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Sources Sought #N66604-24-Q-0118 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Code 1534 Handling Systems of the Sensors and Arrays Division (Code 153) NUWC Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT)... Sources Sought #N66604-24-Q-0118 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Code 1534 Handling Systems of the Sensors and Arrays Division (Code 153) NUWC Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is seeking information for potential small business sources to provide a build-to-print approach of Universal Slip Ring (USR) Bracket Re-Design Components for Virginia-class OA-9070E handling systems, where the contractor shall manufacture, inspect, package, and deliver one (1) First Article and up to seventy-five (75) Production USR Bracket Re-Designed Components for Code 1534 Handling Systems. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible small businesses capable of producing the items described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP). The NAICS for this requirement is 332710 with a size standard of 500 employees. All interested small businesses are encouraged to respond. The results of this Sources Sought will be used to determine if a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity exists. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. The contractor shall manufacture, inspect, package, and deliver one (1) First Article (FA) and up to seventy-five (75) Production USR Bracket Re-Designed Components identified below. Bearing Retainer; Part Number: 8740635 Mounting Plate, Part Number: 8740636 Mounting Bracket, Part Number: 8740637 Identification Plate, Part Number: 8901071 The anticipated performance period will span five (5) years from date of award, and the contract type will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) provisions. The First Article Universal Slip Ring Bracket Re-Design Component is required to be delivered no later than twenty-four (24) weeks after Delivery Order issuance. After review of the submitted Capability Statements, NUWCDIVNPT will release an Advanced Notice to Industry regarding the acquisition strategy/decision (i.e. Unrestricted, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business) prior to release of the final RFP. It is anticipated that the RFP will be posted in late February 2024, with contract award in April 2024. Place of Performance: All work performed under this contract will be at the contractor’s facility. All deliveries will be made to NUWCDIVNPT (FOB Destination). It is requested that interested small businesses respond with a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed in the attached SOW to Taylor Curtis, Contracts Negotiator at taylor.c.curtis.civ@us.navy.mil and Keri Gunn, Procuring Officer at keri.l.gunn.civ@us.navy.mil by 14:00 EDT on 9 February 2024. Questions or comments must be submitted by 14:00 EDT 5 February 2024. No requests for extensions will be honored. The Capability Statement must address, at a minimum, the following: Section 1: Introduction. Identify the Sources Sought Number and Title Section 2: Corporate Description. Name of Company and address Confirmation of Company size status under NAICS Code 332710 Ownership, including whether: Small, Small Disadvantaged (SDB), 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Two points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address CAGE Code Section 3. Past/Current Performance. Provide one (1) example of prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the services described in the Draft SOW. Section 4. Technical Response. Provide a detailed technical response that addresses the tasks identified in the Draft SOW. Information should also include: Statement regarding capability to manufacture build-to-print USR Bracket Re-Designed Components assemblies that meet the Statement of Work requirements and discuss any specialty production engineering processes that would be provided. Describe the production and test facilities and equipment to which the potential offeror has access to in order to meet the procurement requirements. If the potential offeror does not own its facilities and equipment, the response shall include evidence that it will have a commitment or an arrangement to rent, purchase or otherwise acquire the needed facilities and equipment. Section 5. Applicable Compliances. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 is applicable. In order to be considered for an award, the Offeror shall have a current assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) (see 252.204-7020) for each covered contractor information system that is relevant to the offer, contract, task order, or delivery order. The Basic, Medium, and High NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessments are described in the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology located at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/cyber/strategically_assessing_contractor_implementation_of_NIST_SP_800-171.html (1) The Offeror shall verify that summary level scores of a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) are posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) (https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/) for all covered contractor information systems relevant to the offer. (2) If the Offeror does not have summary level scores of a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) posted in SPRS, the Offeror may conduct and submit a Basic Assessment to mailto:webptsmh@navy.mil for posting to SPRS in the format identified in paragraph (d) of this provision. Include a statement verifying that summary level scores of a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment are posted in SPRS or confirm willingness and capability to submit a Basic Assessment to SPRS. Attachment (1) DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) Attachment (2) Bearing Retainer; NUWC Drawing No. 53711-8740635 Attachment (3) Mounting Plate; NUWC Drawing No. 53711-8740636 Attachment (4) Mounting Bracket; NUWC Drawing No. 53711-8740637 Attachment (5) Stowage Drum Assembly Identification Plate; NUWC Drawing 53711-8901071 DISLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS PURELY VOLUNTARY.