ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES (ESS)

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Contracts Department (AIR 2.5.1.13), Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to award a sole source contract to ERAPSCO to procure continued Research and Development/Engineering Support Services for Airborne Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) for AN/SSQ (Series) sonobuoys and the MK-84 Signal, Underwater Sound (SUS) device. The Air Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems Program Office (PMA-264) has the requirement for Fiscal Years (FY) 2015 through 2020 for research and development, non-recurring engineering, prototypes, production engineering support services and modifications to the AN/SSQ-36, AN/SSQ-53,AN/SSQ-62, AN/SSQ-77, AN/SSQ-110, AN/SSQ-101 and the AN/SSQ-125 sonobuoy qualified designs, and the MK-84 Signal Underwater Sound (SUS) device qualified design. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to assess the state of the market for AN/SSQ sonobuoys and the MK-84 research and development/engineering support. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than (15 days after Sources Sought Notice Date). This procurement is being awarded sole source on the basis of FAR 6.302-1. Place of Performance Location % On-Site Government % Off-Site Contractor Patuxent River, MD 0% 100% DISCLAIMER "THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY." PROGRAM BACKGROUND This requirement is a follow-on procurement to contract N00421-11-D-0029 currently being performed by ERAPSCO. The existing contract is Cost Plus Fixed Fee type. This contract is due to expire 28 November 2015. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS The contracted effort will require, at a minimum, a Security Clearance classification of SECRET. Some contracted effort may require secret storage. Businesses should be compliant with Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level III with regards to software development and system integration (hardware, software, testing, and project management). The proposed acquisition will include a Conflict of Interest Solicitation provision and Contract Clause as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.5 ELIGIBILITY The Product Support Code (PSC) for this requirement is AC63. The North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334511. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement. Requirements: See attached SOW SUBMITTAL INFORMATION It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, single spaced, 12 pt. font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed in the SOW. This documentation must address, at a minimum, the following: (1) prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract number, organizations supported, indication of whether a prime or a subcontractor, contract values, Government Point of Contact (POC) with current telephone number, a brief description of how the contract referenced relates to the services described herein; (2) a company's ability to be compliant with SEI Capability Maturity Model (CMMI) Level II with regard to software development and system integration (hardware, software, testing, project management); (3) company cage code; (4) resources available such as corporate management and currently employed personnel to be assigned tasks under this effort to include professional qualifications, specific experience of such personnel, and ability to have personnel located at the sites specified; (5) management approach to staffing this effort with qualified personnel which should address current hires available for assignment to this effort, possible subcontracting/teaming arrangements, and strategy for recruiting and retaining qualified personnel; and (6) provide documentation of the company's ability to begin performance without delay upon contract award projected on 15 September 2015. Estimated Period of Performance is 60 months. The capability statement package may be sent by mail to Ebes Olumese (Code 2.5.1.13.5), Building 441, Naval Air Systems Command, 21983 Bundy Road, Unit 7, Patuxent River, MD 20670, by facsimile to +1 (555) 000-0000, or by email to contact@example.gov. Submissions must be received at the office cited no later than 2:00pm Eastern Time on (15 days from release of Sources Sought Notice) Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Ebes Olumese via email contact@example.gov All responses must include the following information: Company Name, Cage Code, Address; Company business size under NAICS Code 334511; and POC name, phone number, fax number, and email address.