Knowledge Based Services for Aircraft Dynamic Traversing Limitations Aboard Littoral Combat Ships

This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirement of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 206.302-1(d). The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), New Jersey intends to procure Knowledge Based Services (KBS) for aircraft dynamic traversing limitations aboard Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) on a sole source basis with INDAL Technologies, Mississauga, ON L5C 2V8 Canada. These services will be essential while utilizing the INDAL Dynaface program that accounts for ship motion dynamics in various sea states, aircraft dynamic properties and tow vehicle capabilities to determine when an aircraft or aircraft and tow vehicle would slip, tip or exceed vehicle braking limitations.

THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION FOR COMPETITVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis to INDAL Technologies under the statutory authority of 10 USC 2304(C)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation will be available for this procurement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract.

Responses shall be received within the date posted in this notice.