REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - PROCUREMENT OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS OF THREE SEMICONDUCTOR TEST SYSTEMS AND AN RF CALIBRATION KIT

N00164-19-S-NB09 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - PROCUREMENT OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS OF THREE SEMICONDUCTOR TEST SYSTEMS AND AN RF CALIBRATION KIT - PSC J066 - NAICS 811219 Issue Date 06 November 2018 - Closing Date 21 November 2018 - 2:00PM EST INTRODUCTION: This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS) for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse the contractor for any cost associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, IN is seeking information from potential sources that can provide maintenance on three Advantest/HP 93000 Semiconductor Test Systems and an RF Calibration Kit. This is an RFI/SS announcement to determine the availability and technical capability of businesses to provide the required services. Additionally, this RFI/SS notice is being published with the intent to conduct market research and promote competition. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFPs, if any are issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps). It is the responsibility of the potential sources to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. BACKGROUND: The Government is issuing this RFI/SS Notice as part of market research for continuing maintenance on 3 Advantest/HP 93000 Semiconductor Test Systems and an RF Calibration Kit for the purpose of providing post-Environmental and post-Radiation Electrical Testing of MK6LE Guidance components. The procurement will require maintenance agreements that includes repairs next day and two calibrations per system per year IAW factory specifications for the following systems: Advantest System model E8000Y S/N: MY04602797 Advantest/HP 93000 SoC Semiconductor Test System model E6970S S/N: DE39700883 Advantest/HP 93000 SoC Semiconductor Test System model E8000S S/N: DE04601422 Advantest RF Calibration Kit System model: N2393A S/N: US50490652 CONTRACT BACKGROUND: Services associated with this requirement are currently being procured via contract N00164-14-D-GM42 by Advantest America, Inc. ELIGIBILITY: The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 811219 and the Product Service Code is J066. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: It is requested that, in response to this RFI/SS, a vendor identify whether it has the capability to perform all of the requirement or only specific portions of the requirement. QUESTIONS: Contractors may submit questions via email to Conner Meek, Contract Specialist, at Conner.Meek@navy.mil to include N00164-19-S-NB09 in the subject line no later than three business days prior to the closing of this RFI/SS. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested businesses should submit a capabilities statement package consisting of the following: 1. Word 2010 compatible format 2. Limit of Five (5) pages, excluding cover sheet page 3. No smaller than 10 point font 4. 8.5" x 11" pages 5. Contractor Capability Statement demonstrating ability to provide maintenance support for aforementioned systems. 6. Cover Sheet shall include the following: a. Announcement Number: N00164-19-S-NB09 b. Company Name c. Company Address d. Company Cage Code e. Company Size f. Company Point of Contact information to include (Name, phone number, and email address) Responses to this RFI/SS shall be submitted electronically by email to Conner Meek, Contract Specialist, at Conner.Meek@navy.mil. Responses shall be received no later than 2:00 PM EST on 21 November 2018. Submissions shall reference tracking number N00164-19-S-NB09 in the subject line of the email. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Classified material SHALL NOT be 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 requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or by visiting www.sam.gov. Contractors must be properly registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Contractors may obtain information on JCP by visiting www.dlis.dla.mil.