Modification to Increase Level of Effort on System ConfigurationSet (SCS) and Avionics Integration Support For The AV-8B aircraft

There is an amendment to the previous Sources Sought N68936-12-C-0141 to refer to N68936-12-R-0019 .

The Naval Air Warfare Center - Weapons Division (NAWCWD) AV-8B Joint Systems Support Activity (JSSA) Integrated Product Team (IPT) in conjunction with PMA-257 have a requirement to support development of System Configuration Set (SCS) updates, Avionics and Weapons Integration, and Avionics obsolescence mitigation support for the T/AV-8B aircraft. The Boeing Company is the prime T/AV-8B aircraft designer, developer, and manufacturer and is the prime contractor on the current contract N6893612C0141.

NAWCWD intends to award a Level of Effort (LOE) increase modification to CLIN 0003 under the existing sole source contract based on FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. Specifically, this modification will include continued support planning, engineering analysis, software development, and integration, for implementing the AIM-9X missile into the AV-8B aircraft as an element of the System Configuration Set (SCS) identified as H7.0. The intended current source is The Boeing Company because they are the sole designer, developer, integrator, manufacturer, and supplier of all variants of T/AV-8B aircraft. As such, Boeing is the only source with the unique combination of airframe and weapons system integration knowledge needed to perform the required mission support.

This presolicitation synopsis is being issued to provide potential offerors the opportunity to provide capability statements with respect to the requirement described above. The results of this Presolicitation Synopsis will be utilized to identify if any other companies can meet the agency's requirements. In your response, please include Company Size (Small or Large according to the NAICS and size standard listed). If your company is a Small Business, specify if your company is or is not each of the following: (a) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (b) HUBZone Small Business; (c) 8(a) Concern; (d) Woman-Owned Small Business; (e) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference contract number N6893612C0141 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule no later than 13 April 2018 via email to the Contract Specialist, Tara Randolph at tara.randolph@navy.mil and to Henry Frohlich, henry.frohlich@navy.mil, via a Microsoft Word.doc or Acrobat Adobe.pdf file. The file must not exceed 50 pages with a minimum font size of 12 point.

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/.

Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information within FBO. See the DLIS website for registration details: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/.

Information regarding the current contract, N6893612C0141, can be requested through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process. The information regarding the FOIA process is available at: http://www.navair.navy.mil/nawcwd/counsel/textonly/foia-txt.htm.

THIS PRESOLICITATION SYNOPSIS 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 ACTION AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SYNOPSIS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

The Naval Air Warfare Center - Weapons Division (NAWCWD) AV-8B Joint Systems Support Activity (JSSA) Integrated Product Team (IPT) in conjunction with PMA-257 have a requirement to add additional Level of Effort for AV-8B SCS 7.0 to include the Sidewinder missile integration requirements and planning to the current contract requirements. This includes support development of System Configuration Set (SCS) updates, Avionics and Weapons Integration, and Avionics obsolescence mitigation support for the T/AV-8B aircraft.

*PROCUREMENT TYPE
The Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure, on an other than full and open competition basis under the authority of FAR 6.302, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency need. This modification to contract N6893612C0141 is for research and development for the AV-8B Joint Systems Support Activity (JSSA).

The Government is planning to award on a sole source basis a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract modification providing an additional Level-of-Effort over a one-year period, under contract N6893612C0141, SCS and Avionics Integration Support effort by The Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO. This modification is in support of the AV-8B Joint Systems Support Activity (JSSA), China Lake, CA. The purpose of this increase is to account for new work that NAWCWD received that is within scope of the current contract which includes support planning, engineering analysis, software development, and integration, for implementing the AIM-9X missile into the AV-8B aircraft as an element of the System Configuration Set (SCS) identified as H7.0

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 15 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893612R0019 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.

The solicitation or Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on the FEDBIZOPPS website at http://www.fbo.gov/ on or about (insert date).

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/.

Written responses shall be submitted by e-mail to the point(s) of contact listed below no later than 15 days from this notice date.

Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information within FBO. See the DLIS website for registration details: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/.

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The Naval Air Warfare Center - Weapons Division (NAWCWD) AV-8B Joint Systems Support Activity (JSSA) Integrated Product Team (IPT) in conjunction with PMA-257 have a requirement to add additional Level of Effort for AV-8B SCS 7.0 to include the Sidewinder missile integration requirements and planning to the current contract requirements. This includes support development of System Configuration Set (SCS) updates, Avionics and Weapons Integration, and Avionics obsolescence mitigation support for the T/AV-8B aircraft.

