N00164-17-S-NB21 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - AA17 5.56MM RRLP CARTRIDGE - FSC 1305 - NAICS 332992 Issued Date: 10 FEB 2017 - Closing Date: 24 FEB 2017 3:00PM Eastern Attached Drawings/Specs are DRAFTS MARKET SURVEY - SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: The Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement as part of a market survey. Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division is seeking information from industry pertaining to the AA17 5.56mm RRLP Cartridge. This effort is underway to gauge potential interest, establish the current state of industry, identify marked improvement in performance over fielded equipment, and assist in specification refinement and validation. The Weapons Accessories (WPNAC) / Special Operations Peculiar Modification Kit (SOPMOD) Program managed at NSWC Crane is interested in receiving feedback and product information from industry in support of the AA17 5.56mm RRLP Cartridge mission areas. This submission may be in the form of commercial product literature, operating instructions, and/or supplemental technical documentation that define the item. Potential sources should also provide any test results on the item if applicable. A technical description of the product, such as physical characteristics, operational features, performance data and a rough cost estimate should be included. Submissions may be sent by any government or non-governmental entity including commercial firms, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering (universities), or by consortia comprising such concerns. All interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an abbreviated synopsis or white paper, preferably in the form of a "Quad Chart". This white paper should not exceed 3 pages per item, with an executive summary (short paragraph) on the effort, a technical description of the effort, a preliminary schedule, identification of risks, current Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Offerors should submit the white papers electronically prior to 3:00 p.m. on 24 February 2017. White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Responses from Small and Small Disadvantaged Business firms are highly encouraged. Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, and minority institutions. Responses to the RFI shall include the following: Submitter's Name Street Address, City, State, NINE-Digit zip code Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone and facsimile numbers Announcement Number: N00164-17-S-NB21 Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov . Information about the JCP is located at http://www.dlis.dla.mil. At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This sources sought synopsis does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The US Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. The following e-mail point of contact is provided for information regarding technical programs/technologies of interest within the warfare center submission of white papers: Mr. Sung Kim,
[email protected]. The contracting POC is Mr. Kyle Alcorn e-mail:
[email protected]. DO NOT send white papers to the contracting POC. Please refer to announcement number N00164-17-S-NB21 in all correspondence and communications.