F/A-18 C/D Simulated Aircraft Maintenance Trainers (SAMT) SCS Upgrade

F/A-18 C/D Simulated Aircraft Maintenance Trainer (SAMT) Upgrade. INTRODUCTION: The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), Orlando, FL, is seeking information for potential sources to design, fabricate, integrate, install and test the F/A-18 C/D Simulated Aircraft Maintenance Trainer (SAMT) system configuration set (SCS) upgrade. The SAMT upgrade will encompass System Configuration Set (SCS) 17C to SCS 21X baseline, add Litening Pod capabilities and other minor software upgrades. The contractor shall upgrade the eight (8) USN SAMTs from the current 17C SCS to the 21X SCS baseline. The Contractor shall upgrade the functionality of the existing SAMT by developing, modifying, and integrating the applicable software modules and hardware design for the US Navy's Training Device 11H171 SAMT. The development shall produce a training system that will provide realistic, full spectrum maintenance training for electrical/flight control, avionics, armament, hydraulics and fuel related task areas. Realistic maintenance training shall include the capability to train in operational maintenance situations and allow the maintenance technicians to train in an Organizational Level (O Level) maintenance environment. All training events and qualification exercises performed on the training system shall come as close as possible to yielding the same experience as the identical events performed on the aircraft with the exception of remove and install (R&I) tasks. Specific trainer enhancements and detailed tasks are identified in the attached document. Potential sources should also be aware that, in addition to the Options listed in the attachment, there is a potential for a future upgrade from the 21X SCS baseline to a 23X baseline. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The preponderance of the effort can be completed at the contractor's facility, however physical updates will need to be done at the SAMT locations. There are equal numbers of trainers located at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, VA and NAS Lemoore, CA. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The SAMT currently fulfills the Navy training needs by providing a realistic, full spectrum maintenance trainer for electrical/flight control, avionics, armament, and fuel related task areas. All training events and qualification exercises performed on the SAMT simulate the actual experience as the identical events performed on the aircraft with the exception of remove and install (R&I) tasks. The SAMT provides training required for the new sailors entering the fleet and refresher training for current sailors. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: Interested parties should provide documentation on their Capabilities, Experience, Schedule, and Cost that demonstrates ability to fulfill the detailed trainer enhancements and tasks identified in the attached Technical Requirements document. CAPABILITIES: Interested parties should provide a brief company introduction and details on the company/organization, including any potential teaming approach. Include information on program management, systems engineering, requirements management, risks, and software development plans and processes. EXPERIENCE: Companies should provide details showing their experience in similar work and any relevant experience on aircraft maintenance trainer simulation developments. SCHEDULE: The Government anticipates the effort to require between 18 - 24 months for completion. Companies should provide comments as to their likelihood of satisfying the requirements within 24 months. COST: The Government's anticipated budget is between $2.5M to $3.0M (excluding Options). Companies should provide a rough order of magnitude (ROM) for the identified trainer enhancements and tasks identified in the attached Technical Requirements document. Also, feedback and comments regarding the anticipated budget are encouraged. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Any resulting contract is not anticipated to have a security classification level. The Government currently has unlimited data rights for the 17C baseline and would like to maintain similar rights under DFARS clause 252.227-7013, Rights in technical data - Noncommercial items. SIZE STATUS: The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 333319, size standard of 500 employees. The Product Service Code is 6910. Companies must identify their size status, the results of which will be utilized as guidance to determine any potential set-aside basis. SUBMISSION DETAILS: Interested businesses shall submit responses by email to Robert Orozco, at robert.orozco@navy.mil and Jana Mirrilees at jana.mirrilees@navy.mil. Please submit all written questions by email to Robert Orozco and Jana Mirrilees. No phone or email solicitations with regards to the status of any subsequent RFP will be accepted prior to its release. One electronically submitted response shall be received no later than 2:00pm Eastern Time on 02 December 2008 and reference: C/D SAMT Upgrade - Sources Sought. Interested businesses should submit a BRIEF capabilities statement package (no more than fifteen (15) 8.5 x 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed in the attached Technical Description. Documentation should be organized into the following sections: Capabilities, Experience, Schedule, Cost, and ability to satisfy the Special Requirements identified. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, and Points-of-Contact (POC) including name(s), phone number, fax number, and email address.