69--EA-18G Tactical Operational Flight Trainers

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Orlando intends negotiate, on a sole source basis, a contract with Boeing Defense Space and Security, Training Systems and Government Services (Boeing), St. Louis, MO for the hardware for two (2) EA-18G Tactical Operational Flight Trainers (TOFTs), Device 2F201, for System Configuration Set/Operational Flight Program (SCS/OFP) software development. Boeing provided hardware and software for design, engineering, simulations, and operational evaluation that were used in the development of the EA-18G aircraft and Boeing created the requisite design data, aircraft specific software, and simulated models. These modified subsystem models are used to develop and test not only the SCS/OFP, but each SCS/OFPs’ associated sensor models, and are essential to the continued development and support of the EA-18G aircraft and training systems. Only Boeing possesses the unique capabilities to integrate the EA-18G TOFT hardware with the associated EA-18G TOFT software. The EA-18G unique equipment includes the crew station, Simulated Joint Helmet Cueing System (SJHMCS), Advanced Mission Computer (AMC) Emulator, Reference Standby Display (RSD), and EA-18G aircraft common hardware such as the throttle quadrant, stick grip and controllers. Award to any other contractor would result in substantial duplication of costs to the Government that would not be recovered through competition and would create unacceptable delays in fulfilling F/A-18E/F and EA-18G mission training requirements. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under statutory authority of 10 USC(c)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. It is a notice that outlines the Government’s intent to contract on a sole source basis with Boeing. However, interested sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit detailed technical capabilities, ability to obtain EA-18G aircraft elements and simulation technical data, and any other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the needs of the Government. Detailed capabilities must be submitted by email to Ms. Jessica Roach (contact@example.gov) in an electronic format that is compatible with Word 2010, no later than 7 August 2017. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses shall be limited to no more than TEN (10) pages. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This synopsis is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. No solicitation document is available. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice, but will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the Government. If no affirmative written response is received, the Contract for the EA-18G TOFT hardware will be awarded without further notice prior to award. Small businesses can inquire with Mr. Varick Williams, Boeing Small Business Liaison Officer, via email at contact@example.gov or via telephone at +1 (555) 000-0000 for possible subcontracting opportunities. Small businesses interested in subcontracting/supplier opportunities for this effort are also encouraged to notify the Government point of contact identified below as well as the NAWCTSD Small Business Deputy at contact@example.gov. Matters pertaining to this notification may be directed to Jessica Roach at +1 (555) 000-0000 or via email at contact@example.gov.