E-XX very low frequency (VLF) modernization and laboratory qualification kits
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N00019-23-RFPREQ-APM271-0313
- Agency
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command intends to award a sole source, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract modification to Rockwell Collins Incorporated to expand non-recurring engineering efforts related to size, weight, and power-cooling of an airborne very low frequency design for integration onto a C-130J-30 aircraft. The contract will also provide for the design and delivery of very low frequency transmit laboratory qualification kits in support of the Take Charge And Move Out Recapitalization program. Key dates include a December 18, 2023 deadline for responses to this pre-solicitation notice.
There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. Rockwell Collins Incorporated is the incumbent and sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the high power very low frequency systems. The effort aims to further the integration of the very low frequency transmit system and provide laboratory qualification kits, with an estimated period of performance through 2025. Subcontracting opportunities related to the effort may be pursued by contacting designated representatives at Rockwell Collins Incorporated.
Notice text
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on behalf of Airborne Strategic Command, Control, and Communications Program Office (PMA-271), intends to negotiate and award a sole source, Cost- Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contract modification to N00019-22-C-0045 to Rockwell Collins Incorporated, a part of Collins Aerospace (Collins), 400 Collins Road Northeast, Cedar Rapids, Iowa to: a) expand risk reduction non-recurring engineering (NRE) efforts to further address size, weight, and power-cooling (SWaP-C) of the airborne very low frequency (VLF) design considerations for the integration of the VLF Transmit system onto a C-130J-30 and, b) design and deliver VLF Transmit laboratory qualification kits in support of PMA-271 Take Charge And Move Out (TACAMO) Recapitalization (E-XX) program capability requirements. The NRE effort will include: power distribution system trade study detailing differences between legacy and future aircraft power requirements, product support data, and reliability centered maintenance (RCM).
This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements". Collins is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the high power VLF systems and as such, is the only firm that can provide these supplies and services within the required timeframe. The Government does not intend to use the provisions of FAR Part 12 for this acquisition. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities may contact Collins directly to Ms. Chelsea Braun and Mr. Ryan Wertz at chelsea.matthews@collins.com, and ryan.wertz@collins.com.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Responses to this notice can be sent via email directly to Ms .Kristen M. Custer kristen.m.custer.civ@us.navy.mil, Ms. Monica L. Card monica.l.card.civ@us.navy.mil, and Mr. Chris A. Rawlings christopher.a.rawlings.civ@us.navy.mil.
THERE IS NO COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION, MAKE AN AWARD OR AWARDS, OR TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MONIES EXPENDED BY ANY INTERESTED PARTIES BEFORE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EFFORT MENTIONED ABOVE. INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT TO SOLICIT FOR OR AWARD A CONTRACT. NO PHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ENTERTAINED. NO ADDITIONAL WRITTEN INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. REQUEST FOR THE SAME WILL BE DISREGARDED.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| E-XX Very Low Frequency (VLF) Modernization | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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