H-1 aircraft On-Board Inert Gas Generation System (OBBIGS) Test and Analysis

1.0 DESCRIPTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in support of the H-1 Aircraft Program Office (PMA-276) intends to issue a contract for the non-recurring effort required to modify, analyze and test the H-1 aircraft On-Board Inert Gas Generation System (OBIGGS) to eliminate trapped moisture in the OBIGGS filter housing. The analysis and test is limited to the impact of the modified OBIGGS orifices to determine if such modification successfully drains moisture trapped in the filter housing and improves OBIGGS overall performance. The resultant contract will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP). The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336413 and the proposed federal supply code (FSC) is 1680. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. THIS RFI IS ISSUED 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 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. 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 RFI. ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS RFI WILL BE SOLELY AT THE EXPENSE OF INTERESTED PARTY. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS RFI 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 INTERESTED PARTIES TO MONITOR THIS WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT TO SOLICIT OR AWARD A CONTRACT. 2.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION As a result of this RFI, NAVAIR expects to receive a Letter of Intent (LOI) from each interested party and a concept summary containing a detailed description of the party's plan, including how they are able to work with the H-1 OBIGGS manufacturer, Carleton Life Support Systems, Inc. (COBHAM), to successfully complete the non-recurring effort described herein. Previous and/or current working relationships with COBHAM should be noted. 3.0 RESPONSES Data Markings. In order to complete the review, NAVAIR must be able to share an interested respondent's information both within the Government and with Government support contractors as defined in DFARS clause 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data - Noncommercial Items (FEB 2014). Any responses marked in a manner that will not permit such review may be returned without being assessed or considered. All submissions (both the Letter in Intent (LOI) and the full response) must include a statement which clearly allows for the information to be disclosed with covered Government support contractors. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). If the respondent is a foreign concern or if a US respondent has a team member or partner who is a foreign entity, adherence to all ITAR regulations is required. NAVAIR will NOT review any classified responses submitted to this RFI. Only unclassified responses will be reviewed. Complete RFI responses must be emailed and received no later than 17 October 2019 to Kelly Chism at kelly.chism@navy.mil. It is requested parties limit responses to 10 pages, and provide in a format compatible with Microsoft Office 10. All responses must be written in English. Any questions regarding this RFI can be directed to Kelly Chism (kelly.chism@navy.mil) at (301) 995-7652.