REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - LASER RANGE FINDER

N0016423SNB23 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – LASER RANGE FINDER – FSC 1240 - NAICS 333310Issued Date: DEC 20 2022 - Closing Date: JAN 30 2023MARKET 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 market capabilities in support of a Laser Range Finder (LRF) to support investigation of use with Electro Optic Sight System (EOSS) in support of NAVSEA and IWS 3C.Attached to this RFI is a specification which has a distribution statement of D.  Only those registered in the Joint Certifications Program will be allowed to view the document.SUBMISSIONSInterested parties shall respond to this RFI with a white paper.White papers should be in in Microsoft Word for Office 2016 compatible format.Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please

segregate proprietary information.Submission format belowTo aid the Government, please state if you are not responding to a section in the white paper.White Paper Section 1 Contractor InformationSection 1 of the white paper shall provide administrative information, and shall include the following as a minimum:Point of Contact name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and e-mail.Recommended contracting strategy.Business typeWhite Paper Section 2 Performance Specification reviewSection 2 of the white paper shall address the following points concerning the provided Performance Specification titled (CUI) PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION FOR MK20 MOD 1 ELRF PROTOTYPE 11082022.docx.Which thresholds are out of reach, and why?Which objectives are easily attainable?Which thresholds, if turned into objectives, would significantly reduce cost?Which items, if eliminated, would significantly increase your ability to meet fielding date?If not responding to this section, please state this in the white paper.White Paper Section 3 System AvailabilitySection 3 of the white paper shall address the following points concerning system availabilityCan your company produce a system that meets all of the requirements of the provided performance specification by the fielding date?If yes, please provide a course plan of how this would be done.If no, please provide information on what your company could produce by the fielding date.If not responding to this section, please state this in the white paper.White Paper Section 4 Obsolescence PlanSection 4 of the white paper shall address the following points concerning your obsolescence planning:Provide information on obsolescence planning including methodology, time periods, success stories, etc.If not responding to this section, please state this in the white paper.White Paper Section 5 General QuestionsSection 5 of the white paper shall address the following points concerning contracting:What type of warranties do you usually offer at no additional cost to the Government?What are your standard delivery terms, FOB destination, FOB origin?What type of standard packaging do you use?What types of technical data are provided as standard commercial practice?If not responding to this section, please state this in the white paper.White Paper Section 6 Environmental QuestionsSection 6 of the white paper shall address the following points concerning environmental limits of the laser module:Operational high temperature limitOperational low temperature limitStorage high temperature limitStorage low temperature limitTemperature shock abilityOperational humidity limitsStorage humidity limitsOperational vibration limitsTransportation low pressure limitsTransportation vibration limitsOperational shock limitsNon-operational shock limitsTransportation shock limitsElectromagnetic environment limitsDC magnetic field limitsIf not responding to this section, please state this in the white paper.Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to M.J. Kratoska michael.j.kratoska.civ@us.navy.mil and Andrew Ficklin at andrew.b.ficklin.civ@us.navy.mil.  Verbal questions will NOT be accepted.  Questions will be answered by email.  The questions and answers may be sent to other contractors, so they shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information.White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail only to M.J. Kratoska at michael.j.kratoska.civ@us.navy.mil and Andrew Ficklin at andrew.b.ficklin.civ@us.navy.mil.Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.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 NameStreet Address, City, State, NINE-Digit zip codePoint of Contact (POC)POC Telephone and facsimile numbersAnnouncement Number: N0016423SNB23Contractors 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.All changes that occur will be posted to the SAM.GOV website. Please refer to announcement number N0016423SNB23 in all correspondence and communications.