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This announcement constitutes a sources sought synopsis to solicit interest for the production of Enhanced Laser Guided Training Rounds (ELGTRs), associated hardware, engineering and production suppor... This announcement constitutes a sources sought synopsis to solicit interest for the production of Enhanced Laser Guided Training Rounds (ELGTRs), associated hardware, engineering and production support services. The Government intends to award a Fixed Price contract for this procurement. The Government will require any potential offeror, other than the incumbent, to have an approved First Article completed within 12 months of contract award. Based on a review of industry response to this sources sought synopsis, the Government will decide the appropriate acquisition strategy, including the potential for small business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business, 8(a), and HUBZone small business set asides. The NAICS code for this procurement is 336419, and the Product Service Code is 1420. It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, single-spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating capability to perform the services listed above. The page limitation cited is not inclusive of resumes/personnel information. This documentation shall address, at a minimum, the following: (1) Prior/current corporate experience demonstrating understanding of ELGTR performance concepts, including terminal accuracy and times of flight requirements, release and captive carriage envelopes, laser guidance requirements, aircraft and laser compatibility requirements, design verification, first article and qualification testing, (2) statement of prior experience with performing engineering analysis in support of flight clearance certification work such as: structural analysis, flutter analysis, structural testing, safe separation analysis and testing, (3) experience with producing hardware, planning, coordinating and conducting tests to prove system performance, and available resource and prior experience with laser laboratory testing, (4) company profile to include number of employees, Cage Code, DUNS number, NAICS Code and a statement regarding current small business status; (5) resources available such as corporate management, facilities and manning to be assigned to the project; (6) statement on whether your interest in this sources sought is to be the prime contractor or are you seeking subcontracting possibilities, and (7) statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel. All responses and questions related to this announcement shall be submitted to the following: andrew.sieracki@navy.mil or kevin.smith11@navy.mil. The specification AS6178A SCN001, SCN002 and SCN003 (classified) and subsequent revisions, interface control drawing (ICD) 923AS390 Revision C and marking drawing 923AS398 Revision Cke are available to review. Interested firms shall submit a written request for the documents through Kevin Smith at Kevin.Smith11@navy.mil. RELEASE OF TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION: This program will include information that has been designated a "Distribution D" and is only releasable to current and approved DoD contractors. In addition, the program requires a procurement effort in certain critical technologies/data that are not releasable to foreign firms. Some documents are under Federal export control for "sensitive" or "controlled" technologies regulated by the U.S. Department of State's International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) protecting national security. Data may not be exported without an approval, authorization, or license under E.O. 12470 or the Arms Export Control Act. Requests must include the potential Offeror's company name, mailing address, email address (if available), point of contact, phone number, current CAGE number, Central Contractor Registration number. The written request must include acknowledgement of the contractor's responsibility under the U.S. export contract laws and regulations. For any foreign firm, the request must include proof of a current and applicable approval, authorization, or license under E.O. 12470 or the Arms Export Control Act if applicable. Upon verification of your status as a current and approved Department of Defense (DoD) contractor and acknowledgement of your responsibilities under U.S. export control laws and regulations, approved authorization confirmation to receive the requested documents will be provided. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Registration in BetaSam.gov database will be a prerequisite for receiving an authorization for release of the controlled documents and award. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal including the use of any appropriate small business programs. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract.