REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – PASSIVE BARRIER TO SUPPORT PROTECTION OF NAVY SHIPS

rEQUEST FOR INFORMATION – Passive barrier TO SUPPORT protection of NAVY SHIPS FSG 58 NAICS 334511DescriptionN0016422SNB93- SPECIAL NOTICE - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC-CD) located at the Naval Support Activity, Crane, Indiana Request for Information market capabilities in support of the Navy’s desire to employ a passive barrier that will deter/defeat small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) surrounding navy ships moored in port.                                                                THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future.  This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service(s) whatsoever.  Further, the Navy is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals.  Responders are advised that

the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense.  Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.  If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.gov.  It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.BackgroundThe Passive Barrier System will be used to deter/defeat sUAS while conducting pier side operations on a navy ship.Requested InformationFormatInterested parties shall respond to this RFI with a white paper.White papers shall 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. Also, indicate any section in the submitted white paper if your response does not address the performance specifications listed in section 3.5.Due dateResponses are due no later than October 28, 2022 2400 EST.SubmissionResponses shall be submitted via e-mail only to Josh Butcher (joshua.r.butcher2.civ@us.navy.mil)Responses to the RFI/SS shall include the following:Submitter’s NameStreet Address, City, State, Zip CodeBusiness Size/Type (Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, etc.) based on North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: xxx:Point of Contact (POC)POC TelephoneAnnouncement Number: N0016422SNB93Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.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 Type i.e. Firm Fixed Price/Cost Plus Fixed Fee.Contract Type(s) the responder has executed.Provide Contractor Cage Code.Government Security Clearance level if held and to what level.White Paper Section 2 Performance Specification reviewSection 2 of the white paper shall address the following points (3.5.1 – 3.5.18) concerning performance requirements of the Passive Barrier. Respones to each performance requirement below shall include the following:Does your company have a current solution to meet the requirement?If yes, please provide a narrative to identify how the requirement will be met and any documentation, schematic, etc.If no, does your company have a current solution that could be modified to meet the requirement? Please provide a detailed narrative and any documentation, schematic, etc. If your company does not have a solution, can one be designed?If yes, please provide a detailed response to include historical similar items.If no, why not? Please provide a detailed response as to why the requirement can’t be executed.The Passive Barrier System must preclude sUAS access at a standoff distance of 15 feet to the top surface of the ship hull/superstructure.The Passive Barrier System shall cover a ship of minimum width 35 feet and maximum ship deck height above the waterline of 30 feet.The Passive Barrier System shall accommodate the placement and usage of the brow or brows going between pier and the ship.The Passive Barrier System shall not hinder personnel from coming onto or leaving the ship by way of the brow.The Passive Barrier System shall not damage the anti-corrosion coating on the ship’s hull/superstructure.All ingress/egress openings in the system shall be able to be securedThe Passive Barrier System shall not interfere with ship’s safety systems, Fire Fighting and Fall preventionThe Passive Barrier System shall not interfere with ship’s utility systems, Water, Electrical, and Ventilation.If Passive Barrier System is installed onto ship deck, it must have ability to be removed in order to conduct paint and preservation.The Passive Barrier System shall be able to withstand 40 (Threshold) / 67 (Objective) MPH of sustained winds.The Passive Barrier System shall be able to withstand snow loading requirements as detailed in MIL-STD-810H Part 3 5.3 Snow Loads. (20lbs/ft2)The Passive Barrier System shall be able to withstand ice glazing requirements as detailed in MIL-STD-810H Part 3 5.4 Ice. (3 inches with specific gravity of .9)The Passive Barrier System shall allow ship deck hatches to open completely without interference.The Passive Barrier System shall allow pipes, hoses, and cables to be run across the ship deck.The Passive Barrier System shall have adequate lateral and vertical clearance to allow personnel to walk from one end of the ship deck to the other.The Passive Barrier System must be removed from the ship prior to the movement of the vessel.The system shall be constructed of fire retardant, fire resistant, and/or non-combustible materials.The system shall be constructed of materials in such a way to prevent galvanic corrosion.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 availability:Can your company design and prototype a system that meets all of the requirements of the provided performance specifications (3.5.1 – 3.5.18) by 30 September 2023?If yes, please provide a course plan of how this would be complete.If no, please provide information on what your company could provide by 30 September 2023.If not responding to this section, please state this in the white paper.White Paper Section 4 Evaluation SamplesSection 4 of the white paper shall address the following points concerning prototype designs or model sample(s) availability for evaluation under a potential RFP:Can product samples for evaluation be provided to the Government by March 1, 2023?If no, when could product samples be provided?What functionality will the evaluation samples contain?If not responding to this section, please state this in the white paper.White Paper Section 5 Obsolescence PlanSection 5 of the white paper shall address the following points concerning your obsolenscence planning:Provide information on your company’s 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 6 General QuestionsSection 6 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?Do you employ a Model-Based System Engineering approach or other System Engineering approaches to ensure system performance is obtained?Which MBSE tools do you utilize?Is your company willing / able to propose FFP for a 5-Year IDIQ contract?Is your company willing / able to propose FFP for a 10-Year IDIQ contract (5 Year base award with five 1 Year options)?If not responding to this section, please state this in the white paper.Industry DiscussionsNSWC Crane representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential responders. Such discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements, especially any development and certification risks.QuestionsQuestions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to Josh Butcher joshua.r.butcher2.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.SummaryTHIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can design fabricate and deploy a Passive Barrier System that can support the Navy requirements as specified in this sources sought request. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.  The Navy has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought.  All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Offerors 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. Information about the JCP is located at https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx .All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-governmental personnel and entities.  Your interest in the response is appreciated.Reference announcement number N0016422SNB93 in the subject line of emails and in all correspondence and communications.