REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - SOLE SOURCE - ENVIRONMENTAL (CLIMATIC) AND HEAVYWEIGHT HIGH IMPACT SHIPBOARD SHOCK AND VIBRATION TEST

N00164-20-S-NB34 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - SOLE SOURCE - environmental (climatic) and Heavyweight high IMPACT Shipboard Shock and vibration Test - NAICS Code 54138 FSC H258 Issue Date 25 FEB 2020 - Closing Date 24 MAR 2020 - Time 15:00 EDT MARKET SURVEY - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: In accordance with Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, guidance and Information (PGI) 206.302-1, the Government is issuing this request for information/sources-sought announcement as part of a market research. Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division located at Naval Support Activity, Crane, IN intends to award a sole source contract to either National Technical Services, Inc., Rustburg, VA or High Test Laboratories, Inc., Arvonia, VA. This effort will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority 10U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The basis for restricting competition is that these two vendors are approved in accordance with NAVSEAINST 9491.1C, Locations of Approved Class HI Shock Testing Facilities. In accordance with DFARS PGI 206.302-1, the Government is accepting information from companies potentially capable of meeting the requirements as described herein. 1) Approved vendor in accordance with NAVSEAINST 9491.1C, Locations of Approved Class HI Shock Testing Facilities. 2) Can meet Environmental (Climatic) Testing requirements of MIL-STD-810G a) Equipment to be tested shall be exposed to High Temperature in accordance with Section 501.6 Procedure II, Low Temperature Section in accordance with 502.6 Procedure II, Salt Fog in accordance with Section 509.6, Humidity in accordance with Section 507.6, Rain/Blowing Rain in accordance with Section 506.6, Icing/Freezing Rain in accordance with Section 521.4. a) Equipment Specifications a. Approximate Size: 51 L x 38.5 H x 46.27 W b. Approximate Weight: TYP: 225 MAX: 247 c. Power: 115VAC, 60 Hz, 3-phase delta and 115VAC, 400 Hz, single phase 3) Can meet Motion/Attitude Testing requirements of DOD-STD-1399 Section 301A as follows: Equipment to be tested shall be exposed to ship motion of sea state 8 per DOD-STD-1399 Section 301A. This is a non-operational test. Equipment to be tested shall be exposed to ship motion of sea state 5 per DOD-STD-1399 Section 301A. This is an operational test. Equipment specifications: Approximate Size: 51 L x 38.5 H x 46.27 W Approximate Weight: 225 lbs. Power: 115VAC, 60 Hz, 3-phase delta and 115VAC, 400 Hz, single phase 4) Can meet Vibration Testing requirements of MIL-STD-167-1A as follows: Equipment to be tested shall be exposed to MIL-STD-167-1A Type I - Environmental Vibration up to 25 Hz. Equipment (1): Approximate Size: 51 L x 38.5 H x 46.27 W Approximate Weight: 225 lbs. Power: 115VAC, 60 Hz, 3-phase delta and 115VAC, 400 Hz, single phase 5) Can meet Shipboard Shock Testing requirements of MIL-S-901D as follows: Obtain standard MIL-S-901D explosives after the completion of the explosive release form by the appropriate representative. Equipment shall be shock tested in accordance with MIL-S-901D, grade A, Class I, type A, unrestricted. Equipment shall be tested in a mast mounted configuration. Equipment specifications: Approximate Size: 51 L x 38.5 H x 46.27 W Approximate Weight: 225 lbs. Power: 115VAC, 60 Hz, 3-phase delta and 115VAC, 400 Hz, single phase Along with the official test of the equipment listed above. Support equipment will also be provided for operability of the antenna. This support equipment includes Support (1) Approximate Size: 70.25 H, 22 W, 43 Approximate Weight: 1105 lbs. Power: 115VAC, 60Hz, 400Hz, single phase Support (2) Approximate Size: 70.25 H, 22 W, 43 Approximate Weight: 1205 lbs. (without test fixture) Power: 115 VAC, 60Hz, Single Phase Support (3) Approximate Size: 18.5 H, 16 W Approximate Weight: 54.5 lbs Power: 115 VAC, 60Hz, Current (line) Type I 0.50 Amps, single phase. Support (4) Approximate Size: 58 L, 26 W, 48 H, Approximate Weight: 604.5 lbs Power: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, Phase to Phase Support (5) Approximate Size: 28.00"L, 38 W, 74.5 H, Approximate Weight: 868 lbs. Power: Average Voltage 440VAC, 60Hz, 3 Phase All classified media (within the support equipment) is approximately 120lbs and shall be stored in a classified space. All capable and qualified sources are encouraged to respond by providing the following: technical/contractual points of contact, address, telephone number, email address, duns number, cage code and or tax ID number, as well as business size category (large, small, small disadvantaged, etc.) Interested vendors should provide information regarding this announcement no later than 15:00 EDT on or before 24 MAR 2020 to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. This request for information/sources sought synopsis 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 in connection with this announcement. The U.S. 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. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. All information provided becomes U.S. Navy property and will not be returned. All proprietary information will be treated appropriately. Your interest in this response is appreciated. It has been determined that National Technical Services Inc., and High Test Laboratories are the only sources capable of meeting this requirement. Technical POC: The Technical POC is Ms. Sarai Neloms, (812) 854-1043, sarai.neloms@navy.mil. The complete mailing address to submit all information to is Ms. Sarai Neloms, Code WXMSL, Bldg. 3330S, NSWC Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001. Reference Request for Information/Sources Sought Announcement Number N00164-20-S-NB34 when responding to this notice. For contracting related questions the contracting POC is lynn.masterson-brine@navy.mil.