Navy F16 MRTD Sources Sought.pdf

Navy F-16 Mission Readiness Training Devices (MRTD) 2F319 Software Upgrade

Disclaimer This Sources Sought is a market research tool being used to determine poten al and eligible businesses capable of providing the services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisi on. This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. Respondent costs in response to this Sources Sought are not an allowable direct charge to the Government; therefore, NAVAIR will not assume liability for any costs incurred for prepara on of responses to this Sources Sought. All informa on released in this announcement is considered a DRAFT and for informa onal purposes only.

Description The Department of the Navy (DoN), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Manager Adversary and Specialized Aircra (PMA-226), F-16 Integrated Product Team (IPT) is conduc ng market research to determine poten al businesses to perform so ware modifica ons for two (2) Mission Readiness Training Devices (MRTD), Device Type 2F319, located at Naval Air Sta on (NAS) Fallon, NV. This is due to obsolescence and improvements in capabili es necessary to enhance pilot training.

The prospec ve awardee is CAE USA, Inc. (Cage Code 1PQF4), which was the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the legacy MRTD so ware components under the authority of 10 USC 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Consistent with DFARS PGI 206.302-1, the Government is seeking informa on on the availability of poten al alterna ve providers for the MRTD modifica on.

The requested informa on will be considered for acquisi on planning purposes.

No ce: The ac vi es described in this Sources Sought Synopsis may require access to data proprietary to CAE. The Government does not own rights for this data and cannot provide assistance in obtaining the necessary data.

Product Service Code: 6930 – Opera on Training Devices

NAICS Code: 336413 - Other Aircra Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Requirements The MRTD is comprised of baseline so ware and requires concurrent incorpora on of advanced and emerging technologies specific in design or applica on to the Navy F-16A/B aircra . The device will retain its respec ve serial number and remain at the same facility. The required modifica ons will include:

a. Visual Improvements — Airport Visuals and Approach Capability, Range Training Complex, Detailed Runways with Terrain, Tac cal Air Naviga on (TACAN) Naviga onal Aid, Generic Cultural Database Ligh ng, Generic Terrain outside Areas of Interest

b. Weather Improvement — Night Func ons, Fog, Adjustable Cloud Layers, Moon Levels, Day/Dusk/Night capability

c. Aircra Indicators — Heads Up Display (HUD), Engine Indica ons, Planned Profile View

Display (PPVD) Update, Approaches, Terrain Height

Additional Information and Submission Details Interested par es may iden fy their interest and capabili es in response to this Sources Sought.

Submission requirements detailed below:

(1) Interested businesses should submit a brief capabili es statement package (no more than ten (10) one-sided, 8.5x11 inch pages, Times New Roman font of not less than 10 pitch) demonstra ng their capability to upgrade the current baseline so ware with the modifica ons iden fied in the above requirement. Documenta on should be in bullet format.

(2) All responses must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to determine capability of this requirement. Proprietary informa on, if any, should be minimized and should be clearly marked. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary informa on. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. The statement must address, at a minimum, the stated requirements as described above and:

a. A brief company introduc on and details on the company/organiza on, to include; Company

Name, mailing address, and Points of Contact (POC) including name, telephone number, fax number, and email address;

b. Briefly iden fy your company’s experience in performing work of similar size and scope.

c. CAGE code, Unique En ty (UEI) Number, Office loca on(s), annual revenue history, number of employees, statement indica ng business size and, whether the respondent is a large business or qualify as a Small Business concern, Veteran-owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), 8(a), Historically Underu lized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business concerns or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSB).

d. All data received in response to this Sources Sought marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be protected from release outside the Government. Informa on and materials submi ed in response to this request will not be returned. Classified material shall not be submi ed.

e. If your company is a small business and intends to team with a qualified subcontractor, please provide an explana on of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the cost of the contract performance. Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14 Class Devia on 2021-O0008 (Sep 2021), the Offeror/Contractor agrees in performance of the Delivery Order in the case of a contract for Services (except construc on), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated en es.

f. The specific technical skills the company possess to demonstrate its capability to perform the tasks?

g. Any assump ons, such as necessary Government Furnished Material, required to perform the government’s requirement.

(3) Interested businesses shall submit responses electronically via Microso Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) to Ms. Sheryl M. Pope, sheryl.m.pope.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 11:00 am EST on 10 July 2024. Businesses should monitor SAM.gov for the latest informa on regarding this procurement.

Primary Point of Contact:

Contract Specialist Sheryl M. Pope sheryl.m.pope.civ@us.navy.mil

Secondary Point of Contact:

Contrac ng Officer Catrina Farrell catrina.m.farrell.civ@us.navy.mil

Contrac ng Office Address:

Building 441 21983 Bundy Road Patuxent River, Maryland 20670 United States