SOURCES SOUGHT - NEW MANUFACTURE AND/OR REPAIR OF 4CW, SINGLE DUTY (SD) AND DOUBLE DUTY (DD) SWITCH (SWT) TETRODE TUBES

N0016423SNC02 - SOURCES SOUGHT - NEW MANUFACTURE AND/OR REPAIR OF 4CW, SINGLE DUTY (SD) AND DOUBLE DUTY (DD) SWITCH (SWT) TETRODE TUBES - PSC 5960 - NAICS 334419 Issue date 14 AUGUST 2023 - Closing date 28 AUGUST 2023 at 03:00 PM EST (EDT) SOURCES SOUGHT The Government is issuing this Sources Sought announcement in accordance with (IAW) DFARS 205.205-71 for new manufacture and/or repair of 4CW, Single Duty (SD) and Double Duty (DD) Switch (SWT) Tetrode Tubes. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought or to otherwise pay for the information requested. This Sources Sought is issued for the purpose of mitigating the sole-source basis cited below. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division has a requirement for new manufacture and/or repair of 4CW, Single Duty (SD) and Double Duty (DD) Switch (SWT) Tetrode Tubes. This requirement is planned as a non-commercial Firm-Fixed price (FFP) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for a period of five (5) years for US Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division intends to award a sole source contract to CPI Econoco Division, Woodland, California 95776 (Cage 5K166). 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. CPI is the only known source which has the capability to manufacture/repair the 4CW, Single Duty (SD) and Double Duty (DD) Switch (SWT) Tetrode Tubes. The Government is seeking information from Contractors mitigating the sole-source basis cited above. All interested parties are encouraged to submit a statement of current capabilities of no more than three 8.5 x 11 pages (font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating ability to meet the requirements listed in this Sources Sought to mitigate procuring this effort on a sole-source basis as stated above. Responses to this Sources Sought shall include the following: Contractor's Name Street Address, City, State, Zip Code Business Size Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone Announcement Number: N0016423SNC02 All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. Please include the purpose/explanation of the response to the Sources Sought, i.e. to better understand the Government requirements; to potentially become a viable option for future requirements; 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 System for Award Management (SAM), and may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or via the internet at https://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 (POC) for this effort is Ms. Heather Krout, Code 0241, telephone +1 (555) 000-0000, e-mail contact@example.gov. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent unauthorized disclosures. Your interest in the response is appreciated.