Three (3) each F-35 simulated active stick and three (3) simulated back-driven throttle control units for the F-35 Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate a firm fixed price contract, on a sole source basis, with Stirling Dynamics Limited (Cage: KC2V0), 26 Regent Street, Clifton, BRISTOL, Avon, BS8 4HG, UNITED KINGDOM.

The Procurement is for three (3) each F-35 simulated active stick and three (3) simulated back-driven throttle control units for the F-35 Joint Simulation Environment (JSE). These stick and throttle units must be identical to those currently in use in the JSE, Simulated Sticks, Part Number (P/N) 032A000-001and Simulated Throttles, P/N 033A000-001 manufactured by Stirling Dynamics as they are required for use as spares when current units are unavailable. They must also accurately match the mechanical geometry, interfaces and force-feedback characteristics of the F-35 aircraft. Only the Stirling Dynamics stick and throttle units are known to the Government to accurately match the characteristics of the units installed in the F-35 aircraft, provide force-feedback control, and provide proper replication of the accurate pilot interface and work-loading required by the JSE program.

The Government does not possess the technical data that would be required for an alternate source to manufacture these units.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements". Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by Noon EDT 26 will be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses to this notice must include the company name, point of contact, address, area code and telephone number, telecopy (fax) number, electronic mail (e-mail) address and company literature sufficient to determine the capability of this company to perform this effort. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Responses shall be made in writing by e-mail to the attention of Tom Kracinovich, Contracting Officer, thomas.kracinovich@navy.mil.

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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate a firm fixed price contract, on a sole source basis, with Stirling Dynamics Limited (Cage: KC2V0), 26 Regent Street, Clifton, BRISTOL, Avon, BS8 4HG, UNITED KINGDOM.

The Procurement is for three (3) each F-35 simulated active stick and three (3) simulated back-driven throttle control units for the F-35 Joint Simulation Environment (JSE). These stick and throttle units must be identical to those currently in use in the JSE, Simulated Sticks, Part Number (P/N) 032A000-001and Simulated Throttles, P/N 033A000-001 manufactured by Stirling Dynamics as they are required for use as spares when current units are unavailable. They must also accurately match the mechanical geometry, interfaces and force-feedback characteristics of the F-35 aircraft. Only the Stirling Dynamics stick and throttle units are known to the Government to accurately match the characteristics of the units installed in the F-35 aircraft, provide force-feedback control, and provide proper replication of the accurate pilot interface and work-loading required by the JSE program.

The Government does not possess the technical data that would be required for an alternate source to manufacture these units.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements". Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by Noon EDT 26 will be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses to this notice must include the company name, point of contact, address, area code and telephone number, telecopy (fax) number, electronic mail (e-mail) address and company literature sufficient to determine the capability of this company to perform this effort. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Responses shall be made in writing by e-mail to the attention of Tom Kracinovich, Contracting Officer, thomas.kracinovich@navy.mil.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Navy is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) Website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Air Warfare Center Lakehurst NJ (NAWCADLKE) is requesting information from industry in order to identify qualified vendors interested in supplying the Government three (3) each F-35 simulated active stick and three (3) simulated back-driven throttle control units for the F-35 Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).
These stick and throttle units must be identical to those currently in use in the JSE, Simulated Sticks, Part Number (P/N) 032A000-001and Simulated Throttles, P/N 033A000-001 manufactured by Stirling Dynamics as they are required for use as spares when current units are unavailable. They must also accurately match the mechanical geometry, interfaces and force-feedback characteristics of the F-35 aircraft. Only the Stirling Dynamics stick and throttle units are known to the Government to accurately match the characteristics of the units installed in the F-35 aircraft, provide force-feedback control, and provide proper replication of the accurate pilot interface and work-loading required by the JSE program.

Respondents to this RFI should provide the following:
-Technical and experience information on their ability to provide the parts list above
-Identification of business size, specifically, small business size status (i.e. Small Business, Hubzone, 8(a), SDVOSB, etc)
The Government does not possess the technical data to manufacture the required hardware.

Responses should reference N6833518R0258

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THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Navy is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) Website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Air Warfare Center Lakehurst NJ (NAWCADLKE) is requesting information from industry in order to identify qualified vendors interested in supplying the Government three (3) each F-35 simulated active stick and three (3) simulated back-driven throttle control units for the F-35 Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).

These stick and throttle units must be identical to those currently in use in the JSE, Simulated Sticks, Part Number (P/N) 032A000-001and Simulated Throttles, P/N 033A000-001 manufactured by Stirling Dynamics as they are required for use as spares when current units are unavailable. They must also accurately match the mechanical geometry, interfaces and force-feedback characteristics of the F-35 aircraft. Only the Stirling Dynamics stick and throttle units are known to the Government to accurately match the characteristics of the units installed in the F-35 aircraft, provide force-feedback control, and provide proper replication of the accurate pilot interface and work-loading required by the JSE program.

Respondents to this RFI should provide the following:
-Technical and experience information on their ability to provide the parts list above
-Identification of business size, specifically, small business size status (i.e. Small Business, Hubzone, 8(a), SDVOSB, etc)
The Government does not possess the technical data to manufacture the required hardware.

Responses should reference N6833518R0258