1 (555) 000-0000. The mailing address is: NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, Attention: Cassie Shelton, Code 0231, Bldg. 121, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001. If any part of the submittal is classified, please contact the POC for appropriate submission information. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in the response is appreciated. Contracting Office Address: 300 Highway 361 Building 121 Crane, IN 47522-5001 United States Primary Point of Contact Cassie Shelton contact@example.gov Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000