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The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is conducting market research to identify potential sources interested and capable of providing two (2) buoy shell cases in accordance ... The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is conducting market research to identify potential sources interested and capable of providing two (2) buoy shell cases in accordance with the attached drawings, with the potential for an additional forty (40) cases. Distribution D applies to the drawings; in order to obtain access to the drawings, the respondent must have an active registration in the Joint Certification Program (JCP). All requests for drawings shall come from the JCP Custodian; drawings will not be provided to other points of contact. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. NUWC Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is seeking information for potential small or large business sources that possess the technical capability to manufacture two (2) buoy shell cases for test and evaluation purposes. Upon test and evaluation, there is a potential for production of an additional forty (40) buoy shell cases that will need to be produced. The NAICS for this requirement is 334511 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. A full quotation will not be required until the Request for Quote (RFQ) has been released. Place of Delivery: These buoy shell cases will be delivered to NUWCDIVNPT with address to be provided at the time of RFQ release. It is requested that interested small and large businesses respond with a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 3 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to provide the buoy shell cases, in accordance with the attached drawings, to Christina Sherron, at christina.sherron@navy.mil, by 14:00 EDT on 10/30/2020. Questions or comments must be submitted by 14:00 EDT 10/29/2020. Late responses will not be considered. The Capability Statement must address, at a minimum, the following: Section 1: Introduction. Identify the Request for Information Number and Title Section 2: Corporate Description. Name of Company and address Contract number (if IDIQ) Confirmation of Company size status under NAICS Code 334511 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 and DUNS Number Section 2. 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 attached Drawings. Section 3. Technical Response. Provide a detailed technical response that addresses the specifications that the buoy shell cases meet. Information should include: Respondent’s capacity or potential ability to produce the buoy shell cases in accordance with the attached drawings. Respondent’s ability to deliver the buoy shell cases in a timely manner upon contract award and estimated lead time to manufacture the buoy shell cases. Respondent’s ability to provide units for First Article Testing, if required. Production throughput capability. This response shall include the Respondent’s consideration of all currently held company production contracts and how the respondent would plan to integrate additional Government throughput requirements into its productions capacity. It is anticipated that this effort will result in an initial two (2) buoy shell cases total with the potential for an additional forty (40) production buoy cases. Attachment (1) Distribution D drawings DISLAIMER THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 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.