Sources sought - Shock Engineering Services
ID: N0016725XXXXType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC32)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e4e854bac025444c94459a6a2788fef4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), is seeking potential vendors to provide shock engineering services for the Columbia Class and Virginia Class shock qualification programs. The procurement aims to identify qualified organizations capable of performing various engineering tasks, including low and high complexity reviews of equipment to ensure compliance with established shock requirements. This initiative is critical for enhancing the reliability and safety of underwater systems, emphasizing the government's commitment to rigorous testing and evaluation processes. Interested parties must submit their Capability Statements, including company details and a rough cost estimate, via email to Steven Besanko by 10:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on October 30, 2024, as this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Steven Besanko
    (301) 312-3357
    steven.besanko@navy.mil
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    Performance Work Statement.docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines engineering support needed for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division's shock qualification programs for Columbia and Virginia Class submarines. This Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract lasts two years and specifies a variety of engineering services, including low and high complexity reviews of contractor and government-furnished equipment to ensure compliance with shock requirements via established specifications. The contractor is expected to perform 30 low complexity reviews, 4 high complexity reviews, and additional tasks related to comment adjudication, meeting participation, and local travel, supporting rigorous review processes integral to submarine safety. The contractor must maintain a qualified workforce with relevant experience and education in engineering disciplines, ensuring an understanding of subsurface specifications and technical authorities in shock qualification. Deliverables include technical reports and meeting minutes, with stringent timelines for completion of reviews. Security protocols dictate handling of confidential materials, while the contractor's work primarily occurs at their facility, with periodic presence at government locations. This project underscores the government's commitment to enhancing underwater systems' reliability and safety.
    SOURCES SOUGHT Shock Engineering Services.docx
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors for shock engineering services related to the Columbia Class and Virginia Class shock qualification programs. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not represent a solicitation or a request for quotes; therefore, no funding is available for responses. Interested parties must monitor the Contract Opportunities website for future solicitation announcements. The NSWCCD seeks information regarding business capabilities to assist in defining acquisition strategies, such as procurement methods and size category designations (e.g., small or large business). Vendors are urged to submit a Capability Statement via email by October 30, 2024, including their company details, size classification, CAGE code, and a rough cost estimate. The attached Performance Work Statement outlines specific testing requirements. This initiative emphasizes the government's need for specialized engineering services and aims to gather industry capabilities to influence future procurement decisions effectively. The notice underscores the voluntary nature of the response, with a clear directive for input submission.
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