Aft Closure
MARKET SURVEY - Request for Information (RFI): The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) issues this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to identify... MARKET SURVEY - Request for Information (RFI): The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) issues this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to identify interested parties for this requirement. This Sources Sought Notice is focused on identifying capabilities in the market place and resources to support this requirement, as well as obtaining related technical information for the procurement of the items listed below. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 339991, with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 Employees. Product/Service Code (PSC) is 1420. The envisioned items anticipated to be procured from a contractor as a result of a potential future solicitation are identified below. 1) Aft Closure, P/N 7117022, IAW provided drawings, Quantity 8 Description and function of aft closure: a. The aft closure assembly shall be attached to the shell structure. b. The aft closure in conjunction with the closure grid shall protect the missile and operate after exposure to a maximum external pressure of 62 psig on the aft closure resulting from an adjacent restrained firing in the module. In addition, the canister aft closure shall withstand up to 55 pressurizations with the worst case conditions involving 45 pressurizations at 39 psig maximum and 10 pressurizations at 50 psig maximum resulting from the launch of other missiles in the module. c. The aft closure shall open into the module plenum at a static load of 15 to 22 pounds per square inch gauge (psig). d. The aft closure shall open along its diagonals; all petals of the closure shall remain intact and with ablative on both the inner and outer surfaces during missile flyout and adjacent cell launches. e. The aft closure opening shall not generate debris which would damage the missile or module. f. The aft closure assembly when intact shall meet the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements as specified in WS202261B, Para 3.3.2. g. The aft closure assembly shall implement a mechanism for monitoring the physical integrity of the closure. The mechanism shall be designed to provide an electrical continuity path when the closure is intact and to remove this continuity path when the closure is open. The mechanism shall be protected from canister external environments. h. The aft closure assembly shall not be required to be reusable after a missile launch. i. The aft closure assembly shall be removable from the shell structure for missile loading. The technical data package (drawing) contains information that is export controlled. Only those companies that have completed DD Form 2345 and are certified under the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Joint Certification Program (JCP) in an active status are authorized to receive the package (http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP.aspx). Vendor also must be currently registered in the System for Award Manage (SAM) and not currently excluded or debarred, and are not currently delinquent on any federal debt (https://www.sam.gov/). Requested Information: The Navy requests the following information from parties interested in responding to this Sources Sought Notice: a. Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, DUNS. b. Response Point of Contact name, telephone number, email address, and website URL. c. Tailored Information describing company capabilities, resources, experience, and product lines that demonstrate an ability to provide the items described above. d. Business Size, Special Size Sub-Category, and Type of Ownership for the Company. e. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate to provide the items in the quantity described above. f. Feedback and questions regarding the feasibility or challenges for providing the items described above. g. Information regarding the commerciality of the items described above. Information herein is based on the best information available at the time of publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding upon the Government. The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to: a. Provide supplies consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipate. b. Secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements. Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards may be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services should respond to this Sources Sought Notice. Responses are required to be received no later than 5:00 PM Pacific Time on 07 August 2019. Responses should be provided in formats compatible with Microsoft Office 2010 for Windows or Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf). Receipt of responses will be acknowledged. Responses will not be returned. Following the date of response submission, the Government may contact respondents to seek clarification of submitted information. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted to Rachel T. Smith at rachel.t.smith@navy.mil. If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: Rachel T. Smith at rachel.t.smith@navy.mil. The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to the Sources Sought Notice nor will the Government compensate respondents for any cost incurred in developing information for, participating in meetings with, or engaging in discussions with the Government. Proprietary and Limited Distribution: It is incumbent upon parties providing responses to this Sources Sought Notice to identify all data contained within that is proprietary or has limited distribution requirements. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-governmental personnel and entities. There is no solicitation at the current time and NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This Sources Sought Notice 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. Additionally, any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed and are NOT considered allowable direct charges to other contracts or tasking.
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