*PROCUREMENT TYPE
The Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure, on an other than full and open competition basis under the authority of FAR 6.302, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency need. This modification to contract N6893612C0141 is for research and development for the AV-8B Joint Systems Support Activity (JSSA).

The Government is planning to award on a sole source basis a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract modification providing an additional Level-of-Effort over a one-year period, under contract N6893612C0141, SCS and Avionics Integration Support effort by The Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO. This modification is in support of the AV-8B Joint Systems Support Activity (JSSA), China Lake, CA. The purpose of this increase is to account for new work that NAWCWD received that is within scope of the current contract which includes support planning, engineering analysis, software development, and integration, for implementing the AIM-9X missile into the AV-8B aircraft as an element of the System Configuration Set (SCS) identified as H7.0

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 15 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893612R0019 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.

The solicitation or Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on the FEDBIZOPPS website at http://www.fbo.gov/ on or about (insert date).

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/.

Written responses shall be submitted by e-mail to the point(s) of contact listed below no later than 15 days from this notice date.

Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information within FBO. See the DLIS website for registration details: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/.

(1) INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE: The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and to gain market knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications relative to the North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code 541330 for Engineering Services.

(2) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: --- The Naval Air Warfare Center - Weapons Division (NAWCWD) AV-8B Joint Systems Support Activity (JSSA) Integrated Product Team (IPT) in conjunction with PMA-257 have a requirement to add AV-8B SCS 7.0 to include the Sidewinder missile integration requirements and planning to the current contract requirements. This includes support development of System Configuration Set (SCS) updates, Avionics and Weapons Integration, and Avionics obsolescence mitigation support for the T/AV-8B aircraft.
(3) REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firms believing that they can fulfill the requirement may submit a written response to be received at the contracting office no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice, clearly showing its ability to do so without causing programmatic hardship or duplication of cost to the Government. Responses to this sources sought shall be submitted to the contracting office and reference contract number N6893612C0141. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. Responses and requests shall be submitted by email to Amanda.Bartel@navy.mil or Henry.Frohlich@navy.mil.

(4) PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Saint Louis, Missouri

(5) CONTRACT TYPE: The Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure, on an other than full and open competition basis under the authority of FAR 6.302, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency need. This modification to contract N6893612C0141 is for research and development for the AV-8B Joint Systems Support Activity (JSSA).

(6) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A

(7) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: N/A

(8) CONTRACTOR RESPONSE: Any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference contract number N6893612C0141 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.

Contractor responses shall also include the following information:

a) A reference to the contract number N6893612C0141 and brief title of this announcement;
b) Company name and address;
c) Company's point of contact name, phone, fax, and e-mail;
d) Declaration as to whether a U.S. or foreign company;
e) Company size (Small or Large according to the identified NAICS and size standard identified),
f) If your company is a Small Business, specify if your company is each of the following: (a) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (b) HUBZone Small Business; (c) 8(a) Concern; (d) Woman-Owned Small Business; (e) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business.
g) Provide any anticipated teaming arrangements and delineate between work to be accomplished by the prime and the work to be accomplished by the teaming partners,
h) A brief capabilities statement package (no more than 02 pages in length, double spaced, 12 point font minimum), demonstrating ability to perform the specific requirements discussed above.
i) An outline of previous projects related to the program description, identify specific work previously performed or currently being performed related to the program description; and
j) Any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance the Government's consideration and evaluation of the information submitted.

Questions and comments are highly encouraged.

An opportunity for a site visit will be offered after the solicitation is issued. 0 Yes 1 No

Vendors should appropriately mark any data that is proprietary or has restricted data rights.

Responses shall be submitted by e-mail to the point(s) of contact listed below or mailed to the Contracting Office Address listed below no later than 5 days from this notice date.

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.
Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access CUI. See the DLIS website for registration details at: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/.

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(1) INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE: The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and to gain market knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications relative to the North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code 541330 for Engineering Services.

