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14 December 2018 Pre-Solicitation Notice

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) intends to award a sole source C-type contract to Lockheed Martin (LM) Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) Division (Cage Code 16331) of Orlando, FL for the Aegis Ashore Team Trainer (AATT) effort. The contract will be awarded under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.”

As the developer, integrator, and test agent for Aegis 9B tactical software baseline program, LM RMS is the only known source that can fulfill the Government’s requirements without substantial duplication of cost.

LM RMS will provide analysis, development, procurement, installation, integration, and testing of Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) capabilities required to maintain the AATT with same tactical system configuration and operational functions as Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS). This includes (1) supporting the AATT In-Plant Support System (IPSS), (2) conducting multiple tactical software “Build” updates, (3) Trainer Equipment Change Requests (TECRs), and (4) modification to the training system simulation.

All inquiries and concerns must be addressed via email to Danielle Walker at danielle.walker@navy.mil/407-380-8073 and copy Sidney Galloway at sidney.galloway@navy.mil. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted. Responses to this notice must be submitted by 28 December 2018. A determination not to compete these requirements is within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in a future procurement. Responses to this announcement should consist of the following:

1) A submission of your firm’s detailed capabilities to meet the requirements listed above.

2) Your firm’s degree of familiarity with and access to:

a) AEGIS Baseline BL9C.X, and AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Baseline 3 5.X computer programs

b) The Synthetic Combat Operator Trainer (SCOT)

c) OASIS

d) AEGIS Common Source Library (CSL)

e) Windows 10 Migration

f) Implementing Risk Management Frameworks (RMF)

g) Integrating Government Furnished Property (GFP)

This notice is for informational purposes only. This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. 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.

All 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 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 written challenge to this synopsis is received, a justification and approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition in accordance with the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 6.303 based on the rationale provided above will be initiated. If conducted as a sole source procurement, a separate synopsis will not follow. This synopsis will satisfy the intent of the requirements under FAR 5.201 and 5.204. In accordance with FAR 5.102(e), copies of the solicitation will be available upon request.