ALE-47 Follow-On BOA

ALE-47 Follow-On BOA 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. INTRODUCTION: The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to award a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for supplies and services to support the AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing Set (CMDS). The BOA will include, but is not limited to, logistics and engineering efforts for the procurement, repair and refurbishment, fault analysis and corrective actions of Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs), Shop Replaceable Assemblies (SRAs), Support Equipment (SE) and technical data; maintenance of required technical data; support Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) efforts; and non-recurring logistics support. The engineering efforts to be procured under this BOA include, but are not limited to fault analysis and corrective actions; performance of studies as required; analysis and evaluation of engineering tradeoffs; software/hardware development efforts; field (test and fleet) support; integration support; and other engineering efforts in support of the AN/ALE-47. Specific requirements and deliveries will be included in individual BOA delivery orders. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible businesses capable of providing the services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. ELIGIBILITY: The Product/Service Code (PSC) most appropriate for this contract is 5865: Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-countermeasures, and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment. All interested businesses are encouraged to respond. A DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specification shall apply to this requirement and the prime contractor shall have or demonstrate ability to obtain a Secret Facility Clearance. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance is anticipated to begin September 2023, with additional BOA ordering authority through FY2027. ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE: The resulting orders are anticipated to be a mix of Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The AN/ALE-47 Airborne Countermeasure Dispenser Set delivers aircraft survivability from Infrared (IR) and Radio Frequency (RF) missile attacks and is utilized on multiple domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) platforms. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: Requirements include familiarity and understanding of AN/ALE-47 advanced technology to improve aircraft /aircrew survivability and situational awareness. Hardware tasking includes production and delivery of AN/ALE-47 hardware and support equipment; engineering and technical support; and financial data reporting. Manufacturing and repair knowledge, technology, infrastructure, capacity, and technical data are required for timely fulfilment of hardware and repair requirements for new deliverables or repair and support of Government-owned end items. Aircraft integration support includes supporting the user interface, aircraft hardware installation troubleshooting and technical support, as well as test and evaluation analysis and support. Handling and use of classified information is required. Interested businesses shall demonstrate that your company currently possesses or has authorized access to the necessary technical data, or has a viable plan to obtain, generate, or otherwise secure the necessary technical data, and that it will be maintained throughout the duration of the effort being solicited. Interested businesses shall demonstrate the capability to meet the Government's required manufacturing timelines. You may also submit information that demonstrates how you could potentially meet these requirement for future opportunities. INCUMBENT: This is a follow-on requirement. The incumbent contractor is: BAE Systems, Inc., Countermeasure and Electromagnetic Attack Solutions Electronic Systems, 825 E Howard Lane, Austin, TX 78753. SUBMISSION DETAILS: Interested business shall submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten (10) 8.5 x 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 12 point, 1.5 line spaced) demonstrating their ability to perform the services described herein without delay upon contract award; Documentation should be in bullet point format. The capability statement package shall be sent by email to xeo.a.golding.civ@us.navy.mil and sean.t.mcmanus7.civ@us.navy.mil. Submissions must be received at the office and/or email cited no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 23 June 2023. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), Sean McManus or Contract Specialist, Xeo Golding at the above email addresses. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, Cage Code and Points-of-Contact (POC) including name, phone number, fax number and email address.