Semiconductor Engineering: Modelling, Simulation and Design, Fabrication, and Testing Research

Special Notice This is not a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) or quotes. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submission of materials in response to this request. No basis for claims against the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought notice or NRL's use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement. Objective The Naval Research Laboratory Electronic Sciences and Technology Division (ESTD) is searching for potential sources that are capable of performing the requirements set forth in the attached draft Performance Work Statement. The intent of this RFI is to gauge industry interest, capabilities and relevant experience to support NRL personnel in performing research and development in the task areas listed in the attached draft Performance Work Statement. The information received in response to this Request for Information, in addition to other market research, will be considered in making a determination of competitive or sole source award. The incumbent is Sotera Defense Solutions Inc., Herndon, VA under contract N00173-14-F-2003. Note: The tasks will result in contractor developed data, information and a hardware deliverable in accordance with the draft Performance Work Statement. The Government anticipates that work under this contract will be deemed "Classified", therefore the contractor will need access to classified information for performance of this contract. A Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) facility clearance and a TS/SCI level of safeguarding clearance are required. Information Requested NRL asks that interested parties, at a minimum, supply the following information: 1. CONTACT INFORMATION a. Name of company and point of contact (POC) b. Telephone number, fax number, address, and e-mail address of POC c. DUNS number d. Business size and number of employees e. Proposed NAICS code f. Proposed PSC code 2. CAPABILITY STATEMENT Provide a Capability Statement and information about offered services that meet the requirements listed in this RFI. The Capability Statement should indicate whether the Contractor is capable of providing the required services and personnel in accordance with the draft Performance Work Statement and the draft Personnel Qualifications. The Capability Statement should also respond to the following technical questions: Question 1: Can the offeror provide personnel who meet all of the requirements in the attached Personnel Qualifications? Question 2: Can the offeror provide personnel with ten or more years of experience in radiation-hard by process approaches? Question 3: Can the offeror provide personnel with specific experience in test methodologies and error rate prediction for low energy proton interactions with microelectronic devices? Question 4: Describe the offeror's familiarity and experience working with state-of-the-art satellite technology and satellite flight programs. 3. PRICING, SCHEDULE, AND COMMERCIALITY INFORMATION a. Provide the estimated total cost using fully loaded labor rates for the base year and each of the two option years. In providing a total cost, use the following estimates for Material Costs and Travel Costs. Should the offeror respond using different estimates for Material and Travel, provide an explanation why. Estimated Material Costs: $10,000.00 in the base year. It is anticipated that materials will not be acquired in the option years. Estimated Travel Costs: Base Year $11,250.00 Option Year One $11,588.00 Option Year Two $11,934.00 In providing a total cost, use the following estimates for Hours of Effort. Respond using only these estimates for Hours of Effort. Estimated Hours of Effort Researcher I Researcher II Base Year 1000 1182 Option Year One 1000 1182 Option Year Two 1000 1182 b. Delivery schedule. 4. ASSUMPTIONS A list of assumptions, if any, which were considered in formulating the response. Resources In order to aid industry in evaluating their ability to perform the requirement, the following documents have been attached and are provided here in this RFI: 1. Draft Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement for Semiconductor Engineering; Modelling, Simulation and Design; Fabrication; and Testing Research 2. Draft Personnel Qualifications Submission of Information It is requested that the above information be provided no later than the date and time stated in the section Important Dates above. Responses may be submitted via e-mail to the point of contact in Point of Contact Information above. Note: Participation in response to this announcement is voluntary, and respondents shall not be compensated. This Request for Information is for market research purposes only for the Government to understand existing capabilities. It does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Not providing a response to this announcement does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the FedBizOps website at www.fbo.gov for additional information pertaining to this potential acquisition. Disclosure of Information NRL will not publicly disclose proprietary information obtained as a result of this RFI. To the full extent that it is protected by law and regulations, information identified by a respondent as Proprietary or Confidential will be kept confidential. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. Other business opportunities for NRL are available at our website http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm.