FCS BAA NAVAIR PMA-274 VH-92A Future Communication System

The purpose of this amendment to the Solicitation is as follows:

1) Revise Attachment a. "VH-92A Future Communication System BAA" to include Small Business Utilization Strategy and Small Business Subcontracting Plan as an evaluation criteria as detailed in Section 4.5 and Section 4.5.3 of the BAA.

Section 4.5 is modified to read as follows:

"4.5 Proposal Evaluation

Proposals must fully address each piece of information required under paragraph 4.4 above. Offerors are encouraged to include any additional information they deem pertinent to a thorough and complete response. Proposals not minimally responsive to all the required information may be rejected on the grounds that the Offeror lacks a basic understanding of the Government's requirements or lacks resources to meet the requirements.

The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this BAA. The Government reserves the right to award one or more contracts for any concept design as described in the BAA. Awards are anticipated for those Offerors whose proposals represent the best value to the Government, proposed cost, and other criteria considered. The Government intends to evaluate each proposal independently and award contracts without discussions with Offerors; therefore, each offer should contain the Offeror's best terms from a cost and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined to be in the best interests of the Government.

Proposals for VH-92A FCS concept(s) designs will not be accepted from foreign-owned firms as prime contractors due to security restrictions. However, foreign participation as subcontractors and/or suppliers to prime Offerors is acceptable. Foreign owned firms should be aware that restrictions would apply which may limit participation.

Proposals will be evaluated using the following three (3) criteria: Technical, Price, and Small Business Utilization Strategy and Small Business Subcontracting Plan. The technical criteria is substantially more important than price. Price is substantially more important than small business utilization strategy and small business subcontracting plan. Small business utilization strategy is the least important criteria."

Section 4.5.3 is added to read:

"4.5.3 Small Business Utilization Strategy and Small Business Subcontracting Plan

The proposals will be evaluated based on the completeness of the proposed strategy and the proposed plan."

2) Revise Attachment a. "VH-92A Future Communication System BAA" to modify Section 5.4 Data Rights to read:
 
"Offerors responding to this BAA must submit a separate list of all technical data or computer software that will be furnished to the Government with other than unlimited rights in accordance with DFARS 252.227-7017. The Government will assume unlimited rights if Offerors fail to identify any intellectual property restrictions in their proposals. Include in this section all proprietary claims to results, prototypes, and/or deliverables. If no restrictions are intended, then the Offeror should state "NONE.". Offerors shall identify in the price section of their proposals any Independent Research and Development (IRAD) investments. No proprietary information is to be included in the FCS requirements analysis deliverables."

See updated Attachment a. VH-92A Future Communication System BAA

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The purpose of this amendment to the Solicitation is as follows:

Revise Attachment a. "VH-92A Future Communication System BAA" to remove "For Official Use Only/Source Selection Information See FAR 3.104" markings from footer section of each page of the document. See updated Attachment a.

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 THIS IS A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. 

Description:

This is a notice of Solicitation Issuance.  The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is releasing this Future Communication System (FCS) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking proposals that will identify opportunities to advance the state of the art and develop approaches and concepts for the VH-92A communications system.

See BAA Solicitation Number N00019-17-R-0084, attached. This notice constitutes a NAVAIR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contemplated in FAR 6.102(d)(2)(i). This announcement will be open through 31 August 2017 in the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOps) http://www.fbo.gov.

It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website located at http://www.fbo.gov  for the release of any follow-on information.

Government Furnished Information (GFI): 

The associated Government Furnished Information (GFI), which has been updated from the original Sources Sought Notice dated 23 May 2017, will be provided only to interested parties once CAGE code is verified via an encrypted e-mail through Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center, Secure Access File Exchange (AMRDEC SAFE) at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/.  If the interested party for some reason cannot obtain the GFI through AMRDEC then it will be mailed on a CD ROM.  

When accessing AMRDEC, offerors must 1) proceed as Guest if you do not have a Common Access Card (CAC) 2) mark the e-mail as encrypted, For Official Use Only (FOUO), and CAC enabled 3) respond to an AMRDEC-generated e-mail verifying the sender's e-mail address.

The GFI will include: System Capability Document, VH-92A FCS Capabilities Document Industry Input, Security Classification Guide, MCS Current Component Physical Attributes, and MCS Single Line Block Diagram. The GFI is to be protected in accordance with the attached Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254).

The changes from the Sources Sought Notice dated 23 May 2017 are the addition of the VH-92A FCS Capabilities Document Industry Input and a change to the System Capability Document.

 Submission Content

All proposals submitted under the terms and conditions cited per the attached BAA will be reviewed.  Full proposals should be submitted in one (1) volume, containing three (3) Sections: Section I, Technical; Section II, Price; and Section III, Small Business Subcontracting Plan.  All sections shall be bound in one (1) three-ring binder to facilitate the removal of individual sections.  Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria cited in BAA paragraph 4.5. Proposals shall be submitted in original, with the signature of an authorizing official, with five (5) copies to the address noted below.  The Offeror shall submit a copy of the entire proposal on CD-ROM containing file formats compatible with Microsoft Office 2010 applications along with the submission of the paper proposals.  Additionally, schedules should be in Microsoft Project 2010 and supporting price information shall be provided in Microsoft Excel 2010 compatible spreadsheets with formulas that are not locked.

Submission Information

All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered, but must do so on or before 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on 31 August 2017 to be considered.  Clearly mark all packages with the solicitation number.  Proposals shall be submitted via United States Postal Service or through a commercial carrier using the address provided below.  Proposals are not to be submitted by facsimile or electronically via email.

ATTN  CHRIS RAWLINGS

SOLICITATION NUMBER N00019-17-R-0084

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

48202 BRONSON RD BLDG 2805

PATUXENT RIVER MD 20670      

Hand carried proposals may be delivered to the address above, attention Mr. Chris Rawlings. All interested offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award of Government contracts.

