16 -- LAU-7 Missile Launcher

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis. The following information is provided to assist the Naval Air Systems Command in conducting a Market Survey of Industry to determine potential interested sources who have the skills, experience, qualifications, and knowledge required to successfully provide LAU-7 missile launcher, associated hardware, engineering and production support services. The New LAU-7 missile launcher will have digital and analog capabilities with a high pressure pure air generator capability for the AIM-9 seeker cooling. The high-pressure pure air generator will be provided as government furnished equipment. The new LAU-7 will be built in accordance with LAU-7 Drawing Specifications Number 58A164901, and will include LAU-7 D/A digital launcher capability without the Nitrogen system, Specification Number 3740AS100, and LAU-7C/A high-pressure pure air generator (HiPPAG) launcher capability, Specification Number 3455AS100. The new launcher physical characteristics will remain the same as the legacy LAU-7 configuration currently in the fleet. Based on a review of industry response to this Sources Sought Synopsis, the Government will decide the appropriate acquisition strategy. Respondents can request a copy of the specifications from NAVAIR, PMA201C4, ATT: L. Woerner, 47123 Buse Road, IPT, BLG 2272, Rm. 447, Patuxent River, MD 20670 or at Lisa.Woerner@navy.mil. It is requested that interested businesses submit to the office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, single-space, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating their ability to provide the new LAU-7 missile launcher. This documentation shall address at a minimum, the following: (1) Prior/current corporate experience demonstrating understanding, through similar experience, of LAU-7 launchers for carriage and launch of missiles; (2) statement of prior/current experience that includes design verification, first article and qualification testing; (3) statement of prior/current experience with performing engineering analysis in support of flight clearance certification work such as: structural analysis, structural verification testing, reliability testing, environmental testing, EMI/EMV testing, safety testing, and flight testing; (4) experience with systems integration, manufacturing and delivering hardware; (5) company profile to include number of employees, Cage Code, DUNS number, NAICS Code and a statement regarding current small business status; (6) resources available such as corporate management, facilities and manning to be assigned to the project; (7) statement on whether your interest in this sources sought is to be the prime contractor or are you seeking subcontracting possibilities. All responses to this sources sought and questions pertaining to this announcement shall be submitted to the following: linda.tome@navy.mil or at Naval Air Systems Command, 47123 Buse Road, Suite 453, Attn: Ms. Linda Tome, AIR-2.4.4.3.1, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547, no later than 2 August 2004. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal including the use of any appropriate small business programs. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract.