Base Assemblies

Sources Sought / RFI

This notice is a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport. The government is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing "Base Assemblies." This is not a solicitation, and proposals will not be accepted at this time. The government is not soliciting quotes and assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding.

• Action: Submit capability information and complete the attached "Questions for Industry" questionnaire.
• Submission: Email responses to brook.m.smith.civ@us.navy.mil by the response date and time specified on the notice.
• Attachments: The notice references "RFISS-160 Drawing Package 3235022" and "RFISS-160 Drawing Package 3249414." To view these drawings, access must be requested via SAM, and a completed DD Form 2345 must be submitted via email to the point of contact.
• Restrictions: Do not include classified, controlled unclassified, or arms export controlled documents. Adherence to Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements is mandatory.
• Government Response: The government may not respond to specific questions or comments submitted. Information provided is strictly voluntary and not a commitment by the government.
• Future Solicitation: If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced separately. Responses to this sources sought do not guarantee consideration for a future contract award or inclusion on a bidder's list.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a questionnaire intended for industry partners to gather information relevant to a potential SAM.gov opportunity. It seeks to understand vendor capabilities, past performance, and recommendations regarding technical, cost, and logistical aspects of the requirement.

• Company Information: Business Name, Point of Contact (Name, Title, Address, Phone, Email, Website), Cage Code.
• Employee Count: Number of employees.
• Small Business Status: Confirmation of SBA small business definition and NAICS code.
• Past Performance: Examples of satisfactory performance for similar work within the last three years.
• Product Capability: Explanation of the ability to provide the required product.
• Quality Assurance Standards: Company's validation standards for quality assurance.
• NAICS/FSC/PSC Recommendations: Suggested North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Federal Supply Classification/Product and Service Code (FSC/PSC) codes.
• Logistics: Pickup and delivery processes and requirements (e.g., delivery time).
• Cost Estimation: Standards used for estimating costs and the estimated costs for the described work.
• Customer Requirements: Usual requirements and qualifications requested by potential customers.
• Risk Assessment: Identification of current or potential technical, cost, schedule, or performance risks.
• Cybersecurity: CMMC certification status (level, intent to certify).
• Capability Statement: Brief description of how the company would meet requirements upon contract award.

This questionnaire is crucial for potential bidders to:

• Understand the type of information the government is seeking to inform its acquisition strategy.
• Assess their own company's qualifications, capabilities, and potential risks against the implied requirements.
• Provide feedback that may influence the final solicitation details, such as NAICS codes, performance expectations, and risk identification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a questionnaire designed to gather information from industry partners regarding their capabilities and recommendations for a potential requirement. It serves as a tool for the government to understand market capacity, identify potential risks, and refine acquisition strategies.

• Company Information: Requires business name, contact details (name, title, address, phone, email, website), and CAGE code.
• Employee Count: Asks for the total number of employees.
• Small Business Status: Inquires about SBA small business definition and applicable NAICS codes.
• Past Performance: Requests examples of satisfactory performance for similar work within the last three years.
• Product Capability: Asks if the company can provide the product and to explain how.
• NAICS/FSC/PSC Recommendations: Seeks industry input on appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Federal Supply Classification (FSC) / Product and Service Code (PSC) codes.
• Logistics: Inquires about pickup and delivery processes and requirements (e.g., delivery time).
• Cost Estimation: Asks about the standards used for cost estimation and the estimated costs for the described work.
• Customer Requirements: Seeks information on usual customer requirements and qualifications.
• Risk Assessment: Requests comments on potential technical, cost, schedule, or performance risks.
• Capability Statement: Asks for a brief description of how the company would meet requirements upon contract award.

This questionnaire is crucial for potential bidders to:

• Understand the type of information the government is seeking to inform their market research.
• Assess their own company's suitability and capabilities against the implied requirements.
• Provide valuable input that could shape the final solicitation and contract terms.
• Highlight their company's strengths and potential concerns directly to the government.

Sources Sought / RFI

This notice is a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport. The purpose is to conduct market research to identify potential sources capable of providing "Base Assemblies." This is not a solicitation, and no contract award will be considered at this time.

• Solicitation Number: THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME
• Requisition Number: RFISS – 160 BASE ASSEMBLIES
• Action: Market research to identify interested parties and capabilities.
• Deliverables: The request references attached drawings (RFISS-160 Drawing Package 3235022) and potentially a statement of work, though the primary focus is on identifying capability for "Base Assemblies."
• Response Required: A "Questions for Industry" questionnaire must be completed and returned via email to brook.m.smith.civ@us.navy.mil by the specified response date and time.
• Voluntary Submission: Submission of information is purely voluntary. The government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding.
• No Commitment: This RFI does not commit the government to a contract or to paying for any information submitted.

To view the associated drawings, bidders must request access via SAM. This will trigger an automated email to the Contract Specialist. To ensure approval, a completed DD Form 2345 must be submitted via email to the point of contact.

• Do not include classified, controlled unclassified, or arms export controlled documents.
• Adherence to Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements is mandatory.
• The government may not respond to specific questions or comments submitted.
• If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced separately via the Government-wide point of entry.