Design, Development, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance of Engineering Solutions for United States Navy (USN) ASW/USW Tactical Planning and Employment
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This notice is a sources sought announcement by the Naval Air Systems Command for market research purposes, seeking to identify qualified vendors capable of supporting the development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of engineering solutions for the ASPECT software system, which enables tactical planning and environmental adaptation for anti-submarine and undersea warfare missions. The effort focuses on enhancing an existing multi-static ASW mission planning tool used for pre-flight and in-flight operational decision-making, with requirements centered on optimizing performance, integrating emerging technologies, maintaining software through certified lifecycle practices, ensuring information assurance compliance, and supporting commonality across air, surface, and submarine platforms. The acquisition is tied to NAICS code 541715 and carries a Conflict of Interest provision under FAR Subpart 9.5, with eligibility strictly limited to companies registered in SAM and capable of immediate performance upon award projected for FY 2027. No funds are available for response preparation, and submissions are strictly voluntary with no obligation for the government to award a contract. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement not exceeding ten pages, detailing their company profile, relevant experience in similar defense software efforts, current staffing and management structure, quality certifications, and a clear plan for immediate performance. The submission must directly address the required capabilities including acoustic range prediction, ray-trace analysis, sensor data integration, and support for airborne, buoy, and submarine systems. The incumbent is L3 Harris Technologies Inc., and responses must be delivered electronically in PDF format through email to the designated point of contact by the stated deadline. All submissions are for informational purposes only and will not result in payment or contractual commitment, serving solely to inform the government’s future acquisition strategy.
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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate and award a modification to an existing Delivery Order issued under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N001924G0004 with L3 Technologies Inc., 2235 Monroe ST FL 3 Herndon, Virginia 20171-2824, United States for the procurement of Acoustic System Performance Estimate Computer Tool (ASPECT) software development to support additional ASW platforms. The effort will include issue resolution, upgrade/improvement, and maintenance of the existing airborne Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) fleet product. The modification will also provide for the development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of engineering solutions in support of United States Navy (USN) ASW tactical planning and employment under PMA-264.
The proposed contract action identified above are those for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1, ''Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements." L3 Technologies is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of ASPECT and is the only supplier that has the requisite knowledge of ASPECT ASW fleet product sufficient to develop modifications and integrate improvements to the ASPECT system. The Government does not possess adequate license rights to the required technical data package necessary to support a competitive procurement to fulfill the requirements described herein.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties may, however, identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract action is solely at the discretion of the Government. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Responses shall be made in writing by E-mail or to the attention of Cat Kaler, Contract Specialist, or Samantha Lysaght, Procuring Contracting Officer using the contact information provided with this synopsis. However, the Government will consider all responses received within fifteen days after the publication date of this synopsis.
Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact L3 Technologies Inc., 2235 Monroe ST FL 3 Herndon, Virginia 20171-2824, United States via Elijah Britton at the email elijah.britton@l3harris.com.
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