Product and service support of Test & Evaluation/Training Threat/Target Systems (T4S), Combat Environment Instrumentation Systems (CEIS) and Aircrew Electronic Warfare Tactical Training Range (AEWTTR)

THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO A SOURCES SOUGHT.  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.

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the RFI closing date and provide clarifications to text of the sources sought synopsis.

(1) INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE: The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive, and to gain market knowledge of potential qualified sources. Responses to this sources sought synopsis will be utilized by the Government to determine the best acquisition strategy. 

(2) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Mobile & Integration Threat Systems Division at the Naval Air Warfare Center – Weapons Division, produces hardware and software systems for Department of Defense (DoD), Foreign Training, Test and Evaluation (T&E) Ranges and Training Ranges.  This division has a requirement to develop, fabricate, procure hardware and software, and integrate simulators, radars, and radar subsystems capable of operation in the Network-Centric Warfare and Battlespace environment.  The design philosophy of the equipment and systems provided shall be in keeping with the Network-Centric Warfare and Battlespace Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) environment.  

(3) REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: The purpose of the sources sought is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of the following capabilities:  (bulleted for clarification purposes)
•    Conducting engineering studies and analyses,  
•    Upgrade, sustainment, and production support of: 
•    Electronic warfare (EW) threat presentation systems, threat simulators, threat and target system simulation, modeling and prototyping, 
•    EW multiplexers and servers, 
•    software development, modeling, prototyping and validation pertaining to tactical combat training systems and range debriefing systems, live-virtual-constructive systems and cross-domain systems, encryption/decryption equipment, 
•    Various RF/IR/UV countermeasure systems and incoming fire warning systems, 
•    Various air defense systems, 
•    Airborne RF threat simulation systems and instrumentation,  
•    Combat environment secure networking for digital interoperability, cybersecurity and systems accreditation and certification, 
•    Airborne and ground GPS-based range integrated instrumentation and systems, 
•    Integrated telemetry systems, 
•    Inertial navigation systems and measurement systems, 
•    Multi-spectral unmanned airborne-based, ground-based and surface-based threats and targets, scoring systems, 
•    Directed energy systems, 
•    Spare parts, and 
•    Infrastructure of training and test and evaluation ranges associated with the use of aforementioned product. 
Interested sources are not required to have the expertise to support all products listed above to respond to sources sought.   Interested sources need to identify their capabilities, expertise and the product or service they intend to support.

(4) PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Naval Air Weapons Center, China Lake, CA, 93555

(5) CONTRACT TYPE: To be determined.

(6) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A

(7) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  N/A

(8) CONTRACTOR RESPONSE: Any contractor believing it can fulfill the entire requirement (or specific portions of the requirement) identified above may submit a written response that shall be considered by the Government in developing an acquisition strategy. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893620R0081 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the contractor’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.  Page limitation of written response:  10 pages.  Single sided.  Page size: 8.5x11.  Page limitation includes pages with pictures, graphs or other illustrations.   Fonts used for text shall be no smaller than size 11.   Times New Roman font preferred.  The written response, white paper or questions shall be submitted to Sonia.glenister@navy.mil electronically.  PDF file preferred.   Hardcopy paper submittals are not required but will not be rejected if submitted.  

Contractor responses shall also include the following information:

a) A reference to the solicitation number N6893620R0081 and brief title of this announcement;
b) Contractor name and address;
c) Contractor’s point of contact name, phone, fax, and e-mail;
d) Declaration as to whether a U.S. or foreign contractor;
e) Contractor size (Small or Large according to the identified NAICS and size standard identified);
f) If the contractor is a small business, specify type(s);
g) The Contractor is not required to specify planned teaming arrangements at this time.  However, the Contractor may expand on its capabilities by demonstrating a knowledge of possible sources in the marketplace that could add technical value.    Since no Statement of Work has been provided or released, it is not possible for a contractor to make an estimate of what work would be captured in-house or outsourced.  
h) A brief capabilities statement demonstrating ability to perform the specific requirements discussed above;
i) An list of previous requirements provided, similar to the requirement described in this posting;
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.