Light Off Detector (LOD) Research and Development
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N00019-22-RFPREQ-TPM265-1085
- Agency
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Irvine, California 92606, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command intends to award a sole source, cost plus fixed fee contract to Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. for the redesign of the F414-GE-400 Engine Light Off Detector to address obsolescence issues. Under the contract, the contractor will perform research and development activities to assess potential technical readiness level 4 solutions that can advance the current detector design and identify paths for improving sustainability. Deliverables may include technical reports evaluating solutions and a technology maturation plan. The estimated period of performance is 24 months beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023.
There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity. Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. is identified as the only responsible source capable of meeting the requirement due to its expertise developing and manufacturing the current detector. The contract value is estimated at 24 months of effort beginning late fiscal year 2023 for redesign of the Light Off Detector for the F414-GE-400 aircraft engine to address obsolescence of current components.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
NAICS: 541715 (Exception 1) Aircraft, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts with a size standard of 1,500 (# of people)
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD (V2241) intends to award a sole source, cost plus fixed fee contract to Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. (MDSI) of Irvine, CA, for the for the evaluation of the current existing Flame Sensor, AKA Light Off Detector (LOD), (PN 5107T13P03 / NSN 2840-01-443-4202). In order to develop, design and validate technology improvements to mitigate obsolescence concerns and improve producibility. The design of the LOD is proprietary to MDSI; the LOD is mounted within the engine augmenter (afterburner) section of the F414-GE-400 engine. This proprietary design has proven to be effective in its flame sensing technology, however, this is based on 1960’s technology, thus MDSI is encountering challenges maintaining reliable supply of components required to meet demand. In order to advance technology to improve supply chain posture, will require technology advancements, specifically with the proprietary design of the ultraviolet (UV) sensing tubes, which are critical to the LOD functionality. The contractor will perform research and development of the producibility and manufacturing of the current design of the LOD solid-state flame sensing technology, remote electronics package in support of the United States Navy (USN) F414-GE-400 engines. The contract has an estimated period of performance of 24 months, beginning in the 1st quarter of FY 24.
This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”.
MDSI is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the F414 Engine LOD and is the only firm with the intricate knowledge of the LOD that is required to perform this effort. The Government does not possess a technical data package with Government Purpose Rights for the F414 Engine LOD that is required in order to perform this effort. As such, NAVAIR has determined MDSI is the only responsible source capable of meeting the Government’s minimum needs.
This synopsis is published for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals
Update #2 ·
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD (V2241) intends to award a sole source, cost plus fixed fee contract to Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. (MDSI) of Irvine, CA, for the redesign of the F414-GE-400 Engine Light Off Detector (LOD) to address obsolescence issues under solicitation number N00019-23-R-0012. The LOD is mounted within the engine augmenter (afterburner) section of the F414-GE-400 engine. The LOD detects the presence or absence of the augmenter flame and provides the corresponding signal to the engine control system to ensure proper fuel management. The contractor will perform research and development activities to assess potential technical readiness level (TRL) 4 solutions that can be used to advance the current F414 LOD design and identify potential paths for improving sustainability of the current LOD design. Deliverables may consist technical reports that include a technology evaluation matrix, technology maturation plan, and lab assessments of potential F414 Light Off Detector (LOD) design solutions to mitigate ongoing obsolescence concerns. The contract has an estimated period of performance of 24 months, beginning in the 1st quarter of FY 24.
This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”.
MDSI is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the F414 Engine LOD and is the only firm with the intricate knowledge of the LOD that is required to perform this effort. The Government does not possess a technical data package with Government Purpose Rights for the F414 Engine LOD that is required in order to perform this effort. As such, NAVAIR has determined MDSI is the only responsible source capable of meeting the Government’s minimum needs.
This synopsis is published for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals
Update #1 ·
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD (V2241) intends to award a sole source, cost plus fixed fee contract to Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. (MDSI) of Irving, CA, for the redesign of the F414-GE-400 Engine Light Off Detector (LOD) to address obsolescence issues under solicitation number N00019-23-R-0012. The LOD is mounted within the engine augmenter (afterburner) section of the F414-GE-400 engine. The LOD detects the presence or absence of the augmenter flame and provides the corresponding signal to the engine control system to ensure proper fuel management. The contractor will perform research and development activities to assess potential technical readiness level (TRL) 4 solutions that can be used to advance the current F414 LOD design and identify potential paths for improving sustainability of the current LOD design. Deliverables may consist technical reports that include a technology evaluation matrix, technology maturation plan, and lab assessments of potential F414 Light Off Detector (LOD) design solutions to mitigate ongoing obsolescence concerns. The contract has an estimated period of performance of 24 months, beginning in the 4th quarter of FY ’23.
This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”.
MDSI is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the F414 Engine LOD and is the only firm with the intricate knowledge of the LOD that is required to perform this effort. The Government does not possess a technical data package with Government Purpose Rights for the F414 Engine LOD that is required in order to perform this effort. As such, NAVAIR has determined MDSI is the only responsible source capable of meeting the Government’s minimum needs.
This synopsis is published for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Light Off Detector (LOD) Research and Development | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Light Off Detector (LOD) Research and Development | Pre-Solicitation |
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