– REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – Acquisition, manufacturing, inspection, testing, kitting, storage, management, and delivery of MK-82 Guided Missile Director and SPG-62 Illuminator Antenna components used in the MK-99 Fire Control System (FCS)

AMENDMENT 0001:

The purpose of this amendment is to correct the closing date that was listed in the body or this RFI from April 13 to April 30th.  

N0016422SBN48 – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – Acquisition, manufacturing, inspection, testing, kitting, storage, management, and delivery of MK-82 Guided Missile Director and SPG-62 Illuminator Antenna components used in the MK-99 Fire Control System (FCS).  FSC: 1285 NAICS: 334511

Issue Date:  31 March 2022 - Closing Date:  30 April 2022 – 4:00 PM EST

Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997):

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" may be used in this RFI, your response will be treated as information only.  It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c) This RFI is issued as part of market research for MK-82 Guided Missile Director and SPG-62 Illuminator Antenna components used in the MK-99 FCS.  This is NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS and no contract will be awarded from this RFI.

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, IN, is seeking information from companies that have the capability and facilities for acquisition, manufacturing, inspection, testing, kitting, storage, management, and delivery of MK-82 Guided Missile Director and SPG-62 Illuminator Antenna components used in the MK-99 FCS.  Interested businesses with the capability and facilities to provide this type of supply, as well as the experience/expertise, should submit a capability statement of no more than three (3) 8.5” x 11” pages (font no smaller than 10 point), excluding a cover sheet, in addition to the attached Market Research Questionnaire. 

Responses to the RFI and attached Market Research Questionnaire must include the following:

Contractor's Name
Street Address, City, State, Zip Code
Business Size

Cage Code
Point of Contact (POC)
POC Telephone

POC email address
Announcement Number: N0016422SBN48

Please include the purpose/explanation of the response to the RFI, i.e. to better understand the Government requirements; to potentially become a viable option for a future requirement or etc.  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).  Respondents may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov. 

The technical data package may contain information that is export controlled.  Only those companies that have completed DD Form 2345 and are certified under the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in an active status are authorized to receive export controlled information. Additional information is available at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/

At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts.  This RFI 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 U.S. 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. This RFI is being issued solely for informational, planning, and market research purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES:  NSWC Crane will accept only electronic unclassified submission of responses.  All responses must be submitted by 13 April 2022 4:00 PM EST.  Questions or inquiries should be directed to Ms. ReBecca Poplin, Code 0241, telephone 812-227-9363, e-mail Rebecca.r.poplin.civ@us.navy.mil prior to the closing of this announcement.  Please reference the above announcement number when responding to this notice.

All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent unauthorized disclosures. Your interest in the response is appreciated.

SUMMARY LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1:  Draft SOW

Attachment 2:  Draft Appendix List

Attachment 3:  Industry Questionnaire Matrix

Attachment 4:  Drawings and Procedures