N6134019R0074_AATT_BMD_Sources_Sought.docx

AEGIS ASHORE TEAM TRAINER (AATT)

SOURCES SOUGHT (REQUEST FOR INFORMATION)

INTRODUCTION

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Orlando, FL intends to sole source the Aegis Ashore Team Trainer (AATT) effort to Lockheed Martin (LM) Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) Division (Cage Code 16331) of Orlando, FL under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. LM RMS is 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. In order to comply with PGI 206.302-1, the Government is seeking information on the availability of potential comparable sources to provide the AATT to the fleet. Responses to this sources sought will be utilized to ensure no comparable source is available and more advantageous to the Government.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The preponderance of the effort will be completed at the Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit, Dam Neck, VA.

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCE 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.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), which is responsible for acquisition, fielding and lifecycle support of the AATT, intends to negotiate a sole source a contract for the AATT program. This AATT acquisition will include the 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.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

Firms should have requisite knowledge, experience, and technical expertise in the following:

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)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Any resulting contract shall be compliant with the specialty metals restriction of the Berry Amendment in accordance with DFARS clauses 252.225.7003 and 252.225-7009, inclusive of Class Deviations 2008-O0002, unless an exception applies.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 333319 (Other Commercial & Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing). The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6910 (Training Aids).

SUBMISSION DETAILS

This sources sought notice is not a request for competitive proposals. It is a notice to determine if a comparable source exists and outline the Government’s intent to contract on a sole source basis with LM RMS. Interested sources shall submit their written technical capabilities to provide the supplies described above. Written response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, and Points of Contact including name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address. Detailed written capabilities must be submitted by email to Ms. Danielle Walker (Danielle.Walker@Navy.mil) in an electronic format that is compatible with Microsoft Office 2016 applications (MS Word), no later than 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 24 December 2018. Verbal submissions via phone will not be honored. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted.