REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – PROCURMENT OF SUPPLIES IN SUPPORT OF THE ARMY HYPERSONICS PROGRAM OFFICE (AHPO)

N0016424SNB10 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – PROCURMENT OF SUPPLIES IN SUPPORT OF THE ARMY HYPERSONICS PROGRAM OFFICE (AHPO)– PSC 3990– NAICS 238290 Issue Date:

20 February 2024 – Closing Date: 06 March 2024 – 4:00 PM EDT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): In accordance with Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 206.302-1, the Government is issuing this RFI announcement as part of its market research. This RFI announcement is intended to determine the availability and technical capability of businesses to provide the required supplies.

BACKGROUND: The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC-CR) is seeking information for market research purposes for the procurement of P/N G200497-001 Storage Cart Assembly for the AHPO. The Carts are produced in accordance with specific design specification. NSWC-CR intends to award a contract on a full and open basis. Delivery will be FOB Destination.

REQUESTED INFORMATION: Interested parties are requested to provide the information that identifies its capability to provide the manufacture, testing, and delivery of P/N G200497-001 Storage Cart Assembly described herein. Please provide information of performance on other Government contracts with similar efforts as applicable.

The Government encourages participation by small business, small disadvantaged business, HUB zone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, and historically black colleges and universities. Interested parties must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and 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.

RESPONSES: Written responses shall be submitted via e-mail to the point of contacts listed below by the closing date. NSWC-CR Mr. Bradley Axsom—Code 0221 Crane, Indiana 47522-5001 Bradley.l.axsom.civ@us.navy.mil NSWC-CR Mr. Conner Meek—Code 0221 Crane, Indiana 47522-5001 Conner.s.meek.civ@us.navy.mil RESPONSES TO THE RFI SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Submitter's Name Street Address, City, State, nine (9) digit Zip Code Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone and DUNS number CAGE Code This RFI is the initiation of market research under FAR Part 10. This announcement 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. Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers.

The United States 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. Nothing in this announcement constitutes an obligation on the part of the United States Government, nor is the Government tasking any Offeror to develop any technologies described herein.

All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no later than 4:00 P.M EDT on or before the closing date as specified at the beginning of this announcement. Responses may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Responses received after 4:00 P.M. EDT on the closing date may not be considered in the Government’s analyses.

All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in the response is appreciated. All changes that occur prior to closing date will be posted to the SAM website https://www.sam.gov. Please reference Announcement Number N0016424SNB10 in all your correspondence.