Inactive
Notice ID:N0017822R4403
This Sources Sought is being posted to the website at https://www.sam.gov/. It is understood that this is the Government’s single point of entry for posting of Sources Sought, Synopsis, and Solicitati...
This Sources Sought is being posted to the website at https://www.sam.gov/. It is understood that this is the Government’s single point of entry for posting of Sources Sought, Synopsis, and Solicitations to the Internet. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to issue a solicitation for a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Teradyne, Inc., 700 Riverpark Drive, North Reading, MA. Teradyne, Inc. will provide commercial hardware and software, including Automated Test System (ATS) units and related system hardware and software and product defined services to implement fully functional, complimentary ATS systems to screen VLS MK41 electronic circuit card assemblies (CCA). Specifically, Teradyne will provide Spectrum 9100 Automated Test Systems (ATS), Test Program Sets (TPS) and Application Assistance Services, Integrated Test Adaptors (ITA), Product and Software Support Agreements (PSSA), TPS Convertor Software Support, Calibration Hardware Kits, Test Program Set Converter Studio, AI-762-20 (Analog Instrument), and Training. This requirement will be solicited in accordance with the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) and FAR Part 6.302-1(a) (2) (iii), "Only One Responsible Source." Only Teradyne, Inc. has the specialized knowledge and expertise to support this effort. Specifically, the Teradyne S9100 is the only ATS that enables use of legacy TPS applications, which have been developed by the Government to read MK41 VLS CCAs without the need for costly redevelopment. Eight Teradyne S9100 units have been purchased to date of an anticipated nine-unit test system, producing compatible test results. The purchase of a different platform for additional required ATS units would take an estimated 2 to 4 years to fully implement and result in an installed base of different platforms requiring two separate support infrastructures. The use of a different platform would significantly complicate, if not compromise, test results across the program. Firms interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Teradyne, Inc. directly. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued on or around 14 June 2022 and will be open for at least 30 days. Contract award is anticipated approximately around 12 April 2023. Request for Capability Statements: Capability statements are requested to determine market interest. All businesses capable of fully satisfying the requirements described above and outlined in the attachment should submit capability statements/expressions of interest providing the Government the necessary information to determine actual capability. Capability statements shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages and shall include the following items: (1) A company profile including CAGE Code and DUNS number and a statement regarding current Small Business status (including all applicable categories of Small Business: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBzone, 8A, Woman-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business or Small Disadvantaged Business); (2) A complete description of the Offeror's capabilities relating specifically to the attached Draft SOW, specifically addressing relevant experience and understanding of the work for which this acquisition will support; (3) A complete description of the Offeror’s ability to meet the mandatory requirements defined in the Draft SOW; (4) The specific capabilities of the Offeror’s facilities available to meet this requirement; (5) Business / contracts / marketing office point(s) of contact; (6) A summary of specific past performance on same or similar size and scope of work performed by the Offeror as a Prime Contractor within the past five (5) years, including a description of the services/materials provided, the dollar value of the effort, and the contract number; (7) Any additional information that may be useful to the successful procurement of the requirements, if solicited. (8) Interested Offeror(s) shall identify any potential “similarly situated entity” arrangements being considered. A “similarly situated entity” means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, which has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award and that is considered small for the NAICS code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract the subcontractor will perform. If “similarly situated entity” subcontracting is contemplated, the capability statement shall contain detailed information concerning the planned “similarly situated entity” subcontracting/consulting arrangement(s) (including proposed work share, DUNS number(s), and all applicable categories of Small Business status) to assure the Government that the limitations of FAR 52.219-14, -Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION 2021-O0008), can be met for each contract period. The limitations identified in the aforementioned clause require the Offeror/Contractor to agree that in the performance of the resultant contract it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count toward the 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Capability statements shall adhere to a fifteen (15) page submission limit, plus any commercial marketing information, brochures, or web links. General statements, not supported by the specific information requested above, will not be considered responsive. Questions or clarifications: All questions are to be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist: Charlene Lowe, Charlene.loweciv@us.navy.mil and Contracting Officer: Sheila Ballard, sheila.h.ballard.civ@us.navy.mil, with email title to include: "H20 MK41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) Test System Procurement - N0017822R4403" in subject line. Capability Statements shall be provided by e-mail to Charlene.lowe.civ@us.navy.mil and sheila.h.ballard.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 1400 EST on 07 January 2022. Capability Statements received after that time may not be considered for purposes of the subsequent Request for Proposal. Electronic responses must be in Microsoft Word® or Adobe Acrobat® formats and the font size shall not be smaller than 10 point. NOTE: This Sources Sought is issued for the purpose of determining market interest, feasibility, and capability of sources and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Proposals (RFP), a Request for Quotes (RFQ) or an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items and/or services contained in this notice. Point of Contact is Charlene Lowe, Charlene.lowe.civ@us.navy.mil.
