SCAI_Sources_Sought_1 Feb21Final.docx

MH-60 R/S System Concurrency and Air Wing Integration (SCAI) Sources Sought Announcement

INTRODUCTION: The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), Orlando, FL seeks potential sources to support the System Concurrency and Air Wing Integration (SCAI) Program.

It is anticipated that any contract action associated with this notice will result in a single award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with mainly Firm Fixed Price (FFP) line items and the possibility of some Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) line items. Anticipated Period of Performance will be a five (5) year base ordering period with an option for a possible additional two (2) year ordering period. The anticipated contract ceiling is currently estimated at $92M. The current target timeframe for solicitation release is Q1 FY22 with an award in Q1 FY23. It is anticipated that two Delivery Orders (DO) will be utilized to evaluate potential offerors on their ability to meet potential requirements that will be completed under the IDIQ, a sample DO and an actual DO awarded right after award.

Responses received for this notice will be utilized to assist the Government in making a determination whether to set-aside this acquisition for Small Business or if the acquisition will be competed on a full and open basis. Additionally, the requested information may be utilized for development of the acquisition strategy and acquisition planning purposes.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

The mission of the MH-60 Romeo and MH-60 Sierra (MH-60R/S) Training Systems (TS) suite, is to provide high-fidelity, full tactical and familiarization training to MH-60R/S pilots and aircrew, allowing Training and Readiness (T&R) events to be executed and logged in the simulators. TS configurations provide for platform-concurrent capabilities for combat aircrews to perform integrated mission planning, rehearsal, execution, and assessment. All MH-60R/S sensors, communications, and weapons systems are modeled to provide true-to-life performance, meet Distributed Mission Training (DMT) standards to integrate with all other Navy platforms, and will be concurrent with MH-60R/S System Configuration Set (SCS) 18. TS tactical training includes full capability to train to all MH-60R/S mission areas in a single-helicopter standalone scenario and in a multi-helicopter (as well as other DMT capable platforms) scenario under DMT.

Additionally, the Aircrew Virtual Environment Trainer (AVET) and Naval Aircrew Training System (NATS) systems include capabilities to enhance aircrew safety and proficiency, as well as pilot-aircrew coordination training during (but not limited to) weapons engagements, multiple aircraft operations, combat and non-combat search and rescue scenarios, vertical replenishment, helicopter in-flight re-fueling, shipboard operations, and downed aircrew recovery.

The MH-60R/S TS suite integrates common simulation products to the maximum extent practical to decrease development cost and schedule, as well as to increase interoperability with other platforms. Common simulation products include the Common Acoustic Simulation Environment (CASE), CASE Fidelity Improvement (CASE FI), Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), and Weapons Server Common Environment (WSCE). Lastly, the current suite of TS is designed to provide a robust cybersecurity posture and response in order to meet current and future DoD cyber policies and standards.

TRAINER LOCATION/NUMBER:

MH-60R: NATS-2, 4

MH-60S: OFT-1, 2, 5, 7, 8

MH-60S: WTT-1, 4

MH-60S: AVET-2, 3

MH-60R: NATS-1, 3

MH-60S: WTT-2, 3

MH-60S: AVET-4, 5

Note 1: Anticipated procurement

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Efforts (depending upon tasks and effort) will need to be done at either a specified trainer location as defined by the Navy or the Contractor’s facility.

GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE SINGLE AWARD IDIQ: The basic intent of the IDIQ is to procure new MH-60R/S training devices and upgrade existing training device capability. The Government intends to establish requirements that procure technical analysis, configuration management (CM), engineering, integration, cybersecurity/information assurance, review, simulation, and production support for existing and future MH-60R/S TS procured by Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges (PMA-205).

