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DFCS Engineering Support

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is seeking engineering and technical support specifically for the Digital Flight Control System (DFCS) of the EA-6B aircraft, with an intent to award a sole-source contract to BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd. This contract focuses on providing comprehensive engineering analysis and investigation related to the design, operation, and maintenance of the DFCS, which includes the Digital Flight Control Computer (DFCC), the Operational Flight Program (OFP), and associated components. Key tasks involve addressing fleet issues related to the DFCS installation, exploring modifications for enhanced performance and reliability, and maintaining the EA-6B DFCC Engineering Test Set (ETS) at Patuxent River, Maryland. The scope also covers testing activities such as lab, ground, and flight tests, data analysis, documentation updates, troubleshooting, repairs, and formal acceptance testing for the ETS. BAE Systems is uniquely positioned as the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of the DFCC and OFP, possessing the exclusive technical expertise, knowledge, and data required to support this system. The contract will be executed under a Basic Ordering Agreement with a single cost-type line item and is expected to span approximately twenty-five months. This procurement will be conducted on a sole-source basis given the specialized nature of the work and BAE Systems’ status as the only capable provider. The Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, part of the Department of Defense, manages this effort, with contact points designated for contracting specialists, underscoring the importance and technical specificity of the contract to ongoing EA-6B aircraft operational readiness and system performance improvements.

General Info

NAVAIR awards sole-source contract to BAE for EA-6B Digital Flight Control System support.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

Contractor's Facility, MD, USA

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedJun 12

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

Contacts2 people available

OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

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Sandy C StrongContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Trudy G CarrollSupvy Contract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has a requirement for engineering and technical support for the Digital Flight Control System (DFCS) and intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd., Airport Works, Rochester, Kent ME1 2XX, GBR. The applicable NAICS Code is 541330, Engineering Services. The tasks required to provide this follow-on support consist of engineering analysis and investigations relating to design, operation, and maintenance of the EA-6B Aircraft Digital Flight Control System (DFCS), which includes the Digital Flight Control Computer (DFCC), the Operational Flight Program (OFP), and other components, to (1) address issues that arise in the fleet with installation of the DFCS in the EA-6B, and (2) investigate potential modifications to the DFCC and OFP for improved performance, reliability, and maintenance for the EA-6B. The support also includes maintenance of the EA-6B DFCC Engineering Test Set (ETS) located at Patuxent River, MD. Required tasks include analysis of Built-In-Test, bench test, ground test, and flight test data, providing updates and/or recommendations for updates to DFCS documentation, assisting with the set-up and participating in the performance of lab tests, ground tests, and flight tests, investigating modifications to the DFCC and OFP for improved performance, reliability, and maintenance for the EA-6B, and troubleshooting, repair, and running the formal acceptance test procedure for the ETS. BAE Systems is the designer, developer, and manufacturer of the DFCC and OFP, and the only known firm with the technical expertise, technical knowledge, and technical data to provide the required support. It is anticipated that a Task Order containing one cost-type CLIN under a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) will be awarded. The term of the Task Order is expected to be approximately twenty-five months. The Government reserves the right to process the procurement on a sole source basis based upon the responses received. Note 22 applies.