REQUEST FOR INFORMATION(RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – TR-343 Transducer Transformers

Notice ID:

N0016422SNB12

Department/Ind. Agency:

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier:

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub Command:

NSWC CRANE

Office:

NSWC CRANE

All Dates/Times are:

(utc-05:00) eastern standard time, new york, usa

Updated Published Date:

(utc-05:00) eastern standard time, new york, usa

Original Published Date:

0000-00-00 00:00:00

Original Response Date:

nov 24, 2021 02:00 pm est

Inactive Policy:

15 days after response date

Original Inactive Date:

dec 09, 2021

Initiative:

• None***--***

Product Service Code:

5950 - coils and transformers

NAICS Code:

334416 - capacitor, resistor, coil, transformer, and other inductor manufacturing

Original Set Aside:

N0016422SNB12 – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION(RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – TR-343 Transducer Transformers – PSC 5950 – NAICS 334416 Issue Date: 10 November 2021 - Closing Date: 24 November 2021 RFI/SOURCES SOUGHT: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e), the Government is issuing this RFI/Sources Sought announcement as part of market research. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC-CR) is seeking information for market research purposes to acquire TR-343 Transducer Transformers. The Government has a requirement for the fabrication, assembly, inspection, test and delivery of TR-343 Transducers Transformers and is accepting information regarding capabilities from companies potentially capable of meeting the requirements as described above. BACKGROUND: NSWC-CR has been tasked with procuring TR-343 Transducer Transformers. These transformers are used in the TR-343 Transducers, as part of the AN/SQS-53C Hull Mounted Sonar Array Subsystem, AN/SQQ-89(V) Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) System. The AN/SQQ-89(V) is a fully integrated Surface Ship Undersea Warfare (USW) combat system with the capability to search, detect, classify, localize and attack submarine targets. The Transformer serves as an imperative component of the TR-343 Transducer in its purpose of supplying the appropriate step-up potential (5.1 - 5.6 Volts) in order to effectively transmit sonar and properly tune the ceramic stack assembly (CSA). REQUESTED INFORMATION: Interested parties are requested to provide the information that identifies its capability to provide the fabrication, assembly, inspection, test and delivery of TR-343 Transducer Transformers 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 contact listed below by the closing date. NSWC Crane, Ms. Kori Jacobsen – Code 0221 Crane, Indiana 47522 kori.a.jacobsen.civ@us.navy.mil RESPONSES TO THE RFI/SOURCES SOUGHT 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 Announcement Number: N0016422SNB12 This RFI/Sources Sought 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 2:00 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 2:00 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 the closing date will be posted to the Beta.SAM website https://www.sam.gov. Please reference Announcement Number: N0016422SNB12 in your correspondence.

WARFARE CENTER 300 HIGHWAY 361

CRANE , IN 47522-5001

USA

Primary Point of Contacts:

Kori Jacobsen