Sensor system upgrades for F/A-18 and E/A-18G (LOE increase)

Added: Feb 14, 2018 1:08 pm The Raytheon Company, El Segundo, California, was awarded a modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N68936-17-D-0004). This modification will result in services for the continued development of the F/A-18/EA-18G sensor system software and hardware.

(1) As required by FAR 6.305(a) this J & A is hereby posted for the aforementioned contract award..

Added: Feb 14, 2018 1:01 pm (1) As required by FAR 6.305(a) this J&A is hereby posted for the aforementioned contract award.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division China Lake, California (CA) intends to award a sole source Level of Effort (LOE) increase to the current contract (N68936-17-D-0004) based on FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. The intended source is Raytheon Company, Space and Airborne Systems Division, 2000 East El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo, Ca 90245, (Raytheon SAS). Raytheon SAS is the original and sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the AN/APG-65, AN/APG-73 and AN/APG-79 sensor systems. As such, Raytheon SAS is the only source with the unique AN/APG 65, 73, and/or 79 integration knowledge within the F/A-18 and EA-18G Naval Aircrafts needed to perform the required mission support.

This sources sought synopsis is being issued to provide potential offerors the opportunity to provide capability statements with respect to the requirement described below.

The scope of this contract includes technical services for the F/A-18 E/A18-G Sensor System software and hardware to incorporate updates, improvements, and enhancements of tactical capabilities. The sensor systems include legacy AN/APG-65, AN/APG-73 radars and AN/APG-79 radars. The contractor shall provide technical support for hardware and software anomaly investigation, design, development, documentation, integration, test, and evaluation of systems and support equipment as a result of the F/A-18/ EA-18G lifecycle. Raytheon SAS is the incumbent on the current contract (N68936-17-D-0004).

Performance of the work required under this contract requires a Facility Clearance to the level of Top Secret.

Information regarding the current contract 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/command/counsel/FOIA.html

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing they can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response which shall be considered by the Agency. The written response shall reference the solicitation number N68936-15-R-0075 and clearly show the firm's capability, background, experience, and assets necessary to meet the requirement without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule and without substantial duplication of cost to the Government. Written responses shall be submitted by email to brandon.barros@navy.mil or mailed to Commander, Code 254110D (Brandon Barros), NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV, 429 E. Bowen road, MS 4015, China Lake, CA 93555-6108 by 3:00 PM, PST, on 20 December 2017. Written responses shall be submitted via a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) or Acrobat Adobe file (.pdf). The file must not exceed 10 pages with a minimum font size of 12 point.

The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to identify if 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.

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.

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Added: Dec 14, 2017 6:11 pm The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division China Lake, California (CA) intends to award a sole source Level of Effort (LOE) increase to the current contract (N68936-17-D-0004) based on FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. The intended source is Raytheon Company, Space and Airborne Systems Division, 2000 East El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo, Ca 90245, (Raytheon SAS). Raytheon SAS is the original and sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the AN/APG-65, AN/APG-73 and AN/APG-79 sensor systems. As such, Raytheon SAS is the only source with the unique AN/APG 65, 73, and/or 79 integration knowledge within the F/A-18 and EA-18G Naval Aircrafts needed to perform the required mission support.

This sources sought synopsis is being issued to provide potential offerors the opportunity to provide capability statements with respect to the requirement described below.

The scope of this contract includes technical services for the F/A-18 E/A18-G Sensor System software and hardware to incorporate updates, improvements, and enhancements of tactical capabilities. The sensor systems include legacy AN/APG-65, AN/APG-73 radars and AN/APG-79 radars. The contractor shall provide technical support for hardware and software anomaly investigation, design, development, documentation, integration, test, and evaluation of systems and support equipment as a result of the F/A-18/ EA-18G lifecycle. Raytheon SAS is the incumbent on the current contract (N68936-17-D-0004).

Performance of the work required under this contract requires a Facility Clearance to the level of Top Secret.

Information regarding the current contract 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/command/counsel/FOIA.html

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing they can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response which shall be considered by the Agency. The written response shall reference the solicitation number N68936-15-R-0075 and clearly show the firm's capability, background, experience, and assets necessary to meet the requirement without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule and without substantial duplication of cost to the Government. Written responses shall be submitted by email to brandon.barros@navy.mil or mailed to Commander, Code 254110D (Brandon Barros), NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV, 429 E. Bowen road, MS 4015, China Lake, CA 93555-6108 by 3:00 PM, PST, on 20 December 2017. Written responses shall be submitted via a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) or Acrobat Adobe file (.pdf). The file must not exceed 10 pages with a minimum font size of 12 point.

