CNS/ATM Upgrade Intent to Award Sole Source

Class Code: 16 NAICS Code: 336413 Subject: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Solicitation Number: FA8625-18-C-6609 Set-Aside Code: 8a Response Date: NLT 10 Days After Posting Place of Performance: AFLCMC/WLS C-5 SPO 2275 D Street, Bld. 16 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7424 Description: CNS/ATM Group A Fabrication/Kitting Manufacturer: TFab Defense Systems Estimated Qty.: 50 CNS/ATM Group A Fabrication/Kitting TFab Defense NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Mobility Directorate, C-5 Division (AFLCMC/WLSK) intends to direct the acquisition of supplies identified in this synopsis using Other Than Full and Open Competition (OTF&OC) in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act 15 USC 637(a)(1) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19.8, and the executed Partnership Agreement (PA) between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Defense. The C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft's primary mission is to provide strategic airlift in support of the United States Air Force's peace and war time missions. The C-5M users are represented by the Air Mobility Command (AMC), and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC). At this time there are no current or planned international operators of this weapons system. The C-5M CNS/ATM Upgrade consists of several avionics modifications to the C-5M Super Galaxy to include: upgrades to the ARC-210 radios and Cryptographic LRUs, and an upgrade of legacy voice civilian SATCOM equipment. These modifications are required due to multiple civil and federal mandates required for access to preferred airspace and will additionally be used to mediate obsolescence issues. The Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) portion of the program is currently performed by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics of Marietta, Georgia. The EMD program will provide technical documentation (TDP and Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO)) to be utilized under the Production Program. The software upgrade of APX-119 LRUs is expected to occur prior and outside of the scope of this RFI. Production installations are expected to be performed by Warner Robins - Air Logistics Complex, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The Production Program will need to acquire, produce and deliver modification kits to WR ALC to support the installations from Jun 2020 through 2023. On-time, defect free kit arrival is an important program priority, enabling the production line schedule of the fifty (50) aircraft. The approximate date for issuance of the solicitation is 28 September 2018. Since the Government intends to direct the source for the CNS/ATM Group A Fabrication/Kitting as sole source under solicitation FA8625-18-C-6609, no additional synopsis will be issued. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Interested sources must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide the required supplies/services within ten (10) days of this publication. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Please contact the PCO, Mr. Christopher Pluskota by e-mail at: christopher.pluskota@us.af.mil, for any additional questions concerning this requirement.