Mk48 Exercise Electronics Assembly / Torpedo Swim Out Box
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the capability to perform efforts in support of the Mk48 Mod 6 and Mod 7 Heavyweight Torpedoes. The current Exercise Electronics Assembly (EEA) is used in the Fleet Exercise Section (FES) of the MK48 ADCAP Fleet Exercise Configuration Torpedo. It performs data recording and exercise safety functions. The Torpedo Swim Out Box (TSOB) is an electronics assembly that provides necessary torpedo launch and control logic required to allow the torpedo to swim out of a torpedo tube (vs. impulse launch eject), yet retain all existing safety related functions and operational capabilities.
The scope of work requires the contractor to address obsolescence and manufacturability issues, fabricate, assemble, test, inspect, package, and deliver First Article and Production EEAs and TSOBs for the Mk48 Heavyweight Torpedoes. The EEAs and TSOBs shall be built in accordance with the build-to-print Contract Baseline. The contractor shall address component obsolescence and manufacturability issues with an equivalent fit, form, and function component.
The tasking shall include:
1. Program, Engineering and Quality Management
2. Preproduction - First Article
a. Technical Program Reviews
b. Integration, Qualification and IV&V Testing
c. Failure Analysis and Reporting
3. Production
a. Program Management Reviews
b. Material Procurement
c. Test Procedure
d. Test Execution and Reporting
e. Production Screening
f. Physical Configuration Audit
g. Failure Analysis and Reporting
All potential sources with the capability to accomplish the requirements referenced in this notice are invited to submit written information sufficient to demonstrate the respondent's ability to fulfill the requirements described in this notice. NUWCDIVNPT will accept only electronic unclassified submission of responses. Responses to this notice must be submitted via email to the points of contact listed at the bottom of this notice, and must be received no later than 5:00PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 15 March 2017. The subject line of emails containing responses related to this notice should reference the solicitation number for this notice and "Mk48 EEA and TSOB Sources Sought Notice." Please limit responses to a maximum of five (5) pages in length, excluding the cover page, based on a minimum font size of 10 points, Times New Roman, with one-inch page margins. Include a cover page with your response that lists the following information:
a. Solicitation Number for this Notice
b. Vendor/Company Name
c. Vendor Mailing Address and Physical Address (if different)
d. Name of the Point of Contact
e. Email Address
f. Phone Number
g. Vendor DUNS Number
h. Vendor CAGE Code
i. Business Size Status (based on NAICS code for this notice)
j. A list of all NAICs codes as identified in the vendor's System for Award
Management (SAM)
All information received that includes proprietary markings will be handled in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations. Responses to this notice will not be returned. Phone calls will not be accepted. An acknowledgement of receipt will be provided for all responses received.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this notice. Respondents are wholly responsible for any costs or expenses associated with submitting a response. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any further requests for information relating to a response. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. The information obtained from submitted responses may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy.
Chester Swiszcz, Email chester.swiszcz@navy.mil - Bonnie L Stevens, Contract Negotiator, Email stevensbl@npt.nuwc.navy.mil
