AN/SLQ-25E "NIXIE" Torpedo Countermeasure   2

NOTICE: The AN/SLQ-25E NIXIE ETIC will be unavailable from 8:00pm EST 31 October through 6:00am 5 November. The Navy AIMTCIS system will be performing an upgrade to the system. This is a major Technical Refresh, however, end users will see no change in the user interface.
The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport, is issuing a solicitation for AN/SLQ-25 Torpedo Countermeasure Transmitting Sets, also known as "NIXIE" systems, electro-acoustic towed torpedo countermeasures that are part of the Surface Ship Torpedo Defense program. This procurement will provide a tech refresh for currently fielded systems and will include modernization efforts to ensure future supportability. The Government anticipates awarding a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with line items for Proof of Manufacturing, Engineering Services including design analysis, First Articles, and backfit and new construction Production Units. The contract will include support for Foreign Military Sales. The Navy will provide Level II drawings and performance specifications as part of the Request for Proposals and the contractor will be required to develop and deliver Level III drawings along with system components.

The contract will include a one-year base period, with four one-year options, for a total duration of five (5) years. The solicitation number for this requirement is N00253-19-R-0001. Offers shall be primarily FOB Destination with some items FOB Origin. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of best value to the Government, which means that selection of the contractor is to be based on other than the lowest price, technically acceptable offer. The anticipated contract award date is 4th Quarter FY2020.

The NAICS code is 334511, with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,250 employees. The primary Product Service Code is 5865. This is a full and open solicitation that will BE OPEN TO U.S. PRIMES ONLY. In order to receive access to documents necessary to submit a proposal in response to this solicitation, Offerors must request access to the AN/SLQ-25E NIXIE ETIC.

While some material referenced in the solicitation will be provided as attachments to the RFP in FedBizOpps, a significant amount of material including drawings and Technical Data Packages will be posted to an Electronic Technical Information Center (ETIC). Material will be unclassified technical information related to the AN/SLQ-25E effort and may be restricted by the Arms Export Control Act. In accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) Directive 5230.25, access to export-controlled technical data must be through the company's designated Joint Certification Program (JCP) Point of Contact (POC)/Data Custodian.

NOTE: For companies that already have an AN/SLQ-25E NIXIE ETIC account, it is not necessary to request another ETIC account.

Instructions to Offerors to obtain ETIC access:

Offerors must also submit the following information to ronda.m.pelosi@navy.mil:

a. Company Name
b. Company Address
c. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code
d. Technical Point of Contact Name and E-mail Address
e. Contracting or Business Development Point of Contact Name and E-mail Address
f. Website address
g. Telephone Number
h. Business Category (i.e., large, small disadvantaged, veteran, woman owned, etc.)
Upon the receipt of the signed TOUA and requested information, the requestor will be vetted through an internal process. The requestor will be notified once they clear the vetting process.

*** ETIC APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT WHOEVER REQUESTS ACCESS TO THE ETIC IS LISTED IN THE COMPANY PROFILE AS A POC AND THAT THE POC IS LISTED IN SAM OR THE JCP DATABASE AS A POC.

To apply for access to the AN/SLQ-25E NIXIE ETIC hosted by Advanced Interactive Management Technology Center (AIMTC), Offerors must have a valid CAC or DoD Approved External Certification Authority (ECA) certificate. In order to access the ETIC, the user must obtain their own PKI or CAC certificate and install that certificate on the computer that will be used to access the site. The DoD Approved ECA (or PKI) certificates that are authorized are from the following vendors: Operational Research Consultants, Inc. (ORC) and IdenTrust, Inc. For more information about ECA certificates, please visit the following link: http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/Pages/index.aspx

FOR NEW AIMTC ACCOUNT REQUESTS:

To request access to the AN/SLQ-25E NIXIE Electronic Technical Information Center (ETIC), please visit the AIMTC website located at https://aimtc.nuwc.navy.mil and fill out the AIMTC Account Request Form (within #1).
FOR EXISTING AIMTC ACCOUNT HOLDERS:

Please visit the AIMTC website located at https://aimtc.nuwc.navy.mil ; Click on 'My Profile' and update your profile.

The following fields within your profile must be completed as follows:

'Name': Enter first name, middle initial, and last name
'Foreign National?: Select yes or no from drop down box
'Email address': Company email address (The use of personal email address are prohibited: i.e., Gmail, Yahoo, etc.)
'Branch' or 'Code' you support: Program or Project Office
'Phone Number': Requestor's phone number
'NUWC Sponsor POC': Ronda Pelosi
'NUWC Sponsor Code': Code 8542
'Justification for your need to know': "Prospective Offeror for the AN/SLQ-25E NIXIE Electronic Technical Information Center (ETIC)".

Scroll down the page and expand "ETIC (Electronic Technical Information Center)" and select "AN/SLQ-25E NIXIE ETIC". IMPORTANT - please provide a justification. Read and certify the understanding of User's Responsibilities. Click send at the bottom of the page. Upon approval by the Approving Official, your account will be created and you will be notified of your account information via email.

Please note that you will not be able to access the AN/SLQ-25E NIXIE ETIC until your account request is approved by the Approving Official and processed.

For AIMTC account access issues, please contact the AIMTC Webmaster at NUWC_NPT_AIMTC_Webmaster@navy.mil and Cc Ronda Pelosi at ronda.m.pelosi@navy.mil.

No bidders list will be maintained by this office. No telephone or fax requests for the solicitation package will be accepted. Failure to respond to the electronically posted solicitation and associated amendments prior to the date and time set for receipt of offers may render the offer non-responsive and result in rejection of same.

Offerors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. All inquiries shall be submitted in writing via email to robert.watson1@navy.mil.