REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT - AN/SPS-48 SERPENTINE SCREWS

N0016417SNB99 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT - AN/SPS-48 SERPENTINE SCREWS - FSC 5305 - NAICS 332710 Issue Date: 10 MAY 2017 - Closing Date: 24 MAY 2017 - 2:00 PM EDT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT- The Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement in accordance with (IAW) DFARS 205.205-71 for Pattonair AN/SPS-48 Serpentine Screws P/N: SNT50063-08E8NW and P/N: SNT50063-08V3NW. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division located at Naval Support Activity, Crane, IN 47522 intends to award a sole source contract to: Pattonair, 1900 Robotics Place, Fort Worth, TX 76118; CAGE (2N335). This effort is anticipated to be conducted on a sole-source basis IAW the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The basis for restricting competition is the anticipated substantial duplicative costs to the Government to qualify another manufacturer's product form, fit and function which are not anticipated to be recouped through competition, and the anticipated unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency requirements through any other source. The Government is seeking information from interested parties mitigating the sole-source basis cited above. Interested parties with the capabilities and facilities to provide components that meet the Government's specifications and qualification requirements for Serpentine Screws as outlined below: P/N SNT50063-08E8NW: 8-32 threaded, self-locking, heat treated alloy steel with zinc-cadmium plating, with vitron or silicone rubber rings, 5/32 allen head with an outer diameter about 0.310" +-0.005" and 1/2" thread length. P/N SNT50063-08V3NW: 8-32 threaded, self-locking, heat treated alloy steel with zinc-cadmium plating, with vitron or silicone rubber rings, 5/32 allen head with an outer diameter about 0.310" +-0.005" and 2" thread length. 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 Government decision-making process. While Contractors are not required to quote prices for any solutions proposed, the information will assist the Government in developing Business Case Analysis (BCA) supporting potential follow-on acquisition announcements to this RFI. If Contractors need additional Government requirements information in order to fully respond to this RFI, please contact the Government POC. All interested parties are encouraged to submit 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, and production quantity breaks to 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 RFI Sources Sought Market Survey shall include the following: Contractor's Name Street Address, City, State, Zip Code Business Size Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone Announcement Number: N0016417SNB99 Please include the purpose/explanation of the response to the Sources Sought Market Survey, i.e. to better understand the Government requirements; to potentially become a viable option for future requirement; to take exception to the anticipated sole source as your company currently meets all of the Government requirements. The Government may contact RFI respondents to obtain clarification on the information submitted. 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 bid/proposal or 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. Market Survey information may be submitted to the Point of Contact any time prior to the expiration of this announcement. The Point of Contact for this effort is Mr. Dan Seaman, e-mail: andrew.seaman@navy.mil or Telephone: 812-854-8296. The mailing address is: NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, attention Dan Seaman, Code 0241 Bldg 121, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001. If any part of the Contractor submittal is classified, please contact the POC for appropriate submission information. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent unauthorized disclosures. Your interest in the requirement is appreciated.