FUEL TANKS FOR F-5 AIRCRAFT

Product Service Code: 1680 - Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components NAICS Code: 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing Background The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMA-226 Specialized and Proven Aircraft, Adversary Integrated Product Team (IPT), is considering procurement of F-5N/F Fuel Tanks, Two Hundred Seventy Five (275) Gallons. There are multiple NSNs and P/Ns available (i.e. NSN 1560-01-071-4191, NSN 1560-01-056-6979 and P/N K287002-1, P/N 24-275-48096H). The purpose of this Sources Sought is to query industry as to the ability to deliver Ready for Issue (RFI) 275 gallon fuel tanks to support the Navy and Marine Corps demand. Size Status The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413, size standard 1,250 Employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 1680, Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components. Companies must identify their size status, the results of which will be utilized as guidance to determine any potential set-aside basis. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. This Sources Sought does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, this Sources Sought does not seek to solicit proposals and NAVAIR will not accept, review, or reply to any formal or informal unsolicited proposals regarding this future requirement. Interested parties shall be advised that any resources or costs attributed to the response of this Sources Sought will not be reimbursed by the United States Government (USG) and that these costs relating to any Sources Sought responses will be the sole responsibility of the interested Party. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on http://www.SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential Offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this foreseen, future requirement. Requirement Statement The Contractor shall provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and notional schedule to complete the manufacture/delivery of Ready for Issue (RFI) 275 gallon fuel tanks. There are multiple NSNs and P/Ns available (i.e. NSN 1560-01-071-4191, NSN 1560-01-056-6979 and P/N K287002-1, P/N 24-275-48096H). Non-recurring engineering (NRE) shall include incorporation of Application Security and Development (AS&D) and other applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and will scan the software program for known vulnerabilities using Nessus Tenable or a similar program in accordance with Security Content Application Protocol (SCAP) requirements. The Contractor shall provide details of its hardware testing capabilities to aid development of the new sequence-building program and can expect to have access to a Government-furnished computer, both CDU variants, and relevant technical data after receipt of award. The Contractor's ROM shall include on-site support for validation and verification of software installation. Schedule information shall define component or system lead-time After Receipt of Order (ARO). Anticipated Period of Performance (PoP) The Period of Performance (PoP) is estimated at nine (9) months from the date of receipt of award. Estimated Quantities The Government requires up to Twenty Five (25) (RFI) 275 gallon fuel tanks. There are multiple NSNs and P/Ns available (i.e. NSN 1560-01-071-4191, NSN 1560-01-056-6979 and P/N K287002-1, P/N 24-275-48096H). Capability Statement Requested Capability statements in response to this Sources Sought must be electronically submitted in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) via email to Ms. Kristin Nelson at kristin.a.nelson13.civ@us.navy.mil and Mrs. Catrina Vitez, catrina.m.farrell.civ@us.navy.mil. The deadline for capability statement submission is 16 October 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT. It is requested that interested, capable, and qualified vendors submit a capability statement (no more than five (5) pages in length, single spaced, and 12-point font minimum). The statement must address, at a minimum, the stated requirements as described above, and: Provide a brief company introduction and details on the company/organization, to include; Company Name, mailing address, and Points of Contact (POC) including name, telephone number, fax number, and email address; Briefly identify your company's experience in performing work of similar size and scope. Respondents to this notice must also indicate whether they are a large business or qualify as a Small Business concern, Veteran-owned Small Business Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business concerns or Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern. Company Business Size, CAGE code, DUNS Number, Office location(s), annual revenue history, include number of employees, statement indicating business size and, if company is small, small disadvantaged business (SDB), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone), or 8 (a) business; All data received in response to this sources sought, marked or designated as corporate or proprietary, will be protected from release outside the Government. Information and materials submitted in response to this request will not be returned. Classified material shall not be submitted. If your company intends to team with a qualified subcontractor, please provide an explanation of your company's ability to perform at least 50% of the cost of the contract performance. Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14 Class Deviation 2020-O0008 Revision 2, the Offeror/Contractor agrees in performance of the Delivery Order in the case of a contract for Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensures capability to perform the tasks? Summary THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY to identify sources that are currently capable or interested in providing a solution for the F-5N/F Fuel Tanks requirement. The information contained within this Sources Sought is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. At this time, the USG has not made a commitment to procure and goods and/or services; therefore, this Sources Sought shall not be misconstrued as a Government commitment or authorization for the USG to incur costs or distribute imbursements. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. DISCLAIMER. This sources sought announcement is published for informational purposes only and utilized as a Market Research tool. This is not a solicitation. 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 notice is strictly voluntary. Firms responding to this announcement will not be individually notified if the requirement is solicited. Solicitations will occur through the Contract Opportunities section of SAM.gov. The Government will use the responses to this announcement to make an informed decision concerning the strategy it will pursue to meet its objective, including determining set-aside opportunities.