MQ-8C Handling Adapters, P/Ns 3574AS510-1 and 4135AS0105-1

BE ADVISED: THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL DATE IS HEREBY CHANGED TO THURSDAY, 09 AUGUST 2018 BY 05:00 PM EST.
ATTENTION: THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE IN THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL FORMAT: PROPOSALS (ALL VOLUMES LISTED IN THE SOLICITATION) CAN BE SENT EITHER ELECTRONICALLY AT THE EMAIL LISTED BELOW OR VIA UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OR THROUGH A COMMERCIAL CARRIER USING THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS PROVIDED BELOW:
Naval Air Warfare Center AD (LKE)
Code: 2.5.2.5.1 (William Waterhouse)
Hwy 547, Bldg 562-3
Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5082
william.waterhouse@navy.mil
BY THE DATE LISTED ABOVE..

BE ADVISED:  THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL DATE IS HEREBY CHANGED TO THURSDAY, 09 AUGUST 2018 BY 05:00 PM EST.

ATTENTION: THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE IN THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL FORMAT: PROPOSALS (ALL VOLUMES LISTED IN THE SOLICITATION) CAN BE SENT EITHER ELECTRONICALLY AT THE EMAIL LISTED BELOW OR VIA UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OR THROUGH A COMMERCIAL CARRIER USING THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS PROVIDED BELOW:

Naval Air Warfare Center AD (LKE)
Code:  2.5.2.5.1 (William Waterhouse)
Hwy 547, Bldg 562-3
Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5082

william.waterhouse@navy.mil

BY THE DATE LISTED ABOVE.

The following request has been asked by industry:
Q1: Due to the complex nature of the assemblies and the contract being an IDIQ, request an extension of time for proposal submittal?
A1: Request not granted. Proposal submittal date and time remains as posted.
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The following is a further clarification to the answer provided on 24 July 2018.
The dimensions pertain to the Proof Load Fixture that the Government will be providing as GFP. All interested vendors are advised that this solicitation does not require you to build the Proof Load Fixture to test the adapters. Interested vendors are instructed to review paragraph 2.2 of the SOW titled "Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)" as related to the above.

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The following request has been asked by industry:

Q1: Due to the complex nature of the assemblies and the contract being an IDIQ, request an extension of time for proposal submittal?

A1: Request not granted. Proposal submittal date and time remains as posted.

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The following is a further clarification to the answer provided on 24 July 2018.

The dimensions pertain to the Proof Load Fixture that the Government will be providing as GFP.  All interested vendors are advised that this solicitation does not require you to build the Proof Load Fixture to test the adapters.  Interested vendors are instructed to review paragraph 2.2 of the SOW titled "Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)" as related to the above.

The following question/clarification request has been asked by industry:
Q: The dimension issue relates to drawing number 4111AS2001, page 6, for the image of component number 8, nomenclature PLATE, SIDE SUPPORT.
Per the images, there are four holes with markup indicating that they are threaded holes. Based on the assembly, it appears that to accept the screws, these would be .500 x 13 threaded holes, but other than the one through hole, there is no indication for thread depth, other than they need to be deep enough to accept their portion of the 1.5" screw.
As this is part of the testing fixture, I understand that it may not be overly critical, however with the stress the fixture will be under, I would like to ensure that the part is built as designed to ensure test conformity.
A: All holes on F/N 8 should be .500-13UNC-2B with .75 min thread depth IAW FED-STD-H28/2. Also F/N 7 is 1.00 Thick STK.

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The following question/clarification request has been asked by industry:

Q:  The dimension issue relates to drawing number 4111AS2001, page 6, for the image of component number 8, nomenclature PLATE, SIDE SUPPORT.
Per the images, there are four holes with markup indicating that they are threaded holes. Based on the assembly, it appears that to accept the screws, these would be .500 x 13 threaded holes, but other than the one through hole, there is no indication for thread depth, other than they need to be deep enough to accept their portion of the 1.5" screw. 

