Environmental Lab – P1904 MILCON Building; Test System Equipment & Support Services   4

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. 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.

OBJECTIVE:

The objective 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. Responses to this sources sought synopsis will be utilized by the Government to determine the best acquisition strategy. In addition to searching the market for qualified vendors, the results of the sources sought may be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist per North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 334519. The Government requests all vendors, both Large and Small, submit their business size by NAICS code.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

The Life Cycle Environmental Engineering (LCEE) Branch provides environmental design and test requirements for weapon and target airframes, guidance, navigation, and control systems, and related equipment. Engineering, technical support, and facilities are utilized to perform environmental testing simulating the effects of climatic, induced thermal, dynamic, and loads environments in support of development, design, environmental qualification, airworthiness, product improvement, and failure investigations of Department of Defense weapon and target systems across all services.

SCOPE OF EFFORT:

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), LCEE Branch located at China Lake, California, announces the sources sought for information to determine the availability and capability of industry to provide new test equipment, design support and lead system integration services.

Specifically, the LCEE Branch requires new test equipment for the P1904 Military Construction (MILCON), along with design services to support the design / build phase of the P1904 building contract. In addition to providing the equipment and design services, the vendor will provide Lead System Integration to ensure the equipment is properly integrated, installed, and commissioned within the P1904 building.

CONTRACT TYPE:

To be determined.

RESPONSES:

Any vendor believing it can fulfill the requirement identified in attachment 1- Performance Work Statement may submit a written response, which the Government will consider. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893620R0112 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the contractor's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work. Responses should also include the following information:

• Vendor's name and address;
• Vendor's point of contact name, phone, and e-mail;
• Declaration as to whether a U.S. or foreign contractor;
• Contractor size (Small or Large according to the identified NAICS and size standard);
• 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;
• A list of previous requirements provided, similar to the requirement described in this posting;
• Any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance the Government's review of the information submitted

RESPONSE SUBMISSION DETAILS:

All interested sources shall submit the following information in a capabilities statement package (not to exceed five written pages, single-sided, 8.5x11 inch pages), in files readable by Adobe Reader DC or Microsoft Word 2016, with no font smaller than 10 point. Responses shall be submitted by e-mail to gregory.east@navy.mil.

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