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N00164-27-S-NC12 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT � ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION TESTING (EQT) - PSC H270 - NAICS 541380 Issue Date: 29 OCT 2026 - Closing Date: 18 NOV 2026 - 11:00 AM EST REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - The Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement as part of market research for usage of Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT). The objective is to engage a qualified testing contractor to perform environmental qualification testing (EQT) to verify that this updated enclosure assembly and workstation mount meets all naval shipboard survival and operational requirements. The Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for environmental and electromagnetic compatibility testing of the Combined All-Domain Command and Control System Afloat (CAC2S Afloat) Data Processing Assembly and Workstation Mount. See attached SOW to review the technical requirements provided as Attachment 1 to this document. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive access to the SOW. Information about the JCP is located at https://www.public.dacs.dla.mil/. In accordance with Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 206.302-1, the Government is accepting information from companies potentially capable of meeting the requirements as described above. Companies with the capabilities and facilities to provide this testing that meets the Government�s requirements and certification requirements may respond. Responses shall address requirements as discussed within the SOW. All interested parties may submit company and product literature, a white paper no longer than 5 pages, and/or other pertinent information, such as a description with performance parameters and a statement of current availability, summary of prior testing, test reports, a budgetary estimate, and an explanation as to why the Government should not procure this effort on a sole source basis as stated above given the requirements set forth. Responses to the Market Survey shall include the following: Submitter�s Name Street Address, City, State, Zip Code Business Size Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone Announcement Number: N00164-27-S-NC12 Please include the purpose/explanation of the response to the Market Survey, i.e. to better understand the Government requirements; to potentially become a viable source for future requirements; to take exception to the anticipated sole source as your company currently meets all of the Government requirements. The Government may contact RFI respondents to get clarification on the information submitted. 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. 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. Contractors must be properly registered in the Government's System for Award Management (SAM) and in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the attachments. Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov. Information about on JCP is located at https://www.public.dacs.dla.mil/. At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This RFI/sources sought 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. Market Survey information may be submitted to the Point of Contact (POC) any time prior to the expiration of this announcement. The POC for this effort is Ms. Morgan Helton, morgan.m.helton.civ@us.navy.mil Responses to this RFI/sources sought may be emailed to the POC above. If any part of the submittal is classified, please contact the POC for appropriate submission information. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities.
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