Instructions to Interested Parties:

This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and award of a contract will not be made as a result of this questionnaire. Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport (NUWC Keyport) is requesting assistance from industry in regard to industry capabilities of large and small business entities, in the preparation of an anticipated Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a SONAR sounding set (Next Generation Fathometer (NGF)).

This Market Research/ Technical Questionnaire is intended to assist the Government in determining the probability of large or small business prime contractors responding to a future RFP to provide the required items. The Government anticipates making future decisions regarding the procurement process utilized for a potential solicitation, based on the responses received from both large and small businesses that indicate an interest and the capability to provide the required items.

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability and return the completed questionnaire to the point of contact listed below via email. Respondents will NOT be notified of the results of this evaluation. All information will be kept confidential and will not be disseminated to the public. This Sources Sought Notice and Market Research/ Technical Questionnaire is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response.

Please return the completed questionnaire no later than 4:00 PM PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) on 3 October 2024, via the email address provided below.

Thank You,

Michael Beadle

Contract Specialist

NUWC Division Keyport – Keyport, WA

[email protected]