A10 - Tower Simulation System_SS_01May24.docx

Sources Sought – Upgrade to Existing Tower Simulation System (TSS)

NAICS: 811210

PSC: J052

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Orlando, in support of the TSS, PMA-205 intends to award, on a sole source basis, a contract to UFA, Inc. for software changes, maintenance, and training to the TSS under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.” The subject effort includes, but is not limited to program activities for nonrecurring engineering, logistics, installation, and testing associated with integration of Tower Air Traffic Controllers in a non-operational environment. The requirements include incorporating changes to the commercial UFA, Inc. software to allow for training of Navy/Marine Corps unique procedures and to improve trainer functionality. The software modifications will update the simulated tower equipment to more fully emulate Navy/Marine Corps systems.

The TSSs already installed in the fleet will be updated with software modifications. UFA is the only contractor that can efficiently upgrade the TSS due to the Proprietary Software. Because of the software involved, only UFA possess the unique and specialized resources, subject matter expertise, and technical data critical to satisfying the Government’s minimum requirements. Additionally, this upgrade does not include any new hardware.

This Sources Sought is not a request for competitive proposals. It is a notice that outlines the Government’s intent to award a delivery order on a sole-source basis with UFA, Inc. However, interested sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Detailed capabilities must be submitted by email to Mr. Wyatt Nunes at wyatt.k.nunes2.civ@us.navy.mil in an electronic format that is compatible with Word 2016, no later than 3:00PM EST, 17 May 2024. All other information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses shall be limited to no more than TEN (10) pages. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This sources sought notice is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. No solicitation document is available. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice, but will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the Government. If no affirmative written response is received, a sole source award for integration of TSS software for all Navy/Marine Corps trainers will be pursued.

This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). Matters pertaining to this notification may be directed to Mr. Wyatt Nunes at 407-380-8172 or via email at wyatt.k.nunes2.civ@us.navy.mil.