Engineering support services for AOC Sources Sought Notice .pdf

Engineering Support Services for Aircraft Modification and Instrumentation

This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Proposal and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The Government is currently conducting market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 to identify potential sources to fulfill the requirement and gather information on the current capabilities of businesses within the market. All information submitted in response to the Sources Sought Notice is voluntary. The Government will not pay for the information requested nor compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Proprietary information submitted should be marked appropriately. All submitted information shall remain with the U.S. Government and not be returned.

Introduction & Background

The purpose of this notice is to obtain information and identify potential sources as part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) market research for Engineering Support Services for Aircraft Modification and Instrumentation.

AOC operates the fleet of aircraft out of its facility at Lakeland Linder International Airport in Lakeland, FL. These aircraft currently include light, twin-turboprop engine aircraft, heavy four-engine turboprop aircraft, and heavy twin-engine jet engine aircraft. To carry out its scientific missions, AOC must often modify and alter these aircraft to support the numerous scientific instruments used in achieving NOAA’s mission. Usually, these are “one of a kind” prototypes, requiring a unique design, analysis, testing, and certification methodology. AOC has its sheet metal fabrication shop, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified mechanics and a limited Aerospace and Electronics Engineers staff. However, AOC cannot consistently achieve its mission with in-house capabilities and must seek outside support, often in a limited time frame. Additionally, the AOC engineers do not have the necessary certification required for FAA approval if FAA compliance is required. NOAA is seeking a contractor to provide AOC with engineering support on a task order basis and engineering technical support utilizing an on-demand request to invoice system. The contractor will supply AOC with the specific engineering services defined in the individual task issued against the contract.

Submission of information

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall submit a statement of capabilities, not to exceed fifteen

(15) fifteen pages in length. Electronic files shall be submitted in Portable Document Format (PDF), compatible with Adobe Reader. Information may be submitted on letterhead stationery or otherwise specified in the notice. As a minimum, the requested information must show-

(1) Company Profile

a. The Sources Sought/ number

b. Company name, address, telephone number, CAGE Code, and DUNS number

c. Company point of contact name, email address, and telephone number.

d. Business size/socioeconomic category (i.e., small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concern). The NAICS code for this requirement is 541330, Engineering Services, with a small business size standard of $16.5 million. If you are a large business, please state as much.

e. The appropriate North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS), if different from this Sources Sought

(2) Capability Demonstration

Provide a brief, but detailed, statement that adequately demonstrates the following capabilities:

a. The contractor’s capabilities in the aeronautical field and knowledge of FAA regulations and procedures. The contractor must be capable of aircraft design and analysis using modern traceable methods and computer-aided design (CAD) and analysis programs. At a minimum, the contractor must perform linear static structural analysis using finite element modeling (Finite Element Analysis [FEA]).

b. The contractor must have either on staff, or readily available, an FAA designated engineering representative (DER) appointed in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, 14 CFR §183.29, who holds an engineering degree or equivalent, possesses aircraft technical knowledge and experience, and meets the qualification requirements of FAA Order 8100.8. At a minimum, the DER must cover the disciplines of both Structural Engineering (general) and System and Equipment Engineering (electrical equipment) for CAR 3, Part 23 (normal, utility, acrobatic, and commuter), and Part 25 (transport) aircraft.

c. The contractor must be able to access mechanical designs in the Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) format (Solid Works) and electrical drawings in the AutoCAD “.dwg” format.

d. The contractor must demonstrate the capability to provide technical support, via telephone and email, during the hours of 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM M-F (Eastern Standard Time). Technical support requests typically cover answering and responding to engineering and technical questions. The contractor may be required to provide references and excerpts from references to answer the requests.

e. Please include any relevant corporate experience performing work of similar size and scope within the last three (3) years, including verifiable information. The verifiable information consists of the contract number, organization supported, the indication of whether involvement was as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the experience relates to the services described in the attached SOW.

f. Please state if, based upon the attached "DRAFT" SOW, any aspects are unclear and do not allow a clear understanding of the Government's requirements.

Government Point of Contact

Company brochures will not be considered in lieu of a capability statement. Interested firms shall submit their statement of capabilities to James Skaggs, Contract Specialist, at james.skaggs@noaa.gov and Ms.

Jana Kolb, Contracting Officer, at jana.kolb@noaa.gov by no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Any questions or responses regarding this notice must be submitted to James Skaggs via the above email address provided no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, February 25, 2022. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely to conduct informed decisions regarding the potential procurement strategy of this requirement. No telephone requests will be honored. Firms interested in subcontracting opportunities related to portions of this requirement should contact potential firms directly.

mailto:james.skaggs@noaa.gov mailto:jana.kolb@noaa.gov