Launch Test Capability

Justification and Approval for use of other than full and open competition

INTRODUCTION

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA, intends to modify the current contract to increase the Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) ceiling, and add tasking for contract N68936-15-C-0026 to fulfill the lift and extraction requirement of the Launch Test Capability (LTC) which NAVAIR awarded, on a sole source basis, to Jacobs Technology Inc.

This contract was awarded to Jacobs Technology on an Other than Full and Open Competition Basis because Jacobs is the only source that possesses the full knowledge and awareness of the LTC work and is capable of completing the effort in the required timeframe.

Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 1 June 2015.

The additional tasking for contract N68936-15-C-0026 was synopsized on an Other than Full and Open Competition Basis via the Federal Business Opportunities website on 5 May 2015.

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.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

N68936-15-C-0026 provides design and development, site activation, test and evaluation, and operation of the LTC Complex at China Lake, CA, for prototype testing and qualification of a missile launcher subsystem. This contract was awarded to Jacobs Technology on an Other than Full and Open Competition Basis because Jacobs is the only source that possesses the full knowledge and awareness of the LTC work and is capable of completing the effort in the required timeframe.

CONTRACT BACKGROUND

On December 29, 2014, NAWCWD China Lake awarded contract N68936-15-C-0026 on an Other than Full and Open Competition basis, a five year CPFF contract to Jacobs Technology Inc., 1599 N. Norma Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

Specific lift and extraction tasking includes the following: removing and replacing the Launch Test Stand Enclosure Removable Room from the Launch Test Stand Enclosure; moving the Launch Test Vehicle (LTV) to/from storage; loading the LTV into and out of the missile tube; and extracting the LTV from the Earth Based Arrestment (EBA).

All interested sources must have fully developed lift and extraction plans as well as concept of operations. Furthermore, any interested source must demonstrate lift and extraction capabilities that will meet the LTC Fiscal Year 2017 test schedule.

All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement of providing the services identified above for the LTC project may submit a written response, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-13-R-0069 and clearly show the firm's capability, background, experience and assets necessary to perform the required work mentioned above without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and critical path schedule without any delays.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested businesses shall submit written responses by e-mail in Microsoft Word format (version 1997-2003) to william.c.burger@navy.mil or mailed to Commander, Code 254130D (William Burger), NAVAIRWARCENWPNSDIV, 429 E. Bowen Rd. Mail Stop 4015, China Lake, CA 93555-6108 no later than 5 days from this Notice date.

Please submit all questions to William Burger at william.c.burger@navy.mil or (760) 939-3470.

E-mail responses shall be received at this office no later than 4:00 P.M. Pacific Time on 1 June 2015. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted.

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package of no more than 15 pages in length (no more than ten 8.5 X 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 11 point) demonstrating ability to perform those services listed in the Requirements Capability section of this document.

Documentation should be in bullet format. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, Company Cage Code, Company DUNS Number, and Points-of-Contact (POC) including name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.

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INTRODUCTION

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA, intends to modify the current contract to increase the Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) ceiling, and add tasking for contract N68936-15-C-0026 to fulfill the lift and extraction requirement of the Launch Test Capability (LTC) which NAVAIR awarded, on a sole source basis, to Jacobs Technology Inc.

This contract was awarded to Jacobs Technology on an Other than Full and Open Competition Basis because Jacobs is the only source that possesses the full knowledge and awareness of the LTC work and is capable of completing the effort in the required timeframe.

Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 1 June 2015.

The additional tasking for contract N68936-15-C-0026 was synopsized on an Other than Full and Open Competition Basis via the Federal Business Opportunities website on 5 May 2015.

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.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

N68936-15-C-0026 provides design and development, site activation, test and evaluation, and operation of the LTC Complex at China Lake, CA, for prototype testing and qualification of a missile launcher subsystem. This contract was awarded to Jacobs Technology on an Other than Full and Open Competition Basis because Jacobs is the only source that possesses the full knowledge and awareness of the LTC work and is capable of completing the effort in the required timeframe.

CONTRACT BACKGROUND

On December 29, 2014, NAWCWD China Lake awarded contract N68936-15-C-0026 on an Other than Full and Open Competition basis, a five year CPFF contract to Jacobs Technology Inc., 1599 N. Norma Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

Specific lift and extraction tasking includes the following: removing and replacing the Launch Test Stand Enclosure Removable Room from the Launch Test Stand Enclosure; moving the Launch Test Vehicle (LTV) to/from storage; loading the LTV into and out of the missile tube; and extracting the LTV from the Earth Based Arrestment (EBA).

All interested sources must have fully developed lift and extraction plans as well as concept of operations. Furthermore, any interested source must demonstrate lift and extraction capabilities that will meet the LTC Fiscal Year 2017 test schedule.

