REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – OPTICAL LENS FOR TACTICAL AIRBORNE SENSORS (TAS)

N0016425SNB19 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – OPTICAL LENS FOR TACTICAL AIRBORNE SENSORS (TAS) – FSC 6650 - NAICS 334516 Issued Date:

29 NOV 2024 - Closing Date: 13 DEC 2024 at 5:00 PM EST 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 Optikos Corp. Lens for the WESCAM MS System Tactical Airborne Sensors (TAS). The Government is seeking information from companies mitigating the sole source basis listed above.

The Government is seeking companies with the capabilities and facilities to provide the optical lenses that are compatible in form, fit and function with the WESCAM MS System Tactical Airborne Sensors (TAS). This submission may be in the form of product literature, operating instructions, and/or supplemental technical documentation that define the item(s) and associated hardware. Potential sources should also provide any test results on the item(s) if applicable.

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. 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: N0016425SNB19 Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at www.sam.gov. 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 points of contact are provided for information regarding the subject RFI: Danielle Richardson danielle.n.richardson12.civ@us.navy.mil and Andrew Ficklin andrew.b.ficklin.civ@us.navy.mil All changes that occur will be posted to the SAM.gov website. Please refer to announcement number N0016425SNB19 in all correspondence and communications.