KC-130J Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measures (LAIRCM) with Advanced Threat Warning (ATW) Aircraft Modification A-Kits

1. GENERAL

This sources sought is being issued by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The Department of the Navy (DoN) C/KC-130 Program Office is seeking to procure 21 Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measures (LAIRCM) with Advanced Threat Warning (ATW) aircraft modification A-Kits, and on an as needed basis LAIRCM-ATW A-Kit Replacement Parts and LAIRCM-ATW A-Kit Bench Stock Kits. This procurement is for the KC-130J aircraft utilized by the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The A-Kits include wire harnesses, bracketing, mounting plates, regulated transformer rectifiers, uninterruptable power supplies, and pressure boxes. This is a follow on procurement to N00019-17-C-0061, sole source, Lockheed Martin Corporation. Lockheed Martin is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of both the KC-130J aircraft and the LAIRCM-ATW A-Kits.

This sources sought is being used as a market research tool pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 10 to determine potential sources and their technical capabilities. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code currently assigned to this procurement is 336413.

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.

2. BACKGROUND

The USMC inventory of the KC-130J aircraft require countermeasure upgrades to provide increase capability in order to meet threat capabilities. Department of the Navy (DoN) Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measure (LAIRCM) A-Kit was designed and developed by Lockheed Martin, the Original Equipment Manufacturer. The DoN LAIRCM A-Kit protects the aircraft from hostile missile threats in the infrared environment.

The Government did not purchase a license for the data rights for the A-Kit. The Government provides the procured LM A-Kits as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) to various Government selected locations to install the A-Kit and then integrate the B-Kit.

This requirement is for the procurement of A-Kits only.

3. INFORMATION REQUESTED

NAVAIR is conducting market research to identify Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified industry partners that can provide LAIRCM-ATW A-Kits, LAIRCM-ATW Replacement Parts, and LAIRCM-ATW Bench Stock Kits as identified above. Delivery of products must be delivered no later than 84 weeks after receipt of order. Potential contractors are requested to provide information on current products and services, relevant history, evidence of past performance, access to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technical manuals and data, and capability of supporting in full, the products and services identified herein. Interested contractors shall submit their technical capabilities describing how they are able to meet the Government's complete requirements described in paragraphs 1 and 2 above. Full requirements will be established via Request for Proposal (RFP) and unit pricing will be established via contract award. Installations will be performed separately by military personnel.

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these requirements, please submit two copies of your response in an executive summary format not to exceed 20 pages. If your response includes information you consider proprietary, please mark the information in accordance with regulatory guidance. Please do not include company brochures or other marketing type information. Include the following:

3.1 Corporate Information

a. Company's name and address.
b. Company's point of contact including email address and phone number.
c. Company's website; if applicable
d. Company's CAGE code
e. Company's business size and list of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes under which goods and services are provided
f. General corporate information.
3.2 Specific Sources Sought Information Requested

a. Proposed approach to meet the Government's complete requirements, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting and/or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.
b. Related past performance within the past five years.
c. Experience manufacturing and installation of LAIRCM ATW A-Kits within the past five years.
d. Supply Chain Management and analysis experience including system interfacing with Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support

4. RESPONSES

Inquiries regarding this Sources Sought shall be addressed to Joanna Roland at joanna.roland@navy.mil and Kristina Johnson at kristina.m.johnson@navy.mil.

Email all information in response to this sources sought to Ms. Roland and Ms. Johnson or mail to Naval Air Systems Command, Building 442, Attention: Joanna Roland, AIR 2.3.5.2.4, 21936 Bundy Road Patuxent River, MD 20670.

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