REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT - MJU-66/B DECOY, INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES

N00164-16-S-NB70 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT - MJU-66/B DECOY, INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES - FSC: 1370 - NAICS 325998 Anticipated Issue Date 18 APR 2016 - Closing Date 02 MAY 2016 - 2:00 PM EDT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT - The Government is issuing this RFI / sources sought / market survey announcement as part of market research for the MJU-66/B Decoy, Infrared Countermeasures. SPECIAL NOTICE - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division located at Naval Support Activity, Crane, IN 47522 is conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced, responsible and interested potential sources of the MJU-66/B Decoy, Infrared Countermeasures. Written responses to the RFI shall include the following information: - Product Description - Physical and chemical characteristics of device including a description of pyrophoric experience/expertise including specialized equipment, processes, and capabilities. - Test Capabilities - Ability to meet an IR output requirement including a description of test facilities and equipment used for in-process production testing for quality assurance. - Product Availability - Production history and capability including a description of production facilities and production rate/capacity. Include any modifications or expansions in terms of facilities and/or equipment. - Estimated cost for bulk packaged units. - Submitter's Name - Street Address, City, State, NINE-Digit zip code - Point of Contact (POC) - POC Telephone and facsimile numbers - Announcement Number: N00164-16-S-NB70 This RFI is published to obtain information for use by NSWC Crane Division, for market research and planning purposes only; and is not a Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or an announcement of a solicitation. There is no bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any potential offeror's ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of preparing submissions in response to this RFI and the Government's use of such information. Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997): a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this synopsis or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the 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 http://www.dlis.dla.mil. A technical data package is posted as an attachment to this RFI on FedBizOpps. The specification addendum is not provided at this time. At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This request for information 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. All interested parties are encouraged to submit company and product literature, white paper, and/or other pertinent information for consideration of the Government by 2:00 PM EDT, 02 May 2016. All information received in response to this notice that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. NSWC Crane makes no implied or in fact contracts by issuing this RFI. Acknowledgement of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the NSWC Crane's view of the information received. Do not send any material that requires a non-disclosure agreement or identify information that is business sensitive. Responses to this notice will not be returned. Telephone calls/questions or inquiries will not be accepted. 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. Electronic or hard-copy submissions will be reviewed if received by the closing date and time. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-governmental personnel and entities. Electronic submissions regarding this announcement may be directed to Ms. Kristina Wagoner, kristina.wagoner@navy.mil. Hardcopy submissions should be mailed to the following: Ms. Kristina Wagoner, Code 0232, Bldg. 3373, NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001. Please refer to announcement number N00164-16-S-NB70 in all correspondence and communication.