F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Instrumentation Modification Sources Sought

DISCLAIMER

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. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure a modification to incorporate instrumentation into F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Block I Systems. 

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible small business firms capable of providing the services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of 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.  Each order will be synopsized on the FedBizOps website as applicable in FAR 5.201(b).  

ELIGIBILITY

The PSC for this requirement is 1560; the NAICS is 336413 with a size standard of 1500 employees.  All interested businesses are encouraged to respond.

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The anticipated period of performance is 12 months.  The anticipated start date is 26 April 2017.

ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE

The contract type is anticipated to be Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF).

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The F/A-18E/F (Block II and later aircraft) Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system is a centerline-mounted store consisting of a passive long-wave infrared (IR) sensor and aerodynamic structural assembly integrated onto the front end of an external fuel tank (EFT). The IRST system satisfies the US Navy's requirement for an Alternate Fire Control Solution. Production on the first IRST Block I systems began on 15 January, 2015. 

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

The FY 2017 efforts may include the following: installation/integration of instrumentation efforts, engineering and/or technical support, and associated technical, financial, and administrative data.  Navy (APN)-5 appropriations for FY 2017 will be used for these efforts.  The items acquired in this procurement will satisfy the Government's minimum need.

 INCUMBENT

This is a follow-on requirement. The incumbent contractor is: The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 516, St. Louis, Missouri  63166.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested business shall submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten 8.5 x 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 12 point, 1.5 spaced) demonstrating their ability to perform the supplies or services listed in the attached required capabilities described herein; Documentation should be in bullet format. The capability statement package shall be sent by mail to AIR 2.2.3 Contracts, Christina Petrow, 2.2.3.5.1, 47123 Buse Road, Building 2272, Suite 453, Patuxent River, Maryland 20670 or by facsimile to (301) 995-0705 or by email to christina.petrow@navy.mil.  Submissions must be received at the office cited no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 15 July 2016.  Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Christina Petrow at christina.petrow@navy.mil.  All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, and Points-of-Contact (POC) including name, phone number, fax number and email address.