This request for information (RFI) is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD has a requirement for ACRU Canister. This is in support of the Advanced Carbon Dioxide Remove Unit (ACRU) for the Columbia Class program. It is the Government's intention to award a firm fixed price Purchase Order, utilizing other than full and open competition, to Super Radiator Coils IAW FAR 6.302-1, as the canister is proprietary to Super Radiator Coils and they are the vendor capable of meeting the Government's requirement.

NSWCPD intends to issue a solicitation to the specified vendor to meet mission requirements. Prior to issuing a sole source solicitation, NSWCPD is requesting information in order to make an informed determination regarding procurement strategy.

Submission of responses: responses shall include specific details regarding the ability to provide the required items to meet the needs of the Government. Responses shall discuss how your product/service will meet the requirements.

responses are not to exceed two (2) pages. Responses shall be in electronic format. A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page shall include the company name, address, CAGE Code, Business Size Status for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of this RFI and points of contract (names, email, and telephone numbers). at a minimum. The cover page is not considered in the total page count.

NSWCPD will accept only electronic unclassifed submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to Frank Vennell at frank.vennell.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line "RFI N6449824Q5091" all responses sall be unclassified and submitted no later than 05:00PM EST on 05/01/2024.

This RFI is for market research purposes only and does NOT constititue a Request for Proposal (RFP). This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a committment of any kind by the Government. the Government is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. This RFI Notice is issued soley for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes.

The government will not pay for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any costs incurred in developing the response to this RFI. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be retured. Phonecalls will not be accepted.