Generally, DOs could include both hardware (HW) and software (SW) integration into existing MH-60R/S TS, with follow-on efforts to newly procured MH-60R/S TS. Several categories of DO tasking will be placed under contract to include but not be limited to the procurement of one or more MH-60 Tactical Operational Flight Trainers (TOFT); procurement of new-type MH-60R/S training systems, the Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MRT), for inclusion in the Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon Integrated Training Facility (ITF); enhancements of the AVET/NATS, Operational Flight Trainers (OFT), Weapons and Tactics Trainers (WTT), and TOFT devices; non-recurring engineering (NRE); simulation modeling; motion system upgrades; technology refresh; systems engineering; software engineering; integrated logistics support; training; prototyping; validation; and verification of changes. Additionally, the Contractor shall support continued MH-60 Platform/Simulator concurrency to include recurring CM, cyber upgrades, information assurance (IA), system configuration initiatives, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). Furthermore, the MH-60R/S TS suite shall integrate all mission scenarios with those from other United States Navy (USN) platform (F/A-18, E-2, P-8, etc.) simulators that have a coinciding MH-60R/S training objective. The purpose of these technical and engineering efforts is to provide recurring urgent user needs, evolving technology enhancements, procurement of additional training systems, and assistance in accelerating the introduction of enhancements identified by the Government.

Specific tasks, systems, and devices are expected to include different combinations of the following and shall be designed with Open System Architecture (OSA) principles to the maximum extent practical.

-CM: Maintain CM of entire TS portfolio, providing accurate and timely updates. All current TS devices will be included, and all procured devices will be added. CM will include PMA-205 CM guidance and will likely include a recurring CM Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverable.

-Cyber: Regular (monthly) scanning and patching of all fielded TS devices and all procured. Provide recommended HW/SW changes to systems for DoD compliance to be procured under this task or deferred to the Tech Refresh task.

-System Configuration & ECP’s: Field latest aircraft System Configuration Set (SCS) and required ECP in order to field training capability prior to Fleet introduction. This task’s deliverables will feed into the CM task.

-TOFT-15: Procurement of new static, non-motion MH-60R TOFT of the same form/function of CONUS TOFT’s (S/N #12, #13) for NS Rota, Spain.

-MRT: Procurement of a new-type device, MRT, for use at NAS Fallon Integrated Training Facility (ITF).

-Simulation Modeling and Fidelity Enhancements: Fidelity enhancements to selected TS devices. Expect enhancements to mission systems, distributed training, etc. New capabilities will be rolled into applicable SW/HW baselines.

-Motion System Upgrade: Upgrade MH-60R motion systems and cabin platforms.

-AVET/NATS Enhancements: Enhance AVET/NATS devices to extend current mission capabilities and enhance combined crew training between pilot and aircrew operators.

-Tech Refresh: Refresh any capability-driven computational requirements, Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) mitigation, cyber obsolescence.

OFFEROR CAPABILITY RESPONSE: The scope of work described below is reflective of the anticipated sample DO (#1) and actual DO (#2) awarded shortly after award of the IDIQ. The Government plans to make a capability determination based upon each Offeror’s response to the following potential SCAI tasks as outlined below in in number 1 and 2:

1. Describe your company’s technical knowledge and capability for each letter (a.-f.) listed under number 1 pertaining to the production, fabrication, installation, and test of a new MH-60R TOFT to be procured for NS Rota.

a. A six (6) degree of freedom motion based OFT with glass visual display system for pilot training

b. A static, non-motion WTT for Sensor Operator (SO) training

c. The capability to integrate both OFT and WTT as a TOFT for combined mode training

d. Connection to the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) to enable DMT events

e. Concurrent configuration with the MH-60R platform at the time of delivery

f. An integrated Post-Mission Analysis capability to enhance pilot and SO training by providing for the parsing, mission recording, mission replay, reconstruction, distribution, and archiving of Anti-Submarine Warfare and Electronic Warfare data

2. Describe your company’s technical knowledge and capability for each letter (a.-f.) listed under number 2 pertaining to your company’s ability to enhance the training capability for the MH60S WTT and OFT Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM) mission. Enhancements will potentially include simulation fidelity to detect, locate, and prosecute mines. Also, the architecture will potentially include an operator common console to include items a-f below.