As this is part of the testing fixture, I understand that it may not be overly critical, however with the stress the fixture will be under, I would like to ensure that the part is built as designed to ensure test conformity.

A:  All holes on F/N 8 should be .500-13UNC-2B with .75 min thread depth IAW FED-STD-H28/2.  Also F/N 7 is 1.00 Thick STK.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to award a four (4) year, firm-fixed-price, option-type contract procuring the production and delivery of up to eleven (11) each of the Multi-Aircraft Nose and Tail Interface System (MANTIS) MQ-8C Handler Adapter (P/N 3574AS510-1, NSN 4920-01-660-0569) and seven (7) each of the Shipboard Helicopter Handler (SHH)-Extra Low Profile (ELP) MQ-8C Handler Adapter (P/N 4135AS0105-1, NSN 4920-01-660-0563).
The H250T Series Heliporter is used to move and spot the MQ-8C Air Vehicle on land and vessel. The SHH-ELP and MANTIS Helo Handler for the MQ-8C Aircraft require that each have an adapter to connect them to the Heliporter. The SHH-ELP Adapter, P/N 4135AS0105-1 and MANTIS Adapter, P/N 3574AS510-1, provide the interface between the H250T Series Heliporter and the Helo Handlers. The Handling Adapters are NOT Critical Safety Items. These Peculiar Support Equipment end items are necessary for the full complement of support equipment needed to perform daily operations and maintenance on the MQ-8C Aircraft. This procurement is in support of the MQ-8C Fire Scout Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program.
This is a competitive procurement that is set-aside for Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) certified vendors. HUBZone certification will be verified at time of proposal submission. Award will be based upon Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures utilizing technical, past performance and price factors, as detailed in the attached solicitation document.
This procurement contains Government-owned drawings that are export-controlled. In order to receive the Government-owned drawings, interested HUBZone-certified vendors must submit a certified copy of their DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement to the point of contact listed in the Statement of Work embedded in Section C of the attached solicitation document. All interested HUBZone-certified vendors that present a certified copy of their DD2345 must be registered as "ACTIVE" with the Joint Certification Program in order to receive the drawings. The Government-owned drawings will be sent to all HUBZone-certified vendors with a valid and current DD2345 via the AMRDEC Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) website.
All interested HUBZone-certified vendors must be U.S. Government vendors and/or U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) vendors. Interested HUBZone-certified vendors must be registered as "ACTIVE" in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, prior to submission of a proposal to be considered for award of any DoD contract. The SAM website can be accessed at www.sam.gov
Any and all questions about this announcement shall be submitted ONLY to William Waterhouse at william.waterhouse@navy.mil The deadline for question submittal is Monday, 16 July 2018 - 05:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Note all questions and answers specific to this solicitation will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website. Any amendment(s) to this solicitation will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website. No telephone requests for the solicitation will be accepted, no written requests will be accepted and no hard copies of the solicitation package will be mailed. Interested HUBZone-certified vendors are advised to regularly access the Federal Business Opportunities website to ensure they have all amendments to this solicitation. No emailed or faxed proposals will be accepted..

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to award a four (4) year, firm-fixed-price, option-type contract procuring the production and delivery of up to eleven (11) each of the Multi-Aircraft Nose and Tail Interface System (MANTIS) MQ-8C Handler Adapter (P/N 3574AS510-1, NSN 4920-01-660-0569) and seven (7) each of the Shipboard Helicopter Handler (SHH)-Extra Low Profile (ELP) MQ-8C Handler Adapter (P/N 4135AS0105-1, NSN 4920-01-660-0563).

