Sonobuoy Rack Retrofit

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, intends to solicit on a sole-source basis to AirTec for the complete engineering and supporting data package that allows the installation of updated Sonobuoy storage racks on board fleet P-8A aircraft (P8ANAD-ACS-SBR-19032).  This includes the physical validation of the Sonobuoy rack retrofit kit as installed, any necessary updates to the existing drawing package, models, and structural substantiation report, and development of a Technical Directive (TD) data package

AirTec performed a Phase 1 Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) effort in 2018 to strengthen the P-8A Sonobuoy Rack. The current effort is the additional NRE required so that the sonobuoy racks can be modified to meet the US Navy requirement. The effort can only be performed by AirTec as they performed the structured analysis for the rack and determined what is required to strengthen the sonobuoy rack. They have also designed the preliminary retrofit kits required. This effort is the testing and validation of the already designed retrofit kit.

NAVAIR intends to procure under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (C) (1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract. This notice of intent is for informational purposes only, and not a request for competitive proposals. The Government will not pay for any responses in regards to this notice.

Respondents to this Pre-Solicitation should provide the following:

- Technical and experience information on their ability to provide that meets the parts list above
- Identification of business size, specifically, small business size status ( i.e. Small Business, Hubzone, 8(a), SDVOSB, etc.)
-Rough Order of Magnitude pricing information.

Also, all vendors must be registered in Systems for award Management (SAM Database. The internet website is hhtps://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. It is mandatory to register with the SAM as your DUNs Number (Data Universal Numbering System) and your CAGE CODE (Commercial and Government Entity) code will be required to conduct business with the Department of Defense. In addition, all invoices will be electronically submitted in the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF); information will be available in subsequent order. Please include CAGE CODE, DUNs Number, and payment terms in your response. Responses should reference N68335-20-Q-0425. All responses received within the 15 days of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government.