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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS:

Title:

Aging and Surveillance Test and Assessment of Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Guidance Kits, Laser Sensor kits for United States Air Force (USAF) and Navy (USN).

Synopsis:

1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation; it’s a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response.

1.1 The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 332993—Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing which has a corresponding size standard of 1500. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this technical service effort. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

2. The USAF is surveying the market to determine if alternate sources exist in support of evaluating JDAM guidance kits inventory condition for USAF and USN customers.

2.1 The JDAM guidance kits consist of hardware and software necessary to convert 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000 pound warheads into precision guided weapons capable of autonomous and adverse weather delivery capability. JDAM guidance kits are strap-on guidance components containing Global Position System (GPS) receivers, which are compliant with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) security protocol and have enhanced capability to operate in a GPS jamming environments as well as the capability to move to Military Code (M-Code).

USAF JDAM guidance kit variants required to be evaluated may include the following National Stock Numbers (NSNs):

SABR-Y V1/V2

SABR-Y V1/V2

2.2 The USAF is conducting the acquisition planning for the technical service aging and surveillance contract with the intent of testing and analyzing approximately 20-50 JDAM guidance kits.

This contract is expected to be awarded mid to late calendar year 2022. The Period of Performance is estimated to be 12 months after contract award. The estimated contract value will be between $500K and $2M.

2.3 The USAF is actively procuring JDAM guidance kits under contract FA8213-15-D-0002 and LJDAM guidance kits under contract N00019-16-D-1002 to meet mission requirements for USAF, USN and FMS Partners. The current contracts are one of a succession of sole source contracts that stem from a competitively awarded contract under the Congressionally-mandated Defense Acquisition Pilot Program to the following prime contractor:

The Boeing Company (formerly McDonnell Douglas Aerospace) Boeing Defense, Space & Security 6200 JS McDonnell Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63134-1939

The Boeing Company and/or its subcontractors have the capability and data necessary to manufacture, repair, or modify JDAM/LJDAM guidance kits, software, and associated components. The United States Government (USG) owns the JDAM System Specification (JSS) and general arrangement documents (warhead interface data) but does not own or have the rights to use the data required to manufacture, repair, or modify JDAM systems or to allow other contractors to use the data to compete for future JDAM requirements. The USG does not have funding available to support second source qualification. Potential offerors must possess access to and rights to use all proprietary data, including but not limited to, the JDAM Interface Control Document (ICD). Contractors interested in potential subcontracting opportunities related to this USG contemplated JDAM/LJDAM acquisition may contact The Boeing Company at the address listed above.

2.4 In order for a respondent to be considered by the USG as a potential alternate source to The Boeing Company for this effort, respondent shall provide a capability statement that demonstrates the capabilities and ability to satisfy the requirements described below not-later-than (NLT) (14 May 2021) at 11:59pm EST. The USG retains the right to NOT consider late responses. Responses are to be emailed to Sabrina Moulding at sabrina.moulding@us.af.mil. This Sources Sought Synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for bid or a request for proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the USG. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.

2.4.1 Capability Statement Format—Capability statements are to be in report format not-to-exceed twenty (20) printed single-sided pages. A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information. Page size shall be 8.5x11 inches and printed on one side. The text shall be Times New Roman and font size shall be no less than 12 point. Use at least 1 inch margins on the top, bottom, and sides. Fold out pages are not allowed. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 10 point.

2.4.2 Required Notification—Capability statements shall include notification to the USAF, AFLCMC/EBHK of intent to be recognized as a capable source for the JDAM Weapon System. Information must be provided identifying capability to gain access to original manufacturer Lot Acceptance Test (LAT) data and capability to replicate original test procedures to limit test data variability. JDAM guidance kits, All-Up-Rounds (AURs), sub-systems and components will be evaluated to determine material aging characteristics affecting reliability and performance. Responses shall include viable examples of prior and current capability to accomplish the following objectives: measuring reliability and determining if reliability standards are met (including storage reliability, captive carriage reliability, and in-flight reliability); measuring performance and determining if performance standards are met; assessing aging trends and effects; make recommendations for shelf life or service life; detecting existing defects and quality escapes; identifying differences between lots and storage locations; identifying storage or service life limitations; providing a basis for decisions regarding the reliability and performance of the weapon system; identifying production, storage, and handling improvement opportunities. Responses shall include viable examples of prior or current capability and include cost estimates and projected timelines to accomplish this effort. Responses shall include a company profile which includes: company name, CAGE code, DUNS number, office location, number of employees, and small business designation/status claimed.

2.4.3 Test and Inspection—The offeror shall identify the availability of all requisite test and inspections facilities, equipment, tooling, procedures, and personnel or specify provisions (to include costs and timeline) to obtain them. If tooling is developed by the contractor, evidence of tooling design and capability shall be provided. The offeror shall open its related facilities, equipment, facility and equipment orders, tooling, procedures, and hiring plans to inspection and evaluation if requested by the Government. The Government retains the option to witness any documented testing and will require fully documented test reports.

2.4.4 Access and Rights to Necessary Data—the offeror shall identify how it will obtain access and rights to the proprietary data necessary to test and evaluate JDAM items and the estimated costs to obtain such access and rights to the data. Proprietary data required to successfully complete this effort includes, but is not limited to, original manufacturer Lot Acceptance Test (LAT) data, knowledge of firmware/software essential to test all aspects of JDAM system components, and original manufacturer test procedures and equipment to limit variability.

3. The aforementioned JSS, ICD, and UAI Supplements will be released pursuant to its corresponding Distribution Statement and only by request contingent upon the interested party being registered with the Joint Certification Program (JCP) and providing a copy of a signed DD Form 2345 “Military Critical Technical Data Agreement.” If a DD2345 had not been completed, follow the instructions on https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/SpecificDD2345Instructions.aspx to complete a DD2345.

4. For further information, contract Sabrina Moulding via email at sabrina.moulding@us.af.mil or 801-726-6995 and/or Jesse Whinham via email at jesse.whinham@us.af.mil, or 801-309-3164.