REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - Support and Manufacture of Spares for the AN/SLQ-32(v)6 Specific Emitter Identification System assemblies and sub-assemblies.

N0016422SNB10 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - Support and Manufacture of Spares for the AN/SLQ-32(v)6 Specific Emitter Identification System assemblies and sub-assemblies. - FSC 5865 - NAICS 334511 Issue Date: 8 November 2021 - Closing Date: 23 November 2021 - 1000 Eastern In accordance with Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 206.302-1, the Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement as part of market research for the support and manufacture of spares for the AN/SLQ-32 Specific Emitter Identification (SEI) System, a part of the SEWIP program of the AN/SLQ-32 family of passive and active shipboard electronic warfare systems. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) located at Naval Support Activity, Crane, IN intends to award a sole-source contract to NexGen Communications, LLC of 44965 Aviation Dr STE 400, Dulles, VA 20166 for the above requirement in accordance with the DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) attached. This effort is anticipated to 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 Government's lack of complete technical data, duplicative costs to the Government that are not expected to be recovered through competition, and unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency requirement through any other source. In accordance with Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 206.302-1, the Government is accepting information from companies potentially capable of meeting the requirements as described above. The Government is seeking companies with the capabilities and facilities to provide the requirement as described above. Please provide information of performance on other Government contracts with similar efforts. 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 decision making process. All interested parties are encouraged to submit company and product literature, a white paper no longer than 5 pages, and/or other pertinent information, such as a 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) 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 Announcement Number: N0016422SNB10 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 (555) 000-0000, or via the internet at www.sam.gov. 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. 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 Point of Contact (POC) any time prior to the expiration of this announcement. The Point of Contact for this effort is Jacob Spencer, E-mail: contact@example.gov Phone: (812) 854- 3512. The following POC is provided for information concerning technical questions: Michael Mest contact@example.gov +1 (555) 000-0000 Submissions in response to this RFI shall be submitted to the NSWC Crane Contracting POC by 1000 Eastern Time 23 November 2021. Responses received after 23 November 2021 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 non-government 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 N0016422SBN10 in all correspondence and communication.