The H250T Series Heliporter is used to move and spot the MQ-8C Air Vehicle on land and vessel.  The SHH-ELP and MANTIS Helo Handler for the MQ-8C Aircraft require that each have an adapter to connect them to the Heliporter.  The SHH-ELP Adapter, P/N 4135AS0105-1 and MANTIS Adapter, P/N 3574AS510-1, provide the interface between the H250T Series Heliporter and the Helo Handlers.  The Handling Adapters are NOT Critical Safety Items.  These Peculiar Support Equipment end items are necessary for the full complement of support equipment needed to perform daily operations and maintenance on the MQ-8C Aircraft.  This procurement is in support of the MQ-8C Fire Scout Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program.

This is a competitive procurement that is set-aside for Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) certified vendors.  HUBZone certification will be verified at time of proposal submission.  Award will be based upon Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures utilizing technical, past performance and price factors, as detailed in the attached solicitation document.

This procurement contains Government-owned drawings that are export-controlled.  In order to receive the Government-owned drawings, interested HUBZone-certified vendors must submit a certified copy of their DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement to the point of contact listed in the Statement of Work embedded in Section C of the attached solicitation document.  All interested HUBZone-certified vendors that present a certified copy of their DD2345 must be registered as "ACTIVE" with the Joint Certification Program in order to receive the drawings.  The Government-owned drawings will be sent to all HUBZone-certified vendors with a valid and current DD2345 via the AMRDEC Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) website.

All interested HUBZone-certified vendors must be U.S. Government vendors and/or U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) vendors.  Interested HUBZone-certified vendors must be registered as "ACTIVE" in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, prior to submission of a proposal to be considered for award of any DoD contract.  The SAM website can be accessed at www.sam.gov

Any and all questions about this announcement shall be submitted ONLY to William Waterhouse at william.waterhouse@navy.mil  The deadline for question submittal is Monday, 16 July 2018 - 05:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.  Note all questions and answers specific to this solicitation will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website.  Any amendment(s) to this solicitation will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website.  No telephone requests for the solicitation will be accepted, no written requests will be accepted and no hard copies of the solicitation package will be mailed.  Interested HUBZone-certified vendors are advised to regularly access the Federal Business Opportunities website to ensure they have all amendments to this solicitation. No emailed or faxed proposals will be accepted.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a three (3) year fixed-price, option-type contract for the production and delivery of up to seven (7) each of the following:
•- Multi-Aircraft Nose and Tail Interface System (MANTIS) MQ-8C Handler Adapter (P/N 3574AS510-1, NSN 4920-01-660-0569) and;
•- the Shipboard Helicopter Handler (SHH)-Extra Low Profile (ELP) MQ-8C Handler Adapter (P/N 4135AS0105-1, NSN 4920-01-660-0563).
The H250T Series Heliporter is used to move and spot the MQ-8C Air Vehicle on land and vessel. The SHH-ELP and MANTIS Helo Handler for the MQ-8C Aircraft require that each have an adapter to connect them to the Heliporter. THE SHH-ELP Adapter, P/N 4135AS0105-1 and MANTIS Adapter, P/N 3574AS510-1, provide the interface between the H250T Series Heliporter and the Helo Handlers. The Handling Adapters are NOT Critical Safety Items. These Peculiar Support Equipment end items are necessary for the full complement of support equipment needed to perform daily operations and maintenance on the MQ-8C Aircraft. This procurement is in support of the MQ-8C Fire Scout Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program.
This is a competitive procurement that is set-aside for HUBZone certified contractors. Basis for award is Lowest-Price, Technically-Acceptable (LPTA) utilizing the Department of Defense (DoD) Source Selection Procedures, dated 1 APR 2016, for LPTA procurements. Further details will be posted with the solicitation. The solicitation, which will include the Statement of Work, and Contract Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website on or about Monday, 2 July 2018. This procurement contains Government-owned drawings that are export-controlled. Once the solicitation is released, contractors that are HUBZone certified must submit their certified copy of DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement to William Waterhouse, Contract Specialist; email: william.waterhouse@navy.mil and request a copy of the Government-owned drawings listed in the solicitation. The Government-owned drawings will be sent to all certified HUBZone contractors with a valid and current DD2345 via the AMRDEC Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) website.
All interested HUBZone certified contractors must be U.S. Government contractors and/or U.S. DoD contractors. Interested contractors must be registered as "ACTIVE" in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, prior to submission of a proposal to be considered for award of any DoD contract. The SAM website can be accessed at www.sam.gov
NAICS Code: 332710 Machine Shops
PSC Code: 4920 - Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment
The Government will only release the solicitation/RFP, including any subsequent amendments, on the FedBizOpps website. No telephone requests for the solicitation will be accepted, no written requests will be accepted and no hard copies of the solicitation package will be mailed. Any amendment issued will be posted to the same website. After the solicitation release, vendors should regularly access the website to ensure they have all amendments. No emailed or faxed proposals will be accepted.
Any questions about this announcement shall be submitted to William Waterhouse at william.waterhouse@navy.mil. Note all questions and answers specific to this solicitation will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website.
THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis is for administrative purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract..

