The Visual Augmentation Systems - Weapons Accessories (VASWA) Program at NSWC Crane is interested in receiving feedback and product information from industry in support of the MAS-D P-VPS mission areas. A draft specification has been provided for review. A technical description of the product(s), such as physical characteristics, operational features, performance data, and photographs are of particular interest to assist in establishing the state of industry.

This submission may be in the form of product literature, operating instructions, and/or supplemental technical documentation that define the item(s) and associated hardware. Potential sources should also provide any test results on the item(s) if applicable. Submissions may be sent by any government or non-governmental entity including commercial firms, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering (universities), or by consortia comprising such concerns.

All interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an abbreviated synopsis or white paper, preferably in the form of a "Quad Chart". Please be concise in your response with a targeted length of not more than six pages per item, with an executive summary (short paragraph) on the effort, the technical description of the effort, a preliminary schedule, identification of risks, place of manufacture, current Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and a cost estimate. Offerors should submit the white papers electronically prior to 3:00 p.m. on 3 SEPTEMBER 2018 in order to be evaluated. White papers received after the closing date of this RFI may not be considered by the Government as part of its market research for the P-VPS.

 Questions/Concerns about the draft performance specification - no page limit
 Specification Matrix - Answer if products currently meet the thresholds and objectives, and if not, include an anticipated timeline
 Discuss other technologies not captured in specification that could be of benefit to the SOF operators in a squad environment - not to exceed 5 pages

Quad Chart
 Development Lead Time
 Production Cost Estimate
 Cost drivers and estimated cost impact
 Advanced Technology Areas Addressed
 Current TRL of Solution

Draft Performance Specification:

Please read the performance specification carefully and identify questions and concerns with the draft performance specifications. Questions to answer: Can you meet these Performance Specification requirements and if NOT, what is needed in regards to time, schedule, and cost required to meet the requirements? Please note if you take any exceptions to any part of the Draft PS in both Threshold and Objective Requirements.

In addition to the above submission all interested parties are requested to fill out and return the attached market research questionnaire included with this announcement.

Responses from Small and Small Disadvantaged Business firms are highly encouraged. Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, and minority institutions.

Responses to the RFI shall include the following:
Submitter's Name
Street Address, City, State, NINE-Digit zip code
Point of Contact (POC)
POC Telephone and facsimile numbers
Announcement Number: N00164-18-S-NB93

It should be noted that the Government plans to utilize employees from Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), TriStar Engineering (TSE), Mulbeck LLC, and possibly other direct Government contractors as advisors to the Government.

Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at www.sam.gov.

At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This sources sought synopsis does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The US Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed.

White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. The following e-mail point of contact is provided for information regarding technical programs/technologies of interest within the warfare areas supported by the VASWA Program and for submission of white papers: Mr. Andrew Ficklin, [email protected].

All changes that occur will be posted to the FedBizOpps website.

Please refer to announcement number N00164-18-S-NB93 in all correspondence and communications.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Specification (Spec)
2. Market research questionnaire