Sources Sought for Maritime High Power Very High Frequency (VHF) Emitter System

The responses to this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any competitive opportunities exist for the requirement described herein. All submissions will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. A Pre-solicitation Notice with regards to this requirement will be released on the SAM.gov website.

It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. 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. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED.

INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to issue, a contract for a a new maritime High Power Very High Frequency (VHF) Emitter System, in support of the Aircraft Signature and Avionics Measurements (ASAM) Radar group in the Atlantic Ranges and Targets (ART) department. The requirements are traceable to RDT&E EW user needs. The anticipated award date is still to be determined (TBD). THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

It is a market research tool being used to determine potential sources capable of providing the support described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this synopsis. ELIGIBILITY The PSC for this requirement is 5841; the NAICS is 334511. All interested businesses are encouraged to respond.

Specifically, the Government is evaluating the possibility of establishing this requirement as a competitive procurement. ANTICIPATED DELIVERY To be determined (TBD). ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE This will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract action. REQUIREMENTS See attached Statement of Work (SOW).

SUBMITTAL INFORMATION It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, single spaced, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to provide the radars as described in the statement of work. This documentation must address, at a minimum, the following:

1. Title of the Requirement you are responding to;

2. Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number, and a statement regarding current small/large business status;

3. Documented proof of written agreement to serve as an authorized agent of the radars.

4. Company’s ability to deliver the required products within the required delivery date.

5. Anticipated costs, shipping expenses and lead-times. The capability statement package shall be sent by email to Shannon Canada at shannon.m.canada.civ@us.navy.mil. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Shannon Canada via email at shannon.m.canada.civ@us.navy.mil. All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, and e-mail address.