Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Fourth Generation Electro-Optics (EO4) Subsystem

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to competitively procure the Electro-Optic Fourth Generation (EO4) to replace the legacy Third Generation Electro-Optic (EO3) subsystem. This effort covers the EO4 program lifecycle with emphasis on the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase, which includes design and development, delivery of Engineering Development Models, spares, and calibration equipment as well as provide support for integration, test, and other program requirements. The requirements for this Best Value, Full and Open Competition solicitation are set forth in the attached draft Request for Proposal.

The Government is planning a virtual pre-solicitation conference on 22 May 2019, during which potential contractors may obtain a better understanding of the work required. Offerors are encouraged to submit all questions in writing by 20 May 2019 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. All vendors interested in participating in the conference shall register with the Contract Specialist, Stephen Winkler (stephen.winkler@navy.mil). Questions will be considered at any time prior to, or during, the conference; however, offerors will be asked to confirm verbal questions in writing. Subsequent to the conference, revisions may be incorporated via the final solicitation.
Original annoucnemnt was posted under NAICS Code 334519 and is hereby updated to NAICS 541715 to reflect the current requirement.

In no event shall failure to attend the pre-solicitation conference constitute grounds supporting a protest, contract claim, or affect the eligibility to submit a proposal in response to the final solicitation.

Offerors are cautioned that this is a draft solicitation and the final solicitation will be posted at a later date.

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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst intends to procure the electronic Consolidated Automated Support System (eCASS) Fourth Generation Electro-Optics (EO4) subsystem. This effort was previously posted under PRESOLICITATION NUMBER N68335-17-R-0204. A link is provided as follows:

https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVAIR/N68335/N68335-17-R-0204/listing.html

Solicitation N68335-19-R-0063 is intended to be issued as a full and open request for proposal (RFP).

The objective of the EO4 program is to produce a modernized open architecture electro-optic subsystem to be hosted by the eCASS to support current and emerging electro-optic avionics testing requirements with improved sustainability and increased affordability to replace the aging Third-Generation Electro-Optical (EO3) subsystem.

The contract is intended to be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract with a combination of cost plus incentive fee, cost plus fixed fee, and cost-only CLINs. NAVAIR Lakehurst Contracts intends to award the contract, as described in the Statement of Work and Performance Specification, as a competitive procurement. Due to the nature of the supplies being acquired, the Government intends to award the contract to the Offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government. In order to determine the best value, the Government will consider strengths, weaknesses and risks associated with the proposal using the best value method of evaluation. The contract intends to award to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is determined to offer the best value to the Government. Contractors must be registered in System for Award Management.

To ensure potential Offerors understand the work required, the Government is providing the Statement of Work (SOW) package (which includes the SOW, SOW Attachments, and Exhibits) to potential Offerors for review upon request; see below paragraph. Offerors are encouraged to review and submit all questions or comments regarding the SOW package in writing by 05 April 2019 to allow adequate time for review and response prior to solicitation. Any proprietary information provided in the comments or questions shall be marked or annotated accordingly. All questions and comments shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Mr. Stephen Winkler (Stephen.winkler@navy.mil) and the alternate POC listed below. Subsequent to the final solicitation posting, an FBO posting containing an abstract of the questions and the Government's answers will be made publicly available.

Note all questions and answers specific to this solicitation may be posted to the NAVAIR website.

REQUEST FOR and RELEASE OF SOW PACKAGE INFORMATION: The SOW package has been marked with Distribution Statement D, which authorizes distribution of the documents to Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. DoD contractors. Some documents within the SOW package contain critical technology and export controlled information. In order to receive a copy of these documents, all vendors must provide a current and active Cage Code to confirm their status as a U.S. Government contractor. Cage code status will be confirmed via the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov. For assistance in registering your company, please engage the SAM help desk at https://fsd.gov/fsd-gov/home.do. Additionally, contractors shall provide a certified copy of DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement. For DD2345 information, call DLIS in Battle Creek, MI at 800-352-3572 or visit the Internet at www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP.aspx!. A request for the SOW package, to include all information required, shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist Stephen Winkler, at Stephen.winkler@navy.mil and the alternate POC listed below.

The solicitation and any amendments will be posted on FedBizOpps under N68335-19-R-0063. Hard copies of the solicitation and amendments will NOT be mailed to the contractors. The solicitation will be posted on the web, on or about June 2019. The Government will not accept electronic proposals. Please contact Stephen Winkler, Contracts POC, at Phone (732) 323-2971, or E-mail Stephen.winkler@navy.mil or Angela Slater at Phone (732) 323-4573, or Email angela.slater@navy.mil for any questions regarding this announcement.

THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL! The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, it does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract.

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