Underwater Cable Assemblies

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Code 0223 Contracts Department in support of 1535 FLEET SENSORS & CABLES ENGINEERING BRANCH Sources Sought # N66604-15-R-0215 Underwater Cable Assemblies PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO 5/29/2015 This Sources Sought Synopsis announcement is being conducted to identify potential sources that possess the technical capability, facilities/equipment and qualifications to meet the Government's minimum requirements to manufacture, test, inspect, package and deliver First Article Test units and Production Outboard Transducer Cable Assemblies that meet the performance requirements on the individual cable drawings and the Technical Data Package (TDP). The Government has uploaded the TDP documents. A source is required to be registered thorough the DOD Joint Certification Program (JCP) to obtain the TDP. See website: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp for further information. A source also needs to be PRO-20 certified to participate in the Request For Proposal (RFP) process and potentially receive a contract award. The underwater cables have been divided into 6 lots as reflected in the table in the Statement of Work (SOW). A source can bid a minimum of one lot, a combination of lots or all lots. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. The Sources Sought notice is a market research tool being used to help determine potential firms capable of providing the products and services as described in this notice. The information will help determine the method of acquisition and the best approach for issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP). The contractor must be able to meet the minimum requirements. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334511 with a size standard of 750 employees. All interested large and small businesses are encouraged to respond. The information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice will help to determine the method of soliciting the cables and connectors requirement such as: 100% set-aside for Small Business, Sole Source, or on an unrestricted basis After a thorough review of the information received in response to the Sources Sought Notice, the NUWCDIVNPT Contracts Department intends to release a Synopsis through the FEDBIZOPPS to Industry regarding the acquisition strategy/decision (i.e. Unrestricted, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Set Aside, Sole Source) prior to release of the final Request for Proposal (RFP). It is anticipated that the RFP will be posted in 2015. The resulting Contract will use Firm Fixed Price (FFP) provisions. NUWCDIVNPT is requesting that interested businesses (sources) respond with a brief capabilities statement package. The capabilities should be no more than 5 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum. Pictures, brochures, and/or visual aids to support the narrative are encouraged if available to demonstrate your organizations ability to meet the minimum requirements described above. Please forward this information to Brett Griffin, Contracting Officer, at brett.griffin@navy.mil, or via fax at (401) 832-4820. Please submit questions or comments no later than 14:00 EST on 5/6/2015. Absolutely no requests for extensions will be honored. Late responses shall not be considered. The Technical Capability Statement must address the following: Section 1: Introduction. Identify the Sources Sought Number: N66604-15-R-0215 and Title: Underwater Cable Assemblies Section 2: Corporate Description. Name of Company and address Confirmation of Company size status under NAICS Code 334511 Ownership, including whether: Small, Small Disadvantaged (SDB), 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Two points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address CAGE Code and DUNS Number Section 3: Past/Current Performance. Provide one (1) example of prior/current corporate experience providing similar technical capability within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the item described herein. Section 4: Technical Response. Provide a detailed technical response that addresses the Government's minimum requirements: Statement regarding contractor's capability to obtain a facility clearance at the confidential level. Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel. The Source shall describe how it will meet the Drawings, Specifications and Technical Data Package requirements specifically identifying and correlating the underwater cable lot or lots listed in the SOW to the sources technical capabilities for the lot or lots. Contractor's expected period of performance from Contract award to delivery of FAT units and production units. The potential offerors shall describe the test facilities and equipment to which they have access in order to meet the procurement requirements. If the potential offeror does not own its facilities and equipment, the offeror shall provide evidence that it will have a commitment or an arrangement to rent, purchase or otherwise acquire the needed facilities and equipment. ATTACHMENTS: Draft Statement of Work, Draft Drawings and Technical Data Package DISLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). THIS 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 ANNOUNCMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS PURELY VOLUNTARY.