All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement of providing the services identified above for the LTC project may submit a written response, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-13-R-0069 and clearly show the firm's capability, background, experience and assets necessary to perform the required work mentioned above without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and critical path schedule without any delays.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested businesses shall submit written responses by e-mail in Microsoft Word format (version 1997-2003) to william.c.burger@navy.mil or mailed to Commander, Code 254130D (William Burger), NAVAIRWARCENWPNSDIV, 429 E. Bowen Rd. Mail Stop 4015, China Lake, CA 93555-6108 no later than 5 days from this Notice date.

Please submit all questions to William Burger at william.c.burger@navy.mil or (760) 939-3470.

E-mail responses shall be received at this office no later than 4:00 P.M. Pacific Time on 1 June 2015. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted.

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package of no more than 15 pages in length (no more than ten 8.5 X 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 11 point) demonstrating ability to perform those services listed in the Requirements Capability section of this document.

Documentation should be in bullet format. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, Company Cage Code, Company DUNS Number, and Points-of-Contact (POC) including name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA, intends to modify the current contract to increase the Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) ceiling, and add tasking for contract N68936-15-C-0026 to fulfill the lift and extraction requirement of the Launch Test Capability (LTC).

On December 29, 2014, NAWCWD China Lake awarded contract N68936-15-C-0026 on an Other than Full and Open Competition basis, a five year CPFF contract to Jacobs Technology Inc., 1599 N. Norma Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

N68936-15-C-0026 provides design and development, site activation, test and evaluation, and operation of the LTC Complex at China Lake, CA, for prototype testing and qualification of a missile launcher subsystem. This contract was awarded to Jacobs Technology on an Other than Full and Open Competition Basis because Jacobs is the only source that possesses the full knowledge and awareness of the LTC work and is capable of completing the effort in the required timeframe.

Following award, the Government defined the required lift and extraction tasks for the LTC effort. Specific lift and extraction tasking includes the following: removing and replacing the Launch Test Stand Enclosure Removable Room from the Launch Test Stand Enclosure; moving the Launch Test Vehicle (LTV) to/from storage; loading the LTV into and out of the missile tube; and extracting the LTV from the Earth Based Arrestment (EBA).

All interested sources must have fully developed lift and extraction plans as well as concept of operations. Furthermore, any interested source must demonstrate lift and extraction cababilities that will meet the LTC Fiscal Year 2017 test schedule.

All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement of providing the services identified above for the LTC project may submit a written response, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-13-R-0069 and clearly show the firm's capability, background, experience and assets necessary to perform the required work mentioned above without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and critical path schedule without any delays.

Written responses shall be submitted by e-mail to william.c.burger@navy.mil or mailed to Commander, Code 254130D (William Burger), NAVAIRWARCENWPNSDIV, 429 E. Bowen Rd. Mail Stop 4015, China Lake, CA 93555-6108 no later than 15 days from this Notice date.

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The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA, intends to modify the current contract to increase the Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) ceiling, and add tasking for contract N68936-15-C-0026 to fulfill the lift and extraction requirement of the Launch Test Capability (LTC).

On December 29, 2014, NAWCWD China Lake awarded contract N68936-15-C-0026 on an Other than Full and Open Competition basis, a five year CPFF contract to Jacobs Technology Inc., 1599 N. Norma Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

N68936-15-C-0026 provides design and development, site activation, test and evaluation, and operation of the LTC Complex at China Lake, CA, for prototype testing and qualification of a missile launcher subsystem. This contract was awarded to Jacobs Technology on an Other than Full and Open Competition Basis because Jacobs is the only source that possesses the full knowledge and awareness of the LTC work and is capable of completing the effort in the required timeframe.

Following award, the Government defined the required lift and extraction tasks for the LTC effort. Specific lift and extraction tasking includes the following: removing and replacing the Launch Test Stand Enclosure Removable Room from the Launch Test Stand Enclosure; moving the Launch Test Vehicle (LTV) to/from storage; loading the LTV into and out of the missile tube; and extracting the LTV from the Earth Based Arrestment (EBA).

All interested sources must have fully developed lift and extraction plans as well as concept of operations. Furthermore, any interested source must demonstrate lift and extraction cababilities that will meet the LTC Fiscal Year 2017 test schedule.

All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement of providing the services identified above for the LTC project may submit a written response, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-13-R-0069 and clearly show the firm's capability, background, experience and assets necessary to perform the required work mentioned above without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and critical path schedule without any delays.

Written responses shall be submitted by e-mail to william.c.burger@navy.mil or mailed to Commander, Code 254130D (William Burger), NAVAIRWARCENWPNSDIV, 429 E. Bowen Rd. Mail Stop 4015, China Lake, CA 93555-6108 no later than 15 days from this Notice date.

Justification and Approval for use of other than full and open competition.

