PMA-281 Software (SW) & Hardware (HW) Development and Sustainment Multiple-Award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Contract
The Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue a request for proposal for a multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide software and hardware development, integration, testing, deployment, modification, and sustainment services supporting ten PMA-281 programs ranging from ACAT-II to pre-ACAT efforts. Services shall include feasibility studies, designs, analyses, documentation, development, code delivery, engineering changes, training materials, help desk support, defect corrections, and operations and sustainment. Evaluation criteria will assess relevant experience, past performance, corporate capabilities, and management systems. The final solicitation is expected to be released on FedBizOpps in March 2020, with a response due date of May 2020.
There is no set-aside designation. The primary NAICS code is 541511 and PSC codes D308, R425, and R699. The scope covers domestic programs and foreign military sales requirements. The multiple IDIQ contracts have a period of performance from date of award through April 2025. Delivery orders will be competed amongst awardees for specific program tasks over five years, with an estimated total value between $500 million and $1 billion across all awardees.
N00019-19-R-0040 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command
10/7/19, 1:29 PM Presidential and National Voice Conferencing (PNVC) Integrator
Notice Type: Notice of Contract ActionJ&A Statutory Authority: FAR 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.Contract Award Date: TBDContract Award Number: TBDSynopsis: This announcement constitutes a Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Hanscom AFB, MA. The Government intends to issue a sole-source Request for Proposal (RFP) to The Raytheon Company, Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) division, for support to the Presidential and National Voice Conferencing (PNVC) Integrator Program Office, under the Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T) division. The Government anticipates issuing the solicitation in Q3 FY19.The FAB-T Program Contracting Office (AFLCMC/HNSK) proposes to execute, by means of other than full and open competition, a sole-source contract to The Raytheon Company, SAS division, 7887 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo, FL 33777. This contract will deliver (via the Program Office) an end-to-end integration, test, and fielding of the PNVC system for use by the President of the United States (POTUS), the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF), the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), Combatant Commanders, and other national senior leaders. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented as follows:FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) - When the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source, or, for DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, full and open competition need not be provided for. FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B) further goes on to state that for DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, services may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of follow-on contracts for the continued provision of highly specialized services when it is likely that award to any other source would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements.The Government requests that initial feedback, comments and questions be received no later than fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of this notice posted to www.fbo.gov. In accordance with FAR 5.207 (c) (16) (ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.Please submit all questions, comments, and feedback regarding this NOCA via e-mail to the following Points of Contact:Ms. Kathleen Delgado, Contracting Officer: Kathleen.Delgado@us.af.milMr. Ryan Proietto, Contract Specialist: Ryan.Proietto@us.af.milNo telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel, Federally Funded Research and Development Center employees and Advisory & Assistance Services contractor employees, unless the respondent clearly objects in writing to the release of this information to Federally Funded Research and Development Contractor employees and Advisory & Assistance Services Contractor employees.AFLCMC has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101- Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFLCMC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Brian E. Miller, Lt Col, USAF, AFLCMC/AQ1790 10th StreetWright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7630Telephone: (937) 255-5512Email: brian.miller.15@us.af.milDISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a courtesy Notice of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFLCMC/HNSK, will take procurement action in this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible for, nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.
FA8735-19-D-PNVC Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center
4/17/19, 5:00 PM Research and Development/Engineering Support Services for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems Program Office (PMA-264) Sonobuoys - N00019-20-RFPREQ-PMA-264-0023
INTRODUCTION
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Air-Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems Program Office (PMA-264) located in Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to award a sole source contract to ERAPSCO for continued Engineering Support Services (ESS) and Research and Development (R&D) on current and future Production AN/SSQ Sonobuoys and Signal Underwater Sound (SUS) sonobuoys managed by the Air ASW Systems Program Office (PMA-264).
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 15 days after Sources Sought Notice Date.
DISCLAIMER
“THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.”
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
ERAPSCO is currently the provider of ESS and R&D for PMA-264 Production AN/SSQ & SUS Sonobuoys, and is the incumbent contractor for these efforts. The current Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) number is N00019-15-G-0008 and consists of both Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) orders. The current BOA expires on 31 May 2020.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Performance of this effort requires the contractor to have access to classified information up to and including SECRET. The contractor’s facility must be approved by the Defense Security Service to process and maintain classified material at the SECRET level. The contractor must have computer information systems approved at the SECRET level.
Businesses should be compliant with Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level III with regards to software development and system integration (hardware, software, testing, and project management).
The proposed acquisition will include a Conflict of Interest Solicitation provision and Contract Clause as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.5.
ELIGIBILITY
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334511. The Product Service Code (PSC) is AC64. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement.
Requirements: The ESS will be on qualified designs of the AN/SSQ-36, AN/SSQ-53, AN/SSQ-62, AN/SSQ-77, AN/SSQ-101, and AN/SSQ-125 Production Sonobuoys in addition to the production MK-84 SUS device. R&D efforts may include non-recurring engineering (NRE) associated with active and passive sensor improvements such as increased sonobuoy life, additional depth selections, improved passive (DIFAR) performance, integration of digital telemetry, encryption, and communications upgrades. R&D may also include studies, design, development of prototypes, and support of future sonobuoys such as Extended Range Directional Frequency Analysis and Recording (ER-DIFAR) and Navy Underwater Active Multiple Ping (NUAMP).