(2) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: --- The Naval Air Warfare Center - Weapons Division (NAWCWD) AV-8B Joint Systems Support Activity (JSSA) Integrated Product Team (IPT) in conjunction with PMA-257 have a requirement to add AV-8B SCS 7.0 to include the Sidewinder missile integration requirements and planning to the current contract requirements. This includes support development of System Configuration Set (SCS) updates, Avionics and Weapons Integration, and Avionics obsolescence mitigation support for the T/AV-8B aircraft.
(3) REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firms believing that they can fulfill the requirement may submit a written response to be received at the contracting office no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice, clearly showing its ability to do so without causing programmatic hardship or duplication of cost to the Government. Responses to this sources sought shall be submitted to the contracting office and reference contract number N6893612C0141. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. Responses and requests shall be submitted by email to Amanda.Bartel@navy.mil or Henry.Frohlich@navy.mil.

(4) PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Saint Louis, Missouri

(5) CONTRACT TYPE: The Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure, on an other than full and open competition basis under the authority of FAR 6.302, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency need. This modification to contract N6893612C0141 is for research and development for the AV-8B Joint Systems Support Activity (JSSA).

(6) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A

(7) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: N/A

(8) CONTRACTOR RESPONSE: Any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference contract number N6893612C0141 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.

Contractor responses shall also include the following information:

a) A reference to the contract number N6893612C0141 and brief title of this announcement;
b) Company name and address;
c) Company's point of contact name, phone, fax, and e-mail;
d) Declaration as to whether a U.S. or foreign company;
e) Company size (Small or Large according to the identified NAICS and size standard identified),
f) If your company is a Small Business, specify if your company is each of the following: (a) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (b) HUBZone Small Business; (c) 8(a) Concern; (d) Woman-Owned Small Business; (e) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business.
g) Provide any anticipated teaming arrangements and delineate between work to be accomplished by the prime and the work to be accomplished by the teaming partners,
h) A brief capabilities statement package (no more than 02 pages in length, double spaced, 12 point font minimum), demonstrating ability to perform the specific requirements discussed above.
i) An outline of previous projects related to the program description, identify specific work previously performed or currently being performed related to the program description; and
j) Any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance the Government's consideration and evaluation of the information submitted.

Questions and comments are highly encouraged.

An opportunity for a site visit will be offered after the solicitation is issued. 0 Yes 1 No

Vendors should appropriately mark any data that is proprietary or has restricted data rights.

Responses shall be submitted by e-mail to the point(s) of contact listed below or mailed to the Contracting Office Address listed below no later than 5 days from this notice date.

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.
Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access CUI. See the DLIS website for registration details at: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA intends to procure, on a sole source basis under contract N68936-12-C-0141, a Level-of-Effort (LOE) contract modification to The Boeing Company, 6200 J S McDonnell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63134-1939.
This modification will increase the level of effort to accomplish unanticipated and additional tasking. New tasking includes additional flight qualification and analysis for the AIM-120 Missile including Ground Vibration Testing (GVT) and analysis. GVT analysis will require airframe fatigue life extension studies, airframe component fatigue life measurement and analysis (specifically frames 41-43 and Speed Brake), obsolescence study and analysis of airframe and avionics components (e.g., V-Fin antenna, Radar Warning Receiver, Advanced Memory Unit), and analysis of British GR-9 aircraft components (both airframe and avionics) for compatibility with US AV-8B aircraft.
Potential System Configuration Set (SCS) additional tasks include Warfare Management Computer Automated Test Procedure enhancement.
The modification will increase effort on the basic contract already in place providing an additional 28,246 hours in support of the AV-8B Joint Systems Support Activity (JSSA), China Lake, CA.
Total period of contract performance remains unchanged to April 17, 2017.
The increased complexity requires Boeing's experience and resources only The Boeing Company can provide. Only Boeing can insure compatibility between software and aircraft systems due to on-going changes, upgrades, and system enhancements that are made to fleet aircraft. The services shall be performed at the contractor facility in St.
Louis, MO and on-site at the NAVAIRWARCENWPNSDIV China Lake, CA.
Any firms believing that they can provide the required services must submit a written response by 16 May 2013 clearly showing their ability to perform the work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and delivery of the product to the fleet.
Written responses shall be submitted by email to joel.ashworth@navy.mil or mailed to Commander, Code 254120D (J. Blaine Ashworth), NAVAIRWARCENWPNSDIV, 429 E. Bowen Rd., Mail Stop 4015, China Lake, CA. 93555-6108..

