FRP MAC Sources Sought_17DEC2024.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT FOR FULL RATE PRODUCTION (FRP) MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACT (MAC) ON-RAMPING EVENT FOR NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION (NAWCAD)

1.0 INTRODUCTION

a. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to perform additional market research and locate eligible business firms capable of providing products and services as described herein. This market research will support the development of appropriate acquisition strategies and planning for current and future requirements within the existing FRP MAC as part of a contract modification and on-ramping event.

The primary mission of AIRWorks/Aircraft Prototype Systems Division (APSD) is to rapidly and effectively deliver aircraft capability through organic capability, industrial partnerships and emerging technologies to meet immediate and emergent warfighter needs. One of the key roles in this mission is the rapid transition of requirements from concept development and prototyping into full rate production. The intention of this modification will enable the following within the FRP MAC:

· Increase utilization of the contract by providing a single contracting tool for requirements with a path from prototyping through full rate production without transitioning between alternate acquisition environments, tools, and timelines.

· Eliminate the requirement for separate stand-alone MAC to replace the existing APSD/AIRWorks Prototyping and Limited Production MAC (reference original solicitation N00421-16-R-0040) which expires in September of 2025.

· Increase future competitive opportunities in a FAR 16.505 environment to decrease acquisition cycle time and improve speed of capability delivery to the fleet.

The Digital Analytics Infrastructure and Technology Advancement (DAiTA) Group, within NAWCAD at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, in coordination with AIRWorks and APSD, are conducting market research for potential expansion and modification of the FRP MAC, solicitation N00421-18-R-0054. The purpose of this modification is to consolidate scope and incorporate Science & Technology (S&T), prototyping, developmental, validation, verification and limited production activities into a single contracting vehicle. These maturing activities may lead to FRP for products and installation activities that have been developed by the Government or through contracts under which the Government has obtained the appropriate data rights for third party competition.

The FRP MAC is an established IDIQ contract that is in year four (4) of performance out of a total ten (10) year period of performance, to include all options. The FRP MAC currently has awarded 38 basic contracts to 28 Contractors within three established lots:

LOT I – Mission System Avionics (MSA) Production. This lot is UNRESTRICTED. This lot is reserved for DO/TOs associated with the development and production of, and ancillary services for, avionics and MSA deliverables. Examples include mission computers and/or processors, displays, communications systems (satcom suites, radios, antenna units, etc.), sensors, navigation and/or guidance equipment, and other avionics components not otherwise defined (power and signal distribution equipment, avionics test equipment, etc.).

LOT II –Aircraft Components, Systems, Kit Production, and Installation. This lot is UNRESTRICTED. This lot is reserved for highly complex development, reverse engineering, installations, higher rates and scale of production, and higher number of concurrent installations at the Contractor and Government sites.

LOT III –Aircraft Components, Systems, Kit Production, and Installation. This lot is a SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. This lot is reserved for less complex development, reverse engineering, installations, lower rates and scale of production, and lower number of concurrent installations at the Contractor and Government sites.

Examples of LOT II and LOT III scope included in Table 1 below.

Table 1: Scope Examples

b. The following documents are attached to this Sources Sought Notice:

1. Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)

c. The following dates are anticipated time frames associated with this requirement:

1. Estimated Final RFP Release: June 2025

2. Estimated Award Date: April 2026

3. Anticipated Ordering Period: 15APR2020 – 14APR2035

d. Primary Place of Performance: The following is an estimate of where the work may take place. These ratios are dependent upon scope at the Order level and may change based on the capability of the potential sources and the availability of Government spaces.

· Development, analysis, non-recurring engineering, and other required activities:

90% Contractor-site / 10% Government Facilities

· Fabrication, assembly, kitting, and other activities: 100% Contractor-site

· Installation: 50% Contractor-site / 50% Government Facilities

Additionally, the contract is expected to be an estimated 35% Labor / 65% Material and/or Other Direct Costs. These ratios will be further determined at the Delivery Order / Task Order (DO/TO) level.

2.0 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.

3.0 CONTRACT INFORMATION

Current Contractor and Contracts: Original solicitation N00421-18-R-0054

Awarded Contract Value: $7.14B with over $7B in ceiling remaining.

Contract Type: The awarded contract contains a mix of firm-fixed-price (FFP) and cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) DO/TO structures. Additionally, cost pricing for travel will be included. This contract and the resultant DO/TO’s are anticipated to be awarded on a Best Value / Trade-Off basis. Awarded CLINs include 0X01, Full Rate Production; 0X02, Production and Installation; 0X03, Ancillary Services; 0X04, Travel; and 0X05, CDRLs. The potential contract modification will include an additional CLIN for “Prototyping, Validation, and Verification”.

Awarded Period of Performance: 15APR2020 – 14APR2030

4.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Current and potential Contractors for all three Lots will be required to adhere to a quality management system that complies with Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), AS9100D Quality Management Systems – Aerospace in accordance with AS9104/1 for the Design, Manufacture and Installation of Aircraft Parts and Components. Sufficient scope for the Manufacture and Installation of Aircraft Parts and Components, at a minimum, is required with exclusions for Design further assessed as part of the overall risk management approach determined at the DO/TO level.

