Flight Management System (FMS) Navigational Database Software Subscription

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River  has a requirement to procure Flight Management System (FMS) Navigation Database software subscription services compatible with the E-2D in support of Program Management, Air (PMA-231) E-2/C-2 program.

This SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible businesses capable of providing the services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The NAICS for this requirement is 334511 “Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical and Nautical System, and Instrument Manufacturing” with a current size standard of 750 employees. The incumbent contractor is Jeppesen, Mashpee, MA, the prior contract is N00421-16-C-0012.

The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this sources sought.

            ANTICPATED PEROD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Period                                         22 March 2021 - 21 March 2022

Option Period I                                   22 March 2022 - 21 March 2023

Option Period II                                  22 March 2023 - 21 March 2024

Option Period III                                22 March 2024 - 21 March 2025

Option Period IV                                22 March 2025 - 21 March 2026

REQUIREMENTS

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) located at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD has a requirement for Flight Management System (FMS) Navigation Database software subscriptions compatible with the E-2D in support of the Program Management, Air (PMA-231) E-2/C-2 Program. The Government’s requirement is to deliver Navigational Database updates for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) FMS. The Contractors shall provide database subscription updates on a 28 day cycle in the Aeronautical Information Regulation And Control (AIRAC) format, through the period of performance. Delivery of the operational database shall be via electronic means. The database must comply with DO-200A “Standards for Processing Aeronautical Data” and must have a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) Type 1 issued by the appropriate regulatory authority (FAA).  The contractor shall follow quality feedback reporting as outlined by DO-200A.  The Contractor shall report to the Navy all internal quality issues or non-compliances that are required to be reported under the Contractor’s Letter of Acceptance Type 1 (LOA1) from the FAA.  The contract type is going to be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).

SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 5 page in length, single-spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the requirements listed above. This documentation must include, at a minimum the following:

1. Company profile to include number of employees,  and a statement regarding current small/large business status (including all applicable categories of small business: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HubZone, 8A, Woman-Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business or Small Disadvantaged Business);
2. Prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar requirements within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contract, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the requirements described herein;
3. Ability to provide the database software subscription services in its entirety as described above; Verification of a LOA Type 1 from FAA

The capability statement package shall be sent by email to stacey.stone@navy.mil . Submissions must be received no later than 2:00 pm. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, 08 August 2020. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Stacey Stone via email at stacey.stone@navy.mil. All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; CAGE code; Point-of-Contract (POC) name; phone number; and e-mail address.