REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

This is a Request for Information. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. The notice is strictly for research and information purposes only.

The information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a small business social-economic set-aside, competitive or non-competitive method is possible, and to determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government's requirement. All organizations with the capability and availability to perform the requirement under the applicable NAICS code are invited to submit a response to this notice.

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Metrology and Calibration office (METCAL) request information on commercially available Capacitance Standard. A salient specification is provided below.  The requirement will provide a new standard that can support the current NAVAIR METCAL capacitors. NAVAIR METCAL is issuing this Request for Information as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement.

•1.0   SPECIFICATIONS (Material/Equipment)

1.1 CAGE 62015, P/N 1404A

1.1.1 Capacitance: 1000 pF

1.1.2 Stability: 20 ppm/year

1.1.3: Max Voltage: 750 V peak

1.1.4: Dimensions: 6.63" x 6.75" x 8"

Respondents must provide, as part of their responses documentation of their capability to meet the above referenced.

1. Please provide the following Point of Contact information:

Company:

Address:

Point of Contact:

Phone Number:

Fax Numbers:

Email Address:

DUNS Number:

CAGE Code:

Business Size and Classification (Large Business Concern, Small Business Concern,

8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman-Owned Small Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Veteran-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business):

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Request for Information. All responses and questions concerning this opportunity under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to [email protected].