Advanced Mission Computer (AMC) Engineering Manufacturing Design (EMD) Asset Repair and Upgrades

Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) intends to award a sole source contract based on FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. The intended source is General Dynamics Mission Systems because they are the original and sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the Type-2 and Type-3 Advanced Mission Computers (AMCs) for the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Aircrafts. As such they are the only source capable of providing the required upgrades and failure analysis for required repairs. The Government does not possess adequate technical data or the rights necessary to competitively award this requirement. The technical data is necessary for this acquisition because the software/hardware upgrades, as well as analysis of failure requiring repair, required by this contract, is to existing General Dynamics designed and developed AMCs.
This sources sought synopsis is being issued to provide other potential offerors the opportunity to provide capability statements with respect to the requirement described below. The scope of this contract will include upgrade and repair of the Advanced Mission Computers (AMCs) for the F/A-18E/F and E/A-18G aircraft. Performance under this contract will require a contractor to provide for the upgrade and repair of the Advanced Mission Computers for the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G. General Dynamics Mission Systems was the designer, developer, and manufacturer of the Advanced Mission Computers and is the incumbent on current Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N68936-17-G-0007. Information regarding the current BOA, N68936-17-G-0007, can be requested through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process. The information regarding the FOIA process is available at: http://www.navair.navy.mil/foia/.
Performance of the work required under this prospective contract is unclassified, however requires access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893619R0001 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule no later than 15 October 2018 via email to the Contract Specialist, Caitlan Johnson at caitlan.johnson@navy.mil and the Contracting Officer, Agapito Santana at agapito.santana@navy.mil via a Microsoft Word .doc or Acrobat Adobe .pdf file. The File shall not exceed 10 pages with a minimum font size of 12 point.
The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to identify if companies can meet the agency's requirements. In your response, please include Company Size (Small or Large according to the NAICS and size standard listed); If your company is a Small Business, specify if your company is or is not each of the following: (a) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (b) HUBZone Small Business; (c) 8(a) Concern; (d) Woman-Owned Small Business; (e) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business.
THIS SOURCES 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. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SYNOPSIS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
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