DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT IS A MARKET RESEARCH TOOL BEING USED TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL FIRMS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING THE SUPPLIES DESCRIBED HEREIN PRIOR TO DETERMINING THE METHOD OF ACQUISITION AND ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT OBLIGATED TO AND WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES AS A RESULT OF THIS SOURCES SOUGHT. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE 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 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Munitions, is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a pyrotechnic flare device that meets or exceeds the performance characteristics of the MK 58 MOD 1 Marine Location Marker (MLM), or a suitable alternative that fulfills the operational requirements outlined below. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible firms capable of providing the hardware described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this sources sought. BACKGROUND/REQUIREMENT The MK-58 MLM was developed as a means to mark a location at sea. MLM's are hand launched or air dropped. They are typically used as reference markers for Sea/Air Rescue training and operations and are also used to mark and track submarine activity. Additionally, the MLM's are used as targets for gunfire and bombing exercises at sea. Required Capabilities The MARINE LOCATION MARKER (MLM) MK 58 MOD 1 is approximately 21.7" long by 4.94" in diameter. The MLMs weigh approximately 11.5 pounds. The center of gravity is approximately 7.93" from the base end of the MLM. The MLM contains a MK 72 MOD 1 WATER ACTIVATED BATTERY, MK 13 MOD 0 ELECTRIC SQUIB, two transfer fuses, and two Red Phosphorus candles which produce a yellow flame and white smoke. The required burn time is 40-60 minutes. The drawings and performance specification are available upon request. 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. ELIGIBILITY The applicable NAICS code is 325998. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 1370. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement. SUBMITTAL I…