Effort to procure HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTING DEGUASSING SYSTEM (SOLE SOURCE)   4

THIS SYNOPSIS/INTENT TO GO SOLE SOURCE is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD has a requirement to procure material, engineering and technical services for the High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) degaussing system. IAW FAR 6.302-1, it is the Government's intention to enter into negotiations, on a sole source basis, with American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC), 64 Jackson Road, Devens, MA 01434-4020, as only AMSC can meet these requirements.

The contractor shall provide material, engineering and technical services in support of a LPD Class High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) degaussing system. The HTS degaussing system ship set includes the following major components: control unit, power modules, junction boxes, cryo-coolers, accumulation tanks, HTS degaussing cable assemblies, and cold gas lines. Technical services include support of Engineering change proposals for system level configuration changes of the system; installation and operation services; technical and programmatic reports, test notifications, and trip reports.

The Government, therefore, intends to solicit and negotiate this requirement under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1.

A hybrid Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)/Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), supply/services contract is anticipated. The actual services to be performed shall be identified in delivery orders (DO).

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILA

5001 SOUTH BROAD STREET

PHILADELPHIA PA 19112

N64498

NAICS CODE: 335999 / Size Standard of 500

CLASSIFICATION CODE (PSC/FSC): R425

TECHNICAL CODE: Code 224

ANTICIPATED SET-ASIDE: 100% Small Business

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any and all responses must be received within 14 days of this synopsis notice.
SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Responses shall include specific details regarding the ability to provide the required services that meet the needs of the Government. Responses shall discuss how your product/service will meet the requirements.

Responses are not to exceed 10 pages. Responses shall be in electronic format. A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page shall include the company name, address, CAGE Code, Business Size Status for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of this requirement and points of contract (names, email, and telephone numbers) at a minimum. The cover page is not considered in the total page count.

NSWCPD will accept only electronic unclassified submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to Mr. Michael Excell at michael.excell@navy.mil with the subject line Effort to Procure High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) Degaussing System.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this Notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this notice, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this notice. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this notice to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

For questions regarding this announcement, please contact Michael Excell at michael.excell@navy.mil