SAM #N0016726RCLB1

RFI for Manufacturing and Delivery of Columbia Class BSS Inseparable Assembly and Associated Components

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), under the Department of the Navy, is seeking industry input and capabilities for the manufacturing and delivery of Columbia Class Bearing Support Structure (BSS) Inseparable Assemblies. - Government Buyer: - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) - Advanced Propulsor Management Office (Code 808), Naval Architecture and Engineering Department (Department 80) - Products and Services Requested: - Manufacturing and delivery of seven (7) Columbia Class BSS Inseparable Assemblies - Fabrication of one build-to-print fastener kit (part number C24524001) and snubber components - Includes six (6) spares each of fastener part numbers C24524001, C24524002, C24524003, and C24524004 - Snubber kit components fabricated per referenced specifications - Development and submission of Assembly and Manufacturing (A&M) plans and associated drawings - Project scheduling (Gantt chart), monthly status reporting, and program management - Contract change proposal management and participation in technical/administrative meetings - Official travel for subcontractor monitoring and reporting - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the documents - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Feedback requested on alternative welding methods and supply chain engagement for Monel (Ni-Cu-Al, Ni-Cu) forgings or ingots - All sub-vendors providing significant material (over $100,000) must be identified - Technical drawings and requirements are controlled and available only to JCP-approved contractors - Delivery location specified as Electric Boat, Groton, CT - Materials specified include K-Monel (Ni-Cu-Al) and Ni-Cu alloys - Projected manufacturing timeline is 30 months per BSS unit

Description

This is not a Request for Proposal and award of a contract will not be made as a result of this Request for Information (RFI). Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) requests assistance from industry for conducting market research for the manufacturing & delivery of the COLUMBIA (CLB) Bearing Support Structure (BSS) Inseparable Assembly.

The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research by soliciting industry comments and feedback. Market research will determine potential socio-economic small and large businesses interested in, and capable of, providing the support services identified herein.  This posting is issued in accordance with the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul Part 10. 

Responses should include the following:  1. Cover letter, not to exceed one (1) page that includes:    (a)    Organization name, CAGE Code, and address    (b)    Point of contact name and contact information    (c)    Size and type of organization, including if applicable U.S. small business or other status    (d)    Brief statement of interest that indicates the organization’s interest in applying as a prime or subcontractor. 

2.  Interested parties shall provide a response (not to exceed 25 pages) to the following questions: 

a)    The BSS drawing “COLUMBIA Class BSS Inseparable Assembly, DWG C24521200C” assumes standard weld procedures.  Is there an alternative welding method(s) (i.e. Robotic, electron beam, friction stir, electro slag) recommended to be used in the production of the BSS?  If yes, please see additional questions provided below:     i.    How long do you anticipate to qualify the weld procedures, including Government review time?     ii.    What inspection methods would be required and are they NAVSEA approved?

b) How will you engage foreign vendors and suppliers of either Monel forgings or Monel ingot?

c) The Government will require all sub-vendors of significant material (over $100,000) to be named. Does this present any hardships?

d) Currently the projected period of performance/required manufacturing timeline for the seven (7) BSS’s in this contract will be 30 months for each BSS. Does this timeline present any hardships?  If so, what type of hardships and what would you recommend?

The Draft Statement of Work and Drawings/PERs  are available as part of this announcement.   The drawings and PERs are considered a controlled document and is ONLY available to Contractors with an approved Joint Certification Program (JCP).

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