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The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and to gain market knowled... The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and to gain market knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications relative to the North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, which has a corresponding size standard of 1,250 employees. Responses to this sources sought synopsis will be utilized by the Government to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement and make appropriate determinations about potential sources. No solicitation is currently available and as such this is not a request for proposal and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. A decision to set aside all or part of this requirement is dependent upon a review of the information submitted in response to this sources sought. After review of the responses to this sources sought announcement a synopsis and/or solicitation announcement may be published. (2) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The AIR 5.2 Air Vehicle Modification and Instrumentation (AVMI) department at NAWCWD requires High-Speed Data Acquisition System (HSDAS) hardware and associated repair services. (3) REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: HSDAS hardware product enhancements and upgrades, field servicing, and technical support of the HSDAS units and components, as well as the Airborne Test Instrumentation System (ATIS) and Common Airborne Instrumentation System (CAIS) units. Products required include: antennas, data acquisition, camera/video products, controllers, data recorders, multiplexers, etc. (4) PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: N/A (5) CONTRACT TYPE: The Government is contemplating awarding a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. (6) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A (7) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: N/A (8) CONTRACTOR RESPONSE: Any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893618R0077 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule. Contractor responses shall also include the following information: a) A reference to the solicitation number N6893618R0077 and brief title of this announcement; b) Company name and address c) Company's point of contact name, phone, fax, and e-mail; d) Declaration as to whether a U.S. or foreign company; e) Company size (Small or Large according to the identified NAICS and size standard identified), f) If your company is a small business, specify type(s), g) Provide any anticipated teaming arrangements and delineate between work to be accomplished by the prime and the work to be accomplished by the teaming partners, h) A brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, double spaced, 12 point font minimum), demonstrating ability to perform the specific requirements discussed above. i) An outline of previous projects related to the program description, identify specific work previously performed or currently being performed related to the program description; and j) Any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance the Government’s consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. Questions and comments are highly encouraged. An opportunity for a site visit will be offered after the solicitation is issued. The results of the sources sought may also be utilized used to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist using NAICS Code 334511 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. Vendors should appropriately mark any data that is proprietary or has restricted data rights. Responses shall be submitted by e-mail to the point(s) of contact listed below no later than 15 days from this notice date. (POC information auto-populates in FBO via the table above so it is not necessary to include it here. See Sub Part FAR 5.2 to ensure preparation and transmittal requirements are met.) DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT 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 ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access CUI. See the DLISwebsite for registration details at: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/.