REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - Small Ruggedized Maritime Display Assembly (SRMDA)

N00164-17-S-NC42 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - Small Ruggedized Maritime Display Assembly (SRMDA), FSC: 5855 - NAICS: 334419 Issue Date: 21 September 2017 Closing Date: 10 November 2017 - 2:00 PM EDST MARKET SURVEY - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION SYNOPSIS: The Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) is seeking information for market research purposes relative to technologies available to support observation and touch screen capabilities on a display in a ruggedized package. The systems are to be used day and night in nearly all weather conditions to display signals transmitted to the system. Request for Information (RFI) is sought for systems which may provide the capabilities identified in Attachment 1. Furthermore, this RFI is seeking information on systems suited for special operations military applications. Specific areas of interest are provided as an Attachment 1 to this announcement. Attachment 1 should be used as a guide to format your response. Attachment 1 contains information that is export controlled. Only those companies that have completed DD Form 2345 and are certified under the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in an active status are authorized to receive Attachment 1. Additional information is available at https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an initial synopsis (commonly referred to as "white paper"). This white paper should not exceed 20 pages written (Times New Roman, 12 font) or MS PowerPoint slides, (exclusion of supporting information such as commercial literature, catalogues, manuals, etc.), with an executive summary (one page or less) on the effort, a technical description, identification of risks, current Technology Readiness Level (TRL), operational availability data, and Reliability-Availability-Maintainability (RAM) data. Interested sources with conceptual designs providing the capabilities identified in Attachment 1 should submit their white paper electronically or in hard copy to the Points of Contact (POCs) listed below. NSWC Crane, 300 Highway 361 Mr. Gavin Hemmerlein - Code JXQR - Building 3291 Crane, Indiana 47522 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. Responses to the RFI shall include the following: Submitter's Name Street Address, City, State, nine (9) digit Zip Code Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone and facsimile numbers Announcement Number: N00164-17-S-NC42 This Request for Information (RFI) is the initiation of market research under Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This announcement 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. Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. The U. S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement or participate in the Industry Day. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. Nothing in this announcement constitutes an obligation on the part of the U.S. Government, nor is the Government tasking any offeror to develop any technologies described herein. Any information provided that is marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. The Government may elect to visit, or host a visit, from any potential sources following the market survey. Your interest in this program is appreciated. All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no later than 1400 EDST on or before the closing date as specified at the beginning of this solicitation, at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Responses received after 1400 EDST on the closing date may not be considered in the government's analyses. The following e-mail point of contact is provided for information regarding technical programs/technologies of interest with Electro Optics supported by the NSWC Expeditionary Electro-Optics Branch (JXQR) and for submission of white papers: Mr. Gavin Hemmerlein, Phone:(812) 854-8837, E-mail: gavin.hemmerlein@navy.mil NSWC Crane Contracting Office point of contact is Ms. Rebecca Lingenfelter , Phone: (812) 854-5726, E-mail:rebecca.lingenfelter@navy.mil. Please refer to the announcement number in all correspondence and communications.