AVET-NATS HOC Sourcs Sought Notice_28JUL20.docx

Sources Sought Synopsis MH-60 Aircrew Training Optimization Program (ATOP)

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR

THE MH-60R Naval Aircrewman Training Systems (NATS) and MH-60S Aircrew Virtual Environment Trainer (AVET) TRAINING SYSTEMS Hoist Obsolescence Corrections (HOC) under ATOP

INTRODUCTION: The Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), Orlando, FL, seeks potential sources pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) to execute an acquisition for AVET/NATS training systems Hoist Obsolescence Corrections (HOC). The AVET/NATS HOC delivery locations will be Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, VA; Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, CA; NS Mayport, FL; and NAS Jacksonville, FL.

Simulation and Control Technologies (SCT) is the OEM for the hoist search and rescue solution currently found on all of the AVET/NATS devices. Furthermore, SCT designed, developed, built and delivered the hoist search and rescue solution as a unique and custom-built solution specific to the AVET/NATS OEM requirements. SCT has informed the government that they have a new Gen2 hoist and rescue computer solution available that is a direct replacement for the obsolete computer. Since this is a direct replacement, the installation does not require any modification to existing hoist hardware and the rest of the equipment and other systems remain unchanged. Additionally, the new computer matches the current software interface and locations, thus, its integration would be unnoticed to the end user. SCT also has new EtherCAT product replacements for the obsolete I/O cards and chassis. NAWCTSD acknowledges that as the hoist’s OEM, SCT possesses the knowledge, experience and the engineering data (hardware, software, drawings & manuals) enabling them to provide and integrate an obsolescence solution rapidly, without adversely impacting the devices’ current configuration, capabilities and operations meeting the Government’s training system delivery date.

AVET/NATS are motion-based simulators with the purpose to provide critical Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) and operational aircrew men training. AVET/NATS will support all levels of aircrew Seahawk Weapons and Tactics Instruction (SWTI) and deployment training requirements for the MH-60R and MH-60S aircraft, respectively. In each device, aircrew men can be trained in various scenarios emphasizing crew resource management, aerial gunnery, rescue hoist operations, search and rescue, ship deck familiarization, helicopter in-flight refueling, and vertical replenishment procedures. The AVET/NATS devices will provide the capabilities required to train individual and collective crew tasks including mission planning, rehearsal, execution, and instructor assessments. The NATS will also be capable of performing Sensor Operator (SO) training. The capability to provide combined crew training in various naval helicopter flight operations make the AVET/NATS devices essential to the fleet.

The hoist system is essential for to the AVET/NATS devices. Especially, for the AVET devices since they required the hoist system for approximately fifty percent (50%) of their training syllabus. AVET/NATS provides a training system allowing for standalone while supporting various training scenarios with reference to the mission sets listed below.

Estimated Award: Fall 2022 Hardware and Software Solution Delivery Date: 7 months* after delivery order award *Note: Installation is to be determined (TBD), since it is dependent another program deliverables

SIZE STATUS: The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 333318. The Product Service Code is 6910. Companies must identify their size status, the results of which will be utilized as guidance to determine any potential set-aside basis.

1. If you are a small business interested in being the prime contractor for this effort, please be advised that the FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting clause has changed. Deviation 2021-O0008 is now in effect which includes the definition of “Similarly Situated Entity” and provides a revised methodology for the 50% calculation for compliance with the clause. Small business primes may count “first tier subcontracted” work performed by similarly situated entities as if it were performed by the prime itself. Please read the full text of the clause deviation (52.219-14 Class Deviation 2021-O0008 dated 09/10/21 at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA001770-21-DPC.pdf).

2. To assist in our market research and determination of any applicable small business set-aside for this effort, if you are a small business interested in priming this effort and plan to utilize “similarly situated entities” to meet the Limitations on Subcontracting, please identify the name & CAGE Code of the specific firm(s) you intend to partner/subcontract with to meet the requirements as well as their SB size status under the NAICS that you as the prime would assign for their workshare. Information regarding any planned similarly situated entity should be included in answering any questions outlined in the SSN in order to assist the Government’s capability determination.

SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSES: Your firm’s response to this Sources Sought synopsis should include:

1. Information about your firm:

a. Company Name

b. Size Status: large vs. small business, and if small business, which type (i.e. Women-owned SB, Disable Veteran Owned SB, etc.)

c. Statement of intent to propose as Prime

SUBMISSION DETAILS: Interested businesses shall submit responses by email to the below POC. Please submit all written questions by email to Jamise Attilus at jamise.p.attilus.civ@us.navy.mil. No phone or email solicitations with regards to the status of any subsequent RFP will be accepted prior to its release.

One electronically submitted response shall be received no later than 5:00pm Eastern Time on August 12, 2022 and reference: MH-60R/S ATOP HOC - Sources Sought. Interested businesses should submit a BRIEF capabilities statement package (no more than ten (10) 8.5 x 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating ability to perform the requirements listed above. Documentation should be organized into the following sections: Capabilities, Experience, and Schedule. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, CAGE Code, and Points-of-Contact (POC) including name(s), phone number, fax number, and email address.

Written responses to this announcement should consist of the following:

a) Hoist Operations, Capabilities and Functionalities

b) Developing custom hoist computer and other hardware solutions

c) Developing a custom hoist controlling software

d) Hardware and software integration as subsystem and training system software baseline

e) Technical support post installation

f) Documentation (drawings and manuals)

g) MH-60 Mission Sets:

1) Search and Rescue (SAR)

2) Helicopter In-Flight Refueling (HIFR)

3) Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Cost Estimate to complete the requirements of the associated Statement of Work.

This notice of intent 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. 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.

This sources sought announcement is published for informational purposes only. This is not a solicitation. 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 notice is strictly voluntary. No site visit will be permitted during the period of response to this announcement. Firms responding to this announcement will not be individually notified if the requirement is solicited. NAWCTSD will use the responses to this announcement to make an informed decision concerning the strategy it will pursue to meet its objective.

Contracting Office Address and POC:

12211 SCIENCE DRIVE

ORLANDO FLORIDA 32826-3224

GT 23000

Primary Point of Contact:

Jamise Attilus Contract Specialist, GT 23000 Naval Air Warfare Center, Training Systems Division Tel: (407) 380-4624 Email: jamise.p.attilus.civ@us.navy.mil

Secondary Point of Contact:

Chi ‘Tony’ Pham Procuring Contracting Officer, GT 23000 Naval Air Warfare Center, Training Systems Division Tel: (407) 380-8155 Email: chi.t.pham.civ@us.navy.mil