REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – Engineering Services, Analyses/Studies, Technical Support, Field Support, Configuration Management, Upgrades, Prototypes Spares, Obsolescence Management, Depot Activation Support, Logistics Support and Technic

N0016425SNB15- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT –

Engineering Services, Analyses/Studies, Technical Support, Field Support,

Configuration Management, Upgrades, Prototypes Spares, Obsolescence Management, Depot Activation Support, Logistics Support and Technical Data in support of the Tactical Airborne Sensor (TAS) System-

FSC R425 - NAICS 334511

Issue Date: 27 November 2024 - Closing Date: 12 December 2024

The Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement as part of market

research for Engineering Services, Analyses/Studies, Technical Support, Field Support,

Configuration Management, Upgrades, Prototypes Spares, Obsolescence Management, Depot Activation Support, Logistics Support and Technical Data in support of the Tactical Airborne Sensor (TAS) System. . This effort is anticipated to 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 to Arete Associates, 1550 Crystal Dr. Ste 703, Arlington, VA 22202 USA The basis for restricting competition is the lack of sufficient technical data rights, 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.

The Government is seeking information from companies mitigating the sole source

basis listed above and is seeking companies with the capabilities and facilities to

provide Engineering Services, Analyses/Studies, Technical Support, Field Support,

Configuration Management, Upgrades, Prototypes Spares, Obsolescence Management, Depot Activation Support, Logistics Support and Technical Data in support of the TAS System.

Responses should include availability, budgetary cost estimate, and lead time of the solutions. All interested parties are encouraged to submit any of the following: company and product literature, a white paper no longer than 5 pages, and/or other pertinent information, such as a description with performance parameters and a statement of current availability/capability, summary of prior testing, test reports, 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: N0016425SNB15

Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Contractors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation of requirements by visiting www.SAM.gov.

At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This RFI/sources sought does not constitute an invitation for bids, a request for quote, or a request for proposal 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 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.

Information shall be submitted electronically to NSWC Crane Contracting POC Logan Carrico, Email: logan.j.carrico.civ@us.navy.mil, phone number 812-854-3936. Reference N0016425SNB15 in the subject line of emails.

Any questions related to the process for submission of information shall be submitted to the NSWC Crane Contracting POC by 2:00 PM Eastern Time 12 December 2024. Submissions in response to this RFI shall be submitted to the NSWC Crane Contracting POC by 2:00 PM Eastern Time 12 December 2024. Responses received after 12 December 2024 may not be considered in the Government’s market research.

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 responding is appreciated.

Reference announcement number N0016425SNB15 in all correspondence and communications.