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA intends to procure, on a sole source basis under contract N68936-12-C-0141, a Level-of-Effort (LOE) contract modification to The Boeing Company, 6200 J S McDonnell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63134-1939.



This modification will increase the level of effort to accomplish unanticipated and additional tasking. New tasking includes additional flight qualification and analysis for the AIM-120 Missile including Ground Vibration Testing (GVT) and analysis. GVT analysis will require airframe fatigue life extension studies, airframe component fatigue life measurement and analysis (specifically frames 41-43 and Speed Brake), obsolescence study and analysis of airframe and avionics components (e.g., V-Fin antenna, Radar Warning Receiver, Advanced Memory Unit), and analysis of British GR-9 aircraft components (both airframe and avionics) for compatibility with US AV-8B aircraft.

Potential System Configuration Set (SCS) additional tasks include Warfare Management Computer Automated Test Procedure enhancement.



The modification will increase effort on the basic contract already in place providing an additional 28,246 hours in support of the AV-8B Joint Systems Support Activity (JSSA), China Lake, CA.

Total period of contract performance remains unchanged to April 17, 2017.



The increased complexity requires Boeing's experience and resources only The Boeing Company can provide. Only Boeing can insure compatibility between software and aircraft systems due to on-going changes, upgrades, and system enhancements that are made to fleet aircraft. The services shall be performed at the contractor facility in St.

Louis, MO and on-site at the NAVAIRWARCENWPNSDIV China Lake, CA.



Any firms believing that they can provide the required services must submit a written response by 16 May 2013 clearly showing their ability to perform the work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and delivery of the product to the fleet.



Written responses shall be submitted by email to joel.ashworth@navy.mil or mailed to Commander, Code 254120D (J. Blaine Ashworth), NAVAIRWARCENWPNSDIV, 429 E. Bowen Rd., Mail Stop 4015, China Lake, CA. 93555-6108.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open competition basis System Configuration Set and Avionics Integration Support For The T/AV-8B aircraft weapons system for the United States Marine Corps (USMC), Spanish Navy, Italian Navy, United Kingdom Royal Air Force, and other Foreign Countries through a series of spiral SCS developments. This procurement is a sole source to The Boeing Company, 6200 J S McDonnell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63134-1939. As the sole developer and manufacturer of the aircraft, Boeing performed the engineering design and software development for the tactical software and integration of the avionics into the aircraft weapon system and all associated aircraft weapons system upgrades.
As system war fighting capability is enhanced through the addition of new sensors and weapons, integration becomes increasingly complex. The increased complexity requires Boeing's experienced resources. Only Boeing can insure compatibility between software and aircraft systems due to on-going changes, upgrades, and system enhancements that are made to fleet aircraft. The services shall be performed at the contractor facility in St. Louis, MO and on-site at the NAVAIRWARCENWPNSDIV China Lake, CA. The Level-of-Effort is estimated to be approximately 44,500 hours. The contract term will be three years. Award will be made on or about 15 April 2012. Any firms believing that they can provide the required services must submit a written response in accordance with note 22 clearly showing their ability to perform the work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and delivery of the product to the fleet.
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open competition basis System Configuration Set and Avionics Integration Support For The T/AV-8B aircraft weapons system for the United States Marine Corps (USMC), Spanish Navy, Italian Navy, United Kingdom Royal Air Force, and other Foreign Countries through a series of spiral SCS developments. This procurement is a sole source to The Boeing Company, 6200 J S McDonnell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63134-1939. As the sole developer and manufacturer of the aircraft, Boeing performed the engineering design and software development for the tactical software and integration of the avionics into the aircraft weapon system and all associated aircraft weapons system upgrades.

As system war fighting capability is enhanced through the addition of new sensors and weapons, integration becomes increasingly complex. The increased complexity requires Boeing's experienced resources. Only Boeing can insure compatibility between software and aircraft systems due to on-going changes, upgrades, and system enhancements that are made to fleet aircraft. The services shall be performed at the contractor facility in St. Louis, MO and on-site at the NAVAIRWARCENWPNSDIV China Lake, CA. The Level-of-Effort is estimated to be approximately 44,500 hours. The contract term will be three years. Award will be made on or about 15 April 2012. Any firms believing that they can provide the required services must submit a written response in accordance with note 22 clearly showing their ability to perform the work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and delivery of the product to the fleet.