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a three (3) year fixed-price, option-type contract for the production and delivery of up to seven (7) each of the following:

•- Multi-Aircraft Nose and Tail Interface System (MANTIS) MQ-8C Handler Adapter (P/N 3574AS510-1, NSN 4920-01-660-0569) and;

•- the Shipboard Helicopter Handler (SHH)-Extra Low Profile (ELP) MQ-8C Handler Adapter (P/N 4135AS0105-1, NSN 4920-01-660-0563).

The H250T Series Heliporter is used to move and spot the MQ-8C Air Vehicle on land and vessel.  The SHH-ELP and MANTIS Helo Handler for the MQ-8C Aircraft require that each have an adapter to connect them to the Heliporter. THE SHH-ELP Adapter, P/N 4135AS0105-1 and MANTIS Adapter, P/N 3574AS510-1, provide the interface between the H250T Series Heliporter and the Helo Handlers.  The Handling Adapters are NOT Critical Safety Items.  These Peculiar Support Equipment end items are necessary for the full complement of support equipment needed to perform daily operations and maintenance on the MQ-8C Aircraft.  This procurement is in support of the MQ-8C Fire Scout Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program.

This is a competitive procurement that is set-aside for HUBZone certified contractors.  Basis for award is Lowest-Price, Technically-Acceptable (LPTA) utilizing the Department of Defense (DoD) Source Selection Procedures, dated 1 APR 2016, for LPTA procurements.  Further details will be posted with the solicitation.  The solicitation, which will include the Statement of Work, and Contract Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website on or about Monday, 2 July 2018.  This procurement contains Government-owned drawings that are export-controlled.  Once the solicitation is released, contractors that are HUBZone certified must submit their certified copy of DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement to William Waterhouse, Contract Specialist; email: william.waterhouse@navy.mil and request a copy of the Government-owned drawings listed in the solicitation.  The Government-owned drawings will be sent to all certified HUBZone contractors with a valid and current DD2345 via the AMRDEC Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) website.

All interested HUBZone certified contractors must be U.S. Government contractors and/or U.S. DoD contractors.  Interested contractors must be registered as "ACTIVE" in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, prior to submission of a proposal to be considered for award of any DoD contract.  The SAM website can be accessed at www.sam.gov 

NAICS Code: 332710 Machine Shops

PSC Code: 4920 - Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment

The Government will only release the solicitation/RFP, including any subsequent amendments, on the FedBizOpps website. No telephone requests for the solicitation will be accepted, no written requests will be accepted and no hard copies of the solicitation package will be mailed.  Any amendment issued will be posted to the same website. After the solicitation release, vendors should regularly access the website to ensure they have all amendments. No emailed or faxed proposals will be accepted.

Any questions about this announcement shall be submitted to William Waterhouse at william.waterhouse@navy.mil.  Note all questions and answers specific to this solicitation will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website.

THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis is for administrative purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract.