Integration and Test Software Product Improvement (SWPI) Phase II

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate a Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) Contract on a sole source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) order with Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training (LM MST), Owego, NY.  The anticipated order is for the effort required to integrate and test the Software Product Improvement (SWPI) being completed on the aircraft operating system into MH-60R/S aircraft. 

This procurement is a continuation of the previous MH-60S Software Product Improvement efforts and will include LM MST's support of the integration and test of SWPI products on the Gen III, Gen V Gen VI Mission Computers (MCs). This requirement will add MH-60S SWPI efforts include the continuation of the MH-60R/S Mission Computer software re-architecture to achieve software modernization, modularization, to support open architecture, Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) initiatives, computer resource load balancing, and to integrate the resulting SWPI Products into the MH-60R/S SC18 Product Line for Fleet Release.  The SWPI effort shall produce several aircraft System Configurations; both engineering builds; as well as, full Product Test Verification (PTV) System Configurations for Contractor and Government Lab and Flight Testing.    

This requirement will be procured in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. LM MST has the proprietary technical data, experience, and equipment, to complete the effort within the required timeframe. 

Note: The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any capability statements received within thirty days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Questions regarding subcontracting opportunities should be directed to:  Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training, 1801 State Route 17C, Owego, New York, 13827-3998.