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This is a sources sought notice for market research to identify potential sources for manufacturing, assembly, and integration of mission-ready prototype kits, specialized mission equipment racks, and other emergent structural and electrical manufacturing needs at Cecil Field, Jacksonville, FL, to support the U. S. Navy's P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) anticipates awarding a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract. Required capabilities include CNC programming, structural fabrication and assembly, rapid prototyping, cable and harness fabrication, wiring and electrical integration, rack assembly, modification installation support, fiber optic manufacturing, and various advanced processes like painting, coating, and clean room operations. Inspection and testing capabilities, **** Rev D certification, and personnel security clearances (Secret level) are also required. Interested parties must submit a capability statement within 15 calendar days of the posting date, detailing their company profile, technical approach, experience, personnel, facilities, and security. Responses should not exceed 20 pages and must be submitted electronically. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposal.
The bid notice states that capability statements must be received on or before 15 calendar days after the posting date of this notice. The government requests that respondents deliver responses electronically via e-mail in Microsoft Word or PDF format within 15 days of the publication date of this RFI.
The bid notice requires companies to have a company profile including number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, DUNS number, CAGE code, and a statement regarding current small/large business status. Additionally, a description of the technical approach for meeting schedule and performance requirements, a description of previous awarded or current relevant contracts, names and qualifications of key personnel, availability of facilities and equipment, and a description of facility and personnel security regarding classified information and hardware are required.