Slip Rings

PROJECT TITLE: Slip Ring Assembly LOCATION OF WORK: Norman, OK THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. The Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking sources capable of providing slip ring assemblies with only commercial designs that currently meet the WSR-88D system requirements in accordance with attached drawings. Any minor modifications that must be made to an existing commercial design must be designed, implemented, validated, and delivered in the finished product on a time line that meets the required delivery schedule stated in the solicitation. DESCRIPTION: NOAA's Acquisition & Grants Office, Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, in support of the National Weather Service, Radar Operations Center (ROC), seeks potential vendors to manufacture and delivery 5 slip ring assemblies. The WSR-88D NEXRAD radar was introduced in the early 1990's. A number of improvements have been made to the system in order to modernize the design. However, there are several elements that must be modernized in order to support the system for the next 20 years. As a result, the National Weather Service (NWS) embarked upon a 9 year Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) to upgrade the signal processor and transmitter, and refurbish the pedestal and shelters. CLIN 0001 - First Article - Slip ring assembly, P/N E2263-00-1 Brand Name or Equal Qty 1 CLIN 0002 - Production - Slip Ring assembly, P/N E2263-00-1, Brand Name or Equal Qty 4 The NAICS code for this requirement is 335314 - Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing, and the small-business size standard is 750 Employees. The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract. This request for information does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action may be issued for the Government's requirements. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of contractor's information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Please submit information to include the following: 1) Your firm's DUNS number & CAGE code; 2) Your firm's SBA certified small business concern status. Specifically identify if your firm is HUBZone-certified, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, or SBA 8(a) program certified; 3) A brief description of your firm's recent past experience for providing similar products (within past 5 years); 4) Your firm's capabilities, specifically whether your firm has the ability to provide the required product or an or equal product. If not providing the identical item identified by part number, then vendor must provide a complete set of specifications of the item they are proposing as an equivalent substitute.; 5) Identify any proposed work that your firm would likely subcontract out. Any subsequent contract will contain the mandatory FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, which limits subcontracting costs to 50% of the price of the contract. 6) Identify delivery schedule for First Article and production for the four slip rings. Information must be received by the Contract Specialist, Ms. Sue Bratton, at contact@example.gov by 1:00 p.m. MST on April 21, 2017. Do not call regarding this sources sought notice. Any questions or responses regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the above e-mail address.