REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT-WEAPON MOUNTED AIMING LASERS

N0016423SNB62 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT-WEAPON MOUNTED AIMING LASERS FSC 5855 - NAICS 333310 Issue Date: 31 MAR 2023 - Closing Date: 1 MAY 2023 - 3:00 P.M. EDT Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division is issuing this RFI/Sources Sought as part of market research pertaining to a weapon mounted aiming laser. This effort is underway to gauge potential interest, establish the current state of industry, identify marked improvement in performance over fielded equipment, and assist in specification refinement and validation which may result in a competitive contract. If a competitive RFP is needed, the Government may require product samples at proposal submission. If a solicitation is released for this effort, it will be released through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. Information about PIEE is located at https://piee.eb.mil. Information regarding how to set up a vendor registration is included in this link: DoD Procurement Toolbox https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/solicitationmodule. Choose Vendor Access Instructions. Further training is available at this link: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml. NSWC Crane Division is interested in hearing feedback and product information from industry in support of weapon mounted aiming lasers. The Characteristic Summary (Attachment 1) can be found in the attached document. The Government is particularly interested in devices with the following combination of capabilities: - Visible Aiming Laser - NIR Aiming Laser - NIR Illuminator - Visible Aiming laser override - Unique or hardened remote control options The Government is also very interested in high Technological Readiness Level (TRL) level items that are at or near production ready. If readily available, an operator's manual for the product is also required to be submitted. All interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an abbreviated synopsis or white paper. White papers should be 5-7 pages with an executive summary (short paragraph) on the effort and MAY include digital copies of product brochures, spec sheets, a technical description, a preliminary schedule, identification of risks, and current TRL. A technical description of the product, such as physical characteristics, operational features, performance data, and a rough cost estimate should be included. Submissions may be sent by any government or nongovernmental entity including commercial firms, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering (universities), or by consortia comprising such concerns. In addition to the above submission, all interested parties are requested to fill out and return the attached Market Research Questionnaire (Attachment 2) included with this announcement. Responses from Small and Small Disadvantaged Businesses are strongly encouraged. Firms responding must indicate if they are a small business, socially and/or economically disadvantaged business, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, or minority institutions. In order to be considered a small business for this procurement, companies must be able to complete no less than 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing, excluding the costs of materials IAW FAR 19.505. If you are considered a small business under the above NAICS, please confirm that your company is capable of performing at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies or products within your reply. The Government is also interested in feedback on pricing submissions for rough order magnitude anticipated prototype, low rate initial production (LRIP), and production pricing given the current economy. Responses to the RFI shall include the following: Submitter's Name and Business Size Status Street Address, City, State, NINE (9) digit ZIP code Point of Contact (POC) POC telephone, facsimile numbers, and email Announcement Number: N0016423SNB62 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.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/. The controlled attachments will be provided upon request, where the above has been verified. All interested parties are encouraged to submit above information for the Government(s) review by 3:00PM Eastern Daylight Time on 1 MAY 2023. At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This RFI/Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quote (RFQ), or Request for Proposal (RFP) and should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The Government is in no way liable to pay or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement or incurred for participation in the Market Survey will NOT be reimbursed. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-Government personnel and entities. Your interest in this response is appreciated. Questions or inquiries should be directed to Sydney Wittmann, Code 0232, telephone 812-381- 0990, e-mail sydney.l.wittmann.civ@us.navy.mil. Please reference N0016423SNB62 number in all correspondence and communication. UNCLASSIFIED responses to this RFI/Sources Sought shall be submitted as described above.