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The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport is issuing this sources sought announcement as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having the resources and interest to produc... The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport is issuing this sources sought announcement as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having the resources and interest to produce the Acoustic Device Countermeasure (ADC) MK 2 and ADC MK 2 training device. The ADC MK 2 is a three-inch diameter expendable countermeasure capable of generating/transmitting signals to counter torpedo threats. There are two variants of the ADC MK 2. One variant of is launched from surface vessels. The other variant is launched from the Internal Countermeasure Launcher (ICL) on submarines. The ADC MK 2 device itself is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The ADC MK 2 training device is an ADC MK 2 without acoustic output or hover motor when compared to the ADC MK 2. In this document, use of the nomenclature ADC MK 2 shall include the ADC MK 2 and ADC MK 2 training device unless otherwise specified. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this announcement is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. DO NOT INCLUDE ANY CLASSIFIED, CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED, OR ARMS EXPORT CONTROLLED DOCUMENTS OR INFORMATION IN YOUR RESPONSE. CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) REQUIREMENTS. EXPLANATION OF THESE REQUIREMENTS IS DETAILED IN SECTION I OF THE OPERATIONS SECURITY GUIDE FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTORS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: HTTP://WWW.NAVSEA.NAVY.MIL/HOME/WARFARECENTERS/NUWCKEYPORT/RESOURCES.ASPX; CLICK ON OPSEC GUIDE FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTORS ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE. A draft version of the Classified document PMS415-ADC MK 2-PIPS, Prime Item Performance Specification for Launcher Assemblies (PIPS) for ADC MK 2, may be obtained by offerors with the requisite security clearance by submitting a request, including the following information, to Mike LaBerge (CONTRACT SPECIALIST) Company Name Company Facility Security Officer Name, Email Address, Phone, and Fax Numbers CAGE Code and Mailing Address of Facility at which classified material will be handled The restricted drawings and technical information referenced in this announcement are only available by accessing beta.sam.gov. Registration instructions and a Vendor Guide Book can be found at https://beta.sam.gov/. The drawings are ONLY available to the vendor’s or contractor’s appointed data custodian who is registered with the DLIS (Defense Logistics Information Service) Joint Certification Program (JCP). Vendor’s and contractor’s data custodians who are not registered with the DLIS JCP may obtain registration information at www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp or by phone at 888-352-9333. The following documents are available to JCP Certified Vendors only, and are posted to beta.sam.gov as attachments to this announcement. Draft Statement of Work (SOW) for ADC MK 2 SW395-AA-IFM-050/SWIM-5 Submarine Three-Inch and Internal Auxiliary Launchers and Three-Inch Devices Weapon Interface Manual Submission Instructions: Interested parties are invited to provide the following information: Administrative Information Sources Sought number and Title Company Name Mailing address and website Location of Facilities CAGE Code NAICS Code(s) Business Size, and Socio-economic Small Business Size Status if applicable POC for this announcement Name Title Company responsibility Telephone and fax numbers Email address Production capability Describe the firm’s experience developing and producing weapon systems for the DOD. Describe the firm’s experience developing and producing deep sea equipment or devices. Describe the firm’s background in underwater acoustics and experience designing and producing acoustic transducers. Describe the firm’s experience producing electronics such as printed wiring boards, printed circuit boards and integrating them into an electronics system. Describe the firm’s experience with metalwork, welding, and machining capabilities. Describe the firm’s capacity for production and storage of classified equipment. Describe the firm’s capacity for tracking and shipping classified equipment. Describe the firm’s experience with production and testing of military grade hardware designed to handle shock, vibration, and other environmental stresses. Describe the firm’s production capacity or approach to achieving capacity to execute the requirements of the SOW. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements, including the approximate percentages of work anticipated to be performed by the prime contractor and subcontractor(s).