REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT(SS) – NULKA MK234 TCU, SCU, SCU ATE, AND CANISTER PRODUCTION AND SUSTAINMENT

Amendment 0001 The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions received from Industry partners. Question 1:    For the Canister 'Build-to-Print' requirement and the TCU/SCU redesign efforts, will the Government-furnished TDP include complete drawings, specifications, and software with sufficient data rights (e.g., unlimited or Government Purpose Rights) to allow a respondent to manufacture, redesign, and sustain these subassemblies?   Are there any proprietary or third-party IP restrictions on the TCU Motor, SCU DC Motor, or PCB electronics that a respondent should be aware of? Answer 1:   Companies will be permitted access to top-level control drawings per the guidance on the SAM.gov posting.   If a company believes additional information or documents are required to develop a proposal, the company should provide the Contract Specialist a white paper detailing description, specifications, etc. that are needed.  Question 2: Does the Government anticipate awarding the four capability areas (TCU, SCU, SCU ATE, Canister) under a single contract/vehicle or via separate awards, and is there a preference for an integrated prime versus multiple specialized providers?   Additionally, can the Government share its anticipated timeline for a follow-on solicitation (RFP) and the expected production/sustainment period of performance?    Answer 2: The Government will evaluate the Market Research results, vendors interest, vendors business size, and capabilities to determine the best strategy.   During this Market Research phase all alternatives are open for consideration.  No solicitation anticipated date can be provided at this time given the early Market Research stage.  Vendors are encouraged to continue to monitor SAM.gov. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS SUBMISSION. This Request for Information/Sources Sought ( RFI/SS) shall NOT be considered as an RFP or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this RFI/SS or furnishing the requested information. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of a Contractor's submission of responses to this RFI/SS, nor the Government's use of such information. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. Responses to this RFI/SS are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. NSWC Crane is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of submissions or of the information received, or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this request for submission. This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind by the Government. Specific responses will not disqualify or have an impact on participation and evaluation on future solicitations.  Not responding to this RFI/SS does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. Description: This RFI/SS is being issued by the United States Navy (USN), Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, on behalf of the Nulka Joint Program Office (JPO). The Australian Program Office and the United States Program Office comprise the JPO. The Government is conducting market research to determine industry interest and capability related to the Production and Sustainment of the following Nulka MK 234 Electronic Decoy Cartridge (EDC) subassemblies and support equipment: Thrust Control Unit (TCU), Spin Control Unit (SCU), SCU Acceptance Test Equipment (ATE) Canister Note: Interested companies are not required to respond to all four capability areas/needs.  Interested companies should respond to one, multiple, or all needs, at their discretion.  Background : The Nulka MK 234 EDC was jointly developed by the US and Australian governments. Since commencement of that development, both the governments have maintained a JPO to manage the Nulka capability. The Nulka MK 234 EDC supports both the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and USN ships with a self-defense capability against incoming radar-homing Anti-Ship Missiles (ASM). This RFI/SS relates to the following subassemblies: The SCU is mounted at the top of the Decoy and provides rotational control. The TCU provides vectored thrust for height and speed vector control. The Canister protects the decoy from the environment and acts as its launch tube. References: CUI - Nulka Top level TDP.pdf Respondents shall have active SAM and JCP accounts to receive the TDP.   CUI and transmissions restrictions and regulations are the responsibility of the recipient.  Statement of Need