B-2 Armament Test Program Sets (TPS)

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis. There is no solicitation available at this time. This action is being conducted to identify potential sources capable of meeting the requirements for the following: - b. a. Hardware and software changes to rectify safety, user interface and performance gaps, and margins found between the Common Organizational Level Tester (COLT) (TTU-584/E) and the Massive Ordinance Penetrator Interface Test Program Set (TPS) (MIT), Bomb Rack Unit 44 (BRU-44) TPS, Smart Bomb Rack Assembly (SBRA) TPS, SBRA Stores Management System (SMS) TPS, Rotary Launcher Assembly (RLA) TPS, and RLA SMS TPS. b. Interim Contractor Support (ICS) for the RLA, RLA SMS, SBRA, SBRA SMS, BRU-44, and MOP interface TPSs. Unique TPSs developed for the B-2 weapon delivery system include the RLA, RLA SMS, SBRA, SBRA SMS, BRU-44, and MOP interface. The TPSs include test software that executes the COLT, and all required cabling and hardware required to connect the Unit Under Test (UUT) to the COLT. The following corporate experience is required as a minimum for consideration; - a. a. In depth technical knowledge of the COLT (TTU-584/E) and an established relationship with its manufacturer, Lockheed Martin Global Training and Logistics. - b. b. Prior knowledge of and documented experience with the B-2 Armament Systems. - c. c. In depth experience with the Government Nuclear Certification Process for Automatic Test Equipment - d. d. In depth knowledge and experience specific to LabVIEW and Test Stand Software for both NT and XP Operating Systems in relation to the B-2 Armament TPSs. - e. e. Strong history of developing testing requirements for airborne armament control systems employing Automatic Test Equipment, with specific knowledge of B-2 TPSs preferred. Interested parties are invited to submit a Statement of Capabilities (SOC) to the Government for evaluation in response to this announcement including demonstrating experience of the requirements above. Information submitted must be pertinent and specific and cover the following areas: a. Experience: Provide an outline of previous projects and/or specific work experience in relation to the above mentioned criteria. Include a brief description of demonstrated experience and familiarity of aircraft armament test systems, preferably with COLT and B-2 TPSs. b. Personnel: Provide evidence of functional expertise in program management, engineering, contract administration, configuration management, and logistics at a minimum. Please provide assurance that each function can be performed. c. Any specific and pertinent information as it pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. Interested parties responding to this announcement shall indicate whether they are large, small, small disadvantages, Section 8(a) qualified, women-owned, minority-owned, service-disabled veteran, or HUB zone, in relation to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 336413. Interested parties responding to this announcement shall indicate whether they are foreign owned.