SUBMITTAL INFORMATION
Interested parties may submit a capability statement identifying their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Only Capability Statements received on or before 15 calendar days after the posting date of the Notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action base upon responses to this Notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Capability Statements received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of deterring whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Capability Statements should be pertinent and specific in the technical/management/business area under consideration, on each of the following:
A one page company profile to include Company name, address, point of contact (including telephone number and email address), Small Business Administration (SBA) business size classification (i.e. large, small, small disadvantaged, service disabled, veteran owned, HUB Zone, etc.), number of employees, Cage Code, DUNS number, NAICS Code, major products, primary customer base, statement on whether your interest in this sources sought is for the purpose of becoming the prime offer, or to inquire about subcontracting possibilities, and points of contact who are able to discuss the material submitted.
A description of your company’s past experience and performance on efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract number, organizations supported, indication of whether a prime or a subcontractor, contract values, Government Point of Contact (POC) with current telephone number, a brief description of how the contract referenced relates to the services described herein.
Include information on major subcontractor or suppliers to be used.
Security: Statement regarding capability to be compliant with SEI Capability Maturity Model (CMMI) Level III with regard to software development and system integration (hardware, software, testing, project management). Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel. Statement regarding ability to meet the requirements in the Facility and Safeguarding requirements relevant to classified information.
Management approach to staffing this effort with qualified personnel which should address current hires available for assignment to this effort, possible subcontracting/teaming arrangements, and strategy for recruiting and retaining qualified personnel.
Any other information your company deems necessary to aid the Government in refining its acquisition strategy and assessing your company’s capability.
Provide documentation of the company’s ability to begin performance without delay upon contract award projected in September 2020. Estimated Period of Performance is 60 months.
Written responses shall be no more than 15 single-spaced, 8.5 x 11 inch pages using 12 point Times New Roman font minimum. If the material provided contains proprietary information, please mark accordingly and provide disposition instructions (submitted data will not be returned). Classified material shall not be submitted.
Responses to this Notice shall be sent via e-mail to the contract specialist listed on this Notice. Submissions must be received by the contract specialist and contracting officer listed on this Notice no later than 15 calendar days after the date of this Notice.
Questions regarding this sources sought must be emailed to the contract specialist and contracting officer listed in this Notice. Please do not inquire via telephone. Responses transmitted by any other means (e.g., by telephone, telefax, mail, etc.) other than those transmitted by email will not be considered.
All responses must include the following information: Company Name, Cage Code, Address; Company business size under NAICS Code 334511; and POC name, phone number, fax number, and email address.
RBC, Inc. provides Contractor Support Services (CSS) to PMA-264. RBC employees will help form the requirements and RBC therefore will not be allowed to bid on the Engineering Services at either the prime or sub level.
Place of Contract Performance: Contractor’s Facility, 4868 E Park 30 Drive Columbia City, IN 46725-88
N00019-20-RFPREQ-PMA-264-0023 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command
1/16/20, 8:10 AM E-2D Cockpit Upgrade Phase 1
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to negotiate and award a sole-source delivery order under the forthcoming Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-20-G-0005 with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), Melbourne, FL. The purpose of this order is for the Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) including requirements development, requirements decomposition and refinement of procurement strategy for the upgraded cockpit for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye. The projected period of performance is 6 months.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS AND NO COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S. Code 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or series will satisfy agency requirements”. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or be responsible for any money expended by interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract. Small businesses interested in subcontracting possibilities may contact Ms. Vicky Harper-Hall, One Northrop Grumman Ave. M/S 30/K08400/D4, El Segundo, CA 90245, Phone: 310-331-3995, Fax: 310-332-1655.
N00019-20-RFPREQ-PMA-231-0206 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command
2/10/20, 4:38 PM P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Acoustics Correction of Deficiencies for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems Program Office (PMA-264) - N00019-20-RFPREQ-PMA-264-0089
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue a sole source delivery order to The Boeing Company under the terms of Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-16-G-0001, on an other than full and open basis, for the procurement of P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 (INC3) Acoustics (I3A) Correction of Deficiency (COD) tasks.
The award is anticipated to be in October 2020. This effort shall be procured pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, ''Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements."
Boeing Huntington Beach is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Acoustic Operational Flight Program (AOFP) and as such, has technical expertise and knowledge that no other entity (Organic or Vendor) is able to provide, in the timeframe required to meet the overarching P-8A INC 3 Bock 2 Program schedule.
The 07 April Sources Sought Notice provided the opportunity for interested persons by 22 April 2020 to submit a Capability Statement identifying their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. The Government did not receive any capability statements in response to the Sources Sought Notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received within forty-five days after the publication date of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed delivery order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact The Boeing Company.
N00019-20-RFPREQ-PMA-264-0089 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command
4/29/20, 10:06 AM