Threat Simulator and Recorder (TSR) Software Updates and Anechoic Chamber Characterization

DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. SUMMARY: The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract using other than full and open competition procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 only one responsible source. Negotiations will be conducted with Synergent Technologies Inc. located at 5301 Buckeystown Pike, #306, Frederick, Maryland 21704-8373. Synergent Technologies Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Threat Simulator and Recorder (TSR) and will design and implement software solutions to the proprietary system. In addition, the OEM will provide Radio Frequency (RF) characterization of the anechoic chamber to identify physical locations of undesired reflections. OBJECTIVE: This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 7 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893623R0040 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule. PROGRAM BACKGROUND & SCOPE OF EFFORT: This information is contained in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). CONTRACT TYPE: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) TIMELINE: The following dates are anticipated time frames associated with this requirement: Estimated Solicitation Release: 03 August 2023 Estimated Award Date: 30 September 2023 ELIGIBILITY: The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), with a Small Business Size Standard of $34.0 million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is K058 Modification of Equipment: Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement. Note: FAR 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting requires a small business prime on a Set-Aside to perform at least 50% of the cost of contract performance. Small business primes may now count - first tier subcontracted work performed by similarly situated entities as if it were performed by the prime itself. Please read the full text of the clause at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. To assist in our market research and determination of any applicable small business set-aside for this effort, if you are a small business interested in priming this effort and plan to utilize - similarly situated entities to meet the Limitations on Subcontracting, please identify the name and CAGE Code of the specific firm(s) you intend to partner/subcontract with to meet the requirements as well as their Small Business size status under the NAICS that you as the prime would assign for their workshare. Information regarding any planned similarly situated entity should be included in answering any questions outlined in the sources sought notice in order to assist the Government's capability determination. RESPONSES: Any vendor believing it can fulfill the requirement identified in Attachment 1 - PWS may submit a written response, which the Government will consider. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893623R0400 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the Contractor's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work. Responses should also include the following information: Vendor's name and address; Vendor's point of contact name, phone, and e-mail; Declaration as to whether a U.S. or foreign Contractor; Contractor size (Small or Large according to the identified NAICS and size standard); Provide any anticipated teaming arrangements and delineate between work to be accomplished by the prime and the work to be accomplished by the teaming partners; A list of previous requirements provided, similar to the requirement described in this posting; Any other specific and pertinent information as it pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance the Government's review of the information submitted RESPONSE SUBMISSION DETAILS: All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. All interested sources shall submit the following information in a capabilities statement package (not to exceed five written pages, single-sided, 8.5 x 11 inch pages), in files readable by Adobe Reader DC or Microsoft Word 2016, with no font smaller than 10 point. All responses shall include the sources sought notice name/number, Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, and Points of Contact (POC), including names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses. Responses shall be submitted by e-mail to geralynmarie.p.castro.civ@us.navy.mil. Note: large files (> 5MB) may not be receivable due to the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) security. All data received in response to this sources sought notice that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government. Any information or materials provided in response to this notice will not be returned. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this notice. No phone calls will be accepted. All questions must be submitted via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Geralyn Castro, at the e-mail shown above. Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single POC per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code's Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/.