Fiber Optic SCAT 4960view on SAM.gov

1.0 INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) issues this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to identify interested parties for this requirement. This Sources Sought Notice is focused on identifying capabilities in the marketplace and resources to support this requirement as well as obtaining related technical information for the procurement of the items listed below. The envisioned item anticipated to be procured from a contractor as a result of a potential future solicitation is identified below. Method of issue: Other Than Full and Open (Sole Source: Kitco Fiber Optics Inc.) DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT or SERVICES 1. Part Number: MAX-945-NAV-M2042-KIT NSN: 6650-01-702-8624 2. Part Number: MAX-945-NAV-M2042-UNIT NSN: 6625017216250 The parts are commercially available. It is the only known technically acceptable part for its application. Only a form, fit, and function identical part will suffice. This Market Research tool is being used to identify potential technologies and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. The results of the Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist. This is a new requirement. The following documents are attached to this Sources Sought Notice: Draft Statement of Work The following dates are anticipated time frames associated with this requirement: Estimated Final RFP Release: FY25 Quarter 4 Estimated Award Date: FY26 Quarter 1 Delivery Date: TBD 2.0 DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. 3.0 PROGRAM BACKGROUND NAWCWD General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE) Engineering Group, provides Life Cycle support and Acquisition means of GPETE for the Navy. 4.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIRED CAPABILITIES These items must be approved by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) 04 Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment/General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (TMDE/GPETE) Program Office, assigned a Subcategory (SCAT) code, have Instrument Calibration Procedure (ICP) and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) to include National Stock Number (NSN), Allowance Equipage List, and Allowance Parts List in place prior to shipboard use. Similar items have not been approved by the Navy for the applicable SCAT's intended purpose. See the attached Statement of Work for specification criteria. 5.0 ELIGIBILITY The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measur…