This is a request for information (RFI) issued by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for information and planning purposes only. This is neither a formal Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP or RFQ). No awards will be made from the responses to this announcement. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submission of materials in response to this request. There is no solicitation available at this time. However, should a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against NRL shall arise as a result of a response to this notice or NRL's use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement.

Objective:

The NRL is inquiring for potential sources that are capable of providing the following:

Software Definable/Reconfigurable Systems (SDS): Design, Development, Support, and Integration

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) seeks personnel, facilities, and manufacturing capability in support of software definable/reconfigurable systems that respond to Navy, Department of Defense (DoD), and National mission requirements with improved performance, capability, reliability, efficiency, and life cycle cost. The effort will be conducted in coordination with Principal Investigator (PI) led teams that may include Government scientists and engineers, and other Contractors. The quality and timeliness of the provider's contribution to the work will be evaluated in terms of its impact on the success of the overall programs/project.

Tasks may include: SDS programs system engineering (SE) support; SDS design, implementation, and analysis; SDS system/subsystem fabrication and assembly; RF chamber support; SDS parts engineering and management support; and Space Systems Development Department (SSDD) programs/projects special reporting.

The contractor shall provide thermal vacuum testing, surface mount assembly, wiring harness assembly, top level assembly, and quality assurance, inspection, and rework facilities in addition to the engineering services. The non-personal engineering services shall be rendered and the facilities shall be available throughout the period of performance. Engineering services will include software, electrical, radio frequency, digital signal processing, firmware, and mechanical engineering in support of development of tactical software defined radio hardware and software. Services will be provided from the contractor facility and at various Naval Research Laboratory facilities in the National Capital Region. Travel to other government or contractor facilities may be required for conduct of experimental research, testing, or attendance at government reviews or scientific meetings and seminars. Most requirements are not unique to the military and may be met in the commercial marketplace. Classified work will be required.

The NRL asks that interested parties, at a minimum, supply the following information:
- Contact Information
- Name of company, mailing address, and point of contact (POC)
- Telephone number, fax number, address, and e-mail address of POC
- Business size and number of employees
- If a small business identify if your firm if an 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB
- If your company is a GSA schedule contract holder AND if the items are available under the schedule

Submission of Information:
All information and data received in response to this RFI marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be protected as such. Please include this notice number on all documents and email. Classified Material shall not be submitted. Please transmit responses by e-mail to Anastasia Lenfest, contract specialist, at [email protected] in either Microsoft Office or pdf formats. All responses must be received on or before 5:00PM, (EST), 8 November 2019. Phone solicitations or emails regarding the status of this Request for Information (RFI) will not be accepted.

Phone solicitations or emails regarding the status of this Request for Information (RFI) will not be accepted.

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