SOURCES SOUGHT – OUTBOARD SUBMARINE AND SURFACE SHIP CONNNECTOR ASSEMBLIES AND RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLIES

N0016424SNB46 –SOURCES SOUGHT – OUTBOARD SUBMARINE AND SURFACE SHIP CONNNECTOR ASSEMBLIES AND RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLIES – PSC 5935 NAICS 335931 Issue Date: 14 MAR 2024 - Closing Date: 29 MAR 2024 – 2:PM EDTSOURCES SOUGHTIn accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) FAR 5.201(e) and 15.201(e), the Government is issuing this Sources Sought announcement as part of market research.The Government is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as part of market research for Outboard Connectors for Sonar Equipment at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, (NSWC Crane) located at Naval Support Activity (NSA), Crane, Indiana. This Sources Sought Notice is for the purpose of identifying industry sources capable of producing these connectors and receptacles. These items are necessary for NSWC Crane to complete tasking from NAVSEA, NAVSUP and NUWC Newport to fabricate various cable assemblies used on acoustic sensor equipment for surface ships and submarines.BACKGROUNDThe connectors and

cable assemblies being procured will be used to complete more than fifty (50) different types of outboard submarine and surface ship sonar cable assemblies. These connectors will be used for the AN/SQS-53C, OK-542, OA-9070 and AN/BQQ-10 systems to provide electrical connections between the outboard sensors and the inboard electronics cabinets.REQUESTED INFORMATIONNSWC Crane requests information regarding industry’s capability to provide the necessary equipment, facilities, resources, management and labor by qualified personnel to fabricate, assemble, inspect, test and deliver the items identified in the SOW and applicable drawings. The Government anticipates that manufacturers shall be a qualified supplier of these items and listed on the Submarine Maintenance Engineering, Planning and Procurement (SUBMEPP) list of Qualified Manufacturers OR be required to successfully complete first article testing. NSWC Crane is requesting the following information for planning purposes for a potential, subsequent solicitation.Item 1 – Respondent’s Capability. Specify which items the respondent’s company is capable and qualified to manufacture. Include whether the company is a SUBMEPP Qualified Manufacturer for the items and/or whether first articles would be necessary. Include relevant past performance information with capability statement. Additionally, if there are items which a respondent is not capable to manufacture, or is not interested in manufacturing, details regarding why are requested. Item 2 – Lead Time Estimate. Identify lead times for all items which the respondent anticipates it would propose in the event a formal solicitation is issued. Requesting lead times be stated as a number of calendar days.Item 3 –Economies of Scale. Provide quantity break ranges if there is an opportunity for economies of scale. Also, if minimum quantity buy requirements exist, specify the constraints.Item 4 – SOW Appraisal. Respondents are encouraged to ask questions and/or make comments with regard to the clarity and thoroughness of the government’s SOW.Item 5 – Manufactured Items Traceability. Discuss the companies practice for labeling and tracing a manufactured end item to the lot/batch/production run/etc. from which it was produced. Is the company familiar with the requirements of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation?Item 6 – Additional Information. If there is additional information, germane to this notice that industry believes the government should include in its planning, please include it in the response. The Government will provide the SOW Drawings and Specifications upon request to the Government POC, and within five (5) days from the date of notice issue. Requestors shall have active System for Award Management and Joint Certification Program (JCP) registrations before making document requests. If registrations are not active, documents will not be provided. Additional information regarding system registrations is provided below. All controlled documents will be sent via DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/). Responses should be kept to 10 pages, or less (font size shall not be smaller than 12 pt. font, and margins shall not be less than 3/4 inches).Interested parties are requested to provide the information that identifies its capability to provide the support described herein.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-CR, Mr. Steven Junkins – Code 0221 Crane, Indiana 47522-5001 Steven.L.Junkins2.civ@us.navy.milNSWC-CR Mr. Matthew Swartzentruber Code – 0221 Crane, Indiana 47522-5001 matthew.c.swartzentruber.civ@us.navy.milRESPONSES TO THE SOURCES SOUGHT SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Submitter's NameStreet Address, City, State, nine (9) digit Zip CodePoint of Contact (POC)POC Telephone andDUNS numberCAGE CodeAnnouncement Number: N0016424SNB46This 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 SAM website https://www.sam.gov. Please reference Announcement Number N0016424SNB46 in all your correspondence.