Cockpit Voice Flight Data Recorder Upgrade

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to procure the upgrade of approximately fifty-six (56) P-8A Cockpit Voice Flight Data Recorders (CVFDR) (P/N 2100-5083-51) to P/N 2100-5283-51. Additionally, and as necessary incidental to upgrade, NAVAIR intends to procure the repairs of up to approximately 56 CVFDRs. Planned award is second/third quarter of Government Fiscal Year 2020. DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought Notice is issued in accordance with DFARS 206.302-1(d) and PGI 206.302-1. This is not a Request for Proposals. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this Notice. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Notice or otherwise pay any person's costs incurred responding to this Notice. Background: L3 Harris is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the CVFDR at hand. The upgrade from P/N 2100-5083-51 to P/N 2100-5283-51 enhances the CVFDR from a 30-day Underwater Locator Beacon (ULB) capability to a 90-day ULB capability. As CVFDR units are in process for upgrade, the units may require repairs. The Government does not possess sufficient technical data or have sufficient rights to utilize technical data to accomplish the upgrades or repairs. SUBMISSION DETAILS: Interested persons may submit a Capability Statement identifying their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Only Capability Statements received on or before the Response Date indicated in this Notice will be considered by the Government. 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. Capability Statements received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Capability Statements submitted should be pertinent and specific in the technical/management/business area under consideration, on each of the following qualifications. (1) Small/Large Business Status: A company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS Number, CAGE Code, and a statement regarding current small/large business status. (2) Business: Due to the fact that L3 Harris is the OEM of the CVFDR, each interested party (other than L3 Harris) must include teaming agreement (or equivalent document) signed by L3 Harris indicating that L3 Harris agrees to partner with or be a subcontractor to the interested party for the contemplated procurements. (3) Execution: A description of the approach for obtaining, installing, and delivering the upgraded CVFDR with P/N 2100-5283-51. A description for the approach for accomplishing the CVFDR repairs. Due to the fact that L3 Harris is the OEM for the CVFDR each part must be from a L3 Harris approved source. (4) Any other specific and pertinent information that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the Capability Statement. Interested parties are advised against submitting a Capability Statement/Proposal that merely mimics information in this Notice, provides brochure-like information, or provides general information. Responses to this Notice are not to exceed 20 pages in length on 8.5 x 11 inch paper with one inch margins and font no smaller than 10 point Times New Roman. The Government requests that respondents deliver responses electronically via e-mail in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. All submissions shall include this Sources Sought Notice Reference Number, company name, company address, CAGE code, DUNS number, and a point-of-contact who is able to discuss the Capability Statement submitted. Point-of-contact information shall include name, position, phone number, and email address. Acknowledgement of receipt will be provided. All information submitted will be adequately safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR 15.207. All submissions must be clearly marked with the following caption: For Official Use Only, Releasable to Government Agencies for Evaluation Purposes Only. In order to complete its review, NAVAIR must be able to share a respondent's information within the Government and with covered Government support contractors as defined in DFARS clause 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data-Noncommercial Items (FEB 2014). Any responses marked in a manner that will not permit such review may be returned without being assessed or considered. All submissions must include a statement which clearly allows for the information to be disclosed within the Government and with covered Government support contractors as defined in DFARS clause 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data-Noncommercial Items (FEB 2014). Responses that fail to comply with the above instructions or present ideas not pertinent to subject, may not be reviewed. Information submitted in response to this Notice is submitted at no cost to the Government and will not be returned. The Government is under no obligation to provide responses or comments to information received from interested persons, but may request additional information following review. Note: If the interested person is a foreign concern or if a U.S. interested person has a team member or partner who is a foreign entity, adherence to all International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) is required. Responses to this Notice shall be sent via e-mail to Scott Segesdy at scott.segesdy@navy.mil and Cassandra Orr at cassandra.orr@navy.mil. Responses transmitted by any other means (e.g., by telephone, telefax, mail, etc.), other than those transmitted by e-mail to Scott Segesdy and Cassandra Orr, will not be considered.