Attachments
a. VH-92A Future Communication System BAA
b. N00019-17-R-0084 - DD254 FCS BAA
c. BAA CDRL A001
d. BAA CDRL A002

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The purpose of this amendment to the N00019-17-R-0084 Sources Sought/Industry Day notice is as follows:

1) Attached document "N00019-17-R-0084 Industry Day Questions and Answers" is provided to address all non-For Official Use Only (FOUO) questions received at Industry Day. The questions requiring FOUO responses will be addressed via AMRDEC to the Industry Day participants who were issued GFI documents.

2) Attached document "Presidential Helicopters FCS Industry Day Brief 21 June 2017"

3) Attached document "Industry Day Attendees"

The purpose of this amendment to the N00019-17-R-0084 Sources Sought/Industry Day notice is as follows:

1) Attached document "N00019-17-R-0084 Pre-Industry Day Questions and Answers" is provided to address all questions received to date

The purpose of this amendment to the N00019-17-R-0084 Sources Sought/Industry Day notice is as follows:

1) Extends the Industry Day registration period from 02 June 2017 to 14 June 2017
2) Extends the Submission Information content period from 12 June 2017 to 16 June 2017
3) Attached document "N00019-17-R-0084 Pre-Industry Day Questions and Answers" is provided to address all questions received to date

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. 

Description:

This is a Sources Sought Request for Information/Industry Day Announcement only.  The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Presidential Helicopters Program Office (PMA-274), is conducting a market survey to identify potential business sources that have the resources, capabilities and experience required to refine requirements and define a system concept for the Future Communication System (FCS) of the VH-92A helicopter.

This notice is being used for the purpose of determining market interest, availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to establishing final issuance of requirements, including the use of any appropriate small business programs.  The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this Sources Sought notice.  No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.  Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought is strictly voluntary.  This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and is not to 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 contract.  It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website located at http://www.fbo.gov  for the release of any follow-on information.

Industry Day

This notice also serves as announcement of the FCS Industry Day. DETAILS ON INDUSTRY DAY: The VH-92A FCS Industry Day will start at 9:00 am with check in starting at 8:30 am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 21 June 2017 at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites 45260 Abell House Lane, California, MD 20619. Industry Day is planned to last no more than two (2) hours. Please indicate if you will be attending the Industry Day no later than 3:00PM (EDT) on 2 June 2017. Company representatives are limited to three (3) attendees. Send your responses to the following: anthony.gatlin@navy.mil, paul.flynn@navy.mil, and christopher.rawlings@navy.mil.

Please include the following: Company Name (including CAGE Code), Name of each Attendee, Job Title, Phone Number, and e-mail address.

Program Background

The VH-92A is the helicopter that is replacing the In-Service aircraft (VH-3D and VH-60N) to become the primary Presidential vertical lift platform. The VH-92A will provide a comprehensive and secure communications capability to ensure connectivity between the President and U.S. Government agencies or foreign Governments, throughout the threat spectrum, regardless of location.  The current communications capabilities of the VH-92A are defined by the Government-designed Mission Communications System (MCS).

Objective:

In order to accomplish this NAVAIR is looking into the feasibility of the issuance of a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA).  To that end a draft BAA has been attached to this announcement for industry review and comment.  NAVAIR has released this draft to solicit interest and comments from our Industry partners.

The associated Government Furnished Information (GFI) will be provided only to interested parties once CAGE code is verified via an encrypted e-mail through AMRDEC Safe at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/. If the interested party for some reason cannot obtain the GFI through AMRDEC then it will be mailed on a CD ROM. The GFI will include: System Capability Document, Security Classification Guide, MCS Current Component Physical Attributes, and MCS Single Line Block Diagram. The GFI is to be protected in accordance with the attached Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254). 

Submission Content

Written responses are requested to be no more than five (5) single-spaced, 8.5 x 11 inch pages using 12 point Times New Roman font minimum.  If the material provided contains proprietary information, please mark accordingly and provide disposition instructions (submitted data will not be returned).  Classified material shall not be submitted. The response should include, but is not limited to, the following:

a) A one page company profile to include Company name, address, Primary point of contact (including telephone number and email address), Small Business Administration (SBA) business size classification (i.e. large, small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled, veteran-owned, HUBZone, women-owned, etc.), number of employees, Cage Code, DUNS number, primary NAICS code, major products, primary customer base, statement on whether your interest in this sources sought is for the purpose of becoming the prime offeror or to inquire about subcontracting possibilities, and points of contact who are able to discuss the material submitted. 

b) A summary of your company's capability to meet the draft BAA requirements identified in the attachment to this announcement.

c) Any other information your company deems necessary to aid the Government in refining its acquisition strategy and assessing your company's capability.

d) Any comments or questions on the draft BAA, DD Form 254, GFI, or the program as a whole 

Submission Information

Interested offerors shall respond with the above requested submission content no later than 3:00 PM (EDT) on 12 June 2017. All interested offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Interested offerors shall email responses through U. S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center, Secure Access File Exchange (AMRDEC SAFE)" at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/. Electronic responses shall be submitted in Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel format, or Portable Document Format (PDF). When accessing AMRDEC, offerors must 1) proceed as Guest if you do not have a Common Access Card (CAC) 2) mark the e-mail as encrypted, For Official Use Only (FOUO), and CAC enabled 3) respond to an AMRDEC-generated e-mail verifying the sender's e-mail address.

All questions, concerns, and information should be provided to the following:

E-mail: anthony.gatlin@navy.mil, paul.flynn@navy.mil, and christopher.rawlings@navy.mil.

Attachments

•a.       Draft BAA

•b.      Draft DD Form 254