5.0 REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

The primary focus of this potentially updated contract will be to support S&T, prototyping, test, limited production and full rate production requirements. This includes, but is not limited to the development, modification, and installation of mission systems, aircraft systems, improved aircraft performance and capability upgrades, and aircraft readiness-based requirements and logistics in support of technical data and production. Additionally, it will include Modification / Upgrade of Commercial or developmental avionics for military application and / or environment; development and production of electrical aircraft components and systems (harnesses, cable assemblies, wired assemblies and control boxes/panels); development and production of mechanical aircraft components, aircraft modification kit production; Installation / Modification of military or commercial derivative aircraft inclusive of level of aircraft maintenance activities performed. Additional topics include:

· Item obsolescence and large-scale reverse engineering

· Diminishing manufacturing sources of supply

· Value-added engineering change proposals addressing manufacturability, supportability, maintainability and performance enhancements

· Airframe and aircraft structure improvements and upgrades

· Integration and advancement of aircraft materials, systems, technologies, and capabilities

· Experimentation and Proof of Concept

· Prototyping and Spiral Development

· Validation and Verification of developed systems

Platforms will include both fixed wing and rotary wing for both manned and unmanned air vehicles, and a variety of ground and ship-based mission systems supporting the aircraft capability. The contractor shall provide qualified personnel, material, facilities, equipment, software, training, program and project management, engineering, logistics support, obsolescence engineering, to execute prototyping, limited production, and full rate production quantities of systems, kits, and installations. This will be in accordance with either Contractor developed, or Government provided Technical Data Packages (TDPs).

The Government prioritizes and has preference for Unlimited data rights with prototyping efforts. Additional consideration to data rights trade-off will be made at the DO/TO level when developing acquisition strategies for both prototyping and full rate production requirements.

6.0 ELIGIBILITY

This Sources Sought Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees and covers the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334511 for Lot I, 336413 for Lot II, and 336413 for Lot III.

The Product Service Codes (PSCs) for this procurement are as follows, but are not limited to:

1680 – Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components 5895 – Miscellaneous Communication Equipment 5999 – Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components 6605 – Navigational Instruments 6610 – Flight Instruments 7021 – Information Technology Central Processing Unit (CPU, Computer), Digital AC13 – National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense – Military: Applied Research.

K015 – Modification of Equipment – Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components; and K016 – Modification of Equipment – Aircraft Components and Accessories

7.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

a. Interested parties should address the following questions in their response. The responses to these questions will aid the Government in determining whether a company is capable in performing the requirement, so it is important to address these areas with specific details.

1) Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location, DUNS number, and a statement regarding current size status. Statement on Lot preference and if more than one will be targeted.

2) Aerospace Standard AS9100D, Quality Management Systems - Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defense Organizations certification status.

3) Prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last 5 years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract value, Government point of contact, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the services described, including prototyping or developmental activities and any subsequent production timelines and quantities per product.

4) Experience in performing manufacturing, engineering, and analysis for the development of aircraft components, systems, and capabilities. This includes familiarity with determining appropriate advanced and standard material selection and applications. The experience should align with standardized aerospace and industry standards for how data is generated, documented, and managed through the airworthiness process and in accordance with MIL-STD-31000 and ASME Y14.100 based drawing packages.

5) Experience in airworthy analysis and certification for military and commercial aircraft. For example, utilizing the NAVAIR Instruction (NAVAIRINST) 13034.1F, Airworthiness and Cybersecurity Safety Policies for Air Vehicles and Aircraft Systems for Navy aircraft, or similar instruction for other military services, such as USAF. Additionally, experienced with, or authorized by, Title 49 of the United States Code (49 USC) 44702(d), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) program for commercial platforms.

6) Experience in utilizing and adhering to military and commercial specifications, publications, and manuals to manufacture and install aircraft structures, components, and assemblies.

7) Experience in generating aircraft project and program requirements to establish resource and project plans, schedules, cost estimates, and budgets.

8) Ability to provide facilities that can support aircraft modifications and/or kit manufacturing for prototyping or full rate production quantities.

9) Ability to put aircraft in preservation status, or maintain, during aircraft modifications and return aircraft to airworthy state post-modification. This shall be in accordance with military and commercial standards, such as the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) Standard Operating Procedures; or FAA Part 145, Repair Station Operator.

10) Experience with Ground Operating Procedures (GOPs) in accordance with DCMA 8210-1D.

11) Company’s ability to begin performance upon the anticipated contract award date of April 2026.

b. Interested parties shall adhere to the following instructions for the submittal of their capabilities statements.

1) Page Limit and Format: No more then fifteen (15) 8.5 X 11 inch pages in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 point.

2) Document Type: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF

3) Delivery: Electronic-mail (E-Mail) Submission to the Contract Specialist, Shawn Harbaugh at shawn.k.harbaugh.civ@us.navy.mil

4) Response Date: Responses are due by 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time on 10 January 2025.

5) No classified information shall be submitted in response to this Sources Sought.

6) No phone calls will be accepted.

7) All questions must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Shawn Harbaugh, at shawn.k.harbaugh.civ@us.navy.mil

8) All responses shall include Sources Sought Notice name/number, Company Name, Company Adress, Company Business Size, and Points of Contact (POC), including names, phone numbers, and email addresses.

9) All data received in response to this Sources Sough that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

10) Any information or materials provided in response to this Sources Sought Notice will not be returned. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought Notice.