1. Enhanced model fidelity to support training the Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS)

1. Enhanced model fidelity to support training the Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS)

1. Enhanced instructor operating station to simulate a wide variety of real-world AMCM conditions

1. Model enhancements required to enable training AMCM missions via the NCTE and DMT

1. Integration of a Data Transfer Device and a Post-Mission Analysis system to enhance training and qualification of aircrews

1. Integration of the Aircraft Board Load Handling System to provide realistic virtual streaming of the AMNS device under normal and emergency conditions

OFFER CAPABILLITY SUBMISSION DETAILS: Businesses who are interested in the subject effort and who have the necessary capabilities and facilities to accomplish this effort are requested to submit:

1. A brief written response of your company’s interest in addition to the following:

a. Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size under North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code 333318, CAGE Code, and Points of Contact (POC) including name(s), phone number, fax number, and email address. Respondents to this notice must also indicate whether they are a large business or qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.

b. State whether your firm is interested as a Prime or Subcontractor. Provide any anticipated partnering agreements. Identify elements of this effort this effort that your firm believes could be reasonably be performed by small business concerns, including an estimated percentage of the total contract value of anticipated small business workshare. Should this effort be competed on a full and open basis, the provided percentages may factor in the development of the solicitation’s small business participation goals.

If you are a small business interested in being the prime contractor for this effort, please be advised that the FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Sub-contracting clause has changed. Deviation 2020-O0008 is now in effect which includes the definition of “Similarly Situated Entity” and provides a revised methodology for the 50% calculation for compliance with the clause. Small business primes may count “first tier subcontracted” work performed by similarly situated entities as if it were performed by the prime itself. Please read the full text of the clause deviation (52.219-14 Class Deviation 2020-O0008 rev 1 dated 04/03/20 at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA000735-20-DPC.pdf).

To assist in our market research and determination of any applicable small business set-aside for this effort, if you are a small business interested in priming this effort and plan to utilize “similarly situated entities” to meet the Limitations on Subcontracting, please identify the name & CAGE Code of the specific firm(s) you intend to partner/subcontract with to meet the requirements as well as their SB size status under the NAICS that you as the prime would assign for their workshare. Information regarding any planned similarly situated entity should be included in answering any questions outlined in the SSN in order to assist the Government’s capability determination.

2. Capability Responses.

a. Provide a detailed explanation of your company’s capability to perform each of the tasks described in the “OFFEROR CAPABILITY RESPONSE” section above, numbers 1(a.-f.) and 2 (a.-f.).

3. Past Performance Records.

a. Provide examples of recent past performance (limited to within 3 years) that demonstrate your company’s capability to perform the tasks described in the “OFFEROR CAPABILITY RESPONSE” sections 1&2 above. Please include the contract number, customer, and a brief statement as to how your company’s effort is similar to the effort described in the “OFFEROR CAPABILITY RESPONSE” sections 1&2 above. Commercial contracts are acceptable.

4. Acquisition approach recommendations. The Government is soliciting feedback to ensure that the MH-60 SCAI acquisition incorporates feedback from our industry partners. Feedback and/or recommendations are requested for below:

a. Recommended approaches that best leverage modern simulation technology.

b. Recommended processes to efficiently develop and deliver training devices.

c. Any other recommendations that may help inform the Government’s development of the acquisition strategy.

It is requested that written responses be submitted as a Microsoft Word document, limited to 20 pages (8.5”x11”), single-sided, and 10 point Times New Roman font size, via email to no later than 11:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 19 February 2021.

Responses and questions regarding this source sought are to be sent via email to Lynn Carlson, Contract Specialist at lynn.carlson@navy.mil. Should you need to reach Ms. Carlson by phone please call her at 407-694-6394.

DISCLAIMER: This notice does not constitute an invitation for bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products. 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.