E-6B Sustaining Engineering Support

1.0: U.S. Navy Activity The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Executive Officer, Air, Anti-Submarine Warfare and Special Weapons (PEO-A), Airborne Strategic Command, Control and communications Program Office (PMA-271) is seeking sources capable of providing follow-on Sustaining Engineering Support Services for the E-6B Mission Avionics Systems (MAS). 2.0: LEGAL NOTICE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED AS MARKET RESEARCH SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THE FINAL REQUIREMENT WILL BE DEFINED UNDER A FORMAL RFP. FURTHER, THE NAVY IS NOT AT THIS TIME SEEKING PROPOSALS AND WILL NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS. RESPONDENTS ARE ADVISED THAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE. ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT WILL BE SOLELY AT THE EXPENSE OF THE INTERESTED PARTY. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE RFP, IF ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES (FBO) WEBSITE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THIS WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT. 3.0: Background Sustaining Engineering Support Services for the E-6B Mission Avionics Systems (MAS) has historically been solely supported by Rockwell Collins. The E-6B Aircraft Program includes: the E-6B Flight Deck Avionics and special communication Mission Avionics Systems (MAS). E-6B MAS includes the Block I system Military Strategic Tactical and Relay (MILSTAR) satellite terminals, Very Low Frequency (VLF)/ High Frequency (HF)/ Ultra High Frequency (UHF) communications , Voice Over Satellite (VOSAT) and Digital Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) systems, the High Power Transmit Set (HPTS) and Internet Protocol Bandwidth Expansion (IPBE) equipment, and Sustainment and Support System (SASS). 4.0: Eligibility The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336411 with a Small Business Size standard of 1,000 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 5999. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size. 5.0: Requested Information 5.1 Respondent Description 1. An UNCLASSIFIED description of the respondent's general capabilities to support this effort to include any existing licensing agreements with OEM which may allow access to technical data required to fulfill the requirements. 2. CAGE code, Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S Number), and mailing address. 3. Business size: Companies responding to this request should indicate whether they are a large or small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned business, HUBZONE small business and/or service disabled veteran-owned small business. Please inform us if your company intends to perform the work as the prime contractor or if you desire to subcontract with a prime contractor. Ensure your response contains your company's name, street address, point of contact with phone number and email address, company web page URL. 5.2 Information Sought NAVAIR expects to receive from each respondent an UNCLASSIFIED Full Response with their capability/concept summary, which contains a description of the proposed Sustaining engineering support concept. The concept summary shall be written from a system solution perspective showing how the concept and development methodology could satisfy the following requirements and submitted to the Government no later than 29 March 2018. Additionally, information supplied must include direct information and/or strategies to accomplish the following: A. The application of the Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodology B. Analyze system operation and failure data to refine/adjust repair projections and maintenance specifications. Update FMECA as required. C. Recommend investigations, trade studies and capability demonstrations for potential upgrades, design changes and technology insertion programs for product improvements. D. Prepare Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for production, prototyping, installation and testing associated with ECPs for the E-6B Aircraft, MAS, Commander Naval Air Technical Training (CNATT) trainers and support equipment. E. Monitor systems for A-799 rates, as defined in CNAF 4790. 2 (series), maintenance and effectiveness of fault isolation, technical data and other support elements. F. Respond to technical inquires and develop technical solutions to operating and maintenance problems. G. Make recommendations for Technology Refresh/Insertion. H. Within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of Service Letters/Service Bulletins, the contractor shall review and submit recommendations to the Navy Respondents shall submit a Capabilities Package in response to this Sources Sought that demonstrates detailed knowledge and experience in the following areas: i. Knowledge of, and experience with Cybersecurity Information System Continuous Monitoring (ISCM). ii. Access to the design data, drawings, and design principles/concepts that are necessary to provide the required analysis support. iii. Experience applicable to the engineering, modification, and qualification of VLF receive systems, or like systems that maximize hardware and software commonality and enables future technology refresh/ enhancements. iv. Experience with engineering and integration using Government Furnished Information (GFI) to include Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE). v. Demonstrated software development capabilities to enable engineering development, integration, and test of complex embedded real-time systems. vi. Experience with hardware and software reuse and integration and associated lessons learned. vii. Experience with the engineering, development, and test of equipment designated for airborne environments. viii. Experience with engineering, development, and test of equipment requiring nuclear hardening, Electro-Magnetic Pulse (EMP), and TEMPEST (emanations security). ix. Experience with maintenance practices and operational procedures to improve system performance, extend service life and reduce costs. Program / Project Management i. Demonstrated ability to provide necessary program management, planning, schedule, and execution information with timely insight to the Government; include examples of tools and techniques used by project management. ii. A demonstrated capability to handle and safeguard classified material and information. iii. Demonstrated and documented past performance of complex development and modification programs, including examples of current and/or recent efforts identifying cost and schedule performance. iv. Demonstrated capability to deliver complex systems within the schedule provided by the Government.