REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT (SS) - SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION BOX MANUFACTURE

N0016423SNB14 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT (SS) - SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION BOX MANUFACTURE Issue Date: 4 November 2022 The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC-CR) located in Crane, Indiana, is issuing this Request for Information (RFI)/ Sources Sought (SS) announcement to identify potential alternate sources with the technical capability and facilities (located within the continental US) to manufacture the Signal Distribution Box. The full Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) process assembly is known. The contractor is expected to acquire, assemble and deliver the Signal Distribution Box to the Government. Type of work may include: machining, grinding, riveting, metal work, painting, welding, sandblasting, mechanical testing, and electrical testing. The work is anticipated to be a recurring effort for 5 years with a total count of 80 units. Signal Distribution Box Assembly drawings are available. References ATTACHMENT 1. The Signal Distribution Box Assembly drawing (8766435_revA). ATTACHMENT 2. View of the Signal Distribution Box with cavity dimensions (8792181_revA). ATTACHMENT 3. Signal Distribution Box wire list (WL8766435) 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. Offers 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://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx . The controlled attachments will be posted at the same time this announcement is posted. NAICS 334419 PSC 5999 Signal Distribution Box Assembly Description The Signal Distribution Box forms part of the Signal Distribution Box Assembly (refer to Attachment 1). The assembly is a hermetically sealed unit measuring 7 inches in length, 4.5 inches in width and 4 inches in height. The work described in this RFI/SS involves the acquisition and assembly only. The Signal Distribution Box Assembly uses a metal junction box enclosure as its main structure. Drilled into this enclosure are 4 cavities to facilitate connector installation. Each cavity is surrounded by 4 smaller drilled holes used to fasten the connector to the aforementioned cavities (refer to Attachment 2). A number of gaskets and nut plate flanges are used to mount the connector to its designated cavity (refer to Attachment 2). Two sets of the twisted cables are used to connect the 4 connectors (refer to Attachment 3) and are zip tied. The enclosure lid is fitted onto the completed box to complete the assembly. Responses Respondents will not be notified of the results of this RFI/SS notice. The information obtained from submitted responses may be used in development of an acquisition strategy and future solicitation. When/if the Government issues a solicitation for this effort, interested parties will be expected to thoroughly address the requirements thereof regardless of the circumstances surrounding this RFI/SS. 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. Interested parties are encouraged to submit company and product literature, a white paper no longer than 10 pages addressing the vendor's capabilities, relevant past performance as it relates to meeting the Government requirement, a budgetary cost estimate and/or other pertinent information. Depending on the information provided and the detail included, the Government may perform further market research in the form of follow-up teleconferences or Microsoft Teams meetings to clarify items in an effort to better understand Industry responses. Responses to the 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: N0016423SNB14 Information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in the response is appreciated. 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. At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This RFI/SS 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 U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. Information may be submitted electronically to the each of the Point of Contacts (POCs) any time prior to the expiration of this announcement. The Contracting POC is Karly Terrell (karly.r.terrell.civ@us.navy.mil). The Technical POC is Briar Sparks (briar.a.sparks.civ@us.navy.mil). Please include the announcement number N0016423SNB14 in the subject line of e-mail questions or submissions.