SOURCES SOUGHT – PROCUREMENT OF ISOLATION RINGS – PSC 5845 – NAICS 335991

SOURCES SOUGHT:

This Sources Sought is a re-posting of Notice number N0016426SNB10 with the updated PSC Code from 5970 to the correct PSC 5845. In accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Procedures, Guidance, and Information (DFARS PGI) 206.302-1, the Government is issuing this Sources Sought announcement as part of its market research. This Sources Sought announcement is intended to determine the availability and technical capability of businesses to provide the required supplies. This Sources Sought is a re-posting of Notice number N0016426SNB10 with the updated PSC Code from 5970 to the correct PSC 5845.

BACKGROUND:

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is seeking information for market research purposes for the procurement of Isolation Rings.  ​ Isolation Rings are a component of the TR-343 Transducer system and under the cognizance of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division.  The TR-343 Transducer is part of the AN/SQS-53C Hull-Mounted Sonar Array, which is a component of the AN/SQQ-89(V) Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) System.  The AN/SQQ-89(V) is a fully-integrated Surface Ship Undersea Warfare (USW) combat system with the capability to search, detect, classify, localize, and attack submarine targets. Isolation Rings are critical components required to provide the required electrical isolation for the piezoelectric device in the TR-343 Transducer system.

REQUESTED INFORMATION:

Interested parties are requested to provide the information that identifies its capability to provide isolation rings described herein. Please provide information on performance of other Government contracts with similar efforts as applicable.

The Government encourages participation by small business, small, disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, and historically black colleges and universities. 

Interested parties must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and 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.

RESPONSES:

Written responses shall be submitted via e-mail to the points of contact listed below by the closing date.

NSWC Crane

Mr. Steven Junkins – Code 0232

Crane, Indiana 47522-5001

steven.l.junkins2.civ@us.navy.mil

RESPONSES TO THE SOURCES SOUGHT SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Submitter's Name

Street Address, City, State, nine (9) digit Zip Code
Point of Contact (POC)
POC Telephone and

DUNS number

CAGE Code

Announcement Number: N0016426SNB28

This Sources Sought is the initiation of market research under FAR Part 10. This announcement 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.

Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. The United States 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. Nothing in this announcement constitutes an obligation on the part of the United States Government, nor is the Government tasking any Offeror to develop any technologies described herein.

All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no later than 2:00 P.M. EDT on or before the closing date as specified at the beginning of this announcement.  Responses may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Responses received after 2:00 P.M. EDT on the closing date may not be considered in the Government's analysis.

All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in the response is appreciated. 

All changes that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to the SAM website https://www.sam.gov.   

Please reference Announcement Number N0016426SNB28 in all your correspondence.