SOURCES SOUGHT - SPARES AND ASSEMBLIES SUPPORTING THE SHEDS/LiFT BATTERY SYSTEMS

N0016423SNB21 - SOURCES SOUGHT - SPARES AND ASSEMBLIES SUPPORTING THE SHEDS/LiFT BATTERY SYSTEMS - FSC 6140 - NAICS 335910 Issue Date: 12 Dec 2022 - Closing Date: 16 DEC 2022 The Government is issuing this sources sought announcement as part of market research for spare parts, assemblies, and incorporated software for life cycle support of the SHEDS/LiFT battery systems installed and operated on various manned dry submersibles. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division intends to award a sole source contract to General Atomics, 3550 General Atomics Ct, San Diego, CA, 92121. This effort will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The basis for restricting competition is the duplicative cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition, and the unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency requirement through any other source. All interested parties are encouraged to submit company and product literature, a white paper no longer than 5 pages, and/or other pertinent information, such as the company's capability statement, statement of current availability of parts, lead times, and quantity breaks. Interested parties are encouraged to provide any other information that could mitigate the reason why the Government should not procure this effort on a sole source basis as stated above, and /or identify other Government contracts with similar efforts for the Government(s) consideration. Responses to the Market Survey shall include the following: Submitter's Name Street Address, City, State, Zip Code Business Size Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone Announcement Number: N0016423SNB21 At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This 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 for this effort is Ms. Ashley Bechtel, e-mail: ashley.n.bechtel2.civ@us.navy.mil. If any part of the submittal is classified, please contact the POC for appropriate submission information. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in the response is appreciated.