Flight Deck Replacement (FDR)

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

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Solicitation number
FA8557FDR
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
336411 Aircraft Manufacturing

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

This pre-solicitation notice seeks proposals for an eight-year C-type contract to resolve obsolescence in the C-17 flight deck through an integrated, functional and modernized open architecture solution. The Department of the Air Force will procure engineering and manufacturing development over five years, followed by a 12-month kitproof/LRIP period and ICS support with two 12-month option periods. Capabilities will modernize the flight deck through replacement of four line replaceable units. The solicitation number is FA8557FDR and proposals are due March 15, 2024.

The RFP will be issued on a sole source basis to The Boeing Company in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3204. While no set-aside is designated, subcontracting opportunities may be available. The pre-solicitation notice provides the solicitation number and details that the RFP seeks to replace four line replaceable units on the C-17 flight deck through an open architecture solution to resolve obsolescence issues over the eight-year contract period.

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest ·

  ****Updated to include the solicitation.****

This requirement is for an eight-year C-type contract, primarily CPFF/FFP contract to resolve obsolescence in the C-17 Flight Deck through an integrated, functional, and modernized open architecture solution approach that also provides updates to the simulators/labs affected. EMD is estimated at five (5) years followed by a 12-month kitproof/LRIP and ICS support period.  There are two (2) 12-month ICS options that will follow the kitproof period.  Capabilities will add open systems architecture to the 4 Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) drivers, enabling future modular plug and play, and advancing C-17 flight deck components to current industry standards. Obsolescence will be resolved in the C-17 Flight Deck through the functional and modernized replacement of the 4 LRUs which consist of the Multifunction Display (MFD), Standby Engine Display (SED), Core Integrated Processor (CIP), and Video Integrated Processor (VIP).

The RFP is being issued on a sole source basis to The Boeing Company, CAGE Code 18355, in accordance with Authority 10 U.S.C. 3204, “The property or services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source or only from a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency.” However, subcontracting opportunities may be available for responsible sources. The RFP is now available and posted on www.sam.gov. Please contact the prime contractor if you desire to obtain a copy of the attachments listed under Section J (page 46) of the RFP. 

Update #1 ·

This requirement is for an eight-year C-type contract, primarily CPFF/FFP contract to resolve obsolescence in the C-17 Flight Deck through an integrated, functional, and modernized open architecture solution approach that also provides updates to the simulators/labs affected. EMD is estimated at five (5) years followed by a 12-month kitproof/LRIP and ICS support period.  There are two (2) 12-month ICS options that will follow the kitproof period.  Capabilities will add open systems architecture to the 4 Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) drivers, enabling future modular plug and play, and advancing C-17 flight deck components to current industry standards. Obsolescence will be resolved in the C-17 Flight Deck through the functional and modernized replacement of the 4 LRUs which consist of the Multifunction Display (MFD), Standby Engine Display (SED), Core Integrated Processor (CIP), and Video Integrated Processor (VIP).

The RFP is being issued on a sole source basis to The Boeing Company, CAGE Code 18355, in accordance with Authority 10 U.S.C. 3204, “The property or services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source or only from a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency.” However, subcontracting opportunities may be available for responsible sources. The RFP will NOT be posted on www.sam.gov. If you desire to obtain a copy of the RFP, your emailed request must be submitted to tiffany.durr@us.af.mil and lindsay.ammons@us.af.mil.  No telephone requests will be honored. It is anticipated that the RFP will be released on or around 12 February 2024.

Files

File Type Posted
FA8557-24-R-0001 - Flight Deck Replacement (FDR).pdf PDF

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Flight Deck Replacement Award Award Notice
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