QNT-200 terminals and incidental equipment modification services

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Point Mugu, CA awardeda firm-fixed price and cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite delivery/indefinitequantity contract to Rockwell Collins, Inc. 400 Collins Rd. NE, CedarRapids, IA 52498, in order to procure not more than 120 QNT-200 radioterminals and no more than 18,240 hours of incidental equipment modificationservices in support of the Joint Electronic Attack and Compatibility Office.The work will be performed at the contractor's facilities in CedarRapids, IA and Coralville, IA. The period of performance is from 30 March2012 through 29 March 2017. In accordance with FAR clause 6.302-1(b)(1)(i),Rockwell Collins, Inc., is the sole developer, manufacturer and provider ofthe QNT-200 radio terminals required for the IT-II system and is the onlyfirm which possesses the unique capability and expertise that can satisfythe needs of the Government.

Introduction/History:
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) Point Mugu, CA seeks qualified vendors to provide Quint Networking Technology 200 (QNT-200) radio terminals and incidental engineering support services in support of the Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electronic Attack (EA) communications jamming pods and laboratories. This is a Sources Sought to determine the availability and technical capability of all prospective businesses. The NAICS is 334220 and the size standard is 750 employees. All responsible sources are encouraged to respond. 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; (b) HUBZone Small Business; (c) 8(a) Concern; (d) Woman-Owned Small Business; (e) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business.
Requirements:
Refer to the Attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW). The Contract Type is anticipated to be a five-year, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with a cost type line-item for incidental engineering services. The requirement is for an estimated quantity of one-hundred-forty (140) QNT-200 terminals, spares and an estimated 12,480 level of effort hours over the life of the contract (2,496 man-hours for year one; 2,496 man-hours for year two; 2,496 man-hours for year three; 2,496 man-hours for year four and 2,496 man-hours for year five). Travel will be required as specified in the SOW. The contractor may be requested to purchase materials in accordance with (IAW) the SOW.
The services will be performed at the locations IAW the SOW. The following are examples of anticipated labor categories under this requirement: Project Manager; Senior Systems Engineer; Senior Engineer; Engineer; Jr. Engineer; Technical Support.
Required Capabilities:
In order to assess capabilities, we are requesting the submission of the following information from any firms believing they can provide the required engineering services.
1) Title of the Draft SOW to which you are applying.
2) Company Name and address; Point of Contact name, phone number, fax number and email address.
3) Company size for NAICS 334220: size standard 750 employees.
4) Specifying if your company is - large; small; Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business; HUBZone Small Business; 8(a) Concern; Woman-Owned Small Business; or Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business.
5) Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue, office location(s), and DUNS number.
6) Prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government points of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the services described in the SOW.
7) Resources available such as corporate management and currently employed personnel to be assigned to tasks under this effort to include: production capabilities, specific experience of personnel and the ability to have such personnel located/working in places specified in the SOW.
8) Management approach to staffing this effort with qualified personnel.
9) Confirmation that the company has a DCAA approved accounting program currently in place.
All capabilities statements shall be sent via email to: katy.j.willsie@navy.mil.
Submission must be received by the address cited no later than 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on 9 September 2011.
Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed by email to katy.j.willsie@navy.mil.
Disclaimer:
THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS SOURCES SOUGHT OR TO OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. This request is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Your response to this sources sought will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this sources sought or the Government use of such information.
The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or part, any contractor input resulting from this sources sought. This sources sought does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. The information provided may be used by the Navy in developing its acquisition strategy and SOW. The information resulting from this sources sought may be included in one or more RFPs which may be released in FedBizOps or NECO websites.
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Introduction/History:

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) Point Mugu, CA seeks qualified vendors to provide Quint Networking Technology 200 (QNT-200) radio terminals and incidental engineering support services in support of the Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electronic Attack (EA) communications jamming pods and laboratories. This is a Sources Sought to determine the availability and technical capability of all prospective businesses. The NAICS is 334220 and the size standard is 750 employees. All responsible sources are encouraged to respond. 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; (b) HUBZone Small Business; (c) 8(a) Concern; (d) Woman-Owned Small Business; (e) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business.





Requirements:

Refer to the Attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW). The Contract Type is anticipated to be a five-year, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with a cost type line-item for incidental engineering services. The requirement is for an estimated quantity of one-hundred-forty (140) QNT-200 terminals, spares and an estimated 12,480 level of effort hours over the life of the contract (2,496 man-hours for year one; 2,496 man-hours for year two; 2,496 man-hours for year three; 2,496 man-hours for year four and 2,496 man-hours for year five). Travel will be required as specified in the SOW. The contractor may be requested to purchase materials in accordance with (IAW) the SOW.

The services will be performed at the locations IAW the SOW. The following are examples of anticipated labor categories under this requirement: Project Manager; Senior Systems Engineer; Senior Engineer; Engineer; Jr. Engineer; Technical Support.



Required Capabilities:

In order to assess capabilities, we are requesting the submission of the following information from any firms believing they can provide the required engineering services.

1) Title of the Draft SOW to which you are applying.

2) Company Name and address; Point of Contact name, phone number, fax number and email address.

3) Company size for NAICS 334220: size standard 750 employees.

4) Specifying if your company is - large; small; Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business; HUBZone Small Business; 8(a) Concern; Woman-Owned Small Business; or Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business.



5) Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue, office location(s), and DUNS number.

6) Prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government points of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the services described in the SOW.

7) Resources available such as corporate management and currently employed personnel to be assigned to tasks under this effort to include: production capabilities, specific experience of personnel and the ability to have such personnel located/working in places specified in the SOW.

8) Management approach to staffing this effort with qualified personnel.

9) Confirmation that the company has a DCAA approved accounting program currently in place.



All capabilities statements shall be sent via email to: katy.j.willsie@navy.mil.

Submission must be received by the address cited no later than 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on 9 September 2011.



Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed by email to katy.j.willsie@navy.mil.



Disclaimer:

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS SOURCES SOUGHT OR TO OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. This request is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Your response to this sources sought will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this sources sought or the Government use of such information.

The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or part, any contractor input resulting from this sources sought. This sources sought does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. The information provided may be used by the Navy in developing its acquisition strategy and SOW. The information resulting from this sources sought may be included in one or more RFPs which may be released in FedBizOps or NECO websites.