The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to identify if 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.

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.

Intend to award sole source based on FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. The intended source is Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems Company (SAS) because they are the original and sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the AN/APG-65, AN/APG-73 and AN/APG-79 sensor systems, and the AN/ALR-67(V)3 RADAR Warning Receiver. As such they are the only source capable of developing RADAR electronic countermeasure improvements and incorporating enhancements for new sensor tactical capabilities. The Government does not possess adequate technical data or the rights necessary to competitively award this requirement. The technical data is necessary for this acquisition because the software/hardware updates and improvements, as well as integration and instrumentation support required of this contract, is to existing Raytheon designed and developed sensor systems.

This sources sought synopsis is being issued to provide other potential offerors the opportunity to provide capability statements with respect to the requirement described below.

The scope of this contract will include sensor system upgrades of the AN/APG-65, AN/APG-73 and AN/APG-79 Radars, and the AN/ALR-67(V)3 Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) for the F/A-18 and E/A-18G aircraft. Performance under this contract will require a contractor to provide for the development of the F/A-18 and EA-18G sensor system software and hardware to incorporate updates; improvements and enhancements of tactical capabilities; sensor instrumentation and instrumentation interfaces for flight test aircraft; flight test engineering; library updates; performance assessment of sensor related systems, interfaces and weapons analysis and investigation of advanced sensor technology , and resolution of existing sensor system problems; and analytical support of Navy data reduction operations for the contractor-designed instrumentation.

Raytheon was the designer, developer, and manufacturer of the AN/APG-65, AN/APG-73 and AN/APG-79 Radars, and the AN/ALR-67(V)3 Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and is the incumbent on current contract N68936-12-D-0001. Information regarding the current contract, N68936-12-D-0001, 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.

Performance of the work required under this prospective contract requires a Facility Clearance to the level of Top Secret.

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 solicitation number N68936-15-R-0075 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 19 June 2015 via email to the Contract Specialist, Catie Brigdon at caitlin.brigdon@navy.mil and the Contracting Officer, Lea Ann Davis at leaann.davis@navy.mil via a Microsoft Word .doc or Acrobat Adobe .pdf file. The File must not exceed 10 pages with a minimum font size of 12 point.

The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to identify if 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 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. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SYNOPSIS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

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Added: Jun 04, 2015 6:22 pm Intend to award sole source based on FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. The intended source is Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems Company (SAS) because they are the original and sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the AN/APG-65, AN/APG-73 and AN/APG-79 sensor systems, and the AN/ALR-67(V)3 RADAR Warning Receiver. As such they are the only source capable of developing RADAR electronic countermeasure improvements and incorporating enhancements for new sensor tactical capabilities. The Government does not possess adequate technical data or the rights necessary to competitively award this requirement. The technical data is necessary for this acquisition because the software/hardware updates and improvements, as well as integration and instrumentation support required of this contract, is to existing Raytheon designed and developed sensor systems.

This sources sought synopsis is being issued to provide other potential offerors the opportunity to provide capability statements with respect to the requirement described below.

The scope of this contract will include sensor system upgrades of the AN/APG-65, AN/APG-73 and AN/APG-79 Radars, and the AN/ALR-67(V)3 Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) for the F/A-18 and E/A-18G aircraft. Performance under this contract will require a contractor to provide for the development of the F/A-18 and EA-18G sensor system software and hardware to incorporate updates; improvements and enhancements of tactical capabilities; sensor instrumentation and instrumentation interfaces for flight test aircraft; flight test engineering; library updates; performance assessment of sensor related systems, interfaces and weapons analysis and investigation of advanced sensor technology , and resolution of existing sensor system problems; and analytical support of Navy data reduction operations for the contractor-designed instrumentation.

Raytheon was the designer, developer, and manufacturer of the AN/APG-65, AN/APG-73 and AN/APG-79 Radars, and the AN/ALR-67(V)3 Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and is the incumbent on current contract N68936-12-D-0001. Information regarding the current contract, N68936-12-D-0001, 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.

Performance of the work required under this prospective contract requires a Facility Clearance to the level of Top Secret.

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 solicitation number N68936-15-R-0075 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 19 June 2015 via email to the Contract Specialist, Catie Brigdon at caitlin.brigdon@navy.mil and the Contracting Officer, Lea Ann Davis at leaann.davis@navy.mil via a Microsoft Word .doc or Acrobat Adobe .pdf file. The File must not exceed 10 pages with a minimum font size of 12 point.

The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to identify if 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 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. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SYNOPSIS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.