Justification and Approval for use of other than full and open competition

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) has awarded a five year Cost Plus Fixed Fee Level of Effort Contract to Jacob's Technology, Inc. for the development of a launch test complex for prototype testing and qualification of a launcher subsystem operation at China, Lake, CA.. Awarded Vendors: Jacobs Technology, Inc.. Contract Award Dollar Amount: $42,383,852.01. Contract Award Date: 2014-12-29.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) has awarded a five year Cost Plus Fixed Fee Level of Effort Contract to Jacob's Technology, Inc. for the development of a launch test complex for prototype testing and qualification of a launcher subsystem operation at China, Lake, CA.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) is a member of the LTC Integrated Product Team (IPT), comprised of Government and industry, to provide specific expertise and experience necessary to achieve success in the development of a timely, cost-effective launch test capability. NAWCWD Weapons and Energetics Department (470000D) has been tasked with assisting with the development of a test capability for prototype testing and the qualifying of a launcher subsystem. This requirement includes testing to provide data to verify the ability to achieve eject performance.

This is a sole source solicitation.

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The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) is a member of the LTC Integrated Product Team (IPT), comprised of Government and industry, to provide specific expertise and experience necessary to achieve success in the development of a timely, cost-effective launch test capability. NAWCWD Weapons and Energetics Department (470000D) has been tasked with assisting with the development of a test capability for prototype testing and the qualifying of a launcher subsystem. This requirement includes testing to provide data to verify the ability to achieve eject performance.

This is a sole source solicitation.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA, intends to award on an other than full and open competitive basis a five year Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Level of Effort contract to Jacobs Technology Inc., 1599 N. Norma Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 to provide continued assistance with the development of a launch test complex for prototype testing and qualification of a launcher subsystem. Testing will provide data to verify the ability to achieve eject performance with modeling and simulation, as well as analyze design deficiencies to ensure the subsystem can support the overall schedule. This procurement includes developing, updating, and maintaining the Control and Data Acquisition System (CDAS), Launch Test System (LTSYS), Launch Test Stand (LTS), Launch Test Vehicle (LTV), and Launcher portions of the Concept of Operations (CONOPS); providing safety risk mitigation analysis; performing launch and arrestment simulations; developing, testing and installing the CDAS; developing installation plans for the CDAS, LTSYS, LTS and LTV; ensuring compliance with the Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for the CDAS, LTSYS, LTS and LTV; providing Earth Based Arrestment (EBA) media; developing the test site maintenance and sustainment plans for the LTC project; and maintaining the LTC complex; providing maintenance, modifications and repairs for the CDAS, LTS, LTV, Launcher and LTC complex.
The solicitation or Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website at http://www.neco.navy.mil and the FEDBIZOPPS website at http://www.fbo.gov/ on or about 2 July 2014. All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firms believing they can fulfill the requirement of providing the services identified above for the LTC project may submit a written response, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-13-R-0069 and clearly show the firms capability, background, experience and assets necessary to perform the required work mentioned above without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and critical path schedule without any delays.

Written responses shall be submitted by e-mail to Corinna.kinman@navy.mil or mailed to Commander, Code 254100D (Corinna Kinman), NAVAIRWARCENWPNSDIV, 429 E. Bowen Rd. Mail Stop 4015, China Lake, CA 93555-6108 no later than 15 days from this Notice date.

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The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA, intends to award on an other than full and open competitive basis a five year Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Level of Effort contract to Jacobs Technology Inc., 1599 N. Norma Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 to provide continued assistance with the development of a launch test complex for prototype testing and qualification of a launcher subsystem. Testing will provide data to verify the ability to achieve eject performance with modeling and simulation, as well as analyze design deficiencies to ensure the subsystem can support the overall schedule. This procurement includes developing, updating, and maintaining the Control and Data Acquisition System (CDAS), Launch Test System (LTSYS), Launch Test Stand (LTS), Launch Test Vehicle (LTV), and Launcher portions of the Concept of Operations (CONOPS); providing safety risk mitigation analysis; performing launch and arrestment simulations; developing, testing and installing the CDAS; developing installation plans for the CDAS, LTSYS, LTS and LTV; ensuring compliance with the Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for the CDAS, LTSYS, LTS and LTV; providing Earth Based Arrestment (EBA) media; developing the test site maintenance and sustainment plans for the LTC project; and maintaining the LTC complex; providing maintenance, modifications and repairs for the CDAS, LTS, LTV, Launcher and LTC complex.
The solicitation or Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website at http://www.neco.navy.mil and the FEDBIZOPPS website at http://www.fbo.gov/ on or about 2 July 2014. All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firms believing they can fulfill the requirement of providing the services identified above for the LTC project may submit a written response, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-13-R-0069 and clearly show the firms capability, background, experience and assets necessary to perform the required work mentioned above without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and critical path schedule without any delays.

Written responses shall be submitted by e-mail to Corinna.kinman@navy.mil or mailed to Commander, Code 254100D (Corinna Kinman), NAVAIRWARCENWPNSDIV, 429 E. Bowen Rd. Mail Stop 4015, China Lake, CA 93555-6108 no later than 15 days from this Notice date.