Follow-on Comprehensive Sustainment Requirements in Support of the F-22 Air Vehicle

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) F-22 System Program Office intends to exercise the option for a contract with only one source pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 to Lockheed Martin Corporation, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. This is not a solicitation for proposals and no contract shall be awarded as a result of responses to this synopsis. The Government will not award a contract solely on the basis of this Sources Sought, nor will it reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice or any follow up information requests. The option is a five-year ordering period as part of an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) type contract. The ordering period of the ID/IQ will begin 1 January 2023. Periods of performance will be defined individually for each order placed during the ID/IQ ordering periods for both severable and non-severable services. Non-severable services are expected to last more than one year. This option was synopsized under FA8205-15-R-0001 and solicited under FA8205-16-R-0001 as part of the follow-on contract with Lockheed Martin for comprehensive sustainment services for the F-22 Air Vehicle. Lockheed Martin has unique knowledge and experience with the F-22 Air Vehicle as the designer, producer, and incumbent sustainment contractor and is the only responsible source to satisfy the Air Force's requirements. Any efforts to mature a new Product Support Integrator (PSI) source to basic competency and to transfer the full technical data package (TDP) would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements. Locations of performance consists of six (6) operational bases: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska; Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada; Tyndall AFB, Florida; Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia; Eglin AFB, Florida; and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii; six (6) support locations: Edwards AFB, California; Palmdale, California; Hill AFB, Utah; Tinker AFB, Oklahoma; and Sheppard AFB, Texas; Warner Robbins AFB, Georgia; other potential stateside and overseas locations; potential combat deployment and en route support bases; potential locations through depot partnering agreements; and the F-22 program office. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement action is 336411. Please indicate the number of employees relative to the size standard of 1,500 employees for determination of small business status. Responders shall include their assigned Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, and indicate if they are a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business or service-disabled veteran-owned small business. Respondents shall also specify whether they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm. For subcontracting opportunities, interested parties may submit appropriate information to Lockheed Martin's point of contact, Ms. Sharon Miller at sharon.miller@lmco.com and/or the Government POC below. No telephone, written notifications, or requests for solicitation or posting status will be honored. This announcement is a sources sought for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise from a response to the sources sought or Government use of any information provided. The Contract Specialist for this action is 1st Lt James Barrett, AFLCMC/WWUKH, 5648 Foulois Road, Hill AFB, UT 84056, phone (801) 586-9361, e-mail: james.barrett.21@us.af.mil. The Contracting Officer is Ms. Emily Pogue, AFLCMC/WWUKH, 5648 Foulois Road, Hill AFB, UT 84056, phone (801) 777-7976, e-mail: emily.pogue@us.af.mil. The Ombudsman for this effort is Ms. Jonna Hancey, AFSC OL-H/PZC, e-mail: jonna.hancey@us.af.mil. Contracting Office Address: AFLCMC/WWUKH 5648 Foulois Road